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Foundation launches its Reconciliation Action Plan – Reflect

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation has launched its Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan with the Foundation’s Chair Janina Gawler and CEO Peter Walton at the Foundation’s For Purpose Impact Accelerator Hub.

Foundation awarded 2024 Victorian Social and Affordable Housing Prize

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation has been awarded the 2024 Victorian Social and Affordable Housing Prize at the Australian Institute of Architects 2024 Victorian Honours Event.

Community Foundations: Empowering People to Strengthen Communities

On the eve of Community Foundations Australia’s National Forum, we look at how community foundations are becoming important assets for local communities.

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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Foundation launches its Reconciliation Action Plan – Reflect

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Foundation awarded 2024 Victorian Social and Affordable Housing Prize

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Community Foundations: Empowering People to Strengthen Communities

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What is climate justice?

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Regenerating Melbourne's Ecological Corridors: Unlocking biodiversity networks for community hea...

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Lively Light Support - Building The Aged Care Workforce Of The Future

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation is using the magic of social enterprise to help people become better prepared for work.

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.

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