Foundation Boroondara is an independent strategic community philanthropist and an incorporated not for profit organisation.
Our mission is to build a more caring connected community committed to social inclusion.
Our vision is to enhance and strengthen our community by working together to encourage understanding, participation, belonging and well being.
As a community advocate we:
- Commission social research
- Initiate local projects/studies
- Identify needs/gaps
- Collect and collate data
- Advocate on behalf of the community
As a
community champion we:
- Champion new ideas
- Undertake pilot programs
- Collaborate and partner with community agencies
- Trial new approaches
As
community connector we: facilitate events and distribute funds to support:
- Individuals/groups experiencing social isolation
- Talented students experiencing disadvantage
- Kindergarten fees for low income families
- Forums/Discussion on social issues impacting on the community
- Host events with a social inclusion focus