Uncle Kim Collard, Balladong/Wadjuk Elder of the Noongar Nation, was named Male Elder of the Year at the 2024 NAIDOC Awards this week. Kim has devoted himself to his professional and philanthropic endeavours, touching the lives of many. He was also the recipient of the First Nations Philanthropy Award at the 2024 Australian Philanthropy Awards for Bibbulmun Fund and WA Relief and Recovery Fund (held with the Fremantle Foundation). He is profiled here along with the other winners. Photo credit: Brendan Blacklock.
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In early 2023, Western Australia’s Kimberley region was battered by ex-tropical Cyclone Ellie, with damage to property and infrastructure isolating already vulnerable communities. Here, we learn the story behind how the Fremantle Foundation and Kim Collard’s Bibbulmun Fund worked with local community leaders to ensure support made it to the right people and places. |
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Lucy Steggles, Executive Officer of NEXUS Australia, and the Chair of its Volunteer Committee Bella Wiggs, hosted a delegation of 17 next gens from across Australia to the NEXUS Global Summit in New York in June. Lucy shares her insights, and says that NEXUS created an incredible space that brought together 650 young leaders from more than 20 countries around the world for collaborative problem-solving and connection. |
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Gandel family foundation’s long-term Chief Executive Officer, Vedran Drakulić OAM is stepping down after more than 12 years at the helm. In his time with Gandel Foundation, Vedran helped professionalise and grow the organisation and steered it to become one of the leading philanthropic entities in Australia. |
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Philanthropy Australia is delighted to welcome Krystian Seibert, taking over from Sam Rosevear. He has extensive experience shaping policy and regulatory frameworks, with a particular focus on philanthropy and the not-for-profit sector. Most recently, he served as an Associate Commissioner at the Productivity Commission, appointed by the Australian Government to jointly lead the Commission's 'once in a generation' philanthropy inquiry.
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In this regular series, we introduce members who have joined Philanthropy Australia in recent months. Philanthropy’s ever-evolving nature is reflected in our members and the breadth of their work across sectors. These responses have been provided by Malcolm Wood, Head of Asset Allocation and Philanthropic Services. |
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WINGS and The Partnering Initiative (TPI) are inviting foundations to participate in a global survey on philanthropy’s role in partnerships for systemic change. By participating in this survey, foundations have the opportunity to directly influence the design of a new programme to help shift sector practice and develop philanthropy's institutional capabilities to deliver systemic change through multi-stakeholder collaboration. |
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The new Charity Registration Check tool asks specific questions about an organisation’s circumstances and provides tailored responses. Based on these responses, the tool outlines the next steps that need to be taken, helping users understand the charity registration criteria and the information they need to provide to make a successful registration application, or to maintain eligibility to be registered.
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The Conference is a unique opportunity for philanthropists, sector leaders, academics and experts to share insights and ideas. The theme for 2024 is 'Shifting Perspectives, Shifting Practice'. The Conference is a great time to reconnect with friends, peers and colleagues and to explore philanthropy in South Australia, Australia and beyond. Download the draft program here and register today!
Where: Adelaide, SA When: Monday 5 August – Wednesday 7 August All welcome. |
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Philanthropy Australia, in collaboration with our partners, is planning a variety of side events for Conference participants to meet and network, and to explore the rich culture and landscape of Adelaide and many other wonderful places in South Australia. Side events will support local businesses and for purpose organisations. Places are limited, so register early to secure your spot!
Where: Adelaide, SA When: Saturday 3 August – Thursday 8 August See individual events for intended audiences. |
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This event is for Philanthropic funders, foundations and FGII guests. Thursday 29 August, 11:00am - 1:00pm AEST | Virtual |
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The intended audience is funding/ grantmaking organisations. You do not need Philanthropy Evaluation Network membership or Philanthropy Australia membership to join. Tuesday 10 September, 8:00am - 9:00am AEST | Virtual |
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This event is for anyone interested in learning about FGII including prospective members. Tuesday 10 September, 2:00pm - 2:45pm AEST | Virtual |
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All welcome. Tuesday 17 September, 1:00pm – 2:00pm AEST | Virtual |
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Westpac Scholars Trust is investing in social enterprise and not-for-profit leaders passionate about making a lasting difference to the future of Australia. You could receive funding up to $50,000 for personal development, including study tours, short courses, conferences, coaching, and overseas learning experiences. Additionally you could gain access to leadership development and a peer group to support you along your social impact journey.
Applications close 5:00pm AEST Wednesday 24 July 2024. |
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Grants of up to $150,000 are available for organisations that support young Victorians and their families to achieve good health and wellbeing. From increasing access to healthy, local food and creating opportunities for active play, recreation, sport, and art, to making places and spaces more culturally safe, VicHealth will fund innovative ideas that push the envelope to create better, fairer health outcomes for Victoria's young people and their families. Get started on your application preparation early by accessing the funding guidelines linked below.
Applications close on Wednesday 31 July 2024. |
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Grants of up to $15,000 available for not-for-profit organisations and community groups in remote, rural, and regional Australia. Now in its 22nd year, the ANZ Seeds of Renewal program is again offering a funding pool of $250,000. Click below to learn more about eligibility and how to apply now.
Applications for the ANZ Seeds of Renewal grant close 5pm AEST, 1 August 2024. FRRR has multiple grant rounds open. Discover additional grant rounds here. |
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The Williamson Community Leadership Program is a unique, immersive, 10-month long program for experienced leaders. Often described as life-changing, the Williamson Community Leadership Program expands the way leaders see the world and transforms the way they exercise leadership. It pushes them to experiment – continually challenging how and why they lead – while building a trusted, life-long network. Leadership Victoria Foundation offers a limited amount of partial scholarships. Further information on scholarships can be viewed here. An online information session will be held on Tuesday 16 July. Register here to attend.
Applications will close 11:59pm Monday, 5 August |
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The aim of the Melbourne Women’s Foundation Changemaker Grants is to help improve the well-being of women in Metropolitan Melbourne. The Changemaker Grants ($80,000 Capacity Building Grant and $45,000 Enabling Grant) are available for two non-profit organisations striving to do outstanding work for the benefit of adult women, or women together with their families.
Applications will close Friday 9 August. |
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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: The Smith Family
Tuesday 16 July | Virtual |
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Host: Infoxchange
Tuesday 16 July | Virtual |
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Host: Infoxchange
Wednesday 17 July | Virtual |
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Host: Benefolk
Tuesday 23 July - Thursday 1 August | Virtual |
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Host: Next25
Friday 2 August | Virtual |
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Host: Centre for Social Impact UWA
Thursday 8 August - Friday 9 August | Marcoola QLD |
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Host: Childhood Cancer Association
Saturday 10 August | Adelaide |
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Host: St Mary’s House of Welcome
Saturday 10 August | Melbourne |
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Host: Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN)
Sunday 25 August - Friday 30 August | Perth to Broome
Please note bookings close Friday 19 July. |
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Host: Benefolk
Thursday 5 September | Melbourne Philanthropy Australia CEO Maree Sidey will be presenting at the event. |
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The Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC) | Australia (Virtual) |
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ActionAid Australia | Sydney |
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Sydney Dance Company | Sydney |
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Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation | North Adelaide |
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Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation | North Adelaide |
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Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation | North Adelaide |
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The Fremantle Foundation | Fremantle |
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Plan International Australia | National |
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The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) | National |
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Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) | Chatswood |
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Beyond the Bell Great South Coast Ltd | Warrnambool |
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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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