This month in philanthropy: October 2024 - Philanthropy Australia

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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The Media Diversity Australia Symposium was held on 3 October in partnership with Western Sydney University. MDA CEO Mariam Veiszadeh and Race Discrimination Commissioner Giri Sivaraman are interviewed for Channel 10 News by Narelda Jacobs. The interview was about the launch of MDA’s new Race Reporting Handbook. The Media Diversity Australia Symposium brought to together over 35 speakers from around the country.

The Media Diversity Australia Symposium was held on 3 October in partnership with Western Sydney University. MDA CEO Mariam Veiszadeh and Race Discrimination Commissioner Giri Sivaraman are interviewed for Channel 10 News by Narelda Jacobs. The interview was about the launch of MDA’s new Race Reporting Handbook. The Media Diversity Australia Symposium brought to together over 35 speakers from around the country.

John McLeod, author of The Bequest Report, has been sharing valuable insights across Australia. After kicking off in Sydney and continuing in Brisbane (pictured above), he will conclude the series with a presentation in Melbourne on Monday, 12 November. These events, run in partnership with JBWere, also feature an interactive panel discussion where leaders from the not-for-profit sector share how they’re unlocking new funding opportunities and innovating within their gifts in wills programs.

John McLeod, author of The Bequest Report, has been sharing valuable insights across Australia. After kicking off in Sydney and continuing in Brisbane (pictured above), he will conclude the series with a presentation in Melbourne on Monday, 12 November. These events, run in partnership with JBWere, also feature an interactive panel discussion where leaders from the not-for-profit sector share how they’re unlocking new funding opportunities and innovating within their gifts in wills programs.

100 Women, a philanthropic giving circle with a gender equity focus, has awarded five grant recipients a total of $211,005 at their Gala Dinner in Perth. The 2024 grant recipients were shortlisted from a competitive field of more than 164 applications from Australian organisations running local, national and global grassroots initiatives that support and empower women and girls. From L-R: Sherl Westlund, Board Member, Free to Shine, Michelle Adams, Co-Creator, Roebourne Project, Big hART, Nadia Bogoias, Assertive Outreach Nurse, Homeless Healthcare, Jessica Brown, Founder & CEO, The Warrior Woman Projec, Eve Howell, Chair, Ember Connect.

100 Women, a philanthropic giving circle with a gender equity focus, has awarded five grant recipients a total of $211,005 at their Gala Dinner in Perth. The 2024 grant recipients were shortlisted from a competitive field of more than 164 applications from Australian organisations running local, national and global grassroots initiatives that support and empower women and girls. From L-R: Sherl Westlund, Board Member, Free to Shine, Michelle Adams, Co-Creator, Roebourne Project, Big hART, Nadia Bogoias, Assertive Outreach Nurse, Homeless Healthcare, Jessica Brown, Founder & CEO, The Warrior Woman Projec, Eve Howell, Chair, Ember Connect.

Aspect’s exclusive supporter event, Night at the ‘G, at the iconic MCG, featuring Helen Kapalos (left) as the MC and special guest, Grace Tame (right).

Aspect’s exclusive supporter event, Night at the ‘G, at the iconic MCG, featuring Helen Kapalos (left) as the MC and special guest, Grace Tame (right).

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