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Report: Urban Sprawl Impact on Foodbowls

Foodprint Melbourne is highlighting the urgent need to safeguard the community’s foodbowls, amidst Melbourne's great urban sprawl. Currently 41% of our city's fresh produce comes from local growers, however it is estimated that by 2050 local production will only be able to meet 18% of Melbourne's food needs.

Sustainable food systems is a priority issue in the Foundation's Sustainable Melbourne program. The Foundation has provided a grant close to $300,000 to support this collaborative project with Deakin University, The University of Melbourne and Sustain, an initiative of the Food Alliance.

You can read the latest results in the 'Melbourne's Foodbowl: Now and at seven million' report.

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Time of Our Lives?

A new report commissioned by the Foundation, explores the key risk factors that often contribute to the feminisation of poverty and disadvantage - especially among older demographics.

‘Time of Our Lives?’ identifies the risk factors and triggers leading to long-term disadvantage for women as they grow older. The report documents positive strategies and programs developed within the broader community to improve economic and social opportunities for older women and highlights areas where more work is required.

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Our Impact

Read the Foundation's latest research reports and publications to learn more about the positive social impact of our grantmaking and impact investments.

The June edition of the Connect newsletter is available to read online, featuring stories on the HomeGround Real Estate social enterprise, Smiling Mind mental health app, Centre for Multicultural Youth's Pathway to Opportunity project and microplastic pollution research undertaken by RMIT.

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