BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AEGN - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:AEGN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.aegn.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for AEGN REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230502T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230504T170000 DTSTAMP:20260310T234832 CREATED:20230323T051509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T014651Z UID:75296-1683014400-1683219600@www.aegn.org.au SUMMARY:Program 2023 DESCRIPTION:The theme of the AEGN 2023 conference is building power\, shifting power. \n\n\n\nTickets are now closed. If you have any questions please contact events@aegn.org.au. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker bios\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\nTuesday 2 May\n\n\n\nPre-conference workshops \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 9.30am to 12.30pm — Deep memory and deep collaboration with philanthropy and First Peoples \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe conversation about how philanthropy can walk alongside First Nations in Australia is not a new one. The intersection of environmental grantmaking\, climate justice\, energy transition and First Nations is relatively new and uncharted territory. Considerations of climate change\, caring for country\, and the roles of stakeholders to act with more awareness of just and equitable practices are blending together in collaborative conversations about our shared future.   \n\n\n\nWe all need to build on our knowledge of cultures\, climate and collaboration to overcome barriers and blockages in how philanthropy and First Nations communities can work together more effectively to improve environmental outcomes.  \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, we will examine your deep memory of environmental philanthropy and explore Deep Collaboration practices that might help us to overcome barriers and improve our collaborations between First Nations and other multicultural Australians. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nMark Yettica-Paulson \n\n\n\n\nVenue: Terrace Room\, Australian National Maritime Museum\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 2.00pm to 5.00pm — The personal impact of the climate and biodiversity crises: nourishing yourself to sustain effective action \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThis workshop will take you on a journey through your own feelings about the climate and environmental crises we face\, demonstrating the importance of connecting with others at this critical time for action. It will include practical skills you can employ to foster a culture of care and active hope – for yourself and others – to grow and sustain effective action for people and our planet.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nCarol Ride — Founder and ED\, Psychology for a Safe Climate \n\n\n\nDr Beth Hill — Program Development Coordinator\, Psychology for a Safe Climate \n\n\n\nDr Sally Gillespie — Writer\, workshop facilitator\, lecturer and public speaker \n\n\n\nChristie Wilson —Clinical psychotherapist\, climate activist and facilitator \n\n\n\n\nVenue: Terrace Room\, Australian National Maritime Museum\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nConference welcome drinks \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 6.00pm — Welcome drinks: Terrace Room\, Australian National Maritime Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoins us for drinks and canapés the night before our conference starts. Connect with other members and celebrate with 15 years of the AEGN. \n\n\n\n\nVenue: Terrace Room\, Australian National Maritime Museum\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nWednesday 3 May\n\n\n\nMorning sessions \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 8.45am to 9.15am — Welcome to country and conference opening\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nWelcome to Country\n\n\n\nCraig Madden \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nAmanda Martin —CEO\, Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 9.15am to 10.05am — Keynote Speaker: Dr Bruce Lourie \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nTo exist in perpetuity or not? \n\n\n\nThe Power of Now and Philanthropy’s Role. Spending down to fast track the transition to a prosperous\, equitable low-carbon economy \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nDr Bruce Lourie — President\, Ivey Foundation \n\n\n\nHayley Morris (moderator)— Executive Director\, Morris Group \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 10.05am to 10.45am — Keynote: Larissa Baldwin-Roberts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThis year and indeed the next decade are critical to redress past wrongs and fundamentally transform how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are heard\, responded to and provided with power.  We must recognise and build the power of First Nations leadership so that we can achieve a future that is just and prosperous for all and where nature is cherished and our climate is stable.  \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nLarissa Baldwin-Roberts — Widjabul Wia-bul woman from the Bundjalung Nations and CEO\, GetUp \n\n\n\nMillie Telford (moderator) — First Nations Justice Director\, Australian Progress \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nMidday sessions \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 11.15am to 12.15pm — Imagine if!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLeading thinkers on climate justice\, regenerative technologies\, nature protection and economic transitions discuss what the world might look like if we achieve their visions for change. What are the most promising initiatives happening right now\, and what else needs to happen to realise their visions of a just and sustainable future. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nRathana Chea — CEO\, Multicultural Leadership Initiative \n\n\n\nProfessor Alana Mann — University of Tasmania \n\n\n\nKristin Vaughan — Managing Partner\, Virescent Ventures \n\n\n\nDr Michelle Maloney — Co-founder and National Convenor\, Australian Earth Laws Alliance \n\n\n\nDanny Kennedy — CEO\, New Energy Nexus \n\n\n\nSusheela Peres da Costa CIMA (moderator) — Founder\, The Stewardship Centre \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 12.15pm to 1.00pm — Trust\, humility and transparency – shifting power in practice\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCommitting to justice\, integrity and equity are keys to achieving environmental outcomes. And acting with humility to address the power imbalance that exists between funders and those seeking funding is essential to achieving lasting change. In this practical session we will go beyond the buzz words and explore real world examples of funders who are walking the talk – and making mistakes along the way.   \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nMillie Telford — First Nations Justice Director\, Australian Progress \n\n\n\nSaffron Zomer — Executive Director\, Australian Democracy Network \n\n\n\nBec Milgrom (moderator) — Executive Director\, Tripple \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nProject Showcase — climate and environment \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 2.00pm to 3.30pm — Project Showcase: 8 amazing projects and organisations for funding\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nEight strategic projects representing a breadth of climate and environment work in Australia will pitch for funding from the AEGN membership. For the first time in three years\, our showcase will take place in-person\, giving NGOs the chance to sit down with interested funders to discuss impactful work that needs support across our sector. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nAfternoon sessions \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 4.00pm to 5.00pm — One year into our new Parliament\, now what?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe transition is happening! Australia has had a welcome change of federal government\, opening the door to real progress on climate and nature policy. One year in to the 47th Parliament we take stock to explore what has been achieved\, what needs to be achieved and what the implications are for different sectors including philanthropy. Bring your reflections and questions as we grapple with how to make the most of this historic opportunity.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nMark Wakeham—Australian Program Director\, The Sunrise Project \n\n\n\nNicky Ison — Head of Direct Advocacy\, Boundless Earth \n\n\n\nMatt Kean MP — Member of the Legislative Assembly \n\n\n\nRebecca Huntley (moderator) — Director of Research\, 89 Degrees East \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 5.00pm to 5.30pm — Wrap up and reflection\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nAmanda Martin — CEO\, Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 5.30pm to 6.30pm — Networking drinks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue: Ripples Restaurant\, Australian National Maritime Museum\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 6.30pm to 9.30pm — Networking dinner\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue: The Tasman Light Gallery\, Australian National Maritime Museum\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n……….\n\n\n\nThursday 4 May\n\n\n\nMorning sessions \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 9.00am to 9.30am — Welcome and member reflection\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nAmanda Martin —CEO\, Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 9.30am to 10.40am — A once in a generation opportunity to get our laws working for climate and nature \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nIn 2020\, Graeme Samuel delivered an independent review of the Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act setting out 38 recommendations to reverse the current state of environmental decline. The federal government has responded with its Nature Positive Plan\, and the new bill is under development. Graeme Samuel will be joined by other experts to reflect on where philanthropy can\, and should\, engage in the process. This is a once in a generation opportunity to achieve step change. Whether you are normally an advocacy funder or not\, this is a moment to make a difference.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nGraeme Samuels AC — Professor\, Monash University \n\n\n\nRachel Walmsley — Head of Policy & Law Reform\, Environmental Defenders Office \n\n\n\nDermot O’Gorman — CEO\, WWF Australia \n\n\n\nLisa Cox (moderator) —Environment Reporter\, Guardian Australia \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nMidday sessions \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 11.10am to 1.00pm — Concurrent sessions on hot topics \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nIn this session you will have an opportunity to join two smaller-group conversations spanning a range of hot topics about how we build and shift power. Meet other funders who share your area of interest\, hear from topic experts and researchers\, and see where the conversation goes! \n\n\n\n11:10 – 11:55 options \n\n\n\n\nRivers of the north – avoiding the mistakes of the Murray Darling Basin: Australia’s Top End contains some of the world’s last free flowing tropical rivers\, which sustain unique wildlife and ecosystems. But these rivers and the lands surrounding them are under increasing pressure from extractive interests – particularly the cotton industry – and impacted by rapidly accelerating land clearing. A number of organisations have launched legal actions against land clearing. What other collaborative effort needs to be activated to protect the north? Speakers: Kirsty Howey — Executive Director\, ECNT Tanya Stul (moderator) — Stul Family Foundation\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nShifting the system around agriculture and land use: A major transformation of the food and fibre sector has the potential to protect and ultimately restore nature while drawing down carbon in soils and providing equitable access to healthy food for all. But what is needed to bring about this shift? And what role can philanthropy play?   Speakers: Eli Court — CEO\, Soils for LifeEmma-Kate Rose — Executive Director\, Food Connect FoundationMichelle Gortan (moderator) — CEO\, Macdoch Foundation \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTurning Just Transition into action: After years of talk about the need for a just transition for communities across Australia – it’s starting to happen! In this session we will get an update on what the Federal Government is doing\, how members across the country are funding this work\, and what is needed to make the most of this historic opportunity to transition to a clean\, green economy.   Speakers: Mark Wakeham — Australian Program Director\, The Sunrise Project Ellie Smith — Trustee\, SM Robinson PAFSue Matthews — Trustee\, Mullum Trust\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nKey things to build NGO capacity: This session will expand an earlier conversation about good partnerships to introduce capacity building looks explore the interface between trust and power. We’ll draw on findings from recent research\, experiences from the AEGN network and member examples. Speakers: Jim Phillipson – Rendere TrustJane Thomas — Program Manager at The Myer Foundation & Sidney Myer FundBeau Austin — Programme manager\, Full Circle Foundation\n\n\n\n\n12.00-12.50 options \n\n\n\n\nFirst Nations climate justice in practice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are at the forefront of both impacts and solutions to climate change. How can philanthropy offer support? We will hear from those with firsthand experience of the impacts of climate change and explore some examples of projects that are making a real impact.  Speakers: Tishiko King — First Nations Program Manager at Australian Communities FoundationPeter Murray — CEO\, Yanunijarra Aboriginal CorporationMillie Telford (moderator) — First Nations Justice Director\, Australian Progress\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nExpanding the narrative for nature: Around 80 per cent of Australians now understand the climate emergency we face\, yet only 34 per cent appreciate that we are in a biodiversity crisis. The threats of habitat loss and invasive species are compounded by the devastating impacts of climate change\, and nature-based solutions are key to averting the worst impacts. There’s an urgent need to fold nature into the climate story. So how do we expand the narrative\, centring people in the picture too? Speakers: Jack Pascoe — Chief Councillor at Biodiversity CouncilBasha Stasak — Nature Campaigns Manager\, Australian Conservation Foundation Karina Holden — Head of Factual\, Northern Pictures David Haslingden (moderator) — Chairman Australian Geographic Society\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPhase out Gas – Australia’s rising carbon problem: Australia’s single biggest contribution to climate change is the coal and gas we extract and burn for domestic use or to export. Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters of gas – right up there with Qatar\, and there are new mega-projects on the horizon. In this session we will explore the major pieces of work that need to be done and the organisations that are leading this work.  Speakers: Mark Wakeham — Australian Program Director\, The Sunrise Project Lucy Manne — CEO\, 350.org AustraliaEytan Lenko — AEGN Deputy Chair\, Director of the Lenko Family Foundation and CEO of Boundless Earth\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n‘From Colour Blind to Race Conscious’ – Research on philanthropy and diversity: The Macquarie Group Foundation\, Perpetual and Philanthropy Australia have partnered with the Jumbunna Institute and Centre for Social Impact to explore how cultural diversity is reflected in Australian philanthropy\, from boards to beneficiaries. Hear from the report collaborators about the relative lack of attention cultural diversity has received in Australian philanthropy and what steps funders can take.Speakers: Josh Gilbert — Senior Researcher\, Jumbunna Institute Jack Heath — CEO\, Philanthropy Australia Linh Do — Director of Wattle Fellowship\, University of Melbourne\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nProject Showcase \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 2.00pm to 3.30pm — Project Showcase : Caring for Country – Four First Nations Organisations share their story\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nGet to know four incredible First Nations organisations working to Care for Country in different ways across different corners of the land\, delivering benefits for people\, place and culture. Learn about their future plans and the difference that philanthropic funding can make in seeing these become a reality.   \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nAfternoon sessions \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 4.00pm to 5.00pm — Personal Power: Stepping In and Reaching Out \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nHow do we as individuals step into our personal power to build the power of the network and our broader movement? AEGN members reflect on how they have harnessed their influence and networks to grow philanthropy and advocate for the issues and organisations they fund\, including the successes\, epiphanies and challenges they’ve had along the way. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nHayley Morris— Executive Director\, Morris Group \n\n\n\nClare Ainsworth Herschell —Co-founder\, Groundswell Giving \n\n\n\nEytan Lenko — AEGN Deputy Chair\, Director of the Lenko Family Foundation and CEO of Boundless Earth \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 5.00pm to 5.30pm — Wrap up and reflection\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nAmanda Martin — CEO\, Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent cancellation policy\n\n\n\n\nView our terms and conditions of ticket sales and fees URL:https://www.aegn.org.au/event/program-2023/ LOCATION:Australian National Maritime Museum\, Sydney NSW 2000\, Level 2 Murray St\, Darling Harbour\, 2000 CATEGORIES:Annual conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aegn.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/eucalyptus-branch-thumbnail.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR