There are over 20 families, individuals, businesses, and groups who have been inspired to create a Named Fund with the Bass Coast Community Foundation.
You, our giving community are invited to contribute to any of these accounts to make a difference to people’s lives in Bass Coast.
Many people across our community have donated or bequeathed monies to the Foundation – large and small. Not all donations need be for a specific named fund. Anyone can donate directly to our Trust Account. Email us to get a tax receipt upon donation.
BSB: 633 000 | Account: 118 762 418 | Ref: Your Name
This fund is to improve well-being, inclusiveness and literacy for disadvantaged and vulnerable children attending Bass Coast College.
Set up through the generosity of Joan’s late brother John Eltringham, this fund will go on supporting children for generations to come, with your help.
Joan was passionate and highly respected teacher at what was Wonthaggi Secondary College for 29 years from 1979 – 2008 and worked mainly with children to improve literacy and inclusiveness. “She provided amazing intervention support, positively influencing the outcomes for many students over her very successful career”, said Darren Parker, Principal of Bass Coast College.
Every year the Bass Coast Community Foundation makes a grant to the Bass Coast College in memory of Joan Eltringham for programs that are not government funded and that improve well-being, inclusiveness and literacy for disadvantaged and vulnerable children attending any of the four Bass Coast College campuses.
The bigger the fund the more will be donated each year so please get behind this Fund and continue to build it through donations. Lots of little donations do add up.
Women For Change: helping local women make a life changes
There is overwhelming evidence that investing in women and girls has a flow on effect to families, communities and the environment. And, women suffer greater and often different disadvantage to men especially in developing countries but also in Australia, and that disadvantage must be addressed. Women For Change is a collection of local women who use their collective resources and abilities to make positive changes. Women for Change is an effective way to connect with other like-minded people, learn more about issues in our community and pool funds for greater social impact.
Please consider giving time and join the working group that is Women for Change. Email info [at] bccf.org.au to express your interest.
Help us get 100 people to donate $100 by clicking on the link below – or donate any amount you can by changing the amount as you enter your details below. You can make a difference.
Building a Stronger Bass Coast
COVID-19 has impacted residents in many and significant ways. Times are tough and getting tougher for many within the Bass Coast.
A research study undertaken by id.com has highlighted over 1,500 Bass Coast Shire residents lost jobs in the March-September 2020 period, and only 20% are expected to be re-employed by September 2021. Housing stress including a lack of housing, affordability and quality is a significant issue across the region.
Young residents (aged 18-24 years) and females are the most financially vulnerable groups in Bass Coast Shire and are experiencing further declining levels of financial wellbeing. Focus on reaching, communicating, investing and influencing financial wellbeing for these residents is a priority.
The Foundation actively seeks to raise funds and distribute 100% of these funds to programs and organisations assisting the most marginalised residents across Bass Coast Shire.
Your donation will support us to reinvigorate our community, now and into the future.
For student welfare programs at Bass Coast College.
Through the generosity of Gerry Lonergan, this fund is building in perpetuity to support student welfare programs across the Bass Coast College campuses, of which there are four; McKenzie Campus (senior), Dudley Campus (junior), San Remo Campus (junior) and the FLOW campus (Flexible Learning Options Wonthaggi) which provides specialist programs for many ‘at risk’ students.
With your help this fund will make a difference for generations to come.
For the advancement and support of students studying science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) from the Bass Coast.
Through the generosity of Drs. Lynda and Robert Newnham and their family, this fund is building in perpetuity to support students advance their opportunities in the scientific fields. While available to support any students from Bass Coast, high-achieving girls and minority groups will be considered favourably in the distribution of grants from this fund.
Grants from this fund will be provided through the appropriate tertiary establishment(s) or suitable organisation(s) to meet the granting requirements of the Bass Coast Community Foundation and its charitable status.
With your help this fund will make a difference for generations of emerging ‘scientists’ to come.
The Glen and Sarah Brown Bequest acknowledges the significant contribution to Wonthaggi by the Brown Family past and present.
This fund began in 2012 and continues to grow with interest / income being granted for the benefit of groups and organisations across the Bass Coast which undertake charitable works preserving and respecting Wonthaggi historical and coal mining activities.
The giving community is invited to support this fund through direct donations to the Bass Coast Community Fund Trust Account:
BSB: 633 000
Account: 118 762 418
Ref: G&S Brown Fund
Local identity (the late) Vivian Reith and her family have established the Vivian Docking Reith Fund.
The fund establishes a legacy that reflects Viv’s approach to “family”. For her, it has never ended with just the bloodlines but goes far beyond. Her empathetic and practical support has resulted in her wisdom, laughter and love touching many families.
Viv had a long career in early childhood development, graduating as dux of the Victorian Kindergarten Teacher’s College in the 1930’s. She then worked in kindergarten services and with children with disabilities.
The Vivian Docking Reith Fund administered by the Bass Coast Foundation has been set up to help young families get opportunities they may not have otherwise been able to access. A particular focus on granting from this fund is towards early childhood education and to support girls and women achieve their goals.
Viv says: “I was keen to participate and partner with the Bass Coast Community Foundation as I understand the power of someone taking an interest – it can often turn people’s lives around when they know someone believes in them.”
If you would like to contribute to this fund you can make a donation indicating that it is to support the Vivian Docking Reith Fund. All donations are tax deductible. Email us to request a receipt once you have made a donation to the fund.
BSB: 633 000
Account: 118 762 418
Ref: VDR Fund
For youth, welfare and cultural programs on Phillip Island.
Through the generosity of Phillip Island residents including, but not limited to, Bob & Anne Davie, Braxton Laine, Greg Price, Pam Rothfield, and the San Remo Lions Club this fund is directed toward supporting disadvantaged children in the Phillip Island and San Remo catchments to access programs and activities that they and their families could not afford and that support the children’s education.
From time to time this fund may provide grants to charitable programs supporting cultural, artistic and diversity initiatives that also includes First Nations peoples.
Anyone can contribute to this fund and the larger the fund becomes the more funds are available for charitable initiatives in the Phillip Island and San Remo catchments. All donations to this fund are tax deductible. Email for a receipt once a deposit has been made to this fund.
BSB:633 000
Account: 118 762 418
Ref: PI Fund
Established by the late Clive Dixon, this fund carries on his wishes to make a difference to people’s lives in the Bass Coast
Wishes provided to the Bass Coast Community Foundation with this bequest support it to gift to programs and organizations supporting the aged, healthcare and research to improve the quality of life for the aged and/or children’s healthcare. Other areas of interest Mr. Dixon had include Phillip Island history and culture, and the local flora and fauna protection.
Our giving community can grow this fund through donations that will enable us to increase our gifting to these purposes. Donations are tax deductible. Email for a receipt once donation has been made:
BSB: 633 000
Account: 118 762 418
Ref: Dixon Fund
A better future is in your hands. You can make a difference.
Everyone has something to give. It’s about the collective spirit of generosity that brings change to our communities when people give their voice, their time, their talent, or their money.
Every donation given over $2 is tax deductible and you will be provided with a receipt. A one-off donation or regular donations make a difference. Please if you can give, give now.