18 events, six states and one national conversation: State of Philanthropy Insights Series 2026
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Through 18 events across six states, more than 800 people came together to explore the role of giving and generosity in contemporary society. The conversations informed the new State of Philanthropy 2026 Insight Series Report, just released by Philanthropy Australia in partnership with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.
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From Nairobi: Darrell Wade on progress, philanthropy and local leadership
Stacey Knott, Senior Lead, Content & Media, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Calling in from Nairobi, Philanthropy Australia Board Chair Darrell Wade shares why the future of Africa is "remarkably bright", the locally led innovations transforming communities, and why philanthropy can go further than many people realise.
NAIDOC Week 2026: Celebrating Indigenous-led giving and community strength
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
As Australia marks NAIDOC Week 2026, Giving News highlights the work of the Indigenous Giving Circle, a collective giving group that centres First Nations leadership and places funding decisions in the hands of community.
NAIDOC Week 2026: A First Nations-led giving model is redistributing wealth for long-term change
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
First Nations Futures (FNF) is a collective giving group founded to challenge traditional philanthropy and redistribute wealth to community-led initiatives. It is reshaping who gets to make decisions about resources and funding, reflecting this year’s NAIDOC Week which celebrates culture, identity and leading change.
Collective giving is reshaping philanthropy for the better. The task now is to propel it forward
By Maree Sidey, CEO, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Philanthropy Australia CEO Maree Sidey explores how collective giving is transforming the way Australians participate in philanthropy. Drawing on insights from our new Giving Together research, she discusses a movement at an inflection point – no longer emerging, but not yet fully realised.
Indian diaspora philanthropy in Australia: an under-recognised force for giving
Anita Toy
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
As Australia’s Indian-born community surges past 971,000 — making India our largest overseas country of birth for the first time — new research shines a light on Indian-Australian philanthropy: a vibrant, values-driven and largely under-recognised part of Australia’s giving landscape.
The rise of collective giving: “We all can be philanthropists”
Thu, 25 Jun 2026
Ahead of the release of PA’s landmark report on collective giving next week, Sophie and Paul Chamberlin of the Spinifex Trust share why they have embraced this growing form of philanthropy. In a short video, they explain how it is accessible, impactful and personally rewarding.
