Geelong Community Foundation News
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...
Read moreNew 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...
Read more2024 Grants
Directors of the Geelong Community Foundation approved $1,419,500 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...
Read moreGeelong 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...
Read moreMeli 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...
Read moreWorld 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...
Read moreWorld 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...
Read more2024 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. ...
Read moreCelebrating 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....
Read moreCelebrating 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...
Read moreCelebrating International Women’s Day – Joy Leggo OAM, Cultura
Joy has been the CEO of Cultura since its creation in May 2021; prior to that she was the inaugural CEO of Multicultural Aged Care Services for 28 years, which recently merged with Diversitat to become Cultura. Cultura is a multi-faceted organisation covering service delivery from humanitarian support, immigration services, employment programs, pre-accredited training such...
Read moreCelebrating International Women’s Day – Maud Clark, Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company
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. Somebody’s Daughter Theatre (SDT) is a company of artists whose mission is to work with those who are the most marginalised in our...
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