The upcoming federal election marks the first time Gen Z and Millennial voters outnumber Baby Boomers, making this a crucial moment to understand and respond to issues of intergenerational fairness.

Young people experience social and economic issues in different ways than generations prior. By recognising the shared and unique challenges they face and finding ways to address them, we can work together to create a fairer future and stronger democracy for everyone.
 
Join this for this Democracy and Inequality Learning Circle, where we’ll explore:

• What intergenerational fairness really means – and why it matters for all of us
• The challenges different generations face across areas like economic opportunity, wellbeing and climate
• Insights from young leaders driving economic, social and climate reform
• Practical ways you can support a fairer future for all generations.

This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from emerging leaders and discover how your giving can create a lasting impact. we’ll be joined by Brianna Kerr (Founder, Five Bucks), Thomas Walker (CEO, Think Forward), Desiree Cai (National Director, Tomorrow Movement) and Taylor Hawkins (Co-Founder + Managing Director, Foundations for Tomorrow).

Event information

Thursday 3 April
12-1pm AEDT
Online via Zoom

Speakers

Brianna Kerr
Founder, Five Bucks

After spending a decade in the impact sector working with a range of organisations, both local and global, Brianna has learned how to meaningfully integrate impact into operations. As the Founder of Five Bucks, a giving circle of everyday people who want to help drive social and economic change, Brianna is making philanthropy more accessible to the next generation.

Thomas Walker
CEO, Think Forward

Thomas is an economist, geographer, and CEO of Think Forward, a not-for-profit organisation founded and run by younger Australians. Think Forward undertakes research, education, and advocacy to inspire intergenerational care and dialogue in policymaking and facilitate transformational change in our economic and tax systems.

Desiree Cai
National Director, Tomorrow Movement

As National Director of Tomorrow Movement, Desiree empowers young people fighting for a society with good jobs, great public services and a safe climate for all.

Taylor Hawkins
Co-Founder + Managing Director, Foundations for Tomorrow

Taylor is an award-winning entrepreneur focused on future-driven leadership, policy innovation, and social impact, serving as Managing Director of Foundations for Tomorrow, a non-profit dedicated to advancing the protection of future generations’ interests in Australia, which recently launched the Australian Parliamentary Group for Future Generations and the Intergenerational Fairness Coalition.

Register

This session is open to Australian Communities Foundation fundholders and clients, and our friends in the philanthropy sector. Contact us to register.

Want to help shape the future of collective giving? Join the conversation at our upcoming online consultation about Australian Communities Foundation’s Impact Fund.

As a valued member of our giving community, you’re invited to be part of an important conversation about the future of Australian Communities Foundation’s collective giving.

For nearly a decade, the ACF Impact Fund has been at the heart of our community’s support for a fairer and more sustainable Australia.

Now, as the Impact Fund approaches its tenth anniversary in 2026, we’re reflecting on its impact and undertaking a strategic review for the years ahead.

Join us on Zoom on Tuesday 25 March for a session facilitated by Rathana.Org. We want to hear from ACF funders about how we can:

• Continue to build momentum
• Strengthen collective giving
• Explore new ways to drive meaningful change.

Read more about the Impact Fund’s strategic review on our website.

Event Details:
Tuesday 25 March 2025
5-6pm AEDT
📍 Online via Zoom

REGISTER
This session is open to Australian Communities Foundation fund holders. Contact us to register.

Want to help shape the future of collective giving? Join the conversation at our upcoming online consultation about Australian Communities Foundation’s Impact Fund.

As a valued member of our giving community, you’re invited to be part of an important conversation about the future of Australian Communities Foundation’s collective giving.

For nearly a decade, the ACF Impact Fund has been at the heart of our community’s support for a fairer and more sustainable Australia.

Now, as the Impact Fund approaches its tenth anniversary in 2026, we’re reflecting on its impact and undertaking a strategic review for the years ahead.

Join us on Zoom on Thursday 20 March for a session facilitated by Rathana.Org. We want to hear from ACF funders about how we can:

• Continue to build momentum
• Strengthen collective giving
• Explore new ways to drive meaningful change.

Read more about the Impact Fund’s strategic review on our website.

Event Details:
Thursday 20 March 2025
12-1pm AEDT
📍 Online via Zoom

REGISTER
This session is open to Australian Communities Foundation fund holders. Contact us to register.

Want to help shape the future of collective giving? Join the conversation at our upcoming online consultation about Australian Communities Foundation’s Impact Fund.

For nearly a decade, the ACF Impact Fund has been at the heart of our work in advancing social, economic, and environmental justice. As Australian Communities Foundation’s flagship collective giving initiative, the Impact Fund has brought together hundreds of funders to support the boldest solutions to Australia’s biggest issues. Together, we’ve given more than $10 million across the areas of inequality, environment, First Nations self-determination and democracy.

Now, as the Impact Fund approaches its tenth anniversary in 2026, we’re reflecting on its impact and undertaking a strategic review for the years ahead.

And we want to hear from you – our peers, partners and sector leaders – about how we can continue to build momentum, strengthen collective giving, and explore new ways to drive meaningful change.

Join us on Zoom on Tuesday 18 March for a session facilitated by Rathana.Org, to have your voice heard and:

• Exchange perspectives on collective giving and the role of the Impact Fund
• Explore potential opportunities for future collaboration
• Connect with like-minded colleagues interested in collective giving

Read more about the Impact Fund’s strategic review.

Event Details:
Tuesday 18 March 2025
12-1pm AEDT
📍 Online via Zoom

Contact us to learn more.

This is a special opportunity for recently opened Funds to gain expert insights from our team to better understand your Fund’s operations and how to make the most of our giving community.

After only one hour online, you will better understand:

• How to use your Fund Portal
• Granting processes and timelines
• Key Fund activities e.g. expenses, fundraising
• Where to go for support and advice
• Ways to engage with our giving community

Our webinar will also include a Q&A session to address any questions you may have.

We’ll be joined by Australian Communities Foundation’s Carly Severino (Director of Community and Philanthropy), Thomas Lopez (Fund and Client Services Lead), and Gabby Lam (Philanthropy Lead).

This event will take place online at 12pm AEST on Thursday 1 May.

Please RSVP at your earliest convenience and feel free to reach out with any questions.

Event information

Thursday 1 May
12pm – 1pm AEST
Online

Register

This session is open to Australian Communities Foundation fundholders. Contact us to register.

We’re delighted to invite you to our inaugural ‘New South Wales Fund Forum: Smarter giving for you and your Fund’ on Sunday 30 March.

Connect with fellow Australian Communities Foundation fund holders from across New South Wales and learn more about structured giving.

We will begin with lunch and conversation at 12:30pm, followed by a workshop session, Establishing Your Giving Framework with ACF’s Director of Engagement & Advisory, Olivia Clark-Moffatt. We’ll then explore Fund Fundamentals and have you on your way, inspired and informed, by 3:30pm.

Each Fund can register up to four participants, so we encourage you to attend with family or friends who are currently involved, or you wish to be involved with your Fund in the future.

Please RSVP at your earliest convenience

Event information

Sunday 30 March 2025
12:30-3:30pm AEDT
📍 Rydges Sydney Central – Cooper 2
28 Albion St,
Surry Hills NSW 2010

Register

This session is open to Australian Communities Foundation fundholders. Contact us to register.

Save the date for our ‘Victoria Fund Forum: Smarter giving for you and your Fund’ on Sunday 18 May.

This is a unique opportunity for Australian Communities Foundation Named Fund holders to connect with like-minded peers and gain insights from our team.

We will cover a range of topics to help you better understand how to finesse your giving framework and make the most of your structured giving. More information to come.

Each Fund can register up to four participants, so we encourage you to attend with family or friends who are currently involved, or you wish to be involved with your Fund in the future.

Please RSVP at your earliest convenience

Event information

Sunday 18 May
12-4pm
Community of Giving
Level 6 126 Wellington Pde
East Melbourne VIC 3002

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This session is open to Australian Communities Foundation fundholders. Contact us to register.

Australian Communities Foundation fundholders are invited to our first Corporate and Workplace Fund Peer Group meeting for 2025.

We’re kicking off this year’s event series with a special goal-setting session, helping you identify opportunities for your Fund, and navigate potential challenges.

This one-hour online session is a chance to connect with fellow Corporate Fund peers, share what’s top-of-mind, and explore what you’d like to learn and achieve in 2025. We will use this conversation to craft the focus of future sessions.

Please RSVP at your earliest convenience and feel free to reach out with any questions. We are inviting only one representative from each Fund, so if you would like to nominate someone else to attend, please let us know.

Event information

Thursday 27 February
1pm – 2pm AEDT
Online via Zoom

Register

This session is open to Australian Communities Foundation Corporate and Workplace Fund holders. Contact us to register.

Join us for a special opportunity to see HELIOS, an award-winning modern re-telling of the Ancient Greek myth, following drinks and canapes with Adelaide Fringe Executive Director – Programs & Development, Jo O’Callaghan.

On this night of great conversation and a special arts-focused agenda you will:

• See the internationally award-winning show HELIOS, an intimate experience with storytelling at its heart.
• Meet HELIOS writer and performer, Alexander Wright together with the Adelaide Fringe senior team.
• Experience The Courtyard of Curiosities, one of Adelaide Fringe’s exciting new festival hubs.

Tickets are limited so register now to reserve your spot.

Event details:
Tuesday 4 March 2025
5pm – 7:30pm ACDT
📍 Migration Museum,
82 Kintore Ave,
Adelaide SA 5000

Click here for detailed information about the venue and accessibility.

Plus ones welcome for members of our giving community.

This session is open to Australian Communities Foundation fundholders. Contact us to register.