Celebrating Our 1000th client: A milestone for giving in Australia
This June, Australian Philanthropic Services (APS) is thrilled to celebrate a major giving milestone : welcoming our 1000th client.
Record levels of wealth enable Australians to give
Australians have record levels of wealth and are thinking of giving back to society in meaningful ways during their lifetimes.
What is structured giving?
VIDEO : Our on-demand webinar on structured giving covers why charitable giving through a structure is both generous and smart financial planning.
Giving with purpose at Canva: “Just start!”
It was wonderful to participate in a panel discussion with Canva employees to explore philanthropy and giving at every scale, with the resounding message: “Just start!”
Strategic philanthropy : Giving back with interest
Advisers and accountants are best positioned to introduce strategic philanthropy solutions like private ancillary funds (PAF) and public ancillary funds (PuAF).
$5.4 trillion wealth transfer poses deep questions on legacy
With the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in Australia’s history, many are rethinking the question of legacy and how philanthropy can help to pass on values and engage families.
How can philanthropy respond to current times?
Giving for our times – with global uncertainty and the withdrawal of international aid, which sectors are impacted, and how might Australian givers respond?
APS Foundation investment update – April 2025
VIDEO: APS Foundation investment update April 2025 by portfolio manager Chris Cuffe AO
Philanthropy in action : legacy, impact and long-term investing
VIDEO : Watch a recording from our 2025 APS flagship client event, with long standing clients The Albert family and an APSF investment update
Give list: International development
This give list outlines not-for-profit organisations working in the international development, with focus areas on disaster relief, community development, economic empowerment, support for women and girls, literacy, and justice.
APS Foundation – Investment performance to 31 December 2024
The investment performance reports of the APS Foundation to 31 December 2024
Structured giving and philanthropy gains traction
The growing profile of philanthropy in Australia, triggered by the multi-trillion-dollar intergenerational wealth transfer, has paved the way for accountants and advisers to incorporate structured giving into client discussions, and there are sound business reasons...