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TAL SpotChecker launches for the third year to bridge skin cancer awareness and action gap

TAL, a leading Australian life insurance specialist, launched its annual skin-check program, TAL SpotChecker, last weekend at Bondi Beach. Through TAL SpotChecker, TAL aims to get more people talking about the importance of skin checks in order to bridge the gap on both awareness and action and help save more lives. TAL SpotChecker will provide […]

04 Dec 2018

Australians take the front foot on philanthropy

The growing number of Australians taking part in philanthropic activities has been highlighted by the findings of the latest CAF World Giving Index*, and are part of a trend towards individuals seeking to connect with charitable projects and initiatives, says Emma Sakellaris, executive general manager of Australian Unity Trustees Limited. According to the CAF World […]

06 Nov 2018

Future2 reaches $1 million milestone in grant giving to disadvantaged young Australians

From Future2 Foundation

More than $1 million has been contributed by the Future2 Foundation, to benefit disadvantaged young people across Australia since its inception 11 years ago. The Future2 Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Financial Planning Association (FPA), achieved this milestone by awarding $181,000 in new grants to 19 not-for-profit organisations this year. Every dollar awarded by […]

06 Nov 2018

OnePath supports mental health month with new community partnership

From ANZ

ANZ has announced a new a partnership with Mr. Perfect, a grassroots men’s mental health network that encourages conversation and connection through informal BBQs. Over the next 12 months, ANZ’s OnePath will sponsor more than 120 free BBQs across Australia for men and their families, with the first BBQ taking place this Sunday 21st October at […]

18 Oct 2018

Six student finalists vie for top prize in AMP University Challenge

From AMP Limited

Six university students have beaten more than 650 competitors to reach the finals of the 2018 AMP University Challenge, the premier competition for tertiary students with career ambitions in financial advice and financial services. This year’s qualifying finalists are Kimberley Guild (La Trobe), William Nakos (RMIT), Michael Reardon (Deakin University), Shane Harris (RMIT), Ashley Fernandes […]

18 Oct 2018

Australia’s first social benefit bond reaches maturity

From The Benevolent Society

This month, Australia’s first Social Benefit Bond matures, as announced by The Benevolent Society – Australia’s first charity. A Social Benefit Bond is an innovative finance mechanism where private investors fund a program designed to achieve results that will improve outcomes for people and deliver taxpayers value for money. In this case, the program is […]

10 Oct 2018

A guide to giving: how philanthropy can boost your business

From Equity Trustees Limited

Discussing a client’s philanthropic objectives should be a key component of a financial planning conversation with all clients, not just clients considered to be wealthy or with the perceived greatest capacity to give, says Emma Sakellaris, executive general manager of Australian Unity Trustees Limited. “Raising the idea of philanthropy with your clients regardless of their circumstances, […]

05 Oct 2018

How do you make your philanthropy (your structured giving) work best?

From Profile Financial Services

Australia ranks third in the world for giving, with 73% of Australians making a charitable donation. Todd Stanford assists his private clients at Profile Financial Services with advice and strategies surrounding their philanthropic endeavours. Todd outlines the options for structured charitable giving in Australia. Charitable Foundations available Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs) Public Ancillary Fund or […]

07 Sep 2018

Funds industry gets behind cancer research campaign

Paul Costello, the founding chief executive of the $160 billion Future Fund, has celebrated his survival from lung, brain and liver cancer with a fund-raising effort for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne. So far, in just two weeks of the campaign, he has raised nearly $100,000 to aid the research being done by […]

29 Aug 2018

TAL announces new partnership with Orygen: The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health

From TAL Limited

TAL, a leading Australian life insurance specialist, has announced a new partnership with Orygen, the world’s leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people. The partnership with TAL’s Community Foundation will see TAL support Orygen’s objectives of raising awareness of mental health within the Australian community. TAL Group CEO and […]

22 Aug 2018