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Strategy update: ‘PA is most valued for its role as a convener, enabler and leading voice’

Fri, 5 Sep 2025

Founded 50 years ago with a commitment to strengthen and grow philanthropy across Australia, Philanthropy Australia is building on that legacy as we chart our path forward. This year marks the conclusion of our 2022–2025 strategic plan.

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Gender Compass Stage 2 offers practical tools for gender-wise practice

Fri, 5 Sep 2025

Australians Investing in Women and Plan International Australia continue to expand and develop their inspiring work on supporting gender-wise practices through the next stage of the Gender Compass research. Here we give a summary of the discussion on 2 September.

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PA welcomes Jodi Farley as Director, Engagement, in South Australia

Fri, 5 Sep 2025

The Philanthropy Australia team is delighted to welcome Jodi Farley, who will take up the role of Director, Engagement (SA).

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Catch up on Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025 breakout sessions – Part 2

Fri, 5 Sep 2025

Here’s your chance to catch up on what you missed in the second set of our ‘Deeper dive into real life leadership’ sessions. Read reflections on investing in leadership to collective solutions to climate change and emerging approaches to addressing inequality.

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First insights into Australia’s mission-aligned investing landscape released

Fri, 5 Sep 2025

The Endowments for Impact Challenge (EFIC) has released its inaugural state-of-the-sector report. The pioneering collaboration between six of Australia’s leading trusts and foundations was launched as a competition last year to showcase innovative strategies for aligning charitable endowments with responsible, mission-driven investment practices. The report captures the insights, trends and lessons that emerged through the process.

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Hugh de Kretser: ‘When human rights are respected, our societies are stronger, healthier and safer’

Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling Fri, 5 Sep 2025

The President of the Australian Human Rights Commission shares how he's seen philanthropy become more confident in backing advocacy and how important the impact has been. Hugh spoke at the Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025 and says human rights principles provide a framework for navigating the polycrisis, societal polarisation and rise in racism we're seeing in Australia.

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Catch up on the Philanthropy Leadership Summit breakout sessions – Part 1

Fri, 22 Aug 2025

From First Nations leadership to community-led solutions and the rise of AI, among a plethora of other topics from our ‘Deeper dive into real life leadership’ breakout sessions – our facilitators share their reflections.

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