A message from our Board Co-chairs |
Philanthropy Australia’s CEO, Jack Heath, has indicated to the Board that he wishes to conclude his term as CEO at the end of March 2024.
We respect Jack’s decision and thank him for the significant contribution he has made to Philanthropy Australia over the past three years, including helping to put philanthropy on the Federal Government agenda, the philanthropy blueprint, helping to secure DGR1 for Community Foundations, significantly advancing our advocacy/policy agenda, input into the Productivity Commission inquiry and delivering two excellent Conferences and a Philanthropy Meets Parliament Summit.
The recruitment of a CEO is one of the most important responsibilities of the Board and we will ensure that the process is thorough and results in a smooth leadership transition for the Philanthropy Australia team as well as our members. Jack will be finishing up at the end of March 2024, and we will be initiating a recruitment process as soon as possible.
We thank you for all the support you have given to Jack and the organisation. We very much look forward to you staying on the journey with us to inspire more and better philanthropy in our quest for a generous and inclusive Australia. Yours Sincerely,
Amanda Miller OAM and Lisa George |
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We invite you to attend one of two important member webinars to hear more about the Productivity Commission draft report and discuss how we can work together to advocate for reforms to create a more generous and giving Australia. While PA is formulating a strong draft response, which we will share with members in the near term, it will also be helpful to our shared goals if members in a position to make a submission take the time to do so. This is a rare and historic opportunity, and one not to be missed.
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The English Family Foundation has been honoured for its work in supporting social entrepreneurs at a global event, the Catalyst 2030 Awards for Systemic Change 2023. The Foundation was awarded Runner Up in the category of Overall Best Donor last month at the gala event in London, hosted by Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer, at his private residence, Spencer House. Claire English, daughter of the English Family Foundation founder, Allan, represented the organisation at the event to receive the trophy in person.
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Innovation is so often driven by the insights and passion that come from personal experience and this is the case for Glenn Keys AO and the not-for-profit social enterprise Project Independence. The affordable housing provider was established with philanthropic support and is dedicated to helping people with intellectual disabilities achieve the goal that every individual deserves – the pride and security of home ownership and independent living. The impacts extend beyond bricks and mortar, and Project Independence is an inspiring example of what can be achieved when we reimagine what’s possible.
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The state of the housing market has made finding safe, secure and affordable properties increasingly difficult for the near-third of Australians who rent their home. Housing insecurity can lead to homelessness and addressing this most fundamental of needs is the first step to good health, education, employment and an equitable society for all. Renting is not such a precarious option in other countries. What are the political and economic conditions that have led to Australia’s rental crisis and how can philanthropy do more to support renters and drive a systems-level shift? Erin Dolan, Program Manager at the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation and Chair of Philanthropy Australia’s Affordable Housing Funders Network, provides her view.
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Philanthropy and government have come together to improve the wellbeing and opportunities of children and young people in what could be the largest ever structured collaboration between the sectors in the country’s history. The Investment Dialogue for Australia’s Children is shaping up as an unprecedented, long-term, integrated approach to support young people and their families to thrive – with community and First Nations voices to be at its heart. ARACY – Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth is acting as the Strategic Convenor of this important initiative.
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Share the gift of giving this Christmas with family and friends with the Australian Communities Foundation’s 2023 Giving Guide. The directory is full of inspiring ideas about where to give this holiday season and highlights some of our community's most-loved causes and organisations seeking support, along with gift ideas with social impact.
Supporting the groups you know and love this December will help them keep doing their important work. |
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Philanthropy Weekly wishes you a joyous and safe festive season |
In our final edition for 2023, Philanthropy Weekly would like to say a big thank you to our members and all our readers for your support. It’s been a busy year and we’ve made great progress towards ‘more and better’ giving. We have much to look forward to in 2024, including the Australian Philanthropy Awards, our national conference – For the Love of Humanity: Impact with Humility, the final Productivity Commission findings and many more Inspiring Stories of Giving. We wish you and your families a restorative and joyful break. We look forward to reconnecting with you when Philanthropy Weekly resumes on 2 February 2024.
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The Philanthropy Australia Better Philanthropy Telescope 2024 is a community-created 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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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: Virtual
When: Thursday 1 February
Time: 10.00am - 11.00am (AEDT)
Join the former Head of Research at the Paul Ramsay Foundation and the GovLab team to discuss their methodologies, to launch the new DATA4Philanthropy platform, and to hear about how it will help modernise philanthropy. Additionally, the session will feature a panel discussion with some leading thinkers in philanthropy and data.
All welcome.
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| Save the date
When: Wednesday 15 May Held jointly with the Social Impact Hub, hear from Professor Jim Bildner from Harvard University about approaches to problem solving through philanthropy and impact investing.
All welcome. |
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Philanthropy Australia | Melbourne or Sydney |
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Philanthropy Australia | Melbourne |
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Australian Schools Plus | Sydney or Melbourne |
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Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) | Sydney |
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Invasive Species Council | Work from home or shared office
(Canberra/Sydney/ Melbourne/Brisbane/Adelaide/Katoomba) |
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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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