In our July edition of Advocacy Matters we look at the integral role that Community Foundations play in shaping voices from many parts of Australia that don't necessarily have a say or are heard. #CFAus

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The Community Choice voucher program (through our members Give Where You Live Foundation) is rapidly evolving to create greater choice, diversity, and access to emergency assistance for members of our community. If you want to be involved please contact Sally on [email protected]

.FRRR are delivering the Future Drought Fund’s Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative. They're eager to share their experience for the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into the efficacy of Part 3: Future Drought Fund Act 2019.
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Our members, Tomorrow Today Foundation's 'Connect 9' participants were welcomed this week at Benalla Bowls Club. Twelve Year 9 students were paired with local mentors & over 10 weeks they'll participate in activities to broaden their experiences & connect with the community.

From our members Hands Across Canberra, their Vital Signs report shows that Canberra has the highest life expectancy in Australia despite the majority of adults being overweight. To read: issuu.com/snowfoundation…

#CFAus #VitalSigns #community #community foundation #community foundations

GRANTS AVAILABLE: Apply today for @frrr_aus's #Nutrien Ag Solutions #CommunityGrants Program! Grants of up to $5,000 are available for projects that contribute to the success of their rural community.
Find out more. 👇 #RuralAus
Link in our bio:
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“Housing is a human right. There can be no fairness or justice in a society in which some live in homelessness, or in the shadow of that risk, while others cannot even imagine it.” Jordan Flaherty

💥MEMBER UPDATE💥
An update on the Community Foundation for Tumut Region’s Fire Shed Fridays—an ongoing ‘thank you’ project for those who risked so much for the region’s residents during and after the devastation of the Black Summer fires of 2019/20. cfaustralia.org.au/news/fire-shed…

Western Australia Grant Opportunities! The Gaming Community Trust grant applications are now open. Projects must demonstrate a benefit to the community, be benevolent or charitable in nature and align to one or more of the categories.
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The S W Foundation are so pleased to be supporting GROW, Give Where You Live Foundation and the SENVIC team to present this social enterprise showcase for the south west; register now and we look forward to seeing you there!

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💥𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 💥
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The Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation has just launched the national WISE Grant round with six other philanthropy funders, including Minderoo Foundation & Paul Ramsay Foundation. It’s $4 million in funding for social enterprises and the Foundation is the host and manager of the grant round.
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So much fun was had a few weeks ago at the Wally Bradley Quiz night, hosted by the Rotary Club of Encounter Bay & the Fleurieu Community Foundation. Thanks to a couple of extra generous donations they raised $3,000! These funds will go toward the annual Wally Bradley scholarship

Released last week, & funded by FRRR, the 'Impacts of Creative Recovery' report confirmed that arts projects have a unique ability to build long-lasting community resilience, wellbeing & local capacity for disaster preparedness, response & recovery. frrr.org.au/blog/2023/06/2…

Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Mumbulla Foundation's Continuing Education Scholarships for Bega Valley residents will be closing on July 14, 2023.

📷📷MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY:
mumbulla.org.au/continuing-edu…

Mumbulla Community Foundation was a proud supporter of the Prepare our People: Community Fun Day event in Eden. The purpose of the event was to unite the community, have fun, and provide essential emergency and disaster preparedness information. It was a glorious day! #CFAus

.Hands Across Canberra are proud to support diverse projects, positively impacting their community.
Together with the John James Foundation; The Snow Foundation ; Aspen Medical Australia and The Boorer Foundation they continue to #givewherewelive .
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Job opportunity... Want to use your exceptional organisational and project management skills to help make an impact in regional Queensland? The John Villiers Trust is looking for an Operations and Grants Manager to join our small and passionate team. More: tinyurl.com/5n87asvb

Make sure you notify the ACNC of changes to your charity’s details. Let then know as soon as you can, but no later than 28 days for medium & large charities and 60 days for small charities. Log in to the Charity Portal & update your details today ow.ly/pepb50NZgmQ #CFAus