Watch our short video compilation which showcasing the highlights from the 2022 National Community Foundations Forum.

Diane Bray AM retires after ten years as Chair of Hands Across Canberra.

CFAustralia warmly welcomes Stacey Thomas and Loredana Fyffe to its Board of Directors.

The Ballarat Foundation receives award for its outstanding community leadership.

The Tomorrow Today Foundation receives award for the Education Benalla Program's Early Years response to Covid-19

The Northern Rivers Community Foundation receives award for its quick response flood recovery grants.

Community Foundations Australia remembers Brian Page, passionate philanthropist and ardent champion of the community foundation model.

With shifts towards decarbonisation and younger populations leaving for larger towns or capital cities, regional communities often face a choice: innovate and grow, or disinvest and decline. In Queensland, the communities that make up the Burnett Inland have made their choice. Together, they are co-designing a long-term vision for their region.

The effects of the war in Ukraine are now being felt in Australia. Sydney alone has welcomed over 1000 Ukrainians since the conflict began. That number continues to grow, with an additional 30 to 40 people arriving each week. Amid fears that the growing number of arrivals could overwhelm volunteer support systems, Sydney Community Foundation stepped in to respond.

Research Roundup is a regular feature to keep our network up-to-date with recently published research papers and studies on community philanthropy issues from around the world.