Queensland Community Foundation in Brisbane City | Non-profit organisation

Queensland Community Foundation

Locality: Brisbane City

Phone: +61 7 3360 3854

Address: Level 5, 66 Eagle Street 4000 Brisbane City, QLD, Australia

Website: http://qcf.org.au

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25.01.2022 Whether you are a Blockhead or not, what's not to love about Melbourne philanthropist Danny Wallis donating one of the houses to children's cancer charity My Room Children’s Cancer Charity?? Well played to all involved

25.01.2022 Zoe Black, Founder, director and CEO of Happy Paws Happy Hearts Foundation has been nominated for the QCF 2020 Philanthropy Innovation Award by Peter Ball at Greater Outcomes Pty Ltd . HPHH was established in 2014 to support individuals to receive important training, skills development opportunities and gain confidence so they may go forward with further integration in employment and society generally. HPHH also works with rescue animals to better prepare them increase the c...hances of being adopted long term by their next loving family. HPHH supports individual participants that often have a range of issues including disabilities (intellectual and physical) and mental health issues (stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD). Creating a safe space and structured programs for them to work with rescue animals has proven to generate remarkable outcomes for both the individuals and the animals. The onset of COVID created issues for the face to face programs delivered at Wacol, poarticualrly as many of the participants were more susceptible and high risk. Within a week HPHH had established an online training space that continued to allow participants to engage, a very necessary action to avoid isolation Congratulations on your nomination, Zoe, now more than ever your work will be making a difference to many humans and hounds that are happier thanks to you

24.01.2022 It seemed only right that Jack Growden couldnt make our Philanthropy Awards event last week as he was at the tip of Australia at Cape York doing what he does best - giving 50 devices to future leaders ... but he did send his mum, Anne Growden (who is also the Treasurer of his charity LiteHaus International) who was extremely proud to collect his award as the QCF 2020 Emerging Philanthropist of the Year! Congratulations to both Jack and Anne - we are pretty sure you both must be very proud of each other https://qcf.org.au//qcf-2020-emerging-philanthropist-of-t/

24.01.2022 We were delighted to meet the 2021 Toowoomba Region Community Fund grant recipients today at a fabulous morning tea hosted by Toowoomba Hospice! Here a few snaps of the celebration with more to come. Congratulations to Warwick SES, Lifeline Darling Downs & South West QLD Ltd, Ability Enterprises, Kiyua Performing Arts Toowoomba, Toowoomba Hospice Association IncOff The Chain K9 Rescue Qld and the undisputed star of the day Hope from Hope for OUR Children. Many thanks to our TRCF committee for their passion and commitment and to Mayor Paul Antonio for joining us.

24.01.2022 What a tough job our QCF Philanthropy Judges had this week, working through the nominations of so many inspiring Queenslanders! We were thrilled to have a record number of QCF Philanthropy Awards nominations this year across our categories; corporate, SME, emerging, innovation and community. Thank you to all our Judges Samay Zhouand Acting Public Trustee of Queensland and CEO, Associate Professor Wendy Scaife Director at QUT ACPNS, Allan English Queensland Entrepreneur, Phi...lanthropist and past winner of our Award (2012), Lynda Pollock Manager Stakeholder Engagement & Social Performance at Anglo American and Wesley Enoch Playwright, Director and current Artisitc Director at the Sydney Festival. Here is some more from Wesley about the experience.... Sydney Festival The Public Trustee of Queensland QUT ACPNS Alumni Anglo American Metallurgical Coal

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Wolff Coffee Roasters who were announced as the QCF 2020 SME Philanthropist of the Year for their ongoing support of community projects! https://qcf.org.au//qcf-2020-sme-philanthropist-of-the-ye/

23.01.2022 Start a conversation that could make a big difference today or any day that your gut tells you someone is struggling. You dont need to have the answers, you just need to care

22.01.2022 Fantastic to meet Vicki and Shaelene at Gold Coast Hospital Foundation today. It was incredible to learn their ED is the busiest in all of Australia! We loved learning about their life saving research and programs supporting critically ill patients, in particular children. QCF has been a proud supporter of the Foundation with a dedicated sub fund and grants. We look forward to working alongside GCHF to provide better health outcomes for Gold Coasters

21.01.2022 Congratulations Jack Growden! Beautiful words - Were sure every parent who reads them will be saluting your mum and dad too

20.01.2022 In 2009 Hornery Group bought 2 X Kenworth Trucks, painted them pink and named them 4ULOC and 4ULOC2 in honour of their son Lachlan who passed away with cancer. They inspire others to make a difference. The trucks go to work daily and the family donates $25 per hour to the Lachlan Hornery Trust Fund at RBWH Foundation. The trucks attend community and charity fundraising days to help raise awareness for cancer with more than $200,000 raised and donated to RBWH Foundation fo...r Cancer Care Services. The Hornery Groups goal is to reach $1 million dollars through regular income of their 4ULOC Bottled water and annual fundraising initiatives. The 4ULOC bottled water is a new initiative to provide accommodation and valet services to cancer patients and their families who travel from remote areas for treatment or to support their family members who are patients at RBWH. The water is available at Clubs, Committees, Workplaces, Retail, Local Business, Sport Groups, Festivals and Events. The Hornery Group donate money, in-kind services to local schools, Local Rugby League, BMX, Golf, Race Club, Motor Cross, Rodeos and Campdrafts in the Central Highlands and Bowen Basin, Pedal for a Cure, Relay for Life, Variety Bash, and Breast Cancer. Congratulations to The Hornery Group on your nomination for 2020 SME Philanthropist of the Year for your amazing legacy to Lachlan Breast Cancer Network Australia Cancer Council Queensland See more

19.01.2022 Congratulations to Anne Murray - Winner of the 2020 QCF Photo Challenge! Our partner Northern Trust will be making a donation to The Indigenous Literacy Foundation on Annes behalf as part of her prize. We feel sure that Uncle Freds smile will brighten your day wherever you are

19.01.2022 Great 4BC radio interview with one of our inspiring QCF 2020 Philanthropist of the Year finalists, Professor Ian Frazer nominated by UQ, alongside his wife Caroline Frazer. Tune in tonight after 7pm to find out who are named as our QCF 2020 Philanthropists of the Year in categories community, corporate, SME, innovation and emerging.... #philanthropy #queensland #giving

18.01.2022 Congratulations to Tina Worland who is a Finalist in our Emerging Philanthropist of the Year Award! Having had 2 children born deaf, who wear cochlear implants to acquire speech and language , Tina has worked tirelessly to give back financially and in kind by raising awareness about The Hear and Say Centre. She has volunteered as a parent member working in many roles as a mentor/support for newly diagnosed families of children with a hearing impairment lobbied for better services and treatment for children who are hearing impaired or have special needs. Well done, Tina

17.01.2022 Great to see our QCF 2020 Philanthropy Awards in Indulge Magazine

16.01.2022 Congratulations to Kathryn Dorante who has been nominated by QUT (Queensland University of Technology) as Emerging Philanthropist of the Year 2020! Kat is an inspiration to primary and high school students from low-socio economic, rural, and Indigenous backgrounds. She works to ensure there are support systems in place for Indigenous students to feel welcome in higher education, to thrive, and to succeed in their chosen careers. QUT has very few student ambassadors with a To...rres Strait Island heritage. Kats experiences and willingness to share them at education expos, with students at her former primary and high school, and with her peers, motivates them to undertake exchange programs, pursue opportunities, and progress their education. Kat is an outstanding young leader within the university community. Her passion and capabilities will see her play an important leadership role in the legal community in a way that will unite people from different cultural backgrounds and will foster the type of inclusive society from which all Australians will benefit. We have a suspicion that we will be seeing a lot more of Kat in years to come See more

16.01.2022 Our 2020 Judging Panel tackled a near impossible task in judging this years incredible nominees! We cant thank Lynda Pollock from Anglo American, Wendy Scaife from QUT (Queensland University of Technology) ACPNS, Samay Zhouand the Public Trustee of Queensland, Allan English AM of the English Family Foundation and Wesley Enoch of Sydney Festival enough for their thoughtful and thorough exploration of our nominees wonderful work. Watch this space for an announcement in early September! QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Anglo American Sydney Festival The Public Trustee of Queensland

15.01.2022 Great article about some very inspiring Australian philanthropists: https://www.abc.net.au//spending-down-millions-cl/12880114 QCF can help you set up your own philanthropic sub-fund to benefit any DGR1 charity, with no establishment fees. Drop us an email at [email protected] and we would be very happy to help you set your charitable legacy.... #philanthropy #dogood #giveback #QCF #queenslandcommunityfoundation

15.01.2022 Happy Friendship by Keren Mcsweeney Finalist in the QCF 2020 Photo Challenge

15.01.2022 It’s our friends at Guide Dogs Queensland’s Giving Day today - anything you give will be quadrupled by some super generous sponsors so dig deep and give them something to bark about

15.01.2022 Many congratulations to Simon Lockyer of Youngcare Australia, everydayhero and Five Good Friends on receiving the QCF 2020 Philanthropy Innovation Award proudly sponsored by QUT (Queensland University of Technology) https://qcf.org.au//qcf-2020-philanthropy-innovation-award/

13.01.2022 It is with great pleasure that we announce the five finalists of the QCF 2020 Photo Challenge #focusonkindness sponsored by Northern Trust Corporation! Congratulations to Helen Commens, Keren Mcsweeney, Jannine Mcfarlane, Anne Murray and Lauren Watson. QCF GM Tara Castle said: We have been thrilled by the response to our 2020 QCF Photo Challenge #focusonkindness it has been a joy to see kindness through the eyes of Queenslanders from all over the state. Now more than ever we believe in the importance of celebrating philanthropy and kindness. Thank you to everyone who participated in this years kindness challenge.

13.01.2022 On International Nurses Day we would like to say a heartfelt 'Thank you' to the nurses around the world who have done so much for so many, particularly during the pandemic which has taken too many of them from their families. Closer to home we applaud the incredible nurses in Queensland working in the many hospitals, hospices and aged care homes that QCF has had the honour of supporting over the years -your work truly makes a difference to so many lives, thank you @Twinmumphotography for @heartkids

12.01.2022 Just before she appeared on Channel 7 news last night our Photo Challenge judge Sharyn Ghidella took the time to share her thoughts about the judging experience

12.01.2022 Kay Van Pelt from the Gold Coast has been nominated by Cava Consulting as the Community Philanthropist of the Year to acknowledge her giving to her community for more than 37 years! A serial fundraiser Kay has raised thousands of dollars for Cancer Council Queensland, Leukaemia Foundation, The Salvation Army Queensland, Animal Welfare League Qld amongst many other causes and is still an active volunteer at Gold Coast University Hospital - GCUH to name just one of her volunteering roles. Kay has dedicated her life to making a difference and we hope youll join us in congratulating her for being such an inspiration to us all

12.01.2022 Ergon Energy were nominated by Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia for their outstanding work supporting not just RFDS but also Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland and the Deadly Awards in Townsville, This week Ergon and RFDS enjoyed a joint organisation celebration for our 20 years and $15M raised. This include a desk-drop celebratory gift to all EER and RFDS employees across Queensland (over 800) and a joint Zoom morning tea, this included all 10 of... our RFDS Bases (and offices) and five of Ergon Energy Retails Call Centres and Offices across the State. Those working from home even joined in via Zoom (with over 150 employees attending). It was a great celebration, and we opened the floor to our CEOs and employees to share their testimonials, including volunteering experiences, an EER Call Centre employee who had to use the RFDS to transfer their child last year to Brisbane (from Townsville) and a Flight Nurse sharing where the funds raised is spent directly to purchase medical equipment and training for our RFDS frontline teams to have the best resources, and provide the finest medical skills to those that work, travel and live in regional, rural and remote parts of Queensland. Congratulations Ergon Energy on being nominated as the 2020 Corporate Philanthropist of the Year - you are leading from the front in demonstrating the difference corporates can make to communities on the front line See more

12.01.2022 It was great to meet Tracy Adams CEO of yourtown Australia today. Among several critical community based programs, Yourtown run Australia’s only national 24-7 Kids Helpline Official helping kids aged 5-25. During covid calls increased by over 39%, highlighting the importance and increased need for mental health support for Australia’s youth. ... Yourtown is one of QCF’s longest standing charity subfunds, seed funded in 1997 with just $25,000, the yourtown sub fund has grown to over $2M distributing almost $700k. QCF is proud to have a perpetual sub fund dedicated to services supporting young people, parent education and specialist accomodation for families. Keep up the inspiring work! ~ Tara

11.01.2022 NEWS FLASH: The 2021 Lady Bowen Trust grant round is open! Express your interest now! Closing date 5 May. Community organisations who provide services to Queenslanders who are at risk or experiencing homelessness are invited to submit an Expression of Interest, with up to 10 grants available of up to $15,000 per organisation. The Lady Bowen Trust will be determining grants for organisations so that practical and meaningful support is provided, enabling people who are home...less, or who have a history of homelessness to transition to stable accommodation and improve their circumstances and personal well being. Grants will not be provided for crisis or emergency accommodation (as other funding sources are available for this purpose). For more information including the Funding Criteria and the EOI template please follow the link: https://bit.ly/3tHQiF7

08.01.2022 Introducing the QCF 2020 Community Philanthropists of the Year - Professor Ian Frazer AC and Caroline Frazer. Together the Frazers have made a huge impact to Queenslanders through supporting education and the Arts. Read on to hear a little more of their story...

08.01.2022 The Public Trustee of Queensland CEO Samay Zhouand was delighted to award the QCF 2020 Corporate Philanthropist of the Year to Suncorps Tammy Hall recognising the tremendous scale of philanthropy work that the Queensland corporation puts into the community. Congratulations to everyone at Suncorp who have played such a vital role in achieving this award! https://qcf.org.au//qcf-2020-corporate-philanthropist-of-/

08.01.2022 Make yourself a cuppa and settle in to watch this inspiring panel discussion about the future of philanthropy in Queensland. We are so grateful to our longstanding partners QUT ACPNS for co-creating this webinar with us for 2020 QCF Philanthropy Week. Many thanks to our panelists Allan English, Wesley Enoch, Lily Kennedy and Courtney Talbot for your insights, and to Wendy Scaife for expertly moderating the discussion. ... Huge thanks to Margo, Wendy, Ruth and Eleni from QUT for your constant support of philanthropy and giving in Queensland. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4ahF_5v6u4 What will philanthropy in Australia look like in ten years from now? Are we as a nation becoming more or less generous? What can we learn from the past ten years of giving? These and other pertinent questions form the basis of this short, sharp and impactful webinar that shines light on giving in Australia. Bringing together experts in the field to explore giving trends, motivations and what can be learnt from the past 10 years of philanthropy, this webinar is useful for fundraisers, philanthropists, nonprofit CEOs, boards and others keen to explore what the nations giving may look like in the coming decade. The webinar forms part of the QCF 2020 Philanthropy Awards and is moderated by Associate Professor Wendy Scaife, Director of QUTs Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies. Speakers include: Allan English AM | Chairman of the English Family Foundation Wesley Enoch AM | Indigenous playwright and artistic director Courtney Talbot | QCF 2018 Emerging Philanthropist of the Year Lily Kennedy | 2020 New Colombo Plan Scholar and former President of QUTs Enactus For more information about 2020 QCF Philanthropy Awards, visit www.qcf.org.au

07.01.2022 Congratulations to Senex Energy who has been selected as a Finalist in our QCF 2020 SME Philanthropist of the Year category. Senex Energy illustrates philanthropic leadership and initiative through its community involvement and enthusiasm to make a difference in the communities in which it operates. Senex donates,... and encourages partnerships through longer-term commitments, embedding philanthropy into business-as-usual. Senex then communicates the impact of their philanthropy, which includes support for initiatives that save lives and make a difference in the lives of those living in the areas in which it operates. This illustrates that Senex is delivering on its dedication to being a good neighbour, and an active member of the community. Well done to everyone at Senex See more

07.01.2022 We that our judges enjoyed reviewing the QCF 2020 Photo Challenge #focusonkindness entries just as much as we did! Heres a short message we received from judge Margo Powell of QUT (Queensland University of Technology) last night

05.01.2022 Famin Ahmed has been nominated by Womens Legal Service Queensland as an Emerging Philanthropist in 2020. Famin is a survivor of domestic violence and was inspired to start fundraising after attending the Womens Legal Service for domestic violence legal help and seeing firsthand the urgency of help needed, and impacts of under resourcing. Famin made it her mission to ensure that women would not be turned away due to overwhelming demand. Throughout her law degree and as a gr...aduate, Famin stayed home a lot to ensure her mother was safe from violence. With no control over the situation in her house, the project was her way to exercise control while she was feeling completely helpless. Famins focus of her energy into giving back to frontline services to make an impact for other women in the same situation is truly inspirational. Famin shares this story through her social media and other awareness raising activities; engaging the community in her vision and amplifying support for WLSQ in the process. Congratulations, Famin, you are certainly making many people very proud of your achievements and youre clearly only just getting started See more

05.01.2022 Such a privilege to be part of the last 21 annual WA Lee Equity lectures.

05.01.2022 Throwback to 2019 As we prepare to celebrate our QCF 2020 Photo Challenge winner at Parliament House on September 7th we would like to take a moment to thank our Photo Challenge Corporate Partner Northern Trust who helped us all #focusonkindness in such a difficult time, even as their team in Melbourne remain in lockdown and yet still found inspiration from the stunning 2020 entries. Pictured here is Simon Gaites of Northern Trust with 2019 winner Lee Pinwell and his muse Zoe. Best wishes to all at Northern Trust and thank you for your ongoing support

04.01.2022 Meet the QCF 2020 Philanthropists of the Year - https://mailchi.mp//queensland-community-foundation-enews-

03.01.2022 Congratulations to 50/50 Foundation who have been selected as a Finalist in the QCF 2020 SME Philanthropist of the Year Awards! 50-50 has collaborated with the not-for-profit, corporate and government sectors to align resources, networks, technology, skills, expertise and people, to help raise more funds for hundreds of charitable organisations. 50-50 has strategic partnerships with the ASX listed company Tabcorp and Sport Australia (formerly The Australian Sports Commission) which is the Australian Government agency responsible for supporting and investing in sport and physical activity at all levels and the Australian Sports Foundation. Through two products, Play For Purpose and the 50-50 Charity Raffle, they are helping to further improve the efficiency and transparency of charitable fundraising in Australia.

03.01.2022 Thanks to Courier Mail for the awesome write up of the awards today!

03.01.2022 We hope our Photo Challenge Finalists are as excited as we are to see their photos up in lights on GOA Billboards across Brisbane this week! Congratulations again to Helen Commens, Jannine MacFarlane, Keren Mcsweeney, Anne Murray and Lauren Watson

02.01.2022 Our Toowoomba Regional Community Fund is a proud supporter of the Kiyua Performing Arts Toowoomba which is performing at the Empire Theatre this Saturday. Tickets are free - go along to enjoy the show and let the kids know how fantastic they are

02.01.2022 Ten years ago the QCF Philanthropy Awards were launched to celebrate and inspire philanthropy across Queensland. It gives us much joy to announce that our tenth anniversary awards, whilst smaller and delayed through Covid, has been our most successful yet with record breaking numbers of incredible Queenslanders nominated by their communities to salute their phenomenal work! Congratulations to all those who were nominated - you are an inspiration and we commend you! It was an ...extremely hard task for our judges to select a shortlist for the finalists but we are delighted to announce our final 17 philanthropists who will join us at Parliament House when the winners will be announced. Please join us in congratulating: Bob Bryan AM, Perry Cross AM, Prof Ian Frazer AM and Caroline Frazer, Elena Gosse, Dr Joanna Tait, Kathryn Dorante, Jack Growden, Tina Worland, Zoe Black, Simon Lockyer, Lilly Luhrmann, Auto and General, Suncorp, TechnologyOne, 50-50 Foundation, Senex Energy and Wolff Coffee Roasters. Read their stories below ... See more

02.01.2022 Congratulations to our 5 finalists of the QCF 2020 Photo Challenge #focusonkindness Helen Commens, Keren Mcsweeney, Jannine MacFarlane, Anne Murray and Lauren Watson!

01.01.2022 What an honour it was to be part of the 21st Annual WA Lee Equity lecture and dinner last night at The Supreme Court of Queensland! It was a privilege to be special guests of Chief Justice Holmes and listen to The Honourable Justice Peter Applegarth AM. We were thrilled to partner with QUT Faculty of Law and bring the sector together.

01.01.2022 Keep your eyes peeled for our QCF 2020 Philanthropy Awards Finalists who will be popping up on GOA Billboards this week across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. First up we are featuring Dr Joanna Tait whose exemplary philanthropy is evident through the participation of her large family their giving culture will transcend generations. As a busy doctor, she made time available to be a founding member of WANTZ and engage clinicians united to work to raise funds to support many of those they serve. During her medical career spanning more than 35 years she has been a medical adviser, member Qld Medical Women Society, previous President AAMSAA and AMA Council member and awarded the AMA Award of Distinction. Congratulations, Dr Tait, we hope you enjoy adding Poster Girl to your resume

01.01.2022 Happy 90th Birthday Warren Buffett, businessman and philanthropist who has donated billions of dollars to charity. Just last month, Buffett gave away another $2.9 billion, bringing his total donations since 2006 to $37 billion. Buffett has said he will give away more than 99% of his fortune, with the bulk going to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; a charity founded by Buffetts late wife, Susan Thompson Buffett; and charities run by each of his three children.... Warren Buffett also inspires and encourages others to give, and in 2010 teamed up with Bill and Melinda Gates and created the "Giving Pledge" - an initiative to get as many fellow billionaires as possible to commit to give away the majority of their wealth to charity. To date, more than 200 billionaires from around the world have signed on. Check out Bill Gates Happy Birthday message to Warren: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U6ZraAj5Q4 #philanthropy #queensland #QCFawards #giving