News and stories

Leading Philanthropist 2021

Mon, 15 Nov 2021

When Tim Fairfax reflects on his life in philanthropy, he says talks with his parents made the idea of giving both powerful and natural.

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Are tiny homes the solution to the affordable housing crisis?

Erin Dolan, Senior Program Manager – Homelessness and Affordable Housing, Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation Fri, 5 Nov 2021

Australia has two of the top ten most unaffordable housing markets in the world in Sydney and Melbourne.  A global pandemic has not made this situation better, with increased property prices in most Australian capitals. 

Podcast

Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Passion and priorities: New Gen focusses on the future

Wed, 15 Sep 2021

We talk to New Gen's new Co-Chairs Bella Wiggs and Martin Green in this Philanthropy Australia podcast and hear about their goals and ambitions to engage their peers in driving social change.

News and stories

Local legacy to build community strength

Thu, 9 Sep 2021

When it comes to thinking about wills and legacies, it’s rare to find a 30-year-old who has already decided about what they will leave behind.

Blog

Listening to locals for better granting impacts

Emily Berry, CEO and Johan Kortenhorst, Board Director Thu, 15 Jul 2021

When your community covers more than 20,000 square kilometres of rural land, natural and man-made disasters and emergencies are inevitable.

Podcast

Homelessness: the problem that can be solved

Thu, 8 Jul 2021

Homelessness has often been treated as a problem that cannot be solved. But what if there are ways to make a difference, by taking a more strategic approach?

Podcast

Philanthropy Australia Podcast: Action on Poverty

Thu, 8 Jul 2021

A flash of inspiration, some private philanthropy and deep community engagement has helped transform a Vietnamese village.

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