Maree Sidey commenced on Monday as CEO of Philanthropy Australia. She has spent the week in Brisbane for Queensland Philanthropy Week. She told an audience there: 'I want to spend time over the next few months hearing from all of our members about what you want from Philanthropy Australia, and how you think we can better deliver it and grow to support your needs.' |
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Fresh from the ceremony at lunchtime today in Brisbane, we reveal the winners of this year’s Queensland Philanthropy Awards, featuring tennis superstar Ash Barty AO. Seven of the state's leading individual and corporate philanthropists were recognised across a range of categories. |
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Philanthropy Australia hosted a series of events in Queensland Philanthropy Week, bringing together members, key sector stakeholders and individuals. Here, our Queensland team, Kim Harland, Director of National Membership and Engagement, and Kate Duffy, Associate Engagement Manager, provide a wrap-up. |
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A Foyer Foundation initiative with Hand Heart Pocket and others resulted in the Queensland government committing $320 million to youth homelessness accommodation and support services. We look at how the collaboration between a consortium of philanthropists, impact investors and service providers worked, as well as the broader impact of the foundation’s model around Australia. |
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As we approach the end of the financial year, Philanthropy Australia shares a series of short, animated videos for anyone wishing to learn more about beginning their philanthropic journey. The resources include one for financial advisers on the benefits of talking to clients about philanthropy and one explaining how different giving structures, such as PAFs and PuAFs, work. |
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The Australian Charities Report aggregates charity data (from 51,536 charities) to provide a holistic picture or ‘sector-wide’ view. Click below to download the report and view page 44 for information on grants and donations. |
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The Philanthropy Australia Conference is the pre-eminent gathering of the philanthropic and not-for-profit sectors for learning, networking, storytelling, and celebrating achievements. The 2024 Conference is being held on 5-7 August, in Adelaide. Where: Adelaide
When: Monday 5 - Wednesday 7 August
All welcome. |
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This webinar aims to highlight and discuss cultural diversity and inclusivity, bringing awareness and advancing conversations about learning good practice approaches. It is an opportunity to hear different perspectives from diverse speakers engaging in philanthropy and to share how organisations and individuals can consider cultural diversity in grantmaking, governance and engagement.
Where: Virtual Date: Thursday 20 June
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm AEST All welcome. |
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The IMB Bank Community Foundation has been empowering communities for 25 years, supporting grass roots local heroes who commit their time, energy, and expertise to make our communities more prosperous and sustainable. They fund a wide variety of important projects across six key themes: Social, Environmental, Educational, Cultural, Community development and Community Connection.
Applications close on 14 June 2024 |
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IMPACT100 Sydney North gives at least one major grant of $100,000 each year. Non-profits and social enterprises working in the Greater Sydney region are eligible to apply. They invite applications from organisations assisting families, young people and children at risk. This encompasses key areas of need such as domestic and family violence, women’s shelters, refugees and asylum seekers, disability, homelessness, poverty, alcohol and substance abuse, mental health, etc. Applications close on Friday 28 June 2024. |
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Open for Applications - Thrive Community Grants |
Thrive Community Grants aim to improve the social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people facing poverty, discrimination or disadvantage by supporting engagement in community life. Smaller, local charities can apply for a one-off Thrive Community Grant of up to $50,000 to assist children and young people to connect with friends, family and the community, participate in activities that build resilience, develop new skills, enrich lives, and create a sense of belonging. To learn more or apply visit: St.George Foundation- for initiatives in NSW, ACT, QLD or WA
BankSA Foundation – for initiatives in SA and NT
Bank of Melbourne Foundation – for initiatives in VIC and TAS Applications close on Sunday 23 June 2024. |
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The Pride Foundation Australia (PFA) is proud to announce their second grant round for 2024, with a total funding pool of $10,000 with a focus on supporting sexuality, sex and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) people living in regional and rural areas of Australia. Grant applications should be to the value of up to $10,000 for up to two years (if applicable). Download the guidelines here.
Applications close on Friday 5 July 2024. |
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QBE Foundation local grants provide meaningful support for community initiatives addressing specific areas of need. From 3 June – 3 July 2024, the QBE Foundation is inviting Australian community organisations working to address climate resilience and inclusion to apply for one of a number of AUD$40,000 grants to be awarded in 2024. Applications close 5pm AEST 3 July 2024.
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The Australia Post Community Grants program supports local community organisations across Australia to help people connect and stay mentally well. Eligible not-for-profit community groups can apply to receive a grant of up to $10,000 for local, community-led projects that connect individuals and communities to improve mental health and mental wellbeing.
Applications close on Monday 1 July 2024. |
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The aim of this program is to strengthen research capability in Victoria to conduct world-class research in health and well-being by helping establish the careers of talented young scientists. Applicant researchers need to have passed their PhD no earlier than 31 July 2021 if working full time. Applications close midday Wednesday 10 July 2024. |
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Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI) Grants help social enterprises, including trading Indigenous owned or controlled organisations with a defined social benefit, grow their business, scale their impact and further their missions of creating positive social change. The grants, valued at up to $120,000 each, are targeted towards supporting social enterprises to be more effective and efficient in demonstrating and increasing social impact for the people and communities they exist to support.
The SEDI Grants program will run through to June 2026. |
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Host: PwC Wednesday 12 June | Sydney Due to global licensing, spaces are limited, and RSVPs will close once capacity is reached. |
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| Host: Climate 200
Saturday 15 June | Melbourne |
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Host: Australia for UNHCR
Thursday 20 June | Sydney |
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Hosts: Climate Outreach, Macdoch Foundation and ClimateWorks Foundation
Thursday 20 June | Virtual |
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Host: Benefolk
Thursday 20 June - Thursday 25 July | Virtual
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Host: SAHMRI (South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute)
Saturday 6 July | Adelaide |
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Host: Childhood Cancer Association
Saturday 10 August | Adelaide |
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Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley Local Learning and Employment Network (mmvllen) | Melbourne |
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Bundanon | Illaroo, New South Wales |
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Youth Off The Streets | Sydney |
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Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation | Melbourne |
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NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust | Sydney & NSW Regional |
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COORDINARE | Sydney, Wollongong and ACT |
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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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