Launch of Philanthropy Australia Sydney's Education Affinity Group

Posted: Monday, March 29, 2010 - 17:04

Location: Sydney (oldman Sachs JBWere, Level 42, No.1 Farrer Place, Sydney)

Event Time: 12:30pm-2:30pm

Event Date: 22 April 2010

Organisation: Philanthropy Australia

Link: http://www.philanthropy.org.au/

Contact Name: Annie Scoufis

Contact Phone: (02) 9223 0155

he Philanthropy Australia (Sydney) Education Affinity Group's proposed terms of reference are:

To build a network of funders who are actively supporting proven, evidence-based programs to improve education outcomes in Australia;
To provide a knowledge centre for the dissemination of evidence based research to inform effective grantmaking in education, which will drive and contribute to the improving of education outcomes in Australia;
To collaborate and engage with Government and non-governmental experts in the field, peak bodies and researchers, as well as considering global trends;
To engage with all stakeholders to facilitate local, state and national resources specifically devoted to improve education outcomes.
GUEST SPEAKER: Mr Paul Clitheroe AM, Council Member of Philanthropy Australia.

In February 2004, the Federal Government appointed Paul as Chairman of the Consumer and Financial Literacy Foundation. This Foundation has established a national strategy to improve the financial skills of all Australians and is now implementing this strategy in schools and the workplace. In 2002, Paul and his wife Vicki set up a PAF, The Clitheroe Foundation.

This event is for Full Members of Philanthropy Australia and is being generously hosted by Goldman Sachs JBWere.