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Impact100 Melbourne
Impact100 Melbourne brings together people passionate about having a positive impact on the local community in Greater Melbourne.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 announces bold new vision for the future
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Spotlight on Giving Circles ahead of Impact100 Melbourne 2025 Launch
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Homelessness & Affordable Housing
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Resilient Lismore - Flood Recovery
Northern River Community Foundation Ltd
Willum Warrain Bush Nursery
Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association Incorporation
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 Centenary Gift to the Future of Greater Melbourne
This year Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation pays a special tribute to former Chair, the late Mr J. G. M. Moffatt AM for his dedicated service to the Foundation over the past 33 years.
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