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Q&A: Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good

April 1, 2022

In February 2022, the VFFF Grants Committee approved $49,500 towards rental property costs for Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good. Their vision for a ‘DIYDG Home’ is to create a safe space for young people living in the Cairns region. 

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VFFF announces new Backing the Future grants

March 31, 2022

Backing the Future grants will be awarded to individuals advancing VFFF’s mission of Backing Young People. 

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VFFF welcomes our sixth Grants Trainee, Ellen Frith!

March 31, 2022

Since 2013, the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation has offered a unique opportunity for recent graduates who are interested in immersing themselves in the philanthropic sector. Working for VFFF enables the Grants Trainee to develop a broader understanding of the processes undertaken in philanthropic work.

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Latest Grants – March 2022

March 31, 2022

This quarter, VFFF approved 6 new grants totalling $1,104,319.

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Moree Youth Forum – Youth Voices in Action

March 30, 2022

On 17 and 18 March 2022, VFFF’s Program Manager, Contributing to Society Natalie Buckett attended the Moree Youth Forum. Hosted at Moree’s SHAE Academy, the youth-led event provided an opportunity for “young people to come together, grow connections, come up with ideas and make plans for what they want to see for Moree”, as well as “learn new skills on how to make change.”

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