What’s on
Philanthropy Australia events are a great opportunity to learn, connect with others and celebrate the extraordinary impact of philanthropy.
Education Funders Peer Network (Q1)
12:00pm
- 02:00pm
AEDT
Melbourne + Sydney,
Hybrid virtual/face-to-face
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.
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Family Foundations Peer Network – Melbourne (Q1)
10:00am
- 12:00pm
AEDT
Melbourne,
Face-to-face
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.
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QLD Funders Peer Network
11:00am
- 12:30pm
AEST
Brisbane,
Hybrid virtual/face-to-face
The Queensland Funders Peer Network is back for 2026 and we're kicking off with an insightful session with Peter Johnstone, CEO, Clem Jones Foundation on Tuesday 10 March.
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Social Enterprise Funders Network (Q1)
12:00pm
- 01:00pm
AEDT
Virtual
Kick off the year with our first Social Enterprise Funders Network meeting for 2026 on Thursday 12 February.
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Family Foundations Peer Network – Sydney (Q1)
12:00pm
- 02:00pm
AEDT
Sydney,
Hybrid virtual/face-to-face
Join us at the first Family Foundations Peer Network meeting in Sydney for 2026, happening on Monday 16 March.
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First Nations Funders Network (Q1)
11:30am
- 01:00pm
AEDT
Virtual,
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.
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