Keynote speaker Jim Bildner, CEO of the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRK), joins Social Impact Hub CEO Jessica Mendoza-Roth, Jon Stretch, Co-Founder of Blueshore Charitable Trust and Lauren Hicks, Head of QBE Foundation, to explore how funders, advisers and impact organisations can work together to maximise and scale their impact.
In August 2026, APS held its inaugural staff conference, which reinforced our shared commitment to helping Australians give with purpose, supporting our clients to achieve their philanthropic goals and ultimately growing giving for good across the community.
The philanthropic landscape has been unusually active in recent months, with several important regulatory and policy developments that will affect how givers structure and mange their giving.
APS clients gave a record $250 million to charity in FY2026, as structured giving in Australia grows through PAFs, giving funds and long-term philanthropy.
APS clients continue to give generously, gifting $250 million to over 2,200 charities during FY2026. Our community has now gifted over $1.5 billion since APS started in 2012.
Naylor Stewart Foundation shares how their philanthropy was shaped over time by experience, perspective and a shared sense of responsibility.
In this conversation with APS client Mel Caffrey, she highlights what drives her generosity and how she plans to empower the next generation of givers in Australia.
Australian Philanthropic Services (APS) has appointed Lisa George as its next Chief Executive Officer. Lisa will succeed Judith Fiander in 2027 as APS continues to support growing philanthropy across Australia.
We have compiled a list of not-for-profit organisations working to support people affected by the severe flooding in Nepal in August 2026.
New ATO data shows Private Ancillary Funds distributed more than $914 million in FY2023 – 24, highlighting the growing role of structured giving in Australian philanthropy and the opportunity for advisers working with high-net-worth clients.
We were very lucky to explore the opportunities and challenges facing our oceans, the critical research and conservation efforts underway, and where philanthropy can make the greatest difference.
APS has compiled a list of organisations for those looking to support giving across marine ecology and conservation.