Philanthropy has always been a key player in advancing health outcomes, but its potential to drive systemic, long-term change in health systems has never been clearer. In Australia, philanthropic funding plays an essential role in complementing government efforts, supporting critical health and medical research, and addressing some of the most pressing health inequities.
This May, the Centre for Healthcare Knowledge & Innovation (CHKI), a Healthy North Coast initiative, is excited to invite you to register for:
Philanthropy Reimagined: Power, Innovation & Impact in Health Systems
Over one whole month, CHKI will equip healthcare leaders, professionals, and innovators like you with tools, insights, and strategies to leverage philanthropy for systemic, long-term change in health systems.
You can attend each session live or you can register to receive ‘all access’ to the resources, webinar recordings, and private networking forum.
The series is facilitated by Professor David Gilchrist, Director of the UWA Centre for Public Value.
“Philanthropy has the potential to transform primary healthcare by supporting everything from improving healthcare access and chronic disease management to enhancing mental health services,” said CHKI Coordinator Bronwyn Thirkell.
“It can drive place-based solutions that address local health needs, empowering organisations like the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal to build resilient, healthy communities and strengthen healthcare systems where they are needed most.”
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Actionable steps to use philanthropy to drive sustainable, long-term systemic change in health systems, not just project funding
- Insights from the historical evolution of philanthropy, enabling you to apply lessons from the past to inform better decision-making today.
- Practical tools to build effective partnerships that amplify philanthropic efforts and create measurable outcomes.
- Techniques for financial literacy and impact measurement to ensure resources are used efficiently and effectively.
- Exclusive insights from industry leaders, philanthropists, and experts who are reshaping the landscape of healthcare philanthropy.
Special offer: Early bird rates & 2-for-1 deal!
“We want to make this series as accessible as possible, “ says Bronwyn. “So we’re offering early bird rates and 2-for-1 deals, meaning you can gain full access to the series for as little as $50.” Don’t miss out – early bird rates close on 17 April 2025!
Fun facts:
- Australia’s total annual giving to charitable causes is around $13.7 billion.
- One appeal can make a world of difference. Since 1931, the Good Friday Appeal has raised over $468 million for The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne.
- There are over 60,000 registered charities in Australia.
- Over 6 million Australians (about 30% of the population) volunteer for not-for-profit organisations each year, contributing an estimated $25 billion in value.
- Top 200 Wealthiest Australians: In 2021, the “Top 200” had a combined wealth of $480 billion, or an average of $2.34 billion each.
- Boomers are the most generous generation, contributing 42.7% of all donations to charity, followed by Generation X with 32.5%.
- Australian philanthropy directed to the climate and environment has increased at 10 times the rate of overall philanthropy.
- The not-for-profit sector employs over 1.4 million people in Australia, making it a significant employer outside of government, with charities alone providing paid work to 10.5% of the total workforce.
