Following the launch of our new report Vital Conversations – Giving Older Women in Greater Melbourne a Voice, I received a very interesting book from one of the partner organisations involved in the projects focus group discussions.

The findings of the Greater Melbourne Vital Signs 2017 indicated that older women were facing challenges and, in some cases, extreme disadvantage across diverse aspects of their lives.

The festive season is a time for celebration and for reflection. Philanthropic foundations stand in a unique place in our community. One aspect of this is the long-term horizons that can be applied to our work helping address community challenges.