| Public edition #437 | 11 October 2024
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Co-director Sal Balharrie thought it would take 18 months to get her latest documentary Like My Brother ‘done and dusted’. The film, about female footballers from the remote Tiwi Islands following their AFLW dreams, ultimately took six years, with many lessons learned. It was nearly derailed by COVID, but it was actually the time needed to build relationships with First Nations communities that set the pace. The making of this inspiring film, released in cinemas October 17, was philanthropically backed by 76 donors.
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Two workshops on blended finance hosted by Convergence and supported by the Foundations Group for Impact Investing (FGII) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) were held last week. Convergence is the global network for blended finance that aims to increase private investment in emerging markets and developing economies to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement. Here, DFAT’s Steph van Loon reflects on the key insights.
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Philanthropy Australia is delighted to introduce Wayne Green to our members, partners and friends. He has recently joined the team as the National Engagement Manager (VIC & TAS) on a 12-month contract to cover parental leave for Mary Chackola. |
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The Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation (VFFF) is a multi-generational family foundation focused on its strategy of Backing Young People. Here, we explore the foundation’s establishment of an advisory group to assess if grant applications pass the ‘youth pub test’. The initiative puts participatory grantmaking into lively practice in a bid to deliver better outcomes by incorporating community voices into the funding process. |
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GiveOUT Day, Australia's national day of celebration and fundraising for underfunded LGBTQIA+ organisations, is on Thursday 17 October 2024. This year’s GiveOUT Day shines a light on the strength, diversity and power of LGBTQIA+ organisations that are driving meaningful change, while raising much-needed funds to support their vital work. |
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StartGiving is partnering with the Centre for Social Impact to research the current state and potential for personal giving in the Australian tech sector. They are inviting tech startup founders, execs, investors and intermediaries to take this survey. It’s easy, anonymous and will take less than 10 minutes. The survey results will be published publicly. |
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By spending just five minutes on this survey, you can influence the future of Australia's not for profit sector. Participation offers the chance to gain exclusive benefits, including early access to the 2024 State of the Sector report. This vital research is proudly supported by the University of Western Australia’s Centre for Public Value and fellow nonprofit, Little Phil. |
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| Philanthropy Australia events
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Market Information Days (MID) are designed to educate attendees about the social impact investment landscape and opportunities from social impact funds, charities and social ventures. Join us online to hear from Rebecca Parkinson (DFAT), Derek Walker (Kuti Co and Ngopamuldi Aboriginal Corporation), David Faulmann (Monash University), Dr Aharah Crowe (OOXii Global Pty Ltd) and Roo Harris (Scale Investors). Where: Virtual Date: Tuesday 22 October
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm AEDT Audience: Philanthropic funders, foundations, and FGII guests are welcome to attend. |
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Join us to explore a once-in-a-generation scenario: the anticipated $5.4 trillion wealth transfer in Australia over the next 20 years. Philanthropy Australia, in partnership with JBWere, presents insights from John McLeod, author of The Bequest Report, on how intergenerational wealth transfers can shape and improve the future of philanthropy in Australia. Sydney (NSW): Thursday 24 October, 10am – 12pm AEDT Brisbane (QLD): Monday 28 October, 2pm – 4pm AEST
Melbourne (VIC): Tuesday 12 November, 2pm – 4pm AEDT Audience: All welcome. |
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Audience: Evaluators or Measurement, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) professionals in funding bodies and not-for-profit partners. Tuesday 29 October, 10:00am – 11:00am AEDT | Virtual |
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Audience: Anyone interested in learning about FGII including prospective members. Tuesday 3 December, 2:00pm – 2:45pm AEDT | Virtual |
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This year’s grant round will distribute $170,000 between 6 grants. Focus areas include positive educational and alternative pathways to help at-risk children, health care services for vulnerable Australians and support for people in regional, rural and remote communities. Grant applications close on Friday 18 October 2024. |
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The Foundation SA Neighbourhood Grants offer non-profit organisations, up to $5,000 to support acts of community connection that strengthen the bonds of neighbourhoods, led by people in their own communities. Check out the Grant Guidelines here.
Grant applications close on 23 October 2024. |
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This year, Sydney Community Foundation proudly marks its 20th anniversary with the launch of the ‘For Sydney, Forever’ grant round. As part of this milestone, four grants of $20,000 each will be awarded to grassroots organisations across the Greater Sydney area. Grant applications close on Wednesday 30 October 2024. |
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The EBF early childhood grant round aims to help children achieve their potential in the early years and set them up for long-term success at school and beyond. EBF are looking to partner with an ambitious not for profit organisation and their partners who believe their work can catalyse transformational change for children aged 0-5 experiencing educational disadvantage.
Grant applications close on Wednesday 30 October 2024. |
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Do you know a local group making a difference in your community? Hawaiian’s Neighbourhood Champions program supports grassroots groups that contribute to the overall wellbeing of the local community. Hawaiian invites you to nominate local organisations and causes that deserve recognition and their share of over $30,000 in grants. Help to unearth amazing neighbourhood groups.
Nominations close on Thursday 31 October 2024. |
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auDA’s R&D Grant Program is a new initiative that will fund multi-year partnerships for projects that deliver impact through research and development. Up to two grants of between $300,000 and $500,000 per annum for three years are available to Australian university or research organisations registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC). Read the The FY2024-25 Research and Development Grant Program Applicant Guidelines for more information.
Grant applications close on 14 November 2024. |
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Queensland charities have a fresh chance to secure new funding to help support their operations and invest in new projects to support communities throughout the state, with the opening of two Queensland Gives 2025 funding programs on 1 October. Applications for Queensland Gives' two major funding streams – the General Fund-Organisational Capacity Building grants program, and its Regional grants program - will be open until 13 December, with a particular focus on projects helping youth, women and families at risk.
Grant applications close on 13 December 2024. |
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Host: GiveOUT Day Thursday 17 October |
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Host: The Smith Family
Friday 18 October, 1:00pm - 2:00pm AEDT | Virtual |
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Host: Centre for Social Impact Thursday 24 October, 12:00pm AEDT | Virtual
Philanthropy Australia CEO Maree Sidey will be speaking at this event. |
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Host: Federation University Australia and the Menzies Foundation Wednesday 30 October, 5:30pm - 7:15pm AEDT | Ballarat |
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Host: Mannifera
Thursday 7 November, 12:00pm AEDT | Virtual |
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Host: Centre for Social Impact UWA
Thursday 14 November - Friday 15 November |
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Host: Creative Australia
Monday 25 November, 9:00am – 2:00pm AWST | Kepa Kurl/Esperance |
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Host: SIMNA and SVA consulting Monday 25 November – Tuesday 26 November | Melbourne |
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Bush Heritage Australia | Melbourne or Sydney |
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Arts Centre Melbourne | Melbourne |
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WWF Australia | Location negotiable |
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The Ian Potter Foundation | Melbourne |
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WWF Australia | Location negotiable |
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Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network | Newcastle, Erina, Tamworth or Armidale |
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International Grammar School (IGS) | Sydney |
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Grata Fund | Location negotiable |
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Give Where You Live Foundation | Geelong |
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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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