Ethics in Philanthropy debate now
available
The audio from the Ethics in Philanthropy debate, "Philanthropy - A Class
Divide?", organised by Australian Communities Foundation in collaboration
with the Melbourne Writers Festival and Federation Square October 2011 is now
available from the ABC. Participants included Dr Dorothy Scott, Stephanie
Alexander and Cath Smith.
Listen online or download the audio: http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/sundayconversation/conversation-about-philanthropy/3783200
September 2011 The John Cummins Memorial Fund is proud to offer scholarships for secondary students in 2012. The scholarships support students who are experiencing financial disadvantage and who are striving to achieve their potential.
John was a social and political activist. Throughout his life John was devoted to supporting young people, in particular those experiencing disadvantage. He was instrumental in placing numerous young people in jobs in the construction industry. He was a committed advocate for young people in his local community often called on to advocate for those who found themselves in difficulty with authorities; a passionate believer that "you can turn a bad thing into a good thing". John valued the importance of education believing that all young people should be afforded the opportunity of reaching their potential.
The aim is to support young people in secondary schools to complete their education, training or apprenticeship.
Criteria include:
• Show promise/passion/ and motivation to pursue their talent.
• Currently attending secondary (yrs 7-11) or training school.
• Evidence of financial need – Youth Allowance, Education Maintenance Allowance etc.
• Grants of up to $1000 per individual (supporting evidence required).
• Nominations to be approved by School Principal.
• Grants of up to $5000 per school & $1000 per individual.
• Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents of Australia.
Priority will be given to students who attend government schools.
Application forms and further details can be obtained by visiting www.cummo.com.au Applications Close: Wednesday 19 October 2011
May 2011 Windermere Child and Family Services, supporting families in the City of Cardinia, was recently awarded the 2nd annual Rotary Community Service Award.The award recognised the partnership between Windermere, Cardinia Shire Council, Monash University and the schools involved in the project Building Harmony in the Growth Corridor. The project works with young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds to live harmonious and productive lives in a newly established community in the Cardinia growth corridor. It is one of the fourteen MacroMelbourne initiatives and has been supported in 2010 and 2011 by the Sunshine and Crocodile Fund.
Press release from Windermere Child and Family Services
September 2010 In the lead up to the Federal election, Sarah Davies, CEO, Melbourne Community Foundation, describes how community foundations and philanthropy work together.
Read the full article from The Australian - Australian Literary Review
September 2010 When it comes to philanthropy, Australians perpetuate the myth that we are generous, but it seems we have much to learn when it comes to giving, writes Claire Halliday.
Read the full article from the Weekly Review
May 2010 CEO, Sarah Davies, was recently featured in the Age. Sarah spoke with The Zone's Michael Short about how to really reduce homelessness.