Natural disasters, the pandemic and cost of living pressures have put unprecedented stress on social sector organisations. The Benefolk Foundation (formerly The Xfactor Collective) has launched a flagship resource hub to provide tailored tools to support staff and volunteers’ mental health and wellbeing. Founder and Executive Director Julia Keady describes how The Community Well aims to help prevent and address changemaker burnout. |
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Social Ventures Australia (SVA) has launched the Arc Social Impact Bond aimed at breaking the cycle of reoffending and homelessness, whilst expecting to deliver competitive risk-adjusted returns to impact investors. Pat Bollen, Impact Investing Manager at SVA, explains how social impact bonds work and the innovative collaboration behind the Arc SIB. |
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The JBWere NAB Charitable Index reveals the extent to which the sector was impacted during the pandemic, incurring a reduction of $3 billion in fundraising – however giving levels have now returned to pre-COVID levels. Other key highlights include how ‘mass market’ giving is faring compared to high-net worth and corporate community investment, the difference between states and territories, and which causes are attracting donations. Read the full report on the latest giving trends in Australia.
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Pride Foundation Australia has launched a grant round to support LGBTQIA+ refugees and people seeking asylum. This is their second large grant round with a total value of $20,000, with a focus on supporting sexuality, sex and gender-diverse (LGBTQIA+) refugees and people seeking asylum. |
| The Jack Brockhoff Foundation is offering grants between $10,000 and $50,0000 for 1 year. The Foundation is seeking applications in two key areas of interest: - Addressing Youth Homelessness
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Pathways to Employment
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The aim of the Jack Brockhoff Foundation’s Community Grants Program is to support innovative programs that will have a lasting impact on communities throughout Victoria. Applicants can apply for grants from between $10,000 - $50,000 for 1 year. The foundation is seeking applications in several key areas of focus: - Ageing
- Disability
- Building capacity
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| Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation’s Innovation Grants round supports new ideas – large and small – that address the social and environmental priorities of the foundation, including: - Homelessness and Affordable Housing
- Inclusive, Sustainable Economy and Jobs
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Healthy and Climate Resilient Communities.
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The Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships aim to support breakthrough solutions to Australia’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.
A Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for recipients to take 12 months, supported by $180,000, to focus on approaches that have the potential to achieve positive outcomes for society, supporting initiatives that align with one or more of the program themes of inclusion and equality, sustainability and environment including climate change, or human, civil and legal rights |
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| Philanthropy Australia events |
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Where: Melbourne (Wednesday 23 August) and Sydney (Thursday 24 August)
Time: 9.30am - 12.00pm (AEST)
Philanthropy Australia presents a workshop tailored to Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs). The Governance Essentials workshop will discuss both the general principles and specific details for running a PAF. It is also an opportunity for individuals and organisations with recently established PAFs to familiarise themselves with governance essentials and for more established to refresh their knowledge. Hosted by David Ward – Technical Director and Board Member of Australia Philanthropic Services.
All welcome. |
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Where: Online When: Tuesday 22 August
Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm (AEST)
Learn how philanthropy can help to advance racial equity, diversity and inclusion. This online discussion will provide an overview of how cultural diversity is both defined and actioned in philanthropy governance, strategy and funding. All welcome. |
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Impact Investing Hub and Philanthropy Australia present an Impact Investing Webinar Series for 2023. This three-part series will explore how for-purpose organisations can improve financial sustainability and scale their impact by exploring new revenue streams and funding opportunities, including impact investment and philanthropy.
All welcome. |
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Where: Online
When: Thursday 24 August Time: 12.00 - 1.00pm (AEST)
Impact Investing Hub and Philanthropy Australia present an Impact Investing Webinar Series for 2023. This two-part series will explore how investors can use impact investing to unlock greater impact through their capital allocations. All welcome. |
| Where: Perth
When: Wednesday 13 September Time: 10.30am - 12.00pm (AWST)
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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Tickets are selling fast 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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In Episode 8 of AEGN's 'Giving their all' podcast, Alan Schwartz AO reflects on the limitations of capitalism in the face of environmental crises, how philanthropy can intervene, and the business opportunities arising with the transition to a green economy.
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Host: The Australian International Development Network, The Intrepid Foundation and The Funding Network |
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Host: Social Ventures Australia |
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Host: Australian Communities Foundation in partnership with the Koshland Innovation Fund |
24 August | VIC and Online |
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'I used to be famous' film screening
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Host: Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) |
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12 - 14 September 2023 | NSW |
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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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Host: Sanfilippo Children's Foundation |
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Philanthropy Australia | WA |
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Philanthropy Australia | VIC |
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Diabetes Australia | VIC or NSW |
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Philanthropy New Zealand - Tōpūtanga Tuku Aroha o Aotearoa | New Zealand |
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Inner North Community Foundation | VIC |
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Freemasons Foundation | VIC |
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Macdoch Foundation | VIC or NSW |
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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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