Enhancing the lives of people living with a disability and those most at risk in our community.
Our Community Investment program addresses local needs by providing grants to organisations that assist those most disadvantaged. With the increase in demand for food relief due to rising cost-of-living pressures, we have supported neighbourhood houses and welfare services, ensuring they can continue providing essential food relief. Additionally, we have funded the purchase of vehicles and vans for disability and welfare service providers, helping them deliver crucial services more effectively.
We have provided Alkira with a grant to build a standalone self-contained facility in Mont Albert. The two-bedroom bungalow will provide transitional accommodation for two adults with an intellectual disability, complimented by on site support.
With your support we are in a position to provide vital financial relief to individuals and families in the City of Boroondara who are experiencing hardship, helping them meet essential needs such as food, healthcare, education and other living expenses. This assistance not only alleviates stress and anxiety but also helps prevent homelessness and food insecurity. Funding also supports our wellbeing programs which are are designed to combat loneliness and social isolation by fostering meaningful connections within the community. Hawthorn Community Chest
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2024 Dick Menting Community Champion joint winner-Anne Bishop
November 14, 2024Now in its 20th year, the Edge Community Fund is a registered charity. Over that time The Edge Community Fund has supported nearly 600 vulnerable kids and families in Ashburton, Ashwood and Chadstone and surrounding areas so that the children can participate in activities such as school camps, scouts, community sport and group activities such…
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2024 Dick Menting Community Champion joint winner-Natalie Dixon-Monu
November 14, 2024Rev Natalie Dixon-Monu has been the Coordinator and the Minister of Boroondara Community Outreach (BCO) for the past 17 years. BCO is a place of ‘refuge’ for vulnerable people doing it tough. It provides a safe and supportive community for those looking for a place to belong and to contribute. It is a place where…
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Delivery of cultural and leadership education sessions.
October 14, 2024We have made a significant investment and developed a partnership with Sport and Life Training (SALT) to deliver their programs to our local sporting clubs at no cost to the club. SALT is dedicated to creating sporting clubs and team environments that cater for both the competitive and personal development needs of young people through…
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