How did Matthew Cox bring together a broad group of foundations in Australian philanthropy to commit potentially hundreds of millions to early years education – and get the Federal government to back it too? Matthew, Executive Director at The Bryan Foundation and key orchestrator of the scheme, tells the story behind one of the most significant collaborations between the sector and government for years. |
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The awards ceremony was the culmination of a series of events in Queensland Philanthropy Week celebrating the state’s most generous philanthropic givers. Finalists from the Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Hervey Bay and the Gold Coast were among those honoured this week by the Queensland Community Foundation. |
| Kristen Lark, CEO of The Funding Network Australia, on why TFN has created a special fundraising event, Giving Heroes, that engages young people and their parents by focusing on the impact they can make in the lives of disadvantaged children. |
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| Philanthropy Australia events |
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Where: Online When: Wed 14 June
Time: 1pm - 2.30pm AEST
Hear about the launch of the new research in participatory grant making – the emerging practice of involving grantees and communities in decision-making on grant allocation. Undertaken by the Centre for Evidence and Implementation and commissioned by the Paula Ramsay Foundation, this new and leading research looks at the evidence for participatory grantmaking approaches, how they have been applied in practice, what such approaches can achieve, and recommendations for the sector. |
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St.George, BankSA and Bank of Melbourne Foundation grants play a crucial role in improving the lives of children and young people across Australia. So far they have provided over $55 million to help the most vulnerable members of local communities and help children and young people facing a wide range of issues including mental health, medical needs, trauma counselling, literacy and education. |
| Attention changemakers! The Honig Foundation Grant is now open for innovative projects in the areas of Necessities and Gaining Paid Work. Apply by 26 June 2023 for grants up to $50,000. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make a positive impact and drive change in our community! |
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Host: The Life You Can Save |
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Host: Australian Scholarships Foundation |
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Host: Australia for UNHCR |
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Host: The Funding Network |
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Host: Inner North Community Foundation |
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Host: Centre for Social Impact (CSI) Swinburne |
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Host: Australian Repair Network |
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The Royal Childrens Hospital Foundation | VIC |
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Bush Heritage Australia | VIC or NSW |
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General Sir John Monash Foundation | VIC |
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We would like to thank our partners for their generous support. Learn more about our partners. |
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Philanthropy Australia acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. |
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