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Our 2026 grant round for the Colac Community Fund has now closed

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Oct 2

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When the Koroit Community Fund supported the @kfncofficial's newly formed All Abilities Football Team, it wasn't just about uniforms. It was about belonging.

This year, for the first time, Koroit was able to field a team in the All Abilities competition. Players from Koroit, Warrnambool and across the district come together each week to share in something that so many of us take for granted — the experience of playing football at a club level.

With matching uniforms for every player and coach, something shifted. These players aren't just part of a separate program. They're part of the Koroit Football Netball Club, one of the most successful clubs in the Hampden Football Netball League, full stop.

They train at Victoria Park oval. They join in club teas. They stay to cheer on every other grade. And by all accounts, watching this group find their place within the club has been one of the most heartening things to witness this season.

This is what community impact looks like in action. We're proud to support it.

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Sep 27

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Congratulations to the Lake Bookaar Recreation Reserve Committee of Management, who have successfully received a @gardinerdairy Community Development Grant for a new toilet facility to be installed on site.

Lake Bookaar is a beautiful permanent salt lake nestled amongst basalt flows north-east of Camperdown, and a beloved spot for nature lovers across our region. Managed by a dedicated community Committee of Management, the reserve offers a wonderful lakeside walk where visitors can experience the area's incredible native flora and fauna throughout the year.

This grant will make a real practical difference, improving accessibility and amenity for the many visitors who enjoy this special place.

South West Community Foundation is proud to work alongside the Gardiner Foundation to facilitate grants like this one, supporting community-managed spaces that bring people together and connect them to the natural environment around them.

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Sep 23

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We are delighted to share that Timboon P-12 School has been selected as a recipient of the Gardiner Foundation Community Development Grant, a grant round that South West Community Foundation was proud to help facilitate.

The Timboon Agriculture Project (TAP) is a fantastic initiative building a real-world agricultural precinct within the school grounds, giving students hands-on learning experiences that connect the classroom to the land and the community around them.

In partnership with @westvicdairy and supported by the @gardinerdairy, this project is a wonderful example of what's possible when local schools, industry and community funders come together around a shared vision.

We look forward to watching this project grow and seeing the impact it creates for students and the broader Timboon community.

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Sep 17

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This is what the Koroit & District Community Fund can do 🙌

The Koroit Exercise Group recently received funding through our Koroit & District Community Fund to purchase new equipment for their group fitness classes, and the impact has been immediate.

Existing members now have the tools to push their strength and fitness to the next level, while the greater range of equipment and weights has made the group more accessible and appealing to new participants.

Group fitness is about so much more than physical health. It's about showing up, connecting with your community and supporting each other. The Koroit Exercise Group does exactly that, and we are proud that the Koroit & District Community Fund has been able to play a part in helping them do it even better.

This is local giving, creating local impact.

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Sep 15

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Time is running out! Colac Community Fund applications close this Friday, 18 September. 📣

If you've been thinking about applying, now is the time. Head to the link in our bio to apply and read the full terms and conditions.

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Sep 9

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R U OK? Day. Sometimes a simple question can make a big difference.

Noticing. Asking. Listening. That's all it takes.

Today, and every day, check in with the people around you. Resources to help you start the conversation are available at ruok.org.au/community

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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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