SWCF Board of Directors vacancy

July 12, 2017

Share your expertise and benefit the community Do you have strong community networks and a passion for supporting the community of south west Victoria? Could you bring to the honorary Board of Directors useful experience, particularly in business management, marketing, the law or fundraising? Would you like to serve your community as a Director with…

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2017 Grant Recipients

June 28, 2017

South West Community Foundation – 2017 grants Brophy Family and Youth Services Great South Coast Ice Challenge Glenelg Community Family Support Group $5,000.00 Camperdown & District Community House Camperdown & District Food Bank Service $5,000.00 Camperdown Preschool Association Playground Softfall Matting Repairs $1,000.00 Coleraine & District Development Association Fun, Fitness & Fresh Air $3,000.00 I…

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Foundation grant helps Koroit Irish Festival

May 5, 2017

Thousands of people flocked to the South-West Victorian hamlet of Koroit in April for the 2017 Koroit Irish Festival , and South West Community Foundation’s support helped ensure the event’s success. The festival celebrated its 21st birthday this year with a program that included a wide selection of talented musicians, comedian Jimeoin, Irish games, food…

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Re-branding for the Foundation for its 10th year Anniversary!

April 26, 2017

The South West Community Foundation which has been supporting community projects and social support activities across the region for 10 years this year, has decided to celebrate with a change of image. The Foundation operates by receiving donations from the community to build a perpetual trust fund and then using the investment income from that…

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