One of Australia’s leading medical researchers, Professor Ian Frazer AC, who co-invented the cervical cancer vaccine, has joined with Philanthropy Australia to call for the nation to double charitable giving to medical research by 2030 from $1.5 billion to $3 billion. Philanthropy Australia has launched a new video telling the story of how philanthropy underpinned virtually all of Professor Frazer’s early work. |
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In one of the largest and longest-running philanthropic partnerships in Australian history, the Snow Medical Research Foundation (Snow Medical) announced this week that it will work with the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute to establish one of the world’s leading immunology research centres with an initial commitment of $100 million over 10 years. It will be called the Snow Centre for Immune Health, and the emphasis of the funding is to create the long-term capacity to allow scientists to pursue bold research. Ongoing investments are expected after 10 years.
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Philanthropy is on the cusp of a new era of public accountability as the expectations of our time change and the probity conferred by the sector’s relatively new governing body, the Australian Charities and Non-For-Profits Commission (ACNC), start taking effect, says Simon Lewis, Partner at GoodWolf. GoodWolf provides strategic advice for foundations, impact investors and for-purpose organisations. Simon recently addressed the Philanthropy Australia team to share his insights, which we are passing on here in a two-part series – today, the evolution of structured philanthropy in Australia, and next week, seven guiding principles for the future.
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Philanthropy Australia has released its draft submission to the Charity Blueprint process, by Sam Rosevear, Executive Director of Policy, Government Relations and Research, pictured. The draft will be further revised and submitted prior to the final due date of 20 December 2023. Members who are planning to put in a submission are welcome to draw on this material. A strong sector response to the Charity Blueprint Issues Paper could help secure reforms for more and better giving.
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Global Sisters marked its 10th anniversary with the publication of a book, GRIT. Global Sisters is a not-for-profit featured in our Inspiriting Stories of Giving publication. Global Sisters has supported more than 5,500 Australian women on their journeys to increased financial independence and seen more than 1,000 businesses launched. GRIT highlights 23 remarkable women’s stories of resilience while breaking down systemic barriers. A sample of the stories are featured in a free ebook version of GRIT.
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Better Philanthropy Telescope
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The Philanthropy Australia Better Philanthropy Telescope 2024 is a community-create report driven by our members. Now in its second year, Telescope takes the pulse of the philanthropic sector to help identify the trends, issues and opportunities that will shape the giving agenda in 2024. Take the two-minute survey today to contribute. |
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Thanks to the generosity of its clients, Perpetual distributes around $120 million annually from the charitable trusts and endowments they manage. Many of these trusts and endowments are created with specific directions around the charities that will benefit. Applications for 2024 funding are now open and close on Friday 8 December 2023. |
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Each year, the Centre for Social Impact awards various scholarships to students studying their social impact courses at one of the four collaborating universities, The University of New South Wales (UNSW), Swinburne University of Technology, The University of Western Australia (UWA) and for the first time, Flinders University. This year more than $160,000 worth of scholarship funding is available. Applications close midnight 8 January 2024 (AEDT). |
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| Philanthropy Australia events |
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Where: Sydney
When: Tuesday 30 November
Time: 11.30am - 2.00pm (AEDT)
Presented by: Groundswell Giving, ActionAid Australia with supporting partners Philanthropy Australia, AEGN and NEXUS Australia
Join us on the eve of the UN Climate Change Conference 2023 (COP28) for a unique opportunity to hear from one of the most influential voices advocating for climate action in the Pacific region, the Honourable Ralph Regenvanu, the Vanuatu Minister for Climate Change Adaptation, Energy, Environment, Meteorology, Geohazards, and Disaster Management.
All welcome. |
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Host: Social Impact Measurement Network Australia (SIMNA) |
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Host: Documentary Australia |
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Invasive Species Council | Work from home or shared office
(Canberra/Sydney/ Melbourne/Brisbane/Adelaide/Katoomba) |
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Expressions Australia | Australia wide |
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Centre for Evidence and Implementation | Sydney |
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Centre for Evidence and Implementation | Sydney |
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Centre for Evidence and Implementation | Sydney |
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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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