Philanthropy Australia has today opened general registrations for its Philanthropy Meets Parliament Summit at Parliament House, Canberra on Tuesday 24 October.
The theme of the one-day event is Government and Philanthropy Working Together to Double Giving. Tickets are sure to sell out for the biennial event. To avoid missing out, please register today here. |
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Community Foundations Australia and Philanthropy Australia have developed together a further 52-page submission to the Productivity Commission about community foundations. This outlines a roadmap to strengthen these vital drivers of place-based change in rural, regional and urban areas. The submission details how the foundations can work together with Government and the Australian people to double giving by 2030 and create impactful, long-term community benefit. |
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Kate Sclater, Head of Community Investment at Rātā Foundation in Christchurch, shares insights learned from funding initiatives put in place following disaster events in the South Island of New Zealand. Kate is one of the speakers at the upcoming ‘Psychological wellbeing and long-term disaster response’ webinar co-hosted by Philanthropy Australia and Philanthropy New Zealand. All are welcome at this webinar. |
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Charities minister Dr Andrew Leigh held a series of Town Hall talks this week to meet with sector representatives. As part of the government’s goal to double philanthropy by 2030, alongside the Productivity Commission, work has started on a blueprint for strengthening sector capacity and capabilities. The government is conducting a Charity Sector Blueprint survey and invites charities to have their say.
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Where: Adelaide, SA When: Monday 21 July
Time: 10.30am - 12.00pm (ACST)
In this practical, 90-minute workshop, you will gain an overview of philanthropy, explore ways to give and get some answers to why, where and how to get started. All welcome. |
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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 mental health risks to the people they impact. Join clinical psychologist, Dr Rob Gordon OAM, Kate Sclater of the Rātā foundation, Nina O’Brien of Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal and Dr Alexandra Williamson of the Queensland University of Technology to learn about the potential impact and support required to help people who have experienced the trauma of flooding, drought, cyclones or bushfires.
All welcome. |
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The Australian International Development Network has released the latest episode of their podcast - Philanthropod. In the episode, Anubha Rawat interviews Nick Fusso, co-founder of D-Prize - an organisation that supports social entrepreneurs in Africa and South Asia who are focused on alleviating poverty. |
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The aim of the Melbourne Women’s Fund Grants Program is to help improve the well-being of vulnerable women and families in metropolitan Melbourne. The 2023 grants program is now open. |
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TAS (13 July), SA (14 July) |
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Host: Alliance Magazine and The Rockefeller Foundation |
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Host: Fundraising Institute of Australia |
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Host: Presented by Mannifera and Foundation for Young Australians |
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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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The Heart Foundation | Flexible (any capital city) |
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Autism Spectrum Australia | 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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