Posts by Foundation
Conference “inspo” for future changemakers
There was plenty to be inspired about at the recent Social Impact in the Regions conference held in Coffs Harbour. With a program of speakers designed to help attendees accelerate and amplify their impact in their community, it was no wonder that so many changemakers chose to take part.
Read MoreAnnouncement: QLD Backing the Future grant recipients
In May 2023, ten amazing individuals were selected as the first QLD Backing the Future cohort. Below is a brief summary of their early stage ideas to support rural and regional young people.
Read MoreOut and About: Bush Heritage, Regional Australia Institute and Tech Connect Queensland
The VFFF team loves getting out and about to see our granting partners in action. This quarter, we enjoyed opportunities to celebrate the achievements of young people and to learn more about rural and regional communities.
Read MoreLatest Grants – September 2023
This quarter, the VFFF Board approved 3 grants totalling $2,050,000.
Read MoreVFFF Youth Advisory Group – In conversation with James Atkinson
As part of our regular Youth Advisory Group Q&A series, we are excited to introduce you to James Atkinson.
Read MoreSupporting a new approach to housing affordability
HOPE Housing is an Australian not-for-profit fund manager that has developed a model to help essential workers own a home closer to work. VFFF views HOPE Housing as a welcome addition to the impact investment portfolio and values the innovative approach they have taken in the development of their model.
Read MoreWork Integration Social Enterprise Grant Program
As part of our commitment to Decent Work for young people, we are proud to be joining with other Australian philanthropic organisations to create a new grant program, The Work Integration Social Enterprise (WISE) Grant. This program will provide up to $4 million in grants to social enterprises that exist to create jobs and employment pathways for Australians facing barriers to mainstream employment.
Read MoreVFFF Youth Advisory Group – In conversation with Harrison Garlick
As part of our regular Youth Advisory Group Q&A series, we are excited to introduce you to Harrison Garlick.
Read MoreOut and About
The VFFF team loves getting out and about to see our granting partners in action. This quarter, we enjoyed opportunities to connect with organisations as they developed strategy and celebrated their young people.
Read MoreLatest Grants – June 2023
This quarter, the VFFF Board approved 3 new grants totalling $1,509,000.
Read MoreAnnouncement: NSW Backing the Future grant recipients
In November 2022, nine outstanding applicants were selected as the first Backing the Future cohort. Below is a brief summary of their early stage ideas to support rural and regional young people.
Read MoreA seat at the table for VFFF’s Youth Advisory Group
In June 2022, we launched our inaugural Youth Advisory Group to embed youth representation in VFFF grant-making. Nine months in, this group is a highly valued forum of youth voices guiding our thinking under the Backing Young People strategy. That’s why we invited members of our “YAG” along to VFFF’s first Board meeting of the year.
Read More