Beyond Tweaks:
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Impact100 Melbourne brings together people passionate about having a positive impact on the local community in Greater Melbourne.

Good Business for People and Planet

Social Enterprise Australia reports there are now more than 12,000 social enterprises across Australia employing 206,000 people and contributing $21.3 billion to the national economy. With the key aim to keep people and planet at the heart of everything they do, social enterprises change lives for the better.

Foundation announces bold new vision for the future

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation is launching a bold strategic plan aimed at fostering resilience and long-term community wellbeing across Greater Melbourne.

Spotlight on Giving Circles ahead of Impact100 Melbourne 2025 Launch

Introduced to Australia 15 years ago, giving circles are making philanthropy accessible to people from all walks of life, and are working hard to shift the dial on social issues. Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation is excited to announce the relaunch of Impact100 Melbourne.

What is climate justice?

Dr Karyn Bosomworth, the Foundation’s Program Manager for Healthy & Climate Resilient Communities, discusses climate justice and why it matters.

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What is climate justice?

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Honouring Bethany

A talented jazz musician, Geoff Barlow feels he has had a fortunate life, blessed with the support of his close-knit family and a successful business in financial services. It was this strong family support, that helped Geoff and his family endure first the death their son Chris and then more recently granddaughter Bethany.

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