Challenging Assumptions in Indigenous Funding

APCSIP at Swinburne University of Technology, the Centre for Social Impact and Oxfam Australia are working together to help inform and inspire the philanthropic community to become more engaged and make more effective social investments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Posted: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 09:48

Location: Sydney (Deloitte Grosvenor Place 225 George Street Sydney)

Event Time: 10:00am-3:00pm

Event Date: 20 July 2010

Organisation: APCSIP at Swinburne University of Technology, the Centre for Social Impact and Oxfam Australia

The program will feature practitioners working at the interface between philanthropy and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.


Who should attend:
This workshop is directed at those working in the corporate arena in Corporate Social Responsibility, individual donors, trustees of PAFs and foundations, their staff, advisors and wealth managers.


Event Details
Date: Tuesday 20th July 2010
Time: 10.00am to 3.00pm
Place: Deloitte
Grosvenor Place
225 George Street
Sydney


What you will learn: 

  • How philanthropy can be utilised for best strategic impact in this watershed time in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs
  • The diversity of experience and needs in Indigenous Australia: urban, regional and remote communities 
  • How to partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations 
  • How to ensure program effectiveness and measure success
  • Some common myths and misconceptions
  • How to develop an effective policy framework for Indigenous funding
  • What do current terms like ‘capacity building’ and ‘empowerment’ mean in practical terms for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and their organisations
  • What can be learned from international development experience?

There is no charge for this workshop but registration is essential.