PA welcomes Jodi Farley as Director, Engagement, in South Australia
The Philanthropy Australia team is delighted to welcome Jodi Farley, who will take up the role of Director, Engagement (SA).
Strategy update: ‘PA is most valued for its role as a convener, enabler and leading voice’
Founded 50 years ago with a commitment to strengthen and grow philanthropy across Australia, Philanthropy Australia is building on that legacy as we chart our path forward. This year marks the conclusion of our 2022–2025 strategic plan.
Catch up on Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025 breakout sessions – Part 2
Here’s your chance to catch up on what you missed in the second set of our ‘Deeper dive into real life leadership’ sessions. Read reflections on investing in leadership to collective solutions to climate change and emerging approaches to addressing inequality.
First insights into Australia’s mission-aligned investing landscape released
The Endowments for Impact Challenge (EFIC) has released its inaugural state-of-the-sector report. The pioneering collaboration between six of Australia’s leading trusts and foundations was launched as a competition last year to showcase innovative strategies for aligning charitable endowments with responsible, mission-driven investment practices. The report captures the insights, trends and lessons that emerged through the process.
Hugh de Kretser: ‘When human rights are respected, our societies are stronger, healthier and safer’
The President of the Australian Human Rights Commission shares how he's seen philanthropy become more confident in backing advocacy and how important the impact has been. Hugh spoke at the Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025 and says human rights principles provide a framework for navigating the polycrisis, societal polarisation and rise in racism we're seeing in Australia.
Catch up on the Philanthropy Leadership Summit breakout sessions – Part 1
From First Nations leadership to community-led solutions and the rise of AI, among a plethora of other topics from our ‘Deeper dive into real life leadership’ breakout sessions – our facilitators share their reflections.
Leading with hope
Liz Gillies, CEO of the Menzies Leadership Foundation, walked away from the Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025 feeling the urgency of the polycrisis but also buoyed by a 'wellspring of capability and imagination', and a belief that leadership can still shift our trajectory. Here, she offers her reflections and provides a strong call to action for the future.