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

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

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

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.

Insights from the interim evaluation of the WISE Grant Collaboration, including the essential elements to support positive and dynamic working relationships.

Here are some positive initiatives addressing homelessness in Australia and ways that you can show your support.

Access to financial support is critical for many Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISE) operating in Australia, yet can be difficult to secure. The WISE Open Grant Round aims to simplify and streamline access to financial support for WISE through bringing together seven of Australia’s leading funding agencies.

Philanthropy Australia recently interviewed CEO Peter Walton about his first weeks in the role for its Philanthropy Weekly newsletter.

Young people aged 19-24 years have the highest rates of homelessness. Nearly a quarter (23.0%) of Australia’s homeless population are aged from 12 to 24 years (28,204 people). 45,850 children and young people (aged up to 24 years) were reported as experiencing homelessness in the 2021 Census.