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Education Affinity Group - Expressions of Interest

The possible establishment of an Education Affinity Group (EAG) has been mooted by a couple of our Members, including the Myer Foundation. We are therefore seeking expressions of interest from other Members of Philanthropy Australia in establishing an Education Affinity Group.

The establishment of an EAG is totally dependant on whether this area is of interest to PA members. Are Philanthropy Australia Members interested in the possibility of a new group which would focus on education of 0-25 year olds? Are Members interested in the establishment of such a group and would you be keen to participate in it in the future?

If there is sufficient interest, we can convene the first meeting where chairing and resourcing can be discussed as well as terms of reference and meetings structure.

We would like our Full Members to indicate interest by the end of October to Bruce Argyle at b.argyle@philanthropy.org.au

Launch of new Addressing Homelessness Affinity Group

Today marked the launch of Philanthropy Australia’s Addressing Homelessness Affinity Group at the Melbourne Town Hall. Special guest was Associate Professor David Mackenzie who shared his insights and some history around working with and researching homelessness in Australia. Over 20 Members of Philanthropy Australia have joined this group which will also be launched in Sydney in August.  It will have a national focus and will feature collaboration, sharing research and best practice models for effective grantmaking and liaison with government. Philanthropy Australia is very supportive of this new initiative and looks forward to working with the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation who are hosting this group.