Guest Editor, Adrian Appo OAM |
Welcome to Philanthropy Weekly’s NAIDOC Week special edition. We are handing over the editorial reins to a guest editor – the highly accomplished First Nations philanthropic leader, Adrian Appo OAM.
As we celebrate the rich heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, culture and inspiring achievements during NAIDOC Week 2023, we profile Adrian who gives us his thoughts on a range of topics. He has also chosen and overseen the two lead stories featured on First Australians Capital and the important work being done by the land, sea and waters Indigenous management not-for-profits, NAILSMA and Firesticks.
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Adrian is a Gooreng Gooreng man from the Bundaberg area in Queensland. Here, he talks about eldership; breaking down barriers facing First Nations’ enterprise; why 95% of indigenous businesses have a social agenda; the Voice to Parliament; capacity building and how the foundation he works for is planning to make a difference in the Indigenous jobs space in a six-year spend-down. |
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‘Governments and banks are risk-averse, so there is a sweet spot for philanthropy to take prime position investing more and better in First Nations enterprise.' |
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Indigenous management methods for land, sea and waters are finally being recognised by mainstream agencies. Not-for-profits are leading the way in merging technology such as AI with 65,000+ year-old knowledge resulting in cultural, social and environmental benefits. |
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Treasury is consulting about reforms to Community Foundations that look set to not only give effect to the Government’s commitment to provide DGR 1 status to 28 Community Foundations, but to also provide a more streamlined process for new Community Foundations to access DGR 1 status in the future. Submissions are due on 16 July about changes that could provide DGR 1 status to 28 Community Foundations. |
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Where: Virtual When: Wednesday 19 July
Time: 11.45am- 12.45pm (AEST)
Co-host: Philanthropy New Zealand
Australians and New Zealanders are navigating the medium-long term effects of natural disasters and the very real mental health risks to the people they impact. Join Clinical Psychologist, Dr Rob Gordon OAM, and Kate Sclater of the Rata foundation to learn about the potential impact and support required to help people who have experienced the trauma of flooding, cyclones or bushfires. All welcome. |
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Where: Canberra, ACT When: Tuesday 24 October
Now is an exciting time for philanthropy in Australia. The Government has pledged to work with the philanthropic, not-for-profit and business sectors to develop a Strategy to Double Giving to Charity by 2030. Politicians from all sides of the Parliament are turning their attention to how they can help foster a more generous Australia.
Philanthropy Australia is continuing to work to arrange great speakers and topics for the Summit and we’ll have more to announce soon – including a full program.
Please save the date. |
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The Work Integration Social Enterprise (WISE) Grant is a new grant program that will provide up to $4 million to social enterprises that exist to create jobs and employment pathways for Australians facing barriers to mainstream employment.
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WA (11 July), QLD (12 July), TAS (13 July), SA (14 July) |
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Host: Fundraising Institute of Australia |
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Host: Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust
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Host: Australian Repair Network |
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Host: Philanthropy New Zealand |
13-14 September | Wellington
Philanthropy Australia members can access the PNZ member prices.
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Philanthropy Australia | VIC |
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Creative Australia (Australia Council for the Arts) | QLD and NT/SA |
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Centre for Evidence and Implementation | NSW |
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Women's Community Services | NSW |
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Australian Communities 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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