| Public edition #439 | 25 October 2024
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War has many victims and perhaps the most tragic are children. War Child Canada has established a radio education program so girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo can learn at home to avoid the risk of sexual attack on the way to school. The program is supported by DECJUBA Foundation after an unlikely meeting on Richard Branson’s island. |
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In collaboration with the Z Zurich Foundation, Zurich Financial Services Australia has been supporting youth mental health charity Raise closely since 2017 to support their substantial phase of growth and capacity building. While the grant funding comes to an end, Raise is now well set to continue its work to support youth across Australia. |
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Members of one of Australia’s longest running giving circles gathered in Melbourne last night to vote on its annual grantmaking round. Rather than a live pitch event commonly associated with collective giving, MWF is trialing an exhibition showcase to ease the stress on grantees after feedback from participants. |
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The Philanthropy Australia team will be at an off-site next week, so there won't be a Philanthropy Weekly on Friday 1 November. |
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Scaling social initiatives is both an art and a science. PRF has reviewed its scaling efforts to identify what works and what doesn’t, focusing on expanding the reach of programs. |
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Philanthropisms is the podcast that puts philanthropy in context. Through conversations with expert guests and deep dives into topics, host Rhodri Davies explores giving throughout history, the key trends shaping generosity around the world today and what the future might hold for philanthropy. |
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Philanthropy Australia events |
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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. Brisbane (QLD): Monday 28 October 2024, 2:00pm – 4:00pm AEST
Melbourne (VIC): Tuesday 12 November, 2:00pm – 4:00pm AEDT Audience: All welcome. |
| Part 3 of the series aims to share good practice approaches around disability and philanthropy, including considering participatory grantmaking. This is an excellent opportunity to hear different perspectives from diverse speakers engaging in philanthropy. Where: Virtual Date: Tuesday 26 November Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm 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, Sydney Community Foundation proudly marks its 20th anniversary with the launch of the ‘For Sydney, Forever’ grant round. 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. |
| EBF is 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. Nominations close on Thursday 31 October 2024. |
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auDA’s R&D Grant Program funds 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 application guidelines here.
Applications close on Thursday 14 November 2024. |
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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 Friday 13 December 2024. |
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The Eastern Star Foundation's 2024 grant round will have a total funding pool of $400,000 with a focus on supporting Queensland’s ageing communities, particularly those who suffer from mobility issues, sickness or disease to improve and enhance their quality of life. Download the guidelines here. Applications close at 5pm AEDT on Friday 13 December 2024. |
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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: Institute of Community Directors Australia Thursday 31 October, 12:30pm – 1:30pm AEDT | Virtual |
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Host: Mannifera
Thursday 7 November, 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT | Virtual
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Host: Paul Ramsay Foundation and the Australian Democracy Network
Tuesday 12 November, 8:00am – 9:30am AEDT | Sydney |
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Host: Centre for Social Impact UWA
Thursday 14 November – Friday 15 November | Melbourne |
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Host: Communicating the Arts Tuesday 19 November – Wednesday 20 November, 9:00am - 6:00pm AEDT | Sydney |
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Host: Creative Australia
Monday 25 November, 9:00am – 2:30pm AWST | Kepa Kurl/Esperance |
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Host: SIMNA and SVA consulting Monday 25 November – Tuesday 26 November | Melbourne |
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Host: Institute of Community Directors Australia Tuesday 26 November,1:00pm – 2:00pm AEDT | Virtual Philanthropy Australia Co-Chair Amanda Miller OAM is on the panel of this event. |
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Arts Centre Melbourne | Melbourne |
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Give Where You Live Foundation | Geelong |
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Queensland Gives | Brisbane |
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Australian Academy of Science | Canberra (remote considered) |
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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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