Field Trip Friday
Friday 11 September 2026 · Brisbane · Exclusive to Philanthropy Australia Impact and Engage Members
Experience philanthropy in action across Queensland! Guided by community leaders and lived experience voices, step into diverse landscapes and cultural spaces to see how organisations are responding to local challenges and creating lasting impact.
Experience philanthropy in action
Taking place on Friday 11 September, Field Trip Friday has been developed in partnership with our dedicated Queensland Working Group and local organisations. Guided by local leaders and community voices, participants will experience philanthropy in action and gain first‑hand insight into collaborative, place‑based approaches to impact in Queensland’s communities, landscapes and cultural spaces.
This is a rare chance to see generosity at work, up close and led by those in the QLD communities who are turning ideas into action.
Thank you to the Queensland Working Group
The Queensland Working Group has been working together since September 2025 to bring these field trips to life. Comprised of approximately 25 community leaders from across the Brisbane region, the group brings a wide range of diverse knowledge, expertise and community connections, meeting every 6-8 weeks throughout the planning process.
While remaining independent in its decision‑making and focused exclusively on the field trips, the group worked closely and collaboratively with Philanthropy Australia.
We thank this hardworking group for their ongoing commitment to showcasing the important work of the for‑purpose sector in and around Brisbane.
Who can attend?
Registration for each of the Field Trips is open exclusively to Philanthropy Australia Impact, Engage (individual) and Engage (organisation) level members.
Not a member? Learn more about membership here.
Field Trip Friday Program - Register Now!
3-Day Environment Field Trip
Duration: 11 September – 13 September Attendance fee: $1,780 per person
About: A three-day immersive field trip for funders to Minjerribah (Stradbroke Island) on Quandamooka Country, offering on‑the‑ground learning from environmental NGOs and philanthropic partners on marine conservation and First Nations–led impact.
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Brisbane Social Enterprise & Philanthropy Tour
Duration: 11 September, 8:45am - 4:15pm
Attendance fee: $149 per person
About: A full-day field trip across Brisbane’s Southside exploring the intersection of philanthropy, social enterprise and systemic change, with rare behind‑the‑scenes access to leading Queensland social enterprises and firsthand insight into how strategic philanthropic investment drives growth, innovation and community resilience.
Doing Things Differently: Reimagining Integrated Hubs and Working in Partnership with Young People
Duration: 11 September, 8:15am – 1:30pm
Attendance fee: $50 per person
About: A half-day field trip engaging directly with young people and community partners, exploring innovative, school‑based integrated hubs and youth‑led approaches to wellbeing, brain health and systems change through place‑based, culturally responsive practice.
Mobilising Generosity in Medical Research: From Ecosystem to Impact
Duration: 11 September, 9:15am – 4:00pm
Attendance fee: Free, no attendance fee
About: A full-day field trip for funders and sector leaders exploring how philanthropy has acted as a catalyst across Brisbane’s medical research ecosystem, with firsthand insights into collaborative, system‑level approaches that drive impact from discovery through to patient and community outcomes.
Tour of Brisbane Cultural Precinct
Duration: 11 September, 11:00am – 6:00pm
Attendance fee: Free, no attendance fee
About: A half-day immersion through Brisbane’s Cultural Precinct, offering behind‑the‑scenes access to major venues, firsthand engagement with Queensland arts and culture leaders, and insight into how leading institutions are shaping creative practice and public life today.
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First Nations Field Trip
More information coming soon.
Women, Safety and Futures: From Crisis to Safety to Thriving – How Philanthropy Changes the Story for Women and Children
Duration: 11 September, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Attendance fee: $25 per person
About: A full-day field trip examining how philanthropy supports women and children to move from crisis to safety and thriving. Through firsthand engagement with frontline services across domestic and family violence, housing, legal support, health and material aid, participants gain practical insight into system gaps and the critical role flexible, patient philanthropy plays in strengthening safety and long-term futures.
Field Trip Disclaimer
By registering for a field trip, you acknowledge and agree that:
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Philanthropy Australia collects any applicable field trip fees on behalf of the relevant host organisation only and does not provide the field trip services itself.
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Philanthropy Australia provides registration and administrative support only and does not plan, manage, supervise, deliver, or control any field trip.
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Responsibility for the planning, delivery, supervision, conduct, and safety of the field trip rests solely with the host organisation.
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Participation in a field trip is voluntary and undertaken at your own risk. To the extent permitted by law, Philanthropy Australia excludes all liability for any loss, injury, damage, or expense arising from or in connection with a field trip.
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Your registration details will be shared with the host organisation, which will be your primary point of contact for all enquiries, information and arraignments relating to the field trip.
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Philanthropy Australia is not an agent, partner or joint venturer of the host organisation and makes no representations about the field trip