Reflections on stewardship, generosity and the future of philanthropy
Thu, 16 Apr 2026
After a combined decade of service, Philanthropy Australia Co-Chairs Amanda Miller OAM and Lisa George are stepping down, marking the end of a significant chapter for the organisation. They shared their reflections on their tenure with Giving News.
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Why philanthropy matters to Western Australia’s economy
By Maree Sidey, CEO, Philanthropy Australia
Thu, 2 Apr 2026
The first ever snapshot of philanthropy in Western Australia is an insight into who, how and why people give in the state. It also tells us that nurturing even greater philanthropic capability in WA will unlock more social and economic value, writes Maree Sidey, CEO Philanthropy Australia.
Strengthening arts and cultural philanthropy: PA’s submission to the Australian Parliament’s committee inquiry
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Philanthropy Australia has made a submission to the Australian Parliament’s Inquiry into Arts and Cultural Philanthropy, which is examining opportunities to grow philanthropic support for arts and culture.
From idea to impact: how philanthropy is powering the next frontier in medical research
By David Sloan, Head of Philanthropy, Wesley Research Institute
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Early and sustained backing from philanthropists who “invested ahead of certainty” led to the creation of a world first leadership position in the emerging field of Spatial Medicine, writes Wesley Research Institute’s David Sloan.
Insider guides to the SA Giving Week and Greater Sydney Giving Week
By Jodi Farley and Bella Conyngham
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Next week marks an exciting moment for generosity in Australia, with inaugural Giving Weeks taking place in South Australia and in Greater Sydney. Our Directors of Engagement, Jodi Farley and Bella Conyngham, gave Giving News and insider’s guide.
Conference Field Trips open for registrations
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Registrations are now open for Field Trip Friday and a new program of participant led-Side Events as part of additions to the Conference 2026 program that will help delegates to connect more deeply with each other and place.
Women are leading Australia’s giving revolution. Will the sector catch up to enable their giving at scale?
By Allison Harding
Thu, 16 Apr 2026
In the third on our series examining many facets of intergenerational wealth in Australia, She Gives’ Melissa Smith tells Giving News why women are poised to reshape giving in the decades ahead, and it’s not only because the number of female millionaires is growing faster than men.
