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Networks
A network is a group of grant-makers and community investors (and in some cases grant-seekers) who form a network because of a professional need or common interest or structure that is not program specific. The purpose of a network is to connect individuals in the group in order that experience and knowledge may be shared and the use of their expertise and available resources maximised.
Existing Networks
CEO Network
Purpose: Philanthropy Australia's CEO Network is an informal connection with Executive Officers of larger trusts and foundations from Full Member ogranisations. Meetings of the CEO Network are conducted by invitation only several times a year.
Group Locations: Melbourne, Sydney
Corporate Network
Purpose: The purpose of Philanthropy Australia's Corporate Network is to link members of Philanthropy Australia who work for businesses and operate community partnership programs, whether through a foundation, a stand alone program or as part of a wider Corporate Social Responsibility role. The network uses peer learning to develop skills and share information and is a useful source of knowledge, ideas and contacts.
Group Locations: Melbourne, Sydney
GIFTS Users Network
Purpose: The GIFTS Users Network is a discussion group for Philanthropy Australia members who are users of Microedge GIFTS software. Members discuss issues relating to GIFTS and use of the software in an Australian context, and share user tips and ideas.
Group Locations: Melbourne
Health & Medical Research Forum
Purpose: Conducted in conjunction with Research Australia Philanthropy, the Health & Medical Research Forum meets ocassionally throughout the year to discuss issues relating to funding research in health and medicine.
Group Locations: Melbourne, Sydney
Philanthropy Workers Network
Purpose: This network will meet from time to time during the year over a BYO lunch at Philanthropy Australia. We have set up this group in response to requests from staff working in philanthropy. It is a great opportunity to network, meet peers and discuss topical issues.
Group Locations: Melbourne
Private Ancillary Fund (PAF) Network
Purpose: The purpose of Philanthropy Australia's Private Ancillary Fund Network is to provide an opportunity for founders, staff members and trustees of PAFs to engage with their peers to share information, knowledge and experience in relation to the operation of a PAF. The Network will also provide members with access to resources, knowledge, and skills in relation to the making of grants and the administration of a PAF.
Group Locations: Melbourne, Sydney
Discussion Lists
Philanthropy Australia maintains several email discussion lists exclusively for members of Networks. An email discussion list (listserv) is an internet email tool which utilises a single email address to send a message to everyone subscribed to the listserv. It allows members with common interests to discuss pertinent matters. In this instance, there is a listserv for each Network.
Subscription to the networks listservs is limited to members of the network in question, thus each subscription must be manually approved. If you are a member of one or more of the networks listed on this page and wish to subscribe, send a blank email to the email address listed for the network(s) you are involved in.
For information on how to use the listservs, see the 
Listserv FAQ.
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