Public edition #444 | 6 December 2024 |
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The Tim Fairfax Family Foundation has announced three separate, nine-year, general operating support grants for three of Queensland’s most important cultural organisations. The grants have been made to Dancenorth, Camerata and Crossroad Arts. The new strategic partnership program may be a first for Australia’s arts sector. |
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In an Australian first, Future Generation has launched an investment fund that aims to deliver both financial returns and progress towards gender equality in Australia. Managed by women portfolio managers, Future Generation Women will bring a gender lens into both its investment decisions and philanthropic decisions. Minderoo Foundation has committed $100 million to kickstart the fund. | |
In this update about policy and advocacy, Philanthropy Australia's Executive Director, Policy and Sector Development, Krystian Seibert writes about the federal government's ‘First Steps’ in response to the Productivity Commission’s Philanthropy Report. Krystian also comments on Philanthropy Australia's final submission regarding the Draft Ministerial Guidelines for Community Foundations. |
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A group of Philanthropy Australia members have returned from an enriching study tour in the UK buzzing with fresh insights and enthusiasm to invest in their work in Australia. The members had an action-packed itinerary meeting with more than 40 speakers from 20+ organisations. |
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Rhodri Davies kicked off Philanthropy Australia’s recent UK Study Tour with a presentation about the state of play in the UK sector and emerging trends. Beforehand, he spoke to Philanthropy Weekly on what he sees happening locally and globally – and what’s on the horizon. |
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The 2024 GivingLarge report has revealed that Australia’s top 50 corporate givers contributed a record $1.5 billion to community initiatives in FY 2024. The 2024 philanthropy marks a 14% increase from 2023 equating to an additional $171 million. |
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The exceptional legacy of former director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) and Australian treasure Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE will continue through an ongoing professorship, enabled through the philanthropy of the Nossal family. Sir Gus is one of Philanthropy Australia’s two patrons. |
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Each year, Mission Australia ask young people aged 15 to 19 in Australia to share their challenges, concerns and experiences in Australia’s largest annual survey of young people. The report details findings from 17,480 responses to the Youth Survey 2024. |
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In episode 6 of Empowered Giving for a Fairer Future, from Australians Investing In Women, we meet film producer, technology investor and philanthropist Deanne Weir. She shares insights into her ongoing philanthropic work, driven by a commitment to giving back and fostering community. Deanne's foundation focuses on gender equality and cultural activities. |
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State Trustees Australia Foundation Emotional Wellbeing FY2025-27 Grant Round's purpose is to support the emotional wellbeing of young people living in our rural and regional Victorian communities. Registered charities with DGR 1 status can apply for grants of up to $250,000 per year for three years. 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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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. Applications close on Friday 13 December 2024. |
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Each year, the Centre for Social Impact offers a range of scholarships to students pursuing social impact studies at our four partner universities. With thanks to the generosity of our supporters, this year, over $110,000 in funding is available, with additional scholarships on offer for students studying at CSI UNSW.
The application deadline varies by course, with close dates either on 15 December 2024 or 12 January 2025. |
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Tuesday 4 February, 9:00am – 2:30pm AWST | Jambinu/Geraldton |
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Australia wide | Expression Australia |
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Sydney or Melbourne | WWF-Australia |
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Sydney | The George Institute |
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Sydney | The George Institute |
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We would like to acknowledge and thank our partners for their generous support. Click here to 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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