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Out and About

July 7, 2025

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.

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Empowering young people to imagine and build a better society

July 7, 2025
A group of Young People gathered in front of signage at a conference

In March 2023, VFFF approved $600,000 over two years in core operations funding, supporting Young Change Agents to amplify youth voice and measure impact. A social enterprise dedicated to cultivating entrepreneurial mindsets, skillsets, and toolsets in young people, Young Change Agents empowers youth to imagine and help build a better society.

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Creating equitable career pathways

July 7, 2025

VFFF is proud to support the Australian Government’s efforts to help ease cost of living pressures for university students undertaking mandatory course placements across selected degrees. We are partnering with Charles Sturt University and The University of the Sunshine Coast to provide support to Paramedicine students undertaking mandatory placements in FY26.

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VFFF Youth Advisory Group – In conversation with Gabe Francis

July 7, 2025
A young man sitting under an umbrella at the beach

As part of our regular Youth Advisory Group Q&A series, we are excited to introduce you to Gabe Francis.

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Introducing our Latest Changemakers – Backing the Future Cohort Six

July 7, 2025

Meet the group of talented individuals from rural and regional Queensland who were selected in May 2025 as Cohort Six of Backing the Future recipients.

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