Giving Tuesday Australia – 5th May 2020 Many of us are feeling stressed, isolated and concerned for our financial futures but we also know that we’ve been remarkably lucky in Australia thanks to the hard work of many people – some of whom were not considered essential until we realised that they…
Read moreCOMMUNITY FOUNDATION CHAMPIONS SELF-HELP PROJECTS The South West Community Foundation is championing self-help projects proposed by smaller community groups as it shares $126,083 among 39 groups in its 2019 grants program Five of the funded projects were for community and school-based food production either through community garden plots or free meal programs at Colac, Camperdown,…
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The South West Community Foundation has recently completed the distribution through its Back to School program of 754 vouchers each worth $50 for allocation to young people across 71 schools in the south west. The total value of the vouchers distributed is $37,700 The schools involved are both primary and secondary schools spread across the…
Read moreSouth West Community Foundation chair Barrie Baker said new horse Daphne had proven to be very popular with the riders. “The community foundation is about local people helping local causes, “We are particularly keen on things that enrich the community and this is certainly an example of that enrichment. “You can tell from how much enthusiasm they…
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Hands on Learning Brauer College: St Helens Bio Link Landcare Project was supported by the Niall Foundation facilitated through the South West Community Foundation. Part of the media released noted: During an event in October 2017 the east boundary fence between the reserve and the adjoining managed Blue Gum Plantation was noted for its derelict state….
Read moreRead the articlaes for the following projects that the Colac Sub Fund has supported in 2018 and 2017: Eat Up Australia in partnership with Rotaract Club of Otway to assist kids getting access to healthy food in schools. Colac Driver Reviver for a ride on mower to ensure their reviver site is clean, safe and…
Read moreThe South West Community Foundation has announced 44 grants totalling $134,565 to the community of south west Victoria for the 2018 Granting Round. This figure is an increase on the funds distributed in 2017. The grants support a wide range of activities and causes including upgrading the environment of the Drumborg Public Hall, funding to…
Read moreIn 2018 the South West Community Foundation has facilitated 826 $50 Target Back to School vouchers worth $41,300 to over 66 schools within the south west region of Victoria. 108 of these vouchers were recently provided to schools impacted by the St Patrick’s Day Fires. We wish these families well in the coming months and…
Read moreShare 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…
Read moreThousands 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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