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ACNC’s proposed changes to ‘Public Benevolent Institution' status and it’s impact on charities

Rainbow Giving Australia urges organisations to respond by March 20th to ACNC's proposed changes to Public Benevolent Institution status. Following a 2024 court ruling against Equality Australia, charities, especially LGBTQIA+ organisations using advocacy, face barriers to obtaining tax-deductible donation status. Submissions should advocate for modernising PBI definitions and recognising advocacy as legitimate benevolent relief within an outdated system needing urgent reform.

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Sweat with Pride 2025

QNEWS: Champion LGBTQIA+ wellbeing and Sweat with Pride in June
LOTL: Why Pride is Getting Sweatier — and What That Means for Women’s Wellbeing
Third Sector: Rainbow Giving Australia launches Sweat with Pride fundraiser
FROOTY: Sweat With Pride – Rainbow Giving Australia Launches A New Way To Celebrate Pride And Champion Wellbeing


RGA Launch

F&P: A nonprofit leader on mergers and escaping a scarcity mindset

2SER 107.3: Radio Interview > 1:40:29 - 1:49:16

INDAILY Inside South Australia: Filling funding gaps for LGBTQIA+ communities

Philanthropy Australia: Rainbow Giving Australia launches with $1m for LGBTQIA+ causes

Editor, Q Magazine: Brett Hayhoe on LinkedIn

CEO, Rainbow Giving Australia: Emily Scott on LinkedIn

Head of Community & Grants, RGA: Jones Jones on LinkedIn

Marketing & Comms Manager, RGA: Lexi Murrant on LinkedIn

CEO, Siddle Family Foundation: Jo Taylor on LinkedIn

CEO, Em Scott, interview in Q Magazine: Q Magazine Article

Community Directors Intelligence: Change comes in the colours of the rainbow

General

Philanthropy Australia: GiveOUT’s Emily Scott on receiving her Churchill Fellowship

GiveOUT Day

Joy FM: GiveOut Day 2024

LOTL: GiveOUT Day 2024: Empowering Australia's LGBTQIA+ Advocacy and Community Future

Philanthropy Australia: GiveOUT Day aims to bridge the vast funding gap for LGBTQIA+ causes

Out In Perth: It’s GiveOUT Day – support local LGBTIQA+ organisations

QNews: Double your donation to a LGBTQIA+ group on GiveOUT Day

BayFM: GiveOUT Day 2024 - BayFM interview

Aurora Ball

Star Observer: The Aurora Mirror Ball 2024 Announces Iconic Entertainment Lineup

Star Observer: The Aurora Ball Theme Is Announced!

Star Observer: The Aurora Ball – so much more than a dazzling evening out

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