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    May 12, 2025

    Colac Community Fund celebrates 15 years of local giving!

    THE Colac Community Fund – one of the region’s most impactful local giving initiatives – is celebrating an exciting milestone in 2025: 15 years of strengthening the Colac Otway community through grassroots philanthropy. Since it began, the Fund has injected...

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Nov 14

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After several years of passionate and dedicated leadership, our Executive Officer, Annabel Cussen, will be stepping down from her role at South West Community Foundation.

Annabel has played a pivotal role in strengthening local philanthropy across South West Victoria - building new community funds, supporting grassroots groups, and helping foster a stronger culture of giving. Her energy, professionalism, and vision have set SWCF on a positive and lasting path.

During her time with us, Annabel has led the Foundation into an exciting new chapter - focused on growing community-led giving through a network of regional affiliate funds and building the foundations for long-term benefit across the region. We’re excited to continue this work through the Community Charity Trust, and the opportunities it creates for local leadership.

The Board extends its heartfelt thanks to Annabel for her outstanding contribution and wishes her every success in the next chapter.

As we look to the future, we’ll soon begin the search for a new Executive Officer to build on the strong foundation Annabel has helped shape. If you’re passionate about community, philanthropy, and creating lasting impact in South West Victoria, we’d love to hear from you.

Expressions of interest are welcome from individuals who share our commitment to growing community philanthropy and creating lasting impact across the region. Read the full job description at https://loom.ly/YBbyFoI

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Nov 13

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The SWCF Annual General Meeting is happening on Tuesday and you're Invited!
We’re excited to be hosting our 2025 AGM next Tuesday 18 November at the Warrnambool Library.

Guests welcome from 6pm - please RSVP at info@southwestcommunityfoundation.org

If your community group has received support through the Foundation, or you're simply curious about the impact of local giving in our region - this is your chance to connect, reflect and celebrate with us.

Come along to hear updates from the past year, meet the people behind the projects, and share in the work that’s shaping a stronger South West Victoria.

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Nov 6

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🚨 Last chance! Expressions of Interest close on Monday, November 10 🚨

Don’t miss your opportunity to receive up to $10,000 in funding through the Koroit & District Community Fund. If you’re part of a community group or organisation doing great work in the Koroit region, now’s the time to get your project in!

This fund has supported a range of amazing local initiatives in the past, including Lifeline SW’s Staying Afloat postcards, Lions Club Belfast Liberty Swing, and BBQ and pavilion upgrades at the Koroit Railway Shed. 

If your idea supports wellbeing, inclusion, education, the environment or cultural connection - we want to hear from you.

📍 Eligible areas include from Grassmere to Macarthur and down to Yambuk
📝 Submit your application now: https://loom.ly/e58iLeA

Let’s build something great, together.

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Oct 21

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South West Community Foundation was founded with a simple mission: To connect local generosity with local need. 💛

Whether it's a donor wanting to make a meaningful impact or a grassroots group with a bold idea - the Foundation acts as a bridge, making sure the people of South West Victoria can support and strengthen their own communities.

Since 2007, we’ve helped fund hundreds of local projects - from health and education to arts, environment, youth, and social inclusion. Every dollar stays in our region, helping to create a more connected, resilient, and thriving place to live.
✨ That’s the power of community-led giving.

📍 Learn more about our work: www.southwestcommunityfoundation.org
Or to support our work further, head to https://www.givenow.com.au/southwestcommunitysupport

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Oct 17

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Applications open TODAY for the Koroit & District Community Fund! 🌟 

This is your chance to pitch for up to $10,000 to bring your community-led idea to life - whether it’s a new arts initiative, a health and wellbeing project, or something that strengthens community connection.

Past funded projects include:
- Lifeline SW’s Staying Afloat postcards
- Lions Club Belfast Liberty Swing
- BBQ and pavilion upgrades at the Koroit Railway Shed

If your idea supports the Koroit region and builds a stronger, more connected community, we want to hear from you!

🗓 Applications open: Friday 17 October 2025
📍Eligible areas: Grassmere to Macarthur and down to Yambuk
Apply at https://form.jotform.com/252871260406858

Let’s keep building local projects, together.

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Oct 14

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Did you know? Over the years, South West Community Foundation has distributed more than $300,000 through our Back to School voucher program - providing practical support to families and helping students thrive.

While that program has now wrapped up, we're proud to continue backing young people in our region through the GROW Fund.

This new initiative supports schools running programs like:
🍽️ Kitchen Gardens
🔧 Hands On Learning
💚 Nurture Rooms

Because when we invest in students and their wellbeing, the whole community grows.
👉 Learn more at: southwestcommunityfoundation.org
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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
info@southwestcommunityfoundation.org
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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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