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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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Jul 9

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South West Victoria is a big region, and the communities within it are as diverse as the landscape itself.

South West Community Foundation operates across six municipal council areas — Colac Otway, Corangamite, Moyne, Warrnambool, Southern Grampians and Glenelg — connecting local generosity with local need right across the region.

From the coast to the country, our work is grounded in the belief that the people who know their communities best are best placed to shape their future. That's why everything we do is place-based, community-informed and built for the long term.

Every fund we manage, every grant we facilitate and every partnership we build is another step toward a more connected, resilient and thriving South West Victoria.

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Jul 5

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This week is NAIDOC Week, held annually from 5 to 12 July.

NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and to recognise their enduring connection to Country, community and culture.

This year's theme is 50 Years Deadly, marking five decades of strength, leadership and community.

We acknowledge and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the South West Victoria region and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

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Jun 30

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The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) is supporting rural communities through their Investing in Rural Community Futures (IRCF) program, a grassroots initiative designed to build the capacity of local not-for-profit organisations.

The IRCF Victoria program is currently underway in three communities, including right here in Colac, where local facilitator Liz Bishop is working with the NFP sector to strengthen collaboration, advocate on shared issues and deliver long-term community impact.

A recent community roadmap check-in was a valuable opportunity to reflect on progress and hear directly from local voices.
"Being new to community foundations, this was a great opportunity to understand the NFP sector in Colac, meet the people who work and volunteer in that sector, and understand how our Colac Community Fund fits within that picture," SWCF Executive Officer Alison said.

Colac Community Fund members Gemma, Brian and Robyn also participated in the program, and it was wonderful to see the fund represented so well.

A meaningful reminder of what can be achieved when local voices lead the way.

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Jun 26

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End of Financial Year is just around the corner.

If you have funds you’d like to put to work in your local community before 30 June, we’d love you to consider South West Community Foundation.

Since we began, we’ve grown from an initial trust fund of $70,000 to more than $2 million in community funds — and every dollar has gone straight back into supporting local organisations, grassroots projects, and community initiatives across South West Victoria.

Whether it’s disability groups, students, leadership programs, community house activities — and the list goes on right across our footprint — your support helps make it happen.

Some of the organisations and initiatives we’ve supported include:
Riding for the Disabled, Find Your Light Choir, uniforms for a local football team, Hospice in the Home, Leadership Great South Coast, Farm My School, Brophy, Koroit Community Garden, Plates to Paddocks.

Every one of these represents real people, real impact, and real change in our region.

If you’d like to be part of it, you can donate online at givenow.com.au/southwestcommunitysupport or get in touch to learn more about how your giving can make a lasting difference in South West Victoria.

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Jun 25

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Last week, Alison attended the second workshop in the @leadershipgsc
Rural Women LEAD program,  and it didn't disappoint.

Led by Jessica Fishburn, the session explored self-leadership, wellbeing and the neuroscience behind sustainable success. From understanding the brain's optimal arousal zones to practical goal-setting strategies, it was a genuinely thought-provoking day focused on taking intentional action in both life and work.

This is the second in a series of workshops Alison has attended as part of the program, and the connections being built with women across the region are just as valuable as the learning itself.

South West Community Foundation is proud to support Leadership Great South Coast and the meaningful work they do to elevate women in regional Victoria. We can't wait to see what the next session brings.

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Jun 23

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South West Community Foundation is proud to announce a new Community Charitable Trust partnership with the Warrnambool Multicultural Association (WMA).

This partnership is about backing local people and building something lasting for multicultural communities across Warrnambool and South West Victoria, not just for now, but for the long term.

Together, we'll work to:
- Grow the Warrnambool Multicultural Association as a strong regional voice for multicultural communities
- Celebrate and strengthen cultural diversity, inclusion and connection across the region
- Bring people together through intercultural community events
- Make it easier for multicultural communities to access services in safe and welcoming ways
- Support belonging, wellbeing and social connection across the South West

Pictured is Daisy Ye, one of the key drivers behind the formation of the WMA. Her dedication to building community is exactly what this partnership is about.

At its heart, this is about people, culture and community and creating real spaces where everyone feels they belong.
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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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