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Posted on 02 Sep 2026
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More than 1,000 leaders from philanthropy, government, business and civil society will converge in Brisbane next week to boost the nation’s generosity.
The three-day Philanthropy Australia Conference 2026, on 8–10 September, marks the organisation's 50th anniversary under the theme “Mobilising generosity. Shaping the future.”
Community Directors is attending and will be producing a series of reports and a philanthropy-themed newsletter following the event.
The wide-ranging program addresses many of the country’s biggest issues through a philanthropic lens, tackling the rise of artificial intelligence, the battle to maintain trust amid growing polarisation, the need for climate action, the value of community-led change, First Nations view on generosity, and the responsibilities that come with wealth and influence.
Headline speakers from the global line-up include
- Dex Hunter-Torricke, the founder of the Center for Tomorrow and a former adviser to leaders at SpaceX, Meta, Google and the United Nations
- Joshua Amponsem, Ghanaian climate leader and
- Trista Harris, US philanthropic futurist.
- Dex Hunter-Torricke, the founder of the Center for Tomorrow and a former adviser to leaders at SpaceX, Meta, Google and the United Nations
- Joshua Amponsem, Ghanaian climate leader and
- Trista Harris, US philanthropic futurist.
- Dex Hunter-Torricke, the founder of the Center for Tomorrow and a former adviser to leaders at SpaceX, Meta, Google and the United Nations
- Joshua Amponsem, Ghanaian climate leader and
- Trista Harris, US philanthropic futurist.
- Dex Hunter-Torricke, the founder of the Center for Tomorrow and a former adviser to leaders at SpaceX, Meta, Google and the United Nations
- Joshua Amponsem, Ghanaian climate leader and
Trista Harris, US philanthropic futurist.
- Dex Hunter-Torricke, the founder of the Center for Tomorrow and a former adviser to leaders at SpaceX, Meta, Google and the United Nations
- Joshua Amponsem, Ghanaian climate leader and
- Trista Harris, US philanthropic futurist.
Also appearing are Tim Dixon, a UK expert in social cohesion; Dr Kyle Turner, a Wiradjuri epidemiologist and AI researcher; and David Janetzki, the Queensland treasurer.
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About the program
The First Nations Board Governance Training Program aims to develop a cohort of First Nations aspiring board members who are equipped, confident and ready to serve on Victorian public sector boards.
If you’re a First Nations Australian who would like to develop your governance skills and work towards joining a public sector board, you’re invited to apply for this unique and fully funded opportunity, which includes:
- Certified Community Director micro-credential: a self-paced program on community governance
- Full day, in-person workshop: in Melbourne, on governance, leadership and ethics
- Two 1-hour webinars: covering board effectiveness and cyber security
- Mentoring circles: designed to connect participants with other aspiring First Nations directors
- Optional: interactive training session on Strategic Planning
The VPSC in partnership with ICDA will be accepting applications for the First Nations Board Governance Training Program from 31 March to 15 April 2025.
All interested people are invited to attend an online information session, taking place on 8 April 2025 from 1PM to 2PM AEST.
This program is fully funded by the Victorian Government and delivered by the Victorian Public Sector Commission in partnership with ICDA.
