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Impact100 Melbourne brings together people passionate about having a positive impact on the local community in Greater Melbourne.
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Beyond Tweaks: Confronting the Economic Elephants in the Room. Keynote Speaker: Dr Katherine Trebeck

Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation hosted the inaugural Wheelton Family Lecture for Inspiring Social Change in May 2025. A recording of the event is now available to view.
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Time for a new story - people and planet first in economic decision-making

Since the launch of our Strategy 2030 in March, we are beginning to see a shift, particularly in how the new direction is enabling us to address issues of social justice and equity.
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A more just economy is possible

Stephen Torsi, one of the Foundation’s Program Managers, unpacks economic justice and explores 'the new economy' movement.
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At the heart and soul of community

For more than 40 years, grass roots community organisation, Banksia Gardens Community Services, in Melbourne’s northern suburbs has been the noisy, vibrant, busy beating heart of its community.
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Beyond Tweaks: Confronting the Economic Elephants in the Room. Keynote Speaker: Dr Katherine Trebeck
Article
Time for a new story - people and planet first in economic decision-making
Article
A more just economy is possible
Article
At the heart and soul of community

Supporting innovative, long‑term solutions to the big challenges facing our community.

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"Gather My Crew" - Sustainable Business Model
Melbourne psychologist Dr Susan Palmer founded Gather My Crew, an online rostering tool, to support individuals during times of personal trauma and crisis.
Resilient Lismore - Flood Recovery
Northern River Community Foundation Ltd
Family ‘Red Bowl’ giving tradition continues
Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation’s donors Jenny and Philip Curtis established a charitable fund account with Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation in 2013 as a way to give back to their community after enjoying successful careers in law and business.
A vision for Melbourne's charitable giving
“Day by day I see the possibilities in the scheme, and it is not unreasonable to forecast through this great organisation, an income sufficient for the maintenance of our charities.” - Sir John Swanson, 1923.

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