Geelong Community Foundation News
Schools in Philanthropy presentations in CoGG Chamber
On Wednesday June 3, students from four schools in the Geelong region presented their recommendations for the awarding of Grants of $20,000 per school, from the Geelong Community Foundation Grants for 2015. Student groups of 4-7 were from Christian College, Bellarine Secondary College, Belmont High School, and Sacred Heart College.
Read more2015 Annual Newsletter
The Geelong Community Foundation’s annual newsletter is now available.
Read moreNew Development Manager appointed
Sally Friend started work at the Foundation on December 1. She will be our new Development Manager and replaces Leigh Wallace who recently moved from Torquay back to live in Melbourne. She has been involved with the Philanthropic sector through her work with the Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane. She lives with her husband in...
Read moreAdroit Charity Golf Day
The 13th Adroit Insurance Annual Charity Golf Day was held on Wednesday November 20, at the Thirteenth Beach Golf Links. In partnership with the Geelong Communjity Foundation, $86,000 was raised for the Karingal East Geelong Community Centre building project, with the cheque being presented at the conclusion of another world famous Adroit Seafood Dinner.
Read more2013-14 Annual Report Published
The Geelong Community Foundation 2013/14 Annual Report has now been published.
Read moreRewarding Adroit Charity Golf Day
In a magnificent effort by sponsors, donors, participants, staff and volunteers, total proceeds from the Annual Adroit Charity Golf Day, held on Thursday November 21 and taking up two 18-hole courses at 13th Beach Golf Links, amounted to $91,000.
Read moreDevelopment Manager change
We regret to report that in September 2014, our Development Manager Leigh Wallace resigned to move from his Torquay “retirement home” back to Melbourne for family reasons. We are sorry to lose his valuable services. His able and enthusiastic work over the past three years is greatly appreciated.
Read moreAnnual Grants Reception
Over 200 donors, grant recipients and guests gathered in the Captains Room on the top floor of the Premiership Stand at Simonds Stadium at 5.30pm on Wednesday June 18, 2014. After introductions by GCF President Val Lawrence and Executive Officer Andrew Lawson, Development Manager Leigh Wallace introduced students from the four schools in the Schools...
Read moreSchools in Philanthropy presentations in CoGG Chamber
On Monday June 2, students from four schools in the Geelong region presented their recommendations for the awarding of Grants of $20,000 per school, from the Geelong Community Foundation Grants for 2014. Student groups of 4-7 were from Bellarine Secondary College, Belmont High School, Christian College and Sacred Heart College. Excellent presentations were made with...
Read more2014 Annual Newsletter
The Geelong Community Foundation has published its annual newsletter.
Read moreGCF 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...
Read moreSchools in Philanthropy in the media
March 24: The Geelong Advertiser reported on the work being done by students at Belmont High, Christian College, Sacred Heart and Bellarine Secondary to decide how to distribute funds allocated by the Geelong Community Foundation in the GCF’s Schools in Philanthropy program. This year, the GCF has to decide how to allocate $700,000 among requests...
Read more![Last week our Program & Impact Manager Charlotte Walker visited our grant partner, the Geelong Arts Centre, who delivers ‘Time to Thrive’.
Time to Thrive provides movement and dance for mature aged movers aged 60+ and this new initiative was developed in response to the limited opportunities for older adults to participate in dance and movement in our community. There has been significant demand for the pilot 6-week program, with overwhelmingly positive feedback from current participants.
Upon arrival, the ‘Dancing for Dementia and Parkinsons’ group was in action and the group participants were so joyous, with endless smiles and active participation in the dance steps and exercises. The classes have fostered physical and mental health benefits alongside genuine connection and belonging for group members.
Pictured is the Active and Agile over 60’s class on Monday 2 December, 2024.
[Image credit: Peter Foster.]
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