A blower and mower lifts community spirits
Community stories eNews: 24 June 2021
Situated in the Banana Shire of Queensland, the Theodore Bowls Club, is the only licensed facility where families, including children of all ages, can get together. Since 2014, volunteers have worked...
Promoting resilience and hope in our community
Community stories eNews: 24 June 2021
A 2015 survey identified mental health, bullying, educational opportunities, personal safety, and drug and alcohol use as the top five issues of concern to local youth in the West Tamar. To enhance...
Enhancing quality of life with improved access
Community stories eNews: 24 June 2021
Murray Human Services, trading as Vivid, provides a range of programs and services to people living with disabilities in the northern agricultural region of Victoria. Burke House is a boutique...
Drought stricken Community Hub gets a boost
Community stories eNews: 28 May 2021
The Maryvale Community Hall is the central hub for social gatherings, private functions, and the meeting place for many local groups. It’s the core of a community struggling with the impacts of...
Solar energy helps sustain and retain community connection
Community stories eNews: 28 May 2021
On the main street of Hillston, you’ll find the Red Dust and Paddy Melons Gallery & Information Centre bustling with activity. Among the local art, craft and produce, including olive oil, honey...
Connecting creatives during COVID
Community stories eNews: 28 May 2021
While the Black Saturday bushfires were now more than a decide ago, the effects are still being felt in the Victorian communities that were impacted. One such place was Kinglake, and over the years,...
Leatherwork strengthens the social fabric in Lockyer Valley
Community stories eNews: 24 March 2021
An innovative program drawing on the personal experience of its founder’s family is making an impact on veterans and current service personnel in Queensland’s Lockyer Valley. Bootstraps is...
DeadlyScience – Inspiring a new generation of scientists in remote Australia
Community stories eNews: 24 March 2021
Did you know that some schools in remote Australian communities might have as few as 15 books in their library? That discovery in 2017 prompted Corey Tutt to start sourcing and supplying resources...
Big plans for Yarra Valley ECOSS
Community stories eNews: 26 February 2021
Yarra Valley ECOSS is an inspiring educational and recreational facility that demonstrates sustainable living solutions for the community of the Yarra Valley and beyond. ECOSS has established a well-respected...
Preserving Waikerie’s cinematic past
Community stories eNews: 26 February 2021
Small towns need dedicated people to preserve their history, and with technology moving the way it is, a certain degree of upkeep is required or stories may be lost forever. In the small South Australian...
We acknowledge and extend our deep respect and appreciation to the Dja Dja Wurrung People, the Traditional Owners of the land on which our Foundation is located in Bendigo, and to the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which our programs are assessed and delivered. We pay respect to their ancient and continuing cultures, their connections to the land, seas and skies, and to the Elders, past, present and emerging.