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Preparing for the Impact Economy

To transition to an 'impact economy', we need to work together and support skills building in impact measurement and impact investment within the for-purpose sector. Read the latest blog from CEO Dr Catherine Brown OAM.

Measuring and communicating social impact

Philanthropy is uniquely placed to make an impact on the challenges facing our community. In this article we outline the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation theory of philanthropy, as well as its Impact Framework.

Responding to Disasters

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation responds to the big community challenges of the day, including disasters. This year has been one of the most challenging years ever experienced in our history however we have seen the inspiring work of the charitable sector and the continued generosity of our donors.

Better Philanthropy

Recently, Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation was awarded Philanthropy Australia’s inaugural Better Philanthropy Award for its work on the Affordable Housing Challenge.

Stories of Impact

Disrupting the cycle of youth homelessness

Melbourne’s largest provider of youth crisis services, Melbourne City Mission Frontyard Youth Services, was concerned at the rising rate of youth over the past decade and particularly about a group of young people who they identified that repeatedly returned to Frontyard for help.

Homelessness & Affordable Housing

Stories of Impact

A place to call home

VincentCare, re-opened its Ozanam House in 2019 to great excitement after five years of planning, design and construction.

Homelessness & Affordable Housing

Stories of Impact

Employment that sticks

In response to the increasing rates of long-term unemployment and low job retention rates among young people, in 2015 SYC developed the Sticking Together Project – an innovative 60‑week one-on-one employment coaching program.

Education & Employment

Exploring philanthropy's role in addressing the affordable housing crisis

Community Research, Homelessness & Affordable Housing

2020 Special edition: Greater Melbourne Vital Signs Report

Community Research, Vital Signs, COVID-19