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Low Energy Home Semi-finalist in Major Awards
- october 2009 -
The Ballarat Foundation came close to taking out a major category in the recent Regional Achievement and Community Awards (Victoria) for their 7 Star Low Energy Home.
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Matthew George Young Stockman Award winner
- 28th september 2009 -
The inaugural Matthew George Young Stockman Award winner was announced at the VSC Angus Dinner held in the Port Phillip Room at the Royal Melbourne Show last Thursday evening, 24th September. read more >>>

Government builds strong foundations in ballarat
- 19th August 2009 -
A Community Foundation sub-fund providing support for disadvantaged residents of Wendouree and Delacombe is one of the first recipients of funding from a new Victorian Government initiative. read more >>>

Vital Signs - Community Health Check Launch
- 8th September 2009 -
Launched by the Mayor, Cr. Judy Verlin, Vital Signs is a new initiative and a major program for The Ballarat Foundation. Ballarat together with four other Community Foundations in Australia will pilot the program. read more >>>

A little help makes a big difference
- by Fiona Henderson -
MORE than $300,000 has been distributed in Telstra Country Wide Ballarat Community Fund grants in less than four years. read more >>>

7 Star Low Energy Charity home underway

Work is underway to build a 7 Star, Low Energy Charity Home, in support of The Ballarat Foundation. read more >>>

FRRR Save the Day

THE Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal has proved to be a knight in shining armour for The Ballarat Foundation. read more >>>

The Ballarat Foundation receives major funds
- 17th december 2008 -
Matthew George of Stockyard Hill was tragically killed in a car accident in November 2007, at 21 years of age. read more >>>

Telstra Country Wide Ballarat Community Fund Round 7 Grants
- 16th november 2008 -
Seven Ballarat community groups received $30,000 in funding grants to today. The funding grants are provided through The Ballarat Foundation under the seventh round of community grants...read more >>>

TBF Community Grants 2008
- 14th november 2008 -
Six Ballarat community groups received over $27,000 in funding grants. read more >>>

The Ballarat Foundation launches charity home project
- 6th november 2008 -
The Ballarat Foundation in partnership with the University of Ballarat and Integra Group has joined forces to build a 7 Star, Low Energy Charity Home. read more >>>

Teeing off for a good cause
- october 2008 -
RAISING money for a worthy cause can be as easy as playing a round of golf.
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Fighting Winter Chills
- july 2008 -
THE Ballarat Foundation is helping combat the winter chills with a pilot program supporting primary school pupils during winter. read more >>>

Certificate of Appreciation Awards for Founding Directors
- june 2008 -
This years Annual General meeting of the Ballarat Foundation saw a major 'changing of the guard' which included three of the original directors stepping down under the Foundation's succession policy. read more >>>

Telstra Country Wide Ballarat Community Fund Round 6 Grants
- june 2008 -
AT ONE level, Ballarat East Community Shed is about “guys getting together and doing stuff”. But according to BECS president Richard Lyons, the real purpose officially is far more serious. read more >>>

The Ballarat Foundation Funding allows Hospice to Release its Volunteer Guide
- may 2008 -
BALLARAT Hospice Care’s volunteer program has been enriched with the launch of its Volunteer Resource Manual on May 15. read more >>>

Dragons Abreast welcomes new boat
- may 2008 -
THEY'VE finally got their boat; now all they need is water. read more >>>

Camping project designed to build self-esteem
- february 2008 -
With camping equipment funded through a Ballarat Foundation Community Grant and with program funding from United Way – Ballarat, Ballarat's Centacare is set to embark on a new program. read more >>>

Making Back to School a little easier for 470 local children
- january 2008 -
For the fourth year, The Ballarat Foundation is assisting local children and their families with their ‘back to school’ costs. read more >>>

Telstra Country Wide® supports Ballarat community projects
- december 2007 -
Eight Ballarat community organisations and associations were awarded nearly $35,000 in funding grants announced on December 11th, 2007. read more >>>

Proceeds of the 2007 Ballarat's Longest Lunch
- december 2007 -
The Ballarat Foundation recently received funds from the shared proceeds of the 2007 Ballarat's Longest Lunch. read more >>>

The Ballarat Foundation Grants Near $1 million
- november 2007 -
Grant allocations announced today have taken the total of funds distributed to community groups through The Ballarat Foundation to $997,000.read more >>>

Organisations receive welcome funding lift
- 2007 -
FOUR Ballarat organisations have received funds to boost their facilities and equipment, through The Courier Charity Fund. read more >>>

Telstra Country Wide supports Ballarat community projects
- june 2007 -
Nine Ballarat community organisations and associations were awarded nearly $40,000 in funding grants announced today. read more >>>

Largest Pledge to Date - a Challenge to Others
- june 2007 -
Ballarat based civil contractor and property developer, Roadcon Group, has pledged $500,000 to community philanthropic organisation The Ballarat Foundation, challenging other businesses and individuals to follow its lead. read more >>>

Film sheds light on the homeless
- may 2007 -
AN IDEA in October last year took Craig Schepis on the journey of a lifetime and gave much needed aid to a Ballarat charity. read more >>>

Pinarc's toy joy over donation
- may 2007 -
The Pinarc Toy Library can throw away some of its old and broken toys thanks to a generous donation. read more >>>

Gifted Now for the Future
- march 2007 -
The Ballarat Foundation has received a major boost with the receipt of $60,000, from the Estate of the late John Clyde Green to support groundbreaking work currently being carried out at the Ballarat Cancer Research Centre. read more >>>

Making Back to School a little easier for 200 children
- january 2007 -
The Ballarat Foundation has distributed $10,000 in vouchers to assist 200 local children and their families with their 'back to school' costs. read more >>>

New CEO for charitable organisation
- january 2007 -
NOEL Trengove is looking forward to the challenges in his new role as chief executive of The Ballarat Foundation. read more >>>

Four community groups to benefit
- december 2006 -
FOUR community groups will benefit from grants totalling $15,000 from The Ballarat Foundation presented on Wednesday, 29th November. read more >>>

Work on dragon boat gets underway
- july 2006 -
WORK has started on a dragon boat for Ballarat breast cancer survivors, with the help of a $7500 grant from the Ballarat Foundation. read more >>>