APS’ 2026 client event focused on exploring the state of social cohesion in Australia and the crucial role that philanthropy plays in shaping a more inclusive future.

APS client Jon Stretch believes if you have more than you need, you have a responsibility to look around, see what’s happening, and do something practical about it. He turned this instinct into a long-term commitment to investing in good and tackling some of Australia’s most pressing issues.

Hear from Geoff and Anne Day of the Day Family Foundation to explore what motivates their strategic giving.

This June, Australian Philanthropic Services (APS) is thrilled to celebrate a major giving milestone :  welcoming our 1000th client.

VIDEO : Watch a recording from our 2025 APS flagship client event, with long standing clients The Albert family and an APSF investment update

APS is proud to support MDGH with our public fund, APS Foundation and some of our Private Ancillary Fund (PAF) clients donating and investing through their philanthropic structures to help develop a treatment for river blindness.

Collective giving, also known as collaborative philanthropy or pooled funding, is where funders come together to pool their financial resources, knowledge, and expertise to make strategic philanthropic contributions.

Learn from APS board member, co-founder and Chair of Eureka Benevolent Foundation (EBF), Belinda Hutchinson, and her Foundation Director, Jess Perrin, on their current education grant round and what EBF looks for in a high-impact philanthropic partnership. 

The Unsworth Foundation has celebrated $1 million in charitable gifts to the community since establishing their family’s PAF in 2014. 

VIDEO: APS client Michael Graf shares on getting the kids involved in the family’s private ancillary fund, the Graf Family Foundation.

VIDEO: Learn about the benefits of structured philanthropy through private and public ancillary funds, so you can focus on charitable giving.

APS clients share why they are using their family foundations to support the Yes campaign.