During the past year, our team has embarked on our first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We are incredibly proud that Reconciliation Australia has endorsed our Reflect RAP and look forward to implementing the commitments outlined in this document in the next 11 months. Vicki Norton, Philanthropy Australia’s Director of Strategic Projects and RAP Implementation Lead, reflects on the journey so far.
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Philanthropy Australia was delighted to host a New Gen Study Tour to New York in June 2023. Participants held forums with the Ford Foundation, United Nations Foundation, Schmidt Futures and the Global Impact Investing Network, among other global leaders in the space. In the first of a series of articles reflecting on the learnings from an unforgettable four days, Rachel Findlay outlines the top take-aways for funders. |
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The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission recently released its 9th Australian Charities Report, an annual analysis of the size and scope of the sector. It also illustrates the sector’s contribution to the Australian economy and to communities. It was the first for Commissioner Sue Woodward. Here, she reflects on some of the key findings of the report and the outlook for the sector. |
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Where: Adelaide, SA When: Monday 31 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: NSW
When: Tuesday 8 August
Time: 10.30am - 11.45am (AEST)
The New Gen Network recently completed a philanthropy study tour to New York City, where we met with the brightest minds in the field. Join us to hear from a global expert in impact investing and the financial and relational dynamics between funders and non-funders in philanthropy – Antony Bugg-Levine. |
| Topic: The role of philanthropy in zero emission upgrading for affordable housing
Where: Online When: Wednesday 26 July
Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm (AEST)
Join the CEO of Beyond Zero Emissions, Heidi Lee, and Damian Sullivan, Principal, Climate Change and Energy at Brotherhood of St Laurence, to learn how to identify the impact of moving to net zero for lower income households and housing affordability in relation to this group. This is a funders only event. |
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Where: Online When: Tuesday 8 August
Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm (AEST) Share a good practice collaborative philanthropy model and what made it successful with the example of Out of Home Care (OoHC) Philanthropy Funders Network. Discuss how a similar collaborative funding model could apply for funding in the disability sector.
This is a funders only event. |
| Where: Online When: Friday 11 August
Time: 1.30pm - 3.00pm (AEST)
Alongside the Darwin Arts Festival, hear from Suzana Bishop, the CEO of NT Major Events Company (NTMEC) and other speakers who will give an update on arts funding. Photo credit: Inventi Ensemble.
This is a funders only event. |
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Where: Newcastle, NSW When: Wednesday 9 August
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm (AEST)
Philanthropy Australia and Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation would like to warmly invite you to join your funder peers in the Hunter Region of New South Wales for a networking opportunity and facilitated discussion. Funder members only. |
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Tickets are still available for general registrations for our 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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Host: Presented by Mannifera and Foundation for Young Australians |
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Host: White Box Enterprises |
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Women’s Leadership symposium member discount |
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Host: Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust
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Host: Australian Communities Foundation, Mannifera, Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network, Reichstein Foundation |
10 August | VIC and Online |
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Host: Australian Repair Network |
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'I used to be famous' film screening |
Host: Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) |
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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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Macdoch Foundation | VIC or NSW |
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Garvan Institute of Medical Research | NSW |
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Black Dog Institute | 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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