Grant funding

Community Grants Program

Every year the Foundation provides individual grants of up to $15,000 to a range of innovative community projects that break down social isolation and alleviate the impact of poverty on individuals and families. During the 2022/23 financial year we:

  • Gave $376,691 to projects that help people experiencing housing insecurity.
  • Awarded $583,249 in grant funding to 45 organisations across Australia. The Foundation has now distributed more than $10,490,000 to 1,045+ community projects since 2000.
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Support for care leavers

Tertiary Scholarship Program

In 2012 the Foundation launched a Tertiary Scholarship Program to empower dedicated students from out-of-home care backgrounds to transform their lives through education. During the 2022/23 financial year we:

  • Awarded 14 new scholarships.
  • Saw 5 students graduate (Cert IV Community Services from TasTAFE; Diploma in Conservation and Land Management from TAFE Urrbrae, SA; Bachelor of Midwifery from the University of Technology Sydney; Diploma of Nursing from TAFE St George, NSW; and a Master of Social Work from the University of Sydney).
  • Had a total of 25 scholarship students enrolled in university or TAFE courses.
  • Invested a total of $127,265, bringing our total investment in the program to $788,334 since its launch.
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Refugees and asylum seekers

Asylum Seekers Housing Program

Our partnership with the Asylum Seekers Centre provides safe accommodation and welfare services to dozens of displaced people every year. In 2014 the Foundation invested $2,360,000 in the purchase of a residential building, Providence House, and has been responsible for its ongoing maintenance since then. During the 2022/23 financial year:

  • 24 individuals (including 14 children) were accommodated in Providence House, and the Foundation’s other property at Berala. Residents came from Malaysia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka and Syria.
  • We invested $18,923, bringing our total investment in the program to $2,686,049 since 2014.
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Modern slavery

Modern Slavery Transitional Housing Program

In February 2020 we partnered with The Salvation Army to provide transitional housing assistance for survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in Australia. During the 2022/23 financial year:

  • 12 survivors were assisted through the program.
  • 3 survivors successfully completed the program to achieve independence.
  • We invested $110,000, bringing our total investment to $274,819 since its launch in 2020.
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Community Care

Remote and Rural

The Remote and Rural ministry is led by Sister Anne Mayberry rsc, and provides support to families in remote, rural and regional New South Wales who have been badly affected by droughts, bushfires, floods and general economic downturn. During the 2022/23 financial year:

  • Sister Anne travelled 6,502 kilometres through country NSW to assist 15 schools, as well as other charities and community groups.
  • $17,185 was provided in grocery/petrol vouchers and cheques to families experiencing disadvantage.
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Community Care

Downs & West Community Support

Downs & West Community Support is led by Sister Christine Henry rsc and offers encouragement, discreet and personalised assistance to farming families and their communities in rural southern Queensland who are severely affected by climatic conditions or family matters beyond their control. During the 2022/23 financial year:

  • $149,144 was provided in community support payments.
  • $49,342 was given to flood relief and other financial support.
  • 314 children were sponsored to participate in vital education programs.
  • 20 Wellness Days, Mental Health Days, Fun Days and Family Days were held to support families in rural southern Queensland.
  • Volunteers provided 4,022 hours of work, valued at $80,440.
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