Turning vacant property into transitional accommodation

In the complex, confronting and challenging aftermath of women and children escaping family violence, there is one part of the jigsaw that remains stubbornly elusive – transitional housing. The critical link, between immediate relief at a shelter and a long-term solution, is at the heart of the Payce Foundations new model addressing this gap.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Community Inclusion grants - State Trustees Australia 25th anniversary 

State Trustees Australia Foundation has distributed more than $26 million to charities since 1994 and to celebrate their 25th anniversary they have announced that their FY20 funding round will distribute $250,000 to support social inclusion and participation for people with disability.

 The role of community foundations in bushfire recovery

In this week's blog, Ben Rodgers, Chair of Australian Community Philanthropy, writes about how Australians are turning to their local community foundation, following the bushfire crisis, as a way of strengthening existing relationships and to ensure an effective response to local events.

Federal Government Social Impact Investing Taskforce - Interim Report

On 31 January the Taskforce released its interim findings including three initiatives recommended for immediate implementation. The Taskforce will be submitting their final report to Government in June 2020. It's great to see Philanthropy Australia members involved in the Taskforce, including our Co-Chair Amanda Miller as the Taskforce Deputy Chair.