Posts by Nicki chinner
Claire Mannion appointed Chief Executive Officer of VFFF
The VFFF Board announces Claire Mannion as Chief Executive Officer, effective 7 September 2026, bringing extensive philanthropic and leadership experience to the role.
Read MoreOur new Grantmaking Strategy
We are delighted to introduce our new granting strategy for FY27–29, building on the strong history of the Foundation including our focus on supporting young people.
Read MoreYouth Participation in Action
As part of a commitment to our grant partners, in 2025, VFFF explored how it might support organisations to improve their youth participation practice.
Read MoreLearning Together: Reflections from YAG 2.0
The second two-year term of VFFF’s Youth Advisory Group wrapped up in May. We have taken some time to reflect on what we’ve learnt about embedding youth voice in our decision-making processes. Here, El Schwanke, VFFF Program Manager and the group’s coordinator, shares her thoughts while Gabe Francis shares his perspective as an outgoing member of the YAG.
Read MoreFamily Philanthropy: Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future
One of the special things about a family foundation is the role that philanthropy can play in building connections across the generations. Geoffrey White OAM, VFFF’s Trustee Emeritus and inaugural CEO, recently shared reflections from his close work with Sir Vincent and Lady Nancy with some of the youngest generation of the family.
Read MoreOut and About
The VFFF team loves getting out and about to see our granting partners in action. This quarter, we spent time visiting our partners and attending events focused on supporting young people and regional communities.
Read MoreLatest Grants – June 2026
In June 2026, VFFF approved three grants totalling $1,795,000.
Read MoreMore Than a Seat at the Table: Reflections from the Youth Advisory Group
As the second iteration of the VFFF Youth Advisory Group (YAG) approaches the end of its two-year term, we have been reflecting on what this commitment to youth voice has enabled. Here, Elise Lane shares her reflections of her time with the YAG.
Read MoreGrowing support for young environmental changemakers
In February, VFFF convened a small roundtable for AEGN members interested in supporting young people to care for the environment.
Read MoreOut and About
The VFFF team loves getting out and about to see our granting partners in action. This quarter, we spent time visiting our partners and attending events focused on supporting young people and regional communities.
Read MoreLatest Grants – March 2026
This quarter, VFFF approved two grants totalling $1,700,000.
Read MorePutting young people at the heart
Core to VFFF’s approach to Backing Young People is the belief in the power of hearing directly from young people on the issues that matter to them. he power of this approach was on display at an event celebrating 25 years of impact of the Foyer movement in Australia.
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