Driving the conversation around philanthropy

Elston recently undertook national research with advisers and givers. This article provides an overview of the results and highlights the main factors that are inhibiting some advisers from discussing philanthropy with their clients. Read more

Philanthropy and Estate Planning:
Leaving a Legacy of Positive Change 

When many people think about estate planning, they’re initially focused on who they should leave their assets to. But often, through the estate planning process, they also find themselves thinking about the legacy they could be leaving. Read more

A special event at GOMA

Our next Change Makers event will be on September 10 at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art. We’ll be exploring how innovative QAGOMA programs are making a real and positive impact in the community. Read more

The end of the FY can also be a beginning

With the end of the financial year fast approaching, some of us are thinking about wrapping things up neatly in a bow and making sure we don’t get stuck with an unnecessarily large tax bill. But for others, the end of the financial year is a beginning. Read more

What does giving give you

What does giving give you?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is implementing Stage three tax cuts from 1 July 2024. When it comes to philanthropy and giving, this means that for donations made this year, a higher tax deduction will be possible, in comparison to next year. Read more

EOFY Philanthropy

The season of giving

We often refer to Christmas as the season for giving. But in reality, EOFY is one of the most popular times for philanthropy. When reviewing your client’s affairs, it's worthwhile to discuss the merits of structured giving or supporting a charity. Read more

Changing the discussion on disability

The Change Makers events shine a light on the transformative work being undertaken in communities right now. At our most recent forum, we focused on the people who are creating new ways for disability to be turned into ability. Read more

Effective ways to donate to charity

With the festive season fast approaching, giving back becomes front of mind for many of us. Those with children or younger family members also start to think about how to use this time of year to teach our loved ones that much joy comes from what you give and not what you receive. Read more

Directing the matrix: Meeting the advice needs of high net worth clients

HUB24 announced the launch of a new whitepaper, ‘Directing the matrix: meeting the advice needs of high net worth clients’. Read now to get insights from Elston Head of Philanthropic Services Susan Chenoweth and many other experienced advisers. Read more