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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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Wellbeing And Resilience Response For The Social Sector
The Xfactor Collective Foundation Ltd
Resilient Lismore - Flood Recovery
Northern River Community Foundation Ltd
End of an era, yet charitable spirit lives on
While 2014 marked the end of an era for the Commercial Travellers' Association of Victoria as it ceased operation, the Association continues to support future generations of the Melbourne community with the establishment of a charitable fund account with Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation.
A life-long commitment to serving the community
With an incredible commitment to serving and supporting the community, Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation donors Nancy Wood OAM and Ian Wood have participated in every aspect of community life from heritage and history, to community music projects and saving their local environment.

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