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New Events

Melbourne’s Road Home - A Forum on Homelessness (September 25, Melbourne)

Social Impact of drought and climate change (October 1, Melbourne)

Indigenous Affinity Group Meeting (Members Only, November 19, Melbourne)

Go to the Events Calendar for more information.

WA Community Foundation Calls for Leadership

Registrations are now open for Western Australian Community Foundation’s 2008 Summit “Today’s Choice for Tomorrow: Lead, follow or get out of the way!” held on Friday, 19 September at the Government House Ballroom in Perth.

The Summit will offer fertile ground for learning, sharing and understanding by:

- Exposing participants to a variety of experiences and perspectives on community leadership today;
- Connecting participants, enhancing partnerships across a range of sectors in our State;
- Engaging participants in thought provoking discussion on the challenges and rewards leadership entails; and
- Providing participants with information and skills to lead the way.

In order to support participation from communities across the state, the Foundation is able to provide limited travel assistance for regional delegates. Skywest is providing support for eligible community representatives to apply for air travel assistance from a number of regional centres. The 2008 Summit is also supported by Summit Partners Rio Tinto and Lotterywest; and Summit Sponsors St John of God Health Care, iiNet and 2020 Global.

For further information visit www.wacf.org.au or contact Western Australian Community Foundation on (08) 9224 6000.

New Events

New Events:

Arts Affinity Group Meeting (Members Only, Melbourne, 21 August)
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Women’s Health & Wellbeing Community Consultation (15 September, Sydney)
Corporate Foundations Network (Members Only, Melbourne, 24 October)

New Position Vacant:

Account Executive - Corporate & Community Partnerships - Mission Australia (Sydney)

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/

New Events

• ‘The difficulties of giving away large (or small) amounts of money in an intelligent way’ (Melbourne, August 5)
• Indigenous Affinity Group Meeting (Sydney, Members only, August 21)
• Philanthropy Australia Sydney: Great Minds Review (Members only, August 26)
• Early Intervention Affinity Group Meeting (Sydney, Members only, August 28)
• 6th International Responsible Investment Conference (Melbourne, 24-25 September)

Go to the Events Calendar for more information.

Community Foundations Forum Registration open

The 2008 Community Foundations Forum Program is now available.

Registration is also now open for this event.

To view the Program or Register to attend the 2008 Community Foundations Forum in Canberra, go to the Forum 2008 page on the Community Foundations Gateway.

New Events

Funding Social Change Workshop (Melbourne, July 17)
Philanthropy Australia Indigenous Affinity Group (Melbourne, July 30)

For more information, see the Events Calendar.

Website Updates

Positions Vacant:
Account Manager - Donor Relations (Mission Australia, Sydney)
State Director - Community Services (Mission Australia, Adelaide)

Events:
Doing IT Better conference day - June 17 (Melbourne)

Philanthropy Australia in the Media:
How open source is losing the charity battle on ZDNet Australia quotes Philanthropy Australia’s Louise Arkles regarding our use of open source software.

New Events

New Events:

• “Our Children Our Future – Achieving Improved Primary and Secondary Education Outcomes for Indigenous Students” – Report Launch (Sydney - 28th May, Perth - 29th May, Melbourne - 3rd June)
• Not-for-profit Education Forum on Investment (Melbourne, 3rd June)

Personal and Family Grantmaking Workshop

When: Tuesday 17th June, 10.00am – 5.00pm
Where: The Library, Abbotsford Convent, St Helliers St, Abbotsford (Melbourne)
Run by: Asia-Pacific Centre for Philanthropy and Social Investment, Swinburne University

Giving away money in a way that is effective - in that it makes a difference, and is satisfying to those whose money is being donated, is quite a challenge. Where it is an individual giving away his or her own money, or members of a family seeking to reach agreement on their collective giving, the rewards can be huge – but so can the frustrations.

In this workshop you will hear tales from, and discuss issues with, some of Australia’s leading philanthropists, and with some people who advise them. You will also learn from experts about vehicles and procedures which will simplify, and maximise the effectiveness of, your generosity. This workshop will be of particular interest to newcomers to philanthropy, as well as those who are now wishing to involve further generations of their family in their giving.

Philanthropy Australia Members are being offered a 20% discount on the fee for this workshop, so please note if you are a Member when registering with Swinburne.

Further Information: www.swinburne.edu.au/business/events/documents/2008_Grantmaking_Wshop1.pdf