Introducing
Strategy 2030

Your donation ensures that the Foundation can continue to respond for the next 100 years.

Impact100 Melbourne

Impact100 Melbourne brings together people passionate about having a positive impact on the local community in Greater Melbourne.

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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Good Business for People and Planet

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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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What is climate justice?

Supporting innovative, long‑term solutions to the big challenges facing our community.

Explore our Impact Areas

Family Supportive Housing Project

Launch Housing Ltd

LGBTIQ+ Housing Project

Thorne Harbour Health Ltd

Honouring Bethany

A talented jazz musician, Geoff Barlow feels he has had a fortunate life, blessed with the support of his close-knit family and a successful business in financial services. It was this strong family support, that helped Geoff and his family endure first the death their son Chris and then more recently granddaughter Bethany.

A life-long commitment to serving the community

With an incredible commitment to serving and supporting the community, Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation donors Nancy Wood OAM and Ian Wood have participated in every aspect of community life from heritage and history, to community music projects and saving their local environment.

Your generosity can support real change.

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