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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.

Dr Karyn Bosomworth, the Foundation’s Program Manager for Healthy & Climate Resilient Communities, discusses climate justice and why it matters.

Science backs it: Greater happiness and better health linked to giving

This summer is predicted to be hot and muggy. It’s important that we all brush up on how to keep ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities safe during a heatwave.

In this edition of Connect, we highlight our support for young people in Greater Melbourne and introduce our new Chair and Chief Executive Officer.

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation recently hosted the launch of Melbourne Biodiversity Network's report, Unlocking biodiverse networks for community health and climate resilience.

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

Addressing social issues affecting Greater Melbourne today; driving positive social change for tomorrow.

Over the past decade, the Foundation has increased its granting in support of First Nations people from $161,000 in 2013 to $1.26 million in 2023.