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…
Read moreThe South West Community Foundation has facilitated 561 $50 Target vouchers to over 50 schools within the south west region of Victoria. The Foundation wishes to thank the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal, the Isobel and David Jones Foundation, the Niall Foundation and Felicity Melican for their generous funding support for these vouchers. The…
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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreThe 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 than $150,000. The 2016 appeal is following the theme ‘Supporting the South West’. Appeal chairman…
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