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New Funding to Celebrate Anniversary of the Canonisation of Australia’s First Saint

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 20th October 2011 - To mark the anniversary of the canonisation of Australia’s first saint, the Mary MacKillop Foundation has awarded special funding for what is describes as ‘small life changing’ projects.

Australian Donors Urged to Fund Humane Research

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 13th October 2011 - Sponsored Article | Many generous Australians donating to medical-related charities are unaware that they may be funding animal experimentation, according to the humane research advocacy group Humane Research Australia.

Abaf Awards Recognise Best Business/Arts Partnerships

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 12th October 2011 - The best relationships between the private sector and the arts in Australia have been recognised at the AbaF Awards 2011 – with a partnership between oil and gas company Santos and the Adelaide Festival Centre named partnership of the year.

Govt to Match Horn of Africa Donations ‘Dollar for Dollar’

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 6th October 2011 - The Federal Government has responded to the worsening humanitarian disaster in the Horn of Africa by announcing it will match donations by Australians dollar for dollar.

WA Resources Boom Must Leave Philanthropic Legacy: Costello

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 5th October 2011 - The head of Australia’s largest aid and development organisation has called on Western Australian individuals and companies to create a ‘legacy of philanthropy’ that outlasts the current resources boom.

Philanthropist, Film-Maker and Disney Heiress to Visit Australia

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 4th October 2011 - US philanthropist, film-maker and Walt Disney heiress, Abigail Disney will visit Melbourne and Sydney later this year to share insights into philanthropy and preview her latest documentary on the plight of women in conflict zones.

New CEO for Sidney Myer Fund and The Myer Foundation

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 15th September 2011 - Leonard Vary, a Senior Executive with Australian transport giant, Linfox, is about to take up his first full time executive Not for Profit role as CEO of the Sidney Myer Fund and The Myer Foundation.

QR National Establishes Cash Grant Fund for Community Projects

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 8th September 2011 - Queensland-based rail freight company, QR National has established of a community fund targeted at grassroots community projects in regional and rural Australia.

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