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New PPFs & Philanthropy website launched at Conference today

This is a live blog post made from the Philanthropy Australia Conference, Passion & Purpose, currently underway in Sydney.

In his Opening Plenary speech this morning at the Philanthropy Australia Conference, President of Philanthropy Australia, Bruce Bonyhady, officially announced Philanthropy Australia’s new Prescribed Private Funds website: PPFs & Philanthropy.

Maintained and hosted by Philanthropy Australia, the PPF website is a hub for those interested in Prescribed Private Funds – including the question of whether to establish one or not. It offers legal and structural information about PPFs, issues and debates relating to philanthropy, case studies and interviews with PPF founders and trustees.

There is also have a PPF News section with news, legislative developments and other timely information of value to PPF staff and trustees as well as to wealth advisors and others interested in developments to do with this relatively young and dynamic trust structure.

Visit PPFs & Philanthropy now by going to: http://ppf.philanthropy.org.au

The Future of Australian Philanthropy: New Uncertainties and Opportunities

This is a live blog post made from the Philanthropy Australia Conference, Passion & Purpose, currently underway in Sydney.

The Future of Australian Philanthropy: New Uncertainties and Opportunities

Opening Plenary by Bruce Bonyhady
16 October, 2008

This presentation was made by Bruce Bonyhady, President, Philanthropy Australia and Chairman, ANZ Trustees Limited to the Philanthropy Australia Conference, Passion & Purpose, 16 - 17 October, 2008. I would like to thank Vanessa Meachen and Gina Anderson for their very helpful contributions to this speech; any errors and omissions are mine.

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Philanthropy Australia Conference this week

Philanthropy Australia’s Conference, Passion & Purpose, is being held in Sydney this Thursday & Friday.

Registration is still open: see the program and register online at www.philanthropy.org.au/conference

Philanthropy Australia staff will be live blogging some of the sessions at this event, keep an eye out on the philanthropyOz Blog for updates this Thursday & Friday.

Conference Speakers Update

Speakers have now been announced for all sessions at the Philanthropy Australia 2008 Conference - Philanthropy: Passion & Purpose. The conference will be held in Sydney on October 16-17.

Click here to view the programme & register for the conference.

Conference Program Update

A number of speakers have been announced for sessions at Philanthropy Australia’s 2008 Conference, Philanthropy: Passion & Purpose, which is being held October 16-17 in Sydney.

You can find out more about the speakers via the conference programme.

Philanthropy Australia Conference - registration open

Registration is now open for Philanthropy: Passion and Purpose, Philanthropy Australia’s 2008 Conference.

Ignited by passion for a cause and a desire to make a difference, we all know that it’s easy to give - but many of us have discovered it’s considerably more difficult to give effectively. Philanthropy’s role is unique - it can operate where markets and government don’t, won’t, can’t or shouldn’t. This conference is a special opportunity to balance the passion with the purpose, to get inspired, informed and networked in the philanthropic community.

Who should attend?

• Trustees and staff of family, private, community, Prescribed Private Fund, and corporate foundations
• Professional advisers who advise clients on their philanthropy
• Families and individuals who want to make a difference through their own philanthropy or to inspire others to give

Join us for this exciting two-day programme that explores the many complex and compelling issues that surround philanthropy, through a series of practical and engaging conference sessions.

To register for the conference please go to the conference page on our website:

http://www.philanthropy.org.au/conference/