What’s on
Philanthropy Australia events are a great opportunity to learn, connect with others and celebrate the extraordinary impact of philanthropy.
Rethinking school suspension: Inclusive responses to student behaviour
In our first peer network meeting for 2026, we will examine the implications of school suspension and consider evidence-informed alternatives. Dr Samara Hand, co-author of Disrupting the School to Prison Nexus in NSW, will share key findings and outline opportunities to strengthen school inclusion.
Family Foundations Peer Network – Melbourne (Q1)
This peer-led session will explore a range of partnership models used by family foundations, which can look very different depending on purpose, values and capacity.
What’s shifting in US philanthropy: Insights for Australian funders
Join this session with Peter Johnstone, CEO of The Clem Jones Foundation, who will share reflections from his time and experience immersed in the United States philanthropy sector in 2025. He will speak candidly about what philanthropy looks like on the ground in the US, what surprised him, the most significant shifts he observed, and the changes he believes Australian funders should be anticipating
Social Enterprise Funders Network (Q1)
Kick off the year with our first Social Enterprise Funders Network meeting for 2026 on Thursday 12 February.
Family Foundations Peer Network – Sydney (Q1)
Join us at the first Family Foundations Peer Network meeting in Sydney for 2026, happening on Monday 16 March.
First Nations Funders Network (Q1)
This is your chance to deepen your connections with your peers and to share with the group how you’ll contribute as a member of the First Nations Funders Network.





