More than 6,000 people gathered in Melbourne last month for Women Deliver 2026 – one of the world’s leading forums on gender equality. The energy was clear: there’s real momentum for change in Australia and beyond. So what happens next – and how can philanthropy play a meaningful role?
Join us on 11 June to hear reflections from the conference, the opportunities ahead, and why this moment matters. We’ll also explore how a gender lens can strengthen your giving and increase your impact across a range of issues.
In this session, you’ll:
- Hear key insights from Women Deliver 2026 – and what they mean for philanthropy right now
- Learn how to turn growing momentum into practical, lasting change
- Build confidence in using a gender lens to strengthen outcomes across areas like climate, democracy, health, and economic security
- Understand how philanthropy can help advance the rights of women and girls at scale.
Event Details:
Thursday 11 June 2026
Online via Zoom
- 12pm AEST (ACT, NSW, QLD, TAS, VIC)
- 11:30am ACST (NT, SA)
- 10am AWST (WA)
Speakers
Nayomi Kannangara
CEO, International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA)
Nayomi Kannangara is a feminist leader in the international development sector, with over two decades of experience advancing gender equality, driving systemic change, and championing decolonial approaches to aid. As CEO of IWDA, she brings deep expertise in feminist practice, innovative funding models, and partnerships that centre the voices and agency of women’s rights organisations across Asia and the Pacific.
Her lived experience as a woman of colour informs her deep commitment to dismantling systemic barriers and transforming how change is resourced. Nayomi currently serves as a Board Director of Philanthropy Australia (PA), the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), and Her Place Museum Australia.
Julie Reilly OAM
CEO, Australians Investing In Women (AIIW)
Julie Reilly is passionate about sharing the benefits of investing in women and girls through philanthropy and social investment. Prior to leading AIIW, Julie’s diverse experience spanned government, corporate, NFP, university and media roles. Julie was awarded a Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in 2021, recognising her service to the community through charitable organisations. She is driven by the deep conviction that if funders view issues through a gender lens, it will lead to funding that brings us closer to gender equality.
Renee Cremer
Yuin woman
Deputy CEO, Community First Development
Renee Cremer is a proud Yuin woman and mother with senior leadership experience across the non-profit, private and government sectors. A former CEO of a youth not-for-profit, she has represented Australia internationally through the International Visitor Leadership Program (USA), Youth G7 (UK) and the OECD Forum (France). Renee is deeply committed to advancing First Nations self-determination and improving outcomes for future generations.
Register Your Interest
This event is open to Australian Communities Foundation funders and clients, as well as other funders across the sector.