South West Community Foundation Latest News

The Koroit Community Garden, established in 2025, is already blossoming into a vibrant space for locals to share, garden and grow. Last Sunday marked the official launch, proudly opened by Moyne Councillor Susan Taylor, with around 50 community members in...

We are delighted to welcome Alison Byrne as our new Executive Officer. Alison brings more than 35 years of experience across the not-for-profit, health, and education sectors, with deep expertise in philanthropy, governance, strategic leadership, and community engagement. Based on...

2026 is already off to a strong start, but for those looking to revisit our 2025 Year in Review, it is available to read here.  For those that prefer the hardcopy version, please just get in touch with us through...

Leadership Transition at the South West Community Foundation The Board of the South West Community Foundation (SWCF) announces that Executive Officer, Annabel Cussen, will be stepping down from her role. During her tenure, Annabel has led the Foundation through a...

The Koroit & District Community Fund is accepting Expressions of Interest for grants of up to $10,000; whether its a new arts initiative, a health & wellbeing project or something that strengthens community connection. Past funded projects include; Lifeline SW’s...

The GROW Fund is a new charitable initiative of the South West Community Foundation, supporting schools across South West Victoria to create hands-on learning environments and safe, nurturing spaces that help children and young people thrive. We have had a...

The SWCF Colac Community Fund welcomes community groups and organisations to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for charitable projects that will help build stronger communities within the Colac Otway Shire. Key Dates: EOI OPEN – 1-19 September 2025 Complete...

South West Victoria is coming together in an extraordinary show of support for its drought-affected communities, with a major fundraising event planned for the “Hey Mate, We Have Your Back” resilience program. This initiative aims to provide crucial assistance to...

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...

The ‘Double Donation Day’ fundraising campaign is here, when every dollar you donate on April 2-3 2025 will be doubled up to a maximum of $10,000 thanks to the generosity of Beyond Bank Foundation. This means your contribution goes twice...