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This month in philanthropy: June 2024

Philanthropy Australia Fri, 28 Jun 2024 Estimated reading times: 4 min minutes

Welcome to the latest edition of our gallery designed to showcase events, launches, project updates and activities happening in our busy member community.

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Introducing FirstAct: Sydney Theatre Company’s community of emerging philanthropists. Comprised of young professionals, theatre enthusiasts, creatives and future leaders, FirstAct embodies STC’s commitment to nurturing emerging talent and fostering the next generation of supporters. In May, FirstAct held its official launch event with Artistic Director Kip Williams, STC Board Member Brooke Boney, young donors and artists.
The Coopers Foundation 2024 Golf Day at Kooyonga Golf Club in May – the event raised $137,700 for Foodbank and Uniting Communities. Pictured (centre front) is Chair of the Coopers Foundation, Melanie Cooper AM, with all the golfers who took part in the day.
The Funding Network’s Equity & Inlcusion events in May and June were an incredible testament to the power of community.  L-R: Dr Andy Lewis, Carolyn Robinson and Dr Gary Allen celebrating at the Brisbane event.
L-R: Jo Westh of 4 Voices, Sally Irwin of The Freedom Hub, Gabrielle Mordy of Studio A celebrate at the end of TFN’s Equity & Inclusion event in Sydney.
Nicola Forrest AO shares the opening address at the launch of ‘Remaking the norm’, a new report by Deloitte Access Economics in collaboration with Australians Investing In Women (AIIW) and Minderoo Foundation.
Lydia Williams (left), a professional soccer player, spoke on the panel at the launch of the ‘Remaking the norm’ report. Lydia shared how the Matildas are taking a stand for better, fairer pay and working conditions. Julie Reily (right), CEO of Australians Investing in Women closed the event. Read more about the launch event here.
Earlier this month Philanthropy Australia held a Meet the CEO event in Adelaide. It was a fantastic way for members and sector leaders to get to know Maree Sidey and discuss the unique South Australian for-purpose sector.  
Maree Sidey concluded Philanthropy Australia’s Meet the CEO event by saying: “I am looking forward to helping continue to partner with you on growing more and better philanthropy in SA.” 
Philanthropy Australia hosted a series of events in Queensland Philanthropy Week, bringing together members, key sector stakeholders and individuals dedicated to more and better giving in their communities. Pictured at the Queensland Philanthropy Week Breakfast hosted in partnership with Perpetual are (L-R) Kim Harland, Maree Sidey and Kate Duffy.
More than 1,000 people attended the 2024 Queensland Philanthropy Awards on 7 June. Seven of Queensland’s leading individual and corporate philanthropists were named winners across a range of categories. They were treated to guest appearances from tennis star Ash Barty AO and her father Rob, who spoke about the new Ash Barty Foundation. On the screen in the picture above is the late Mike Ahern AO, Queensland Community Foundation’s founder. Speaking is The Honourable Margaret McMurdo AC, Chair of Queensland Gives.
Award recipients and presenters at the Creative Australia Partnership Awards 2024, held on 18 June. L-R: Amanda Hayman and Charlie, Troy Casey, Jo Malone, Meredith Hinchliffe, The Hon Tony Burke MP, Ms Susan Templeman MP, The James & Diana Ramsay Foundation’s Kerry deLorme and Nicholas Ross, Clive Scott AM.
On 4 May the Women & Infants Research Foundation Gala wowed guests as they entered the 1920s New York-inspired luxuriously transformed Ritz Carlton, Perth ballroom. The flagship event raised more than $265,000 to support the Foundation’s transformative medical research. L-R Sitting: Linda Van Kempen, Milvia Poli, Kate North. Standing: Richard Van Kempen, Derek Smith, Ross North, Deb Attard Portughes. 

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