Taking place in Canberra on 11-12 September 2017, the Philanthropy Meets Parliament Summit brings together Australian funders, political leaders, and policy makers to meet at the heart of Australia’s political system.  
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Congratulations to John Gandel AO - Chairman of Gandel Philanthropy and Philanthropy Australia Member - for being awarded the highest Queen's Birthday Honour, the Companion of the Order of Australia. More >

Philanthropy Australia has joined over 100 peak bodies, charities and foundations in signing an open letter to the Prime Minister regarding the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), its current Commissioner Ms Susan Pascoe AM, and the process for selecting Ms Pascoe’s replacement. More >

Housing affordability in Australia is becoming an impossible dream - rather than a reality for many Australians. What role has philanthropy played and could play in the future? More / Tickets >

The Hot Topic Webinar Series provides access to a panel of experts on a current social and/or philanthropic issue. You’ll also be able to share your views and engage in conversation. To make sure the topic is relevant, you get to choose what we cover!

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- Sporting Clubs & Poker Machines: Is there not another way to raise funds
- ACNC... what do philanthropists think?
- NFPs and Profit: Why are so many people unclear?

We are proud to partner with The Australian Charities Fund to support the One Million Donors initiative, which aims to see one million Australians giving through the workplace by 2020. More >

Former Westpac chief executive Gail Kelly has been appointed to the board of Australian Philanthropic Services, an independent not-for-profit organisation that establishes and administers private and public ancillary funds and provides grantmaking advice. 

We are excited to announce that Angela Band is joining Philanthropy Australia as our Events & Administration Officer, based in Sydney. Angela Band comes to us after three years at Bangarra Dance Theatre. 

Events and Administration Assistant, QUT (QLD)
Director Alumni Engagement, Monash University (VIC)
Charitable Relationships Coordinator, State Trustees (VIC)
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Cash-strapped arts groups discover the power of pitching for funds
Philanthropists receive top 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours
The biggest winners from China's top 100 philanthropists
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