Issue #359 | 10 February 2023 |
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We are in a critical moment for action on climate change, AEGN'S Daisy Buchanan writes in this week's blog. In this piece, she examines philanthropy's role in taking action on on climate change and presents four opportunities to scale impactful work and six under-resourced gaps for grant makers to consider. |
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We have all read with sadness about the major earthquakes and aftershocks in Türkiye and Syria, with thousands killed and tens of thousands injured. A number of our member organisations have launched appeals relating to the disaster, which we have listed in this article. Philanthropy Australia encourages you to complete your usual due diligence in making donations. |
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Philanthropy Weekly readers may remember the Fitzroy Crossing based Marninwarntikura Women’s Resources Centre from the 1000 dresses story we ran last year. Just 6 months after we published the story, the centre finds itself in the middle of a once-in-a century flood. But among the devastation, its leaders say there's an opportunity to improve on the conditions in Fitzroy Crossing. |
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Philanthropy Australia is pleased to announce major strategic partnerships with six leading philanthropic organisations. Collectively, the partnerships will support the implementation of Philanthropy Australia’s Strategic Plan 2022-2025. |
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VFFF has launched the Backing the Future grant round, awarding one-off $50,000 grants to 10 individuals who are working to support young people in rural and regional Queensland. Grant recipients will research, develop and/or accelerate an early-stage idea aligned to one or more of VFFF's four focus areas. |
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Funding is available to initiatives that promote and/or protect human rights and civil liberties, including but not limited to those that focus on: Protecting marginalised groups from violence, discrimination and/or other human rights abuses, promoting social justice, inclusion and/or civic opportunities for marginalised groups, opposing religious privilege,
the abolition of discriminatory laws. |
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The Jack Brockhoff Foundation is seeking applications in two key areas of interest: Addressing Youth Homelessness – with a focus on Young people (aged 8 to 25) at risk of homelessness and Pathways to Employment – with a focus on supporting young people experiencing disadvantage (aged 15 – 25 years) to find suitable pathways to employment. |
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| Philanthropy Australia events |
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Where: Inparrila Event Space
When: 2 March
10.30am - 12.00pm ACDT
The SA Department for Education want to hear what you have to say about how the future of public education should look. What is going to make the biggest difference in our children’s lives? Please join this callout to all members with an interest in education. |
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ChatGPT: Friend or Foe for comms professionals? |
Where: Online When: 9 March
12 noon - 1pm AEDT
To get the most value from ChatGPT, organisations need to consider the benefits and risks of using the technology in relation to their specific needs and operations. In the second session of our communications network, Dr Karen Sutherland will guide us through the pros and cons of using ChatGPT in our work as communications professionals. |
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Host: Rural Business Support Relief Fund
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19 February | Coopers Stadium, Hindmarsh, SA |
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Host: The Achieve Foundation |
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Host: Impact Investment Summit, Asia Pacific |
30-31 March | International Convention Centre, Sydney |
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Melbourne | The Trawalla Foundation |
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Flexible location | Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network |
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Adelaide | Underwood Executive |
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South Australia | Flinders University |
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Melbourne | Tasmanian Land Conservancy |
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Melbourne | St Kilda Mums |
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Melbourne | Arts Centre Melbourne |
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Sydney | The Salvation Army |
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Melbourne | Inner North Community Foundation |
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Melbourne | Helen Macpherson Smith Trust |
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Melbourne or Sydney | Social Ventures Australia |
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We would like to acknowledge and thank
our partners for their generous support. Click here to 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, present.
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