Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Community group

Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9633 0033

Address: Level 15, 1 Collins Street 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.lmcf.org.au

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25.01.2022 Join us this Thursday for the first webinar in our Response & Recovery series. We'll hear from recent grant partners The Alfred Health, Justice Connect and Youth Affairs Council Victoria to learn about how they have adjusted to COVID19, the new challenges ahead and their plan for the future. Register now: https://www.lmcf.org.au/events/webinar-response-and-recovery

24.01.2022 In the latest episode of Pro Bono Australia's #SmarterImpact series, CEO Dr Catherine Brown OAM speaks about rising to the challenges of our time. Watch now: https://probonoaustralia.com.au//its-just-inspiring-to-th/

24.01.2022 A resilient charitable sector is critical to Australia writes CEO Dr Catherine Brown OAM, following our second webinar in our Response and Recovery series featuring Infoxchange STREAT and White Box Enterprises. Read more and watch the webinar: https://www.lmcf.org.au//a-resilient-charitable-sector-is-

24.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about some of the most significant policy reforms in housing and homelessness in the last 50 years; the rapid rehousing of rough sleepers, doubling of the JobSeeker payment and introduction of the JobKeeper payment. Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) is committed to ensuring housing and homelessness issues continue to receive funding and that vulnerable Australians remain housed, post-pandemic. CHPs Everybody's Home (https://everybodyshome.com.au/) campaign, with support of the Foundation, will continue to raise public awareness and increase sector engagement with state and federal governments including advocacy for 500,000 new social and affordable homes as part of the post-pandemic stimulus package. Learn more: https://www.lmcf.org.au//1-76-million-covid19-grants-to-bu #HW2020 #BuildSocialHousing

22.01.2022 Everyone deserves a happy Festive Season, and we are thrilled to support Foodbank Victoria this year to help make that a reality for the many Victorian families struggling to put food on the table. Every donation received up to a total of $50,000 will be matched by us to help reach a goal of $100,000. Will you join us in making a happier Festive Season for these families? Donate now to our Christmas Appeal for Foodbank Victoria at https://www.lmcf.org.au/make-a-donation/foodbank. Every donation received up to a total of $50,000 will be matched by us to help reach a goal of $100,000.

22.01.2022 Register for our second Response & Recovery webinar: 'Building Resilience in the Charitable Sector' on Tuesday 22 September. We'll hear from current grant partners, Infoxchange, STREAT and White Box Enterprises about how they're building the resilience of their organisation and the charitable or social enterprise sector more generally. CEO Dr Catherine Brown OAM will facilitate the session. Register now: https://www.lmcf.org.au/eve/webinar-response-and-recovery-2

22.01.2022 2020 has presented many challenges for our community; first the devastating bushfires and now the COVID-19 pandemic. Foodbank Victoria has been among the many charities responding to ensure that our most vulnerable continue to be supported and have access to healthy food. We recently spoke with CEO Dave McNamara about how Foodbank has managed to continually adapt in these testing times. Listen now: www.lmcf.org.au/podcast Now more than ever organisations like Foodbank need assistance. In the episode, Dave suggests in the that listeners visit Ask Izzy, an online platform where you can contact your local foodbank or charity, to see what assistance may be needed: askizzy.org.au/food-banks

21.01.2022 As we mark #WorldHomelessDay, we’re pleased to announce the recipients of our 2020 Affordable Housing Challenge. A combined total of $700,000 has been granted; $500,00 will see McAuley Community Services for Women construct 12 self-contained apartments via a peppercorn lease on land held by the Sisters of Mercy, while Brotherhood of St Laurence, Northern Community CareWorks, Unison Housing and Uniting Vic.Tas will each receive a grant of $50,000 to conduct feasibility studie...s for housing developments. The Challenge encourages not-for-profits to demonstrate a scalable and replicable solution to providing affordable rental housing. This year we invited eligible not-for-profits, including faith-based organisations, to consider how they could use their land holdings, including vacant land, strata or redevelop existing buildings, to increase affordable housing. Read the full story: www.lmcf.org.au//2020-affordable-housing-challenge-grants-

21.01.2022 Our 2020 Affordable Housing Challenge is now open! The Challenge encourages not-for-profits, including faith-based organisations, to utilise their existing land holdings and demonstrate a scalable, replicable solution to affordable rental housing. There are two types of grants supported by the 2020 Affordable Housing Challenge: 1. Feasibility grant Up to $50,000 2. Capital works grant Up to $500,000... The Challenge closes 20 July 2020. Learn more: https://www.lmcf.org.au/a/2020-affordable-housing-challenge

21.01.2022 Not-for-profit Digital Transformation Hub set to launch in 2021! We're proud to lead the support of Infoxchange together with Gandel Philanthropy, ensuring the not-for-profits can access digital resources to collaborate, innovate & transform services, especially in light of COVID19.

21.01.2022 Following AVPN's #avpn2020 Virtual Conference last week, CEO Dr Catherine Brown OAM reflects on philanthropy's superpower.

20.01.2022 The 2020 Australian Philanthropy Awards are fast-approaching. We are pleased to support the inaugural Community Philanthropy category, which recognises and celebrates the impact of place-based, community-led philanthropy. You can nominate an organisation (including your own) by Friday 14 August, see the link below.

19.01.2022 We were delighted to launch our Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program for 2020 earlier this week. Now in its 18th year, YIP inspires and educates young change makers about the transformative work of community giving and how we can tackle challenging issues together. To learn more about YIP and our role to create positive social impact visit: https://www.lmcf.org.au/knowledge-/blog/march-2020/together Australian International Academy... Brighton Grammar School Camberwell Grammar School Carrum Downs Secondary College Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School Lauriston Girls' School Mac.Robertson Girls' High School Melbourne Girls' College Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne High School Methodist Ladies' College Mount Scopus Memorial College Parade College Ringwood Secondary College Strathcona Girls Grammar The King David School Trinity Grammar School, Kew Werribee Secondary College See more

19.01.2022 We're delighted to support the free @SmartEnergyCncl 2020 Online Event. Register to hear about Australia's economic opportunities and jobs creation solutions from an exceptional line up of speakers. #SmartEnergySummit https://www.smartenergy.org.au//global-smart-energy-summit

19.01.2022 "We should support and trust our charities. They are critical to Australias wellbeing and our ability to respond to disasters such as the bushfire crisis." Read the latest blog from CEO Dr Catherine Brown OAM: https://www.lmcf.org.au/putting-our-trust-in-charities

19.01.2022 We all have a role to play in addressing homelessness and we believe that philanthropy is in a unique position to lead cross-sector collaboration and fund social innovation. 10 Ways Philanthropy is Housing Australians: https://philanthropy.org.au//10-ways-philanthropy-is-hous/ #WorldHomelessDay

19.01.2022 One of our grant partners, Justice Connect are hosting a free webinar for community organisations from 10.30am tomorrow morning. The session will cover employment issues in relation to the current COVID-19 situation including, leave entitlements for permanent employees, managing casual employees and ensuring the safety of volunteers. Register now: https://bit.ly/2QEtlkF #Together

18.01.2022 Final hours to make your vote count for Pro Bono Australia's #Impact25 awards: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J78MBSB We're honoured that our CEO Dr Catherine Brown OAM has been recognised among the shortlisted nominees.

18.01.2022 Not-for-profit leaders are critical to the post COVID-19 recovery, writes CEO Dr Catherine Brown OAM, "The knowledge and experience of not-for-profit leaders who have tackled tough issues and tight budgets all through their careers should not be underestimated. There is much that government and business can learn from us. We will be stronger together." Read the full blog: https://www.lmcf.org.au//may-2020/nfp-leaders-critical-pos

16.01.2022 Ensuring diverse voices - including those with a lived experience of economic disadvantage - are part of our public discussions/mainstream media is critical for an inclusive COVID19 recovery. Congratulations to the Centre for Australian Progress and Australian Council of Social Service on launching https://www.economicmediacentre.org/! Learn about the Foundation's support of the Economic Media Centre: https://www.lmcf.org.au//1-76-million-covid19-grants-to-bu

16.01.2022 Collingwood Yards was set to open its doors earlier this year as a new community arts hub on the site of the former Collingwood TAFE. The COVID-19 pandemic, unfortunately changed these plans, leaving many tenants in a precarious situation. The Foundation, as part of its COVID-19 rapid response grants, is supporting an emergency fund that will help arts organisations, Indigenous organisations, community not-for-profits and social enterprises with rent relief so that they are ...able to remain operational and maintain paid staff during the pandemic. This builds on earlier support that the Foundation provided to Contemporary Arts Precincts to offer affordable and secure tenancies for emerging artists to develop and nurture their craft, collaborate with other artists, and showcase their work (see video below). Learn more: https://www.lmcf.org.au//covid19-collingwood-yards-emergen

16.01.2022 It's 12 months following the devastating #BlackSummer bushfire & people like Bob who lost everything are still recovering. Habitat for Humanity's innovative temporary home solution program is offering some hope. We're proud to support this solution.

16.01.2022 Share your thoughts on the big issues facing Greater Melbourne, participate in our Community Perceptions Survey: https://melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com//SV_eEx0pCJxf9eEKuF The survey takes 10 minutes and results will contribute to our Greater Melbourne Vital Signs 2020 report.

15.01.2022 Thousands of Victorians have become unemployed, with many facing the risk of homelessness as a result of the pandemic. As a leading community legal centre that includes a special focus on homeless law, Justice Connect has increased its capacity to provide tailored online legal information and advice that directly responds to issues caused by COVID19. The Foundation is pleased to support Justice Connects 'Dear Landlord' online self-help hub. If you, or anyone you know, need... help understanding rental rights, visit justiceconnect.org.au/help/dear-landlord/ . Learn more: https://www.lmcf.org.au//1-76-million-covid19-grants-to-bu #HW2020

15.01.2022 Congratulations to all finalists in the inaugural Philanthropy Australia Community Philanthropy Award, especially recipients Give Where You Live Foundation, Geelong Community Foundation and Kids Thrive - Kids Leading Creative Change for Geelong Kids as Catalyst. The Foundation is proud to present this award together with Australian Community Philanthropy, FRRR and Australian Communities Foundation. Learn more about the award: http://philanthropy.org.au/awards #AusPhilAwards20

14.01.2022 Affordable housing for older women approved for Beaconsfield, Victoria! Women's Property Initiatives' pilot will feature homes designed by Studio Bright architects and it's hoped that the model will be replicable. Were pleased to support this project, together with other philanthropic partners.

14.01.2022 Were delighted to announce that a grant of $250,000 has been made to The Alfred Health Department of Infectious Diseases to support research to understand the impact of #COVID19 on vulnerable people in our community, including older people usually living in aged residential care or those with compromised immune systems. The research will also provide evidence and advice to improve the COVID-19 treatment for these patients.

13.01.2022 Were delighted to share that as part of the 2020 Australia Day Honours our CEO, Dr Catherine Brown has been recognised for service to the community through charitable organisations with a Medal of the Order of Australia.

13.01.2022 Join our third webinar in the Response and Recovery series on Tuesday 10 November: https://www.lmcf.org.au/eve/webinar-response-and-recovery-3 We'll hear from grant partners Council to Homeless Persons (Kate Colvin) and Beyond Zero Emissions (Eytan Lenko) as they discuss what a successful recovery means as we build back better. The Foundation’s CEO, Dr Catherine Brown OAM, will host this event and facilitate a Q&A discussion.

13.01.2022 snapshotclimate.com.au has launched! This online tool provides a snapshot of CO2 emissions by Australian municipality, consistent with Global Protocol of Carbon Emissions reporting. We're supporting this Beyond Zero Emissions project to help communities identify and reduce local emissions.

12.01.2022 If you've got young ones and looking for things to do at home this afternoon or over the next few days, participate in the #L2Rdancechallenge! L2R Dance are also live streaming daily dance classes from their Instagram account, with the first one kicking off today at 4.30 with breakdancing, recommended for young people 12+. L2R Dance is an arts and culture not-for-profit located in Melbournes western suburbs that breaks down cultural barriers and promotes cultural awareness through weekly dance classes for children and young people. Learn about the Foundation's support of L2R Dance: https://www.lmcf.org.au//supporting-social-cohesion-throug

12.01.2022 NFPs can you spare 5 minutes? The Xfactor Collective - Social Impact Communitys National Impact+Need Research Study is the only one of its kind tracking the impacts of COVID-19 on our sector. The results from the study will inform topics for the FREE #RESET2020 program, launching next week, which offers online support & advice from subject matter experts. We are pleased to be supporting the RESET2020 program and encourage you to get involved today. Learn more: https://xfactorcollective.com/reset-2020

12.01.2022 Start a 'Street Crew' to look after people in your neighbourhood. A sense of community has never been more vital, Gather My Crew is an online platform we've supported where you can either lend a hand or list help you may need. It's FREE to join. Start a Street Crew: https://gathermycrew.org.au/start-a-street-crew/ Coordinating help in response to COVID-19: https://gathermycrew.org.au//coronavirus-coordinating-help/... Learn more about the Foundations support: https://www.lmcf.org.au//healthy-resilient-/gather-my-crew

11.01.2022 We are honoured to be the recipient of the 2020 Better Philanthropy Award for our Affordable Housing Challenge alongside Housing Choices Australia. Read more about the Challenge: https://lmcf.org.au//homeless/affordable-housing-challenge Learn about the Philanthropy Australia 2020 Australian Philanthropy awards: http://philanthropy.org.au/awards #AusPhilAwards20

11.01.2022 Pleased to announce that the Foundation to date has granted a total of $1.76 million supporting not-for-profits' COVID19 response & recovery. Learn more https://www.lmcf.org.au//1-76-million-covid19-grants-to-bu and join our 'Response & Recovery' webinar on 6 Aug: https://www.lmcf.org.au/events/webinar-response-and-recovery COVID19 response grants are supporting:... Abbotsford Convent The Alfred Health Bangarra Dance Theatre BehaviourWorks Australia Collingwood Children's Farm Collingwood Yards Council to Homeless Persons http://dvvic.org.au/ Foodbank Victoria Gather My Crew Infoxchange Justice Connect Monash University STREAT Uniting Vic.Tas White Box Enterprises WISE Employment Youth Affairs Council Victoria https://www.lmcf.org.au//1-76-million-covid19-grants-to-bu

11.01.2022 Congratulations to all finalists of the inaugural Council to Homeless Persons Victorian Homelessness Media Awards presented today! We're proudly supporting these awards to increase awareness about the issue and drive a positive community conversation about solutions. #VHC2019

11.01.2022 Within two months of its official opening in May 2019, Frontyard helped over 712 young Victorians at risk or experiencing homelessness. In our latest #VitalConversations podcast, Foundation CEO Dr Catherine Brown talks with Melbourne City Mission - MCM CEO Vicki Sutton about how the organisation's culture of innovation & the adoption of an outcomes-focused approach resulted in its redeveloped Frontyard Youth Services. LISTEN to our #VitalConversations podcast https://www.lmcf.org.au//homelessness-affordable/frontyard

11.01.2022 We're seeking a highly motivated, passionate Donor Engagement Manager to join the Marketing and Development team and contribute to the Foundations donor, bequests and strategic partnerships strategy. Applications close Friday 13 March 2020.

10.01.2022 In response to the devastating bushfires across Victoria, Lord Mayors Charitable Foundation has provided $150,000 in support to Foodbank Victoria and The Salvation Army Australia to assist with immediate relief for communities affected during the bushfire crisis. We will continue to support the community as the climate changes and will help with recovery efforts after extreme weather events, natural disasters and other major emergencies.

09.01.2022 According to the newly released Greater Melbourne Vital Signs 2020 report, the COVID19 pandemic has revealed the weakest points across our socio economic systems and exacerbated existing social issues such as homelessness and under employment. However, as the Foundation’s CEO Dr Catherine Brown OAM notes, COVID 19 has also revealed our inherent ability to adapt rapidly whilst also providing opportunities for significant systemic change previously thought impossible. Read the report: https://www.lmcf.org.au//vital-signs-new-insight-into-melb

08.01.2022 To celebrate the first day of #ReconciliationWeek2020 we want to promote the powerful new film In My Blood It Runs documentary. Focusing on ten-year-old Dujuan, the film allows us to walk with him as he grapples with the pressures within his world, and finds space to dream, imagine and hope for his future self. Our grant partner Documentary Australia Foundation were faced with the COVID-19 restrictions just as the film launched. ... During this important week for all Australians we encourage you to purchase tickets to its online screening, where 50% of profits will go toward supporting First Nations communities to prepare against COVID-19.

08.01.2022 Today's Victorian Premier COVID19 update featured Prof. Julian Elliott from Monash University's National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce https://youtu.be/BCkhTJ092Zw?t=975. We're proud to join philanthropic peers The Ian Potter Foundation and Equity Trustees in this world-first, providing clinicians access to evidence-based living guidelines. Learn more: https://www.lmcf.org.au//national-covid19-clinical-evidenc

08.01.2022 Celebrating our inspiring Youth in Philanthropy students on United Nations International #YouthDay! They are making a positive difference to our Melbourne community, while continuing to show courage and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. #31DaysOfYOUth lmcf.org.au/yip Students form the following schools are participating: Australian International Academy - MSC... Brighton Grammar School Camberwell Grammar School Carrum Downs Secondary College Ivanhoe Grammar School (Official School Page) Lauriston Girls' School Mac.Robertson Girls' High School Melbourne Girls' College Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne High School Methodist Ladies' College Mount Scopus Memorial College Parade College Ringwood Secondary College Strathcona Girls Grammar The King David School Trinity Grammar School, Kew The University High School Werribee Secondary College See more

07.01.2022 As the climate changes, we are experiencing more frequent & intense heatwaves. Together with Brotherhood of St Laurence we're working to protect vulnerable households from heat-related health risks & to reduce their energy costs through energy efficient solutions. https://www.lmcf.org.au//climate-resilient-energy-efficien

07.01.2022 Last week we hosted our 2019 Inspiring Philanthropy Celebration discussing #TransformationalPhilanthropy that challenges the status quo and supports major systems change. Guest speakers included Fiona Armstrong (Founder and Executive Director - Climate and Health Alliance), Matthew Hyde (Principal - Parkville College), the Foundation's CEO Dr Catherine Brown and Board Chair Craig Bell. Our Q&A panel was facilitated by Wendy Williams (Editor, Pro Bono Australia). In case you missed the event, audio from the presentations will be available shortly on our Vital Conversations podcast. You can subscribe to upcoming episodes via Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com//vital-conversatio/id1470896553) or your preferred podcast app.

07.01.2022 Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation is honoured to provide an additional $555,000 of philanthropic funding to support the charitable and not-for-profit sector scale-up or adapt their services to reduce the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic. This builds on the earlier $250,000 grant to The Alfred Infectious Diseases Unit, taking our total commitment to date, to over $805,000. Recipient organisations of this new funding include Collingwood Yards, Foodbank Victoria, Gather My Crew, Infoxchange's Ask Izzy, Justice Connect and STREAT.

06.01.2022 Over 100 local governments, representing 10 million people across 300 towns & cities, have committed to supporting their local community's transition to clean energy as part of The Climate Council's Cities Power Partnership. We're proud to support the program, encouraging local action. Learn more: https://www.lmcf.org.au//environm/cities-power-partnership

05.01.2022 As our community faces the COVID-19 virus, we hope to keep you connected with some of the wonderful work undertaken by local charitable organisations that we're supporting using the #Together hashtag. While we are in this period of social distancing, we hope these posts share positivity and provide a way to bring us together.

04.01.2022 While the issue has always been pressing, the COVID19 pandemic has accelerated and amplified the need for strong responses to alleviate homelessness. This Homelessness Week we're spotlighting organisations that we're working with, who are supporting our community in this time. #HW2020 Infoxchanges Ask Izzy digital platform is one such example. In recent months, individual searches on Ask Izzy increased from 10,000 to 30,000 per month, highlighting the critical need to help t...hose newly vulnerable. Support from the Foundation has enabled Infoxchange to increase Ask Izzys capacity and provide timely, accurate, location-relevant information that helps people in urgent need connect to housing, legal, family violence support and emergency relief. If you or someone you know need help accessing food in your local area, visit askizzy.org.au, where you can find emergency relief in your area. Learn more: https://www.lmcf.org.au//1-76-million-covid19-grants-to-bu

04.01.2022 'Beyond Burning' is a compelling short film by Environment Victoria that looks at 2019/20 #BlackSummer fires & how we can build back better. We're proud to help bring this film to audiences. It premieres at Transitions Film Festival tomorrow night, you can register to attend in person: https://www.transitionsfilmfestival.com//world-premiere-o/

02.01.2022 Were delighted to welcome and host our latest giving circle Impact the Future. Founding members Catherine Chen and Elva Li recently launched their collective giving group to protect the environment, build a better community and support families. Their first funding initiative will be to raise funds to help the community combat the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more visit lmcf.link/ImpactTheFuture #Together NB: Image taken in July 2019, when the charitable giving account was first established.