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  • June 15, 2016

    We need your help Supporting the South West!

    The South West Community Foundation has set an ambitious minimum target of $250,000 for its 2016 appeal as it struggles to keep up with demand for support. The launch of the appeal follows the recent announcement of grants worth more...

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Weโ€™re the only truly rural and regional community foundation dedicated to supporting communities across South West Victoria โ€” and that matters.

Why? Because we understand the challenges and opportunities unique to our region. Every decision we make is grounded in local knowledge, and every dollar stays local โ€” supporting the people, projects and ideas that help our communities thrive.

๐Ÿ’™ Local people. Local giving. Lasting impact.

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At South West Community Foundation, our day-to-day actions and long-term decisions are shaped by a clear set of guiding principles.

These principles reflect who we are, what we value, and how we work alongside our communities to support a stronger South West Victoria.
๐ŸŒฟ Community focused
๐Ÿค Collaborative approach
๐ŸŽฏ Purposeful risk-taking
๐ŸŒˆ Diversity and inclusivity
โ™ป๏ธ Sustainability

Weโ€™re proud to be part of a growing network of community foundations working for the community, with the community.

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Today, as we recognise the 15th anniversary of the Colac Community Fund, we thought it timely to reflect on the ethos of South West Community Foundation as a whole. ๐Ÿ’™
SWCF was born from the vision of the late Josie Black OAM, a tireless advocate for rural communities who believed that local people should have the power to invest in their own future.

Since 2007, that vision has guided our work โ€” supporting grassroots organisations, building community connections, and helping strengthen the social fabric of South West Victoria.

At the heart of it all is a simple idea:
๐ŸŒฑ Give to grow.
Because when we give locally, we grow stronger together.

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May 21

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Itโ€™s hard to believe that tomorrow we will be celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Colac Community Fund. ๐ŸŽ‰
Since 2010, this local sub fund of South West Community Foundation has been a powerful example of whatโ€™s possible when a community backs itself โ€” with generous local donors supporting grassroots projects that make a real difference.

Established by a passionate group of Colac locals, the Fund was built on one clear idea: Local money should support local needs. ๐Ÿ’™

In the years since, itโ€™s returned over $250,000 in grants to volunteer-led, not-for-profit groups across the Colac Otway region โ€” helping to grow connection, resilience and opportunity, right where it matters most.

Weโ€™re so proud to celebrate this milestone with the people whoโ€™ve made it all possible.

#ColacCommunityFund #SWCF #GiveToGrow #15YearsOfImpact #SupportingLocal #ColacOtway #GrassrootsGiving #CommunityFoundation

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RSVP Today! Weโ€™re counting down to the Colac Community Fund Morning Tea this Friday โ€” and weโ€™d love to see you there!
๐Ÿ“… Friday 23rd May
๐Ÿ•ฅ 10.30am
๐Ÿ“ COPACC, Colac

Letโ€™s celebrate 15 years of local giving and the incredible people behind it.
๐Ÿ’™ RSVP now to join the celebration: https://loom.ly/iL2JEqE

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๐Ÿ’œ National Volunteer Week | 19โ€“25 May 2025
At South West Community Foundation, weโ€™re incredibly grateful for the dedicated volunteers behind the scenes who help make our work possible โ€” thank you for your time, passion, and unwavering commitment to local giving.

We also want to recognise the countless volunteers across the many community groups and organisations we proudly support. Your energy, generosity, and care are the heartbeat of thriving, inclusive communities across South West Victoria.

๐Ÿ’ฌ To every organisation we work with โ€“ we encourage you to take a moment this week to celebrate your volunteers. Their impact is real, lasting, and deeply valued.
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South West Community Foundation is proud to acknowledge our sponsors and partners.

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PO Box 478
Warrnambool VIC 3280
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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land we live and work on, the lands of the Gunditjmara, Giraiwurung, Guilidjan, Gadubanud and Djabwurrung. We recognise the diverse needs of our community and we ensure our services are inclusive of all children, young people and their families including those who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ and persons living with disability.

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