With deep local knowledge and networks, they are ideally placed to partner with people seeking to support positive social change in local communities, especially in rural and regional areas, to build social equity in Australia and ensure the success of community development initiatives.
Local empowerment, community ownership and leadership, and a focus on place are central to the work of Community Foundations.
There are 40 independent, community-owned Community Foundations in Australia. Find one near you.
(THESE STATISTICS WERE COMPILED USING DATA COLLECTED UP TO 30 JUNE 2019)
This video is part of a series developed by the former Office for the Community Sector in the Victorian Government Department for Health and Human Services in collaboration with Community Foundations.
ACP acknowledges the Department’s support and kind permission for sharing this video.
(Credit: State of Victoria)
Australian Community Philanthropy is part of an international network of Community
Foundation support organisations. We thank our colleagues everywhere for generously
sharing knowledge and resources.
Community Foundations of Canada is building a movement that connects 191 community foundations with partners and Canadians in the pursuit of a bright, just and sustainable future.
UK Community Foundations works to promote the vital work of the 46 accredited Community Foundations around the UK with government and other national stakeholders.
European Community Foundation Initiative (ECFI) is a collaborative initiative committed to strengthening and promoting the community foundation movement in Europe.
Community Foundations of New Zealand is the national body supporting and uniting Community Foundations across Aotearoa New Zealand to enable every New Zealander to affect lasting change wherever their home or heart may be.
Australian Community Philanthropy (ACP) – this is us!
Philanthropy Australia
Community Foundations of Canada
The Council on Foundations has several arms that support Community Foundations:
Center for Community Foundation Excellence
The annual Fall Conference for Community Foundations
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Australian Community Philanthropy acknowledges the traditional custodians of the country where ACP and its Community Foundation members operate.
We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Australian Community Philanthropy is a Company Limited by Guarantee and registered as a charity with the ACNC.
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