Ballarat Foundation

25/08/2026

Not only was Dolly Parton a legendary performer but she made an incredible contribution to childhood literacy through the creation and support of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library programs across the world, including here in Ballarat. Vale Dolly. 💔💔💔

12/08/2026

National Youth Volunteer Week is the perfect time to celebrate the incredible young people who give their time to support others.

As proud sponsors of the Volunteer Youth Award at tomorrow night's Ballarat Youth Awards, we're celebrating all the nominees who volunteer across our community.

One nominee, Elijah, has dedicated around six hours each week to volunteering with the City of Ballarat's youth programs. From supporting the Take Back the Buses campaign to continuing to advocate for improved public transport, he's helping ensure young people's voices are heard.

We look forward to celebrating all of this year's nominees tomorrow night.

11/08/2026

Know a young person who's making a difference through volunteering?

This National Youth Volunteer Week, we'd like to say thank you to the many young people across Ballarat who give their time to support others.

06/08/2026

What an inspiring evening!

The Ballarat Women's Fund community came together once again for our annual Pick Our Project event.

Congratulations to Left Write Hook, whose project Reclaim, Rewrite, Release was selected by Ballarat Women's Fund members to receive this year's $30,000 major grant.

Congratulations also to Grounded Community Land Trust Advocacy whose project Ballarat Community Equity CLT Accelerator received the $5,000 runner-up grant.

Every member of the Ballarat Women's Fund helps make evenings like this possible. Together, we're supporting innovative local projects, strengthening our community and creating lasting opportunities for women and girls across Ballarat.

Become a member! And read more about the evening and this year's projects on our website. https://www.ballaratfoundation.org.au/ballarat-womens-fund-pick-our-project-delivers-35000-for-local-women

06/08/2026

As this is Homelessness Week, we're sharing the story of Project Zero.

Every person experiencing rough sleeping has a story. Through the Ballarat Innovation Grant, Project Zero is helping local organisations work together to provide coordinated outreach, shared information and long-term pathways to housing.

Find out more info -

Discover how the Ballarat Foundation's Innovation Grant is helping Project Zero coordinate support for people experiencing rough sleeping through collaboration and the By-Name List.

04/08/2026

We're incredibly proud to recognise our long-serving volunteer mentors, whose time, patience and encouragement have helped so many young people achieve their driver's licence.

Congratulations to:

10 Years of Service - Lorraine Yeomans and Michael Dittloff
15 Years of Service - Harry Gibcus and Mark Tonzing

Read more about this remarkable achievement: https://www.ballaratfoundation.org.au/celebrating-l2p-mentor-milestones

30/07/2026

Today we had the pleasure of celebrating incredible organisations that are making a real difference across our community.

Through the Ballarat Foundation's 2026 Community Impact Grants and Peter Amor Sports Participation Grants, more than $114,000 has been awarded to projects supporting mental health, young people, food security and community connection.

A huge congratulations to this year's recipients, and thank you to the generous donors who make these grants possible year after year.

Read about this year's recipients and the projects they'll bring to life here: https://www.ballaratfoundation.org.au/the-ballarat-foundation-awards-more-than-114000-to-local-community-projects

23/07/2026

Join us at Pick Our Project and discover the inspiring local projects creating positive change for women in our community.

Thursday 6 August | 5.00–7.00 pm
The Grand, 203 Dana Street, Ballarat Central

The Ballarat Women's Fund supports initiatives that empower women, strengthen connections and create safer, more inclusive communities.

Because every woman matters. Join us: https://www.ballaratfoundation.org.au/events/39/pickourproject2026

Join the Ballarat Women’s Fund Giving Circle and take action against gendered violence and inequality. Donate now to support women’s safety, housing and opportunity.

19/07/2026

Expressions of Interest for Dancing With Our Stars 2027 are now open!

Join an incredible group of local community leaders, learn to dance, challenge yourself and help raise funds to support people across our community.

It might just be the most rewarding thing you do next year! Find out more via the link below.
https://form.jotform.com/261808864754874

19/07/2026

Congratulations to our latest learners - Takaeya, Lily, Matilda, Raahym, Shane and Lillian. Big thanks to their mentors - Meagan, Terry, Milad, Paul, Stuart and Ross.

We are looking for new mentors, get in touch if you can help. [email protected]