Geelong Community Foundation News
Farm My School Awarded the 2024 P500 $80,000 Grant
The Geelong Community Foundation hosted its annual P500 Pitch & Vote Night on Thursday 14 November, where three organisations pitched for an $80,000 community grant. The event was the conclusion of this year’s campaigning that attracted 278 donors, who each contributed $500, and these donors ultimately voted to award the funds to “Farm My...
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2024 P500 Pitch & Vote Night Finalists Pitch Videos
We are excited for this Thursday 14th November when the three shortlisted organisations will pitch for the 2024 P500 grant of $80,000. Below are the pitch videos from the three organisations.
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We are hiring – Program and Impact Manager
The Geelong Community Foundation is recruiting a Program and Impact Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to build on the Foundation’s grant program that has provided more than $15m in grants to community organisations since inception in 2001. The ideal candidate for this role will have considerable experience in community development, working within the community...
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New CEO Appointment at Geelong Community Foundation
On behalf of the Directors of the Geelong Community Foundation, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Amy Waters as Chief Executive Officer. Amy brings to the Chief Executive Officer role significant leadership and grant-making expertise, with eight years’ experience leading multi-disciplinary and diverse teams in both federal government and the for-purpose sector. Amy...
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2024 Grants
Directors of the Geelong Community Foundation approved $1,428,885 in grants for 2024/25 to community organisations supporting people in the greater Geelong Region. Grant allocations for the 2024/25 financial year are provided based on funds raised to 30 June 2023. 85 applications were received in the 2024/25 Main Grant Round, seeking a total of $3.8m, this...
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Geelong Community Foundation has finger on the pulse with vital new report
The Geelong Community Foundation recently released its inaugural Vital Signs report, an initiative aimed at measuring the health, wellbeing, and quality of life indicators within the Geelong region. Vital Signs, a globally-recognised program utilised by Community Foundations worldwide, employs a data-driven approach to present a comprehensive overview of community trends, strengths, and needs through engaging...
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Meli receives $250k emergency funding for family violence program as incidents soar in Barwon region
A Geelong domestic violence program has expanded to include sessions for younger men after an alarming spike in incidents across the region, with survivors speaking out on why early intervention is needed. Family violence incidents have soared in the region, alarming new figures show, as survivors say early intervention is key to keeping men out...
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World Book Day with Ed Connect
Today is World Book Day and the Geelong Community Foundation is proud to showcase the work of EdConnect. The Gratton Institute reports that, in a typical Australian classroom of 24, eight students are unable to read well. EdConnect East Coast General Manager Danie McNeil, said that literacy is an essential foundation in order to build...
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World Earth Day with Geelong Sustainability
For World Earth Day, we are proud to highlight the work of Geelong Sustainability, a for-purpose community organisation that supports residents of Geelong and surrounding regions to be more sustainable in their everyday lives. Since its establishment in 2007, Geelong Sustainability has become the region’s leading sustainability group with extensive networks in community, government and...
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2024 P500 Campaign
You are welcome to come along with friends, family and work colleagues to celebrate with us the power of collective giving, to fund transformative grants through the combined contributions of many. If you would like to know more about how P500 works please watch the video below or visit our P500 Giving Circle page. ...
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Celebrating International Women’s Day – Helen Bolton, The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre (SAFVC)
Helen Bolton is the Chief Executive Officer of The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre (SAFVC), a role she commenced in 2011. Her career has involved extensive experience in the delivery of family violence and sexual assault services, working towards gender equality, implementing policy reform and working in leadership across government and for purpose sectors....
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Celebrating International Women’s Day – Jade Hamilton, Lazarus Community Centre Geelong
The Geelong Community Foundation is proud to highlight some of the incredible women working in the for purpose sector in our community, in the lead-up to International Women’s Day on March 8. Lazarus Community Centre Geelong is a voluntary, community drop-in centre that provides services such as a cooked lunch, shower and laundry facilities, and...
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