Are you passionate about place-based philanthropy in the Bass Coast? The Bass Coast Community Foundation is seeking to recruit and appoint up to four suitably qualified people to board vacancies created by retiring directors. Director positions are voluntary. If you have a range of skills, experience and strengths including an understanding of philanthropy, governance, accounting or law, and a strong connection and commitment to the Bass Coast
Thanks to support from the Robert Salzer Foundation, the Foundation’s Performance Award provides assistance to local students who take tertiary education in a performance related discipline. All aspects of performance, for example drama, dance, music (instrumental and vocal) can be supported. The key aim of the program is to support those with the talent,
L2P assists 16 to 21 year-old learner drivers who do not have access to a supervising driver or vehicle to gain the mandatory 120 hours of driver experience required to obtain their probationary licence. The learners who participate in the program are provided with professional driving lessons, and at different stages of the program are
In 2017 the Foundation pledged support to the Energy Innovation Cooperative totalling $60,000 to underpin the Old Energy New Energy project at the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine. The result of this investment is a solar and battery array of 91 kW of solar panels and 41 kWh battery storage at the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi.
For the fourteenth year in a row the Bass Coast Community Foundation has distributed Back to School vouchers to local schools and Bass Coast Health’s Family Resource Centre to help local families struggling to meet the costs of a new school year. Who Received Vouchers Low economic struggling families that visibly present as in
Bass Coast Community Foundation (the Foundation) seeks the services of suitably qualified and experienced consultant(s) to investigate and develop a complete community profile of need and services relating to financial capability for the Bass Coast community. Please see the attached EOI document and respond accordingly. Download Here
With a mutual touch of sadness, the Bass Coast Community Foundation farewells its chairman, Martin Keogh. Martin joined the board in 2011 and has led the Foundation since 2013. In addition to the Foundation he is also a director and chair of the Bass Coast University Centre Ltd, has a fulltime job as Manager
MEDIA RELEASE 12 May 2020 Connecting communities across Australia Ecstra Foundation announces $1,000,000 grants in partnership with 10 Community Foundations across the country.During this time of national and global economic uncertainty, local community connections are vital for the health and wellbeing of Australians. Community Foundations are leading by example, supporting their local residents through projects targeting physical, mental and financial
Investment in women and girls has a multiplier effect on productivity and sustained economic growth. This is evidenced in studies and experiences from around the world. So, it was with huge enthusiasm this year’s International Women’s Day celebration was hosted by the Women for Change group. Women for Change is a group of people, auspiced
