South West Community Foundation Latest News

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...

In October, we had the privilege of hosting Jeff Yost, President and CEO of the Nebraska Community Foundation, and his wife Cindy at the Camperdown Community House for a wide ranging and deeply inspiring conversation about the building abundant regional...

This groundbreaking event will unite key members of the sector to explore the transformative power of philanthropic giving and its impact on local communities. The summit will feature an impressive lineup of speakers, including: Ian Bird: CEO at Community Foundations...