March 1 2014

GCF Ambassador Andrew Mackie’s milestone game with the Cats

Andrew Mackie played a 23 possession game for his 200th AFL match with Geelong Cats, who won against Brisbane by 25 points in a muggy hard-fought match on March 30. Andrew celebrated with his son Freddie before and after the match. All-Australian in 2013, Andrew still allows time to be an ambassador for our Foundation at some of our functions. Congratulations from the Geelong Community Foundation.

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May 16

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Hear from long-term donor Kevin Boland, one half of the Boland-Speight Student Support Fund, which supports worthy students in completing their studies at @the_gordon ⏯️

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May 15

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The Geelong Community Foundation is proud to support the aspirations of 23 outstanding individuals through more than $35,000 in scholarships this year.

These awards span general education scholarships as well as those focused on agriculture and horticulture, reflecting our ongoing commitment to learning, growth, and community development.

Yesterday, our CEO Amy Waters visited Farm My School to present the Rural Education and Retraining Scholarship to Alex Barrios, one of the program’s dedicated farmer trainees.

“It was a fantastic opportunity to meet this year’s scholarship applicants. It’s inspiring to see their passion and determination to engage with their education and pursue their goals,” she said.

“We are honoured to play a small part in supporting these individuals on their journeys and hope these scholarships help empower them to continue striving towards their educational and career aspirations.”

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May 14

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Last year’s P500 Grant has made a significant impact for its recipient, @farm.my.school 🧑‍🌾

Here’s why you should jump on board ⏯️

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May 13

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On Monday, our CEO Amy Waters and Program and Impact Manager Charlotte Walker attended Respect in Action, a regional showcase highlighting powerful local and state-wide initiatives aimed at building safe, respectful, and inclusive sporting communities.

The event featured inspiring examples of how sporting clubs and regional facilities are advancing gender equality and fostering respectful relationships across our region.

The Geelong Community Foundation is proud to support the Respect Starts Here program through a two-year grant in partnership with The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre.

“This important initiative recognises the vital role community sport can play in promoting gender equality and preventing gender-based violence,” said Amy.

“It was especially rewarding to see the progress of Respect Starts Here, including the premiere of a new video series and supporting resources that demonstrate the critical role community clubs can play in creating cultural change and responding to gender-based violence.”

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On Friday, our CEO Amy Waters joined Megan and Laura from The Empowerment Challenge and hundreds of Geelong Mums to celebrate mothers and mother figures at the Mothers Day Luncheon.

The event celebrated the power of motherhood and raised funds for two of our Grants partners The Empowerment Challenge and Our Village.

The Empowerment Challenge supports younger mums, who are often experiencing vulnerability, to thrive. Amy recently heard co-founder Shannon Graham say, “These mums are incredible! We are just trying to breathe some of this belief into them”.

The Empowerment Challenge makes an incredible difference in the lives of these mums and their families.

This Mother’s Day is a timely reminder of the strength, resilience, and potential that exists within every mother - especially those facing tough circumstances.

By supporting organisations like The Empowerment Challenge and Our Village, we’re not only celebrating motherhood, we’re investing in brighter futures for families in our community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to this special event - you are helping to spark real change.

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