More than 1,000 people filled the room at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 5-7 August at the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2024 – along with 120 online – to kick off the peak body’s biggest biennial gathering in its history. The size of the audience showed the growth and vibrancy of the sector, said CEO Maree Sidey. |
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Check out a few images of keynote speakers and special guests at the Philanthropy Australia Conference 2024. The photos include the buzz of the foyer, the quiet attention of the audience in the plenaries and a glimpse of the concurrent sessions. |
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Latest research on inheritance trends, the Bequest Report from wealth management company JBWere, makes compulsive reading for the philanthropic sector. While figures show that inheritance to family, friends and charity is expected to reach a total of $5.4 trillion by 2044, only 1% of wealth transfer in Australia currently goes to charitable causes. The report considers the impact of these findings across the sector and opportunities for growth.
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One theme emerged with crystal clarity at the Breakfast of Champions for Gender Equality event at Conference: the urgent need for collective action to accelerate progress towards gender equality. The event was co-hosted by Australians Investing in Women, Perpetual, Philanthropy Australia, the ResourceFULL Collective (International Women's Development Agency, Pacific Feminist Fund and Urgent Action Fund – Asia & Pacific) and Red Rocketship Foundation.
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Philanthropy Australia was pleased to launch the Inspiring Stories of Giving Volume 2 at Conference last week. While Volume 1 focused on philanthropists and philanthropic organisations working with governments to achieve great outcomes, Volume 2 zooms in on the impact that giving is having for regional and remote communities – from Western Australia and the Northern Territory to South Australia, Queensland and the ACT. |
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Leah Armstrong, Chair of the First Nations Funders Network at Philanthropy Australia invites funders to contribute to the first ever Philanthropy Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Funders Reporting Survey. The survey was launched at the recent Philanthropy Australia Conference in Adelaide. Your feedback is crucial in forming the first ever baseline of the funding landscape in Australia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led or controlled organisations and programs.
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Kirk McNeill, National Manager – Investor Relationships at Australian Ethical, reflects on his time at the Philanthropy Australia Conference. The article includes Kirk’s highlights and key takeaways. |
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Philanthropy Australia’s fabulous VIC/TAS National Engagement Manager Mary Chackola is going on parental leave. We are therefore seeking a team member who has an interest in philanthropy or philanthropy causes to undertake a 12-month full-time parental leave contract. |
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| Philanthropy Australia events
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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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FRRR’s Community Led Climate Solutions program (CLCS) is offering grants to not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) via two streams, with a total funding pool of $625,000 available for initiatives that address climate change at a local level.
Expressions of interest need to be lodged by 5pm AEST, 22 August, with shortlisted applicants notified by 4 September. |
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This grant round focuses on supporting sexuality, sex and gender-diverse (LGBTQIA+) refugees and people seeking asylum. Grant applications should be to the value of up to $20,000 over two years (if applicable). Expressions of Interest close 5pm AEST on Friday 30 August 2024. |
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Annual Community Grants are the core of the Foundation’s local investments. These grants focus on two areas that are consistently raised by the community as particular areas of need: employment and literacy. Organisations can apply for a maximum amount of $30,000 for their project. An information session will be held at 1pm on Monday 5 August 2024.
Applications close at midnight on Friday 30 August 2024. |
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The Innovation Grants round supports new ideas – large and small – that address the social and environmental priorities of the Foundation. Eligible Australian charitable organisations, whose projects or initiatives align with one or more of the Impact Area Outcomes listed below are encouraged to read the Innovation Grants guidelines and submit an Innovation Grant enquiry via the Foundation's online Grants Enquiry Form. The 2024 Innovation Grant round has two grant types: Seed Innovation Grants (Up to $50,000) and Scaling-up Innovation Grants (Up to $150,000).
Application enquires open 12 August and close 2 September 2024. |
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Community organisations have the opportunity to share in a total of $520,000 in grants, aimed at supporting programs that contribute positively to mentally healthy and sustainable societies. Funding of up to $10,000 is available for initiatives that align to one or more of the Bupa Foundation’s focus areas: - Healthy minds - building mentally healthy and resilient communities
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Healthy planet, healthy people - supporting a healthy planet for healthy people
Applications demonstrating a meaningful connection to Bupa will be highly considered. Applications are open until 5pm AEST on 6 September 2024. |
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- Australians living with a disability
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
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Older Australians (65 years+)
- Young Australians (12-24 years).
auDA’s 2024 Community Grant Program will fund initiatives that promote digital inclusion and innovation to improve the utility of the internet across five priority groups:
The 2024 grant round will award $40,000 for each of 15 successful applicants. Not-for-profit organisations and research institutions registered with the ACNC are eligible to apply.
Applications open on 19 August (guidelines and FAQs are available now) and close at 5pm AEST on 12 September 2024. |
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Empower Rural and Regional Youth with a $50,000 Backing the Future Grant. Do you know someone with a big idea to support young people in remote, rural and regional NSW? Backing the Future by VFFF and FRRR is now open for applications in NSW. They are looking for innovative new ideas that could use $50,000 to make their idea a reality. For projects to be eligible they simply need to benefit young people aged 12-30 in remote, rural and regional NSW to:
• Access Decent Work;
• Care for the Environment;
• Contribute to Society; or,
• Explore Christian Faith and Values. NSW applications close at 12pm (AEST) Monday 26 August 2024. |
| Carclew’s Project & Development Grants are now open for eligible SA based individuals and organisations. -
Individuals can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to kickstart their creative careers, develop or present new and existing work.
- Organisations can apply for grants up to $20,000 to support artistic projects that engage children and young people.
- Youth Arts Organisations can apply for capacity-building grants up to $10,000 to grow their business.
Applications close at 11:59pm (ACST) on Sunday, 8 September 2024. |
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Jack Brockhoff Foundation is looking for applications from small (annual revenue under $500,000 in the FY22 year and beyond) grassroots organisations that focus on initiatives that support the first six years of a child’s life and/or increasing access to secure housing and mental health support. The initiatives or projects that funds are sought for should be practical in nature and can be for a range of one-off, discrete needs such as equipment, online system improvement or staff and volunteer training and development.
Grants of between $10,000 to $30,000 for one year only are available through an open grant round that will open from Thursday 8 August to Thursday 29 August. |
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Host: Sanfilippo Children's Foundation
Saturday 17 August | Sydney Philanthropy Australia members can access 10% off tickets. For tables use code F4Rtable, and for tickets use F4Rind. |
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Host: White Box
Friday 30 August | Indooroopilly QLD |
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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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Host: Centre for Social Impact UWA
Wednesday 18 September - Thursday 19th Sep | Broome WA |
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Host: Australian International Development Network (AIDN) and Myriad Australia
16 - 23 October 2024 | Cambodia |
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Philanthropy Australia | Melbourne |
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Wesley Research Institute (WRI) | Brisbane |
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Wesley Research Institute (WRI) | Brisbane |
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Rewiring Australia | Remote role |
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Centre for Policy Development | Sydney |
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Guide Dogs Queensland | Bald Hills |
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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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