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Media Releases

Media Releases 2010

  28/07/10 A sad day for Philanthropy (62.40 kb)
Lack of operational funding will force the WACF to close its doors

  Funding win ensure`s Harvey`s heritage is preserved (122.85 kb)
Two community groups share in much needed funding

  16/6/10 Grants for the Waroona Community (128.16 kb)
Wagerup Sustainability Foundation`s 2010 Grants

  10/06/2010 Pilbara grants are far reaching (168.06 kb)
Injured animals and the environment share in funds

  08/06/2010 Rock Festival celebrates funding round (146.91 kb)
Grant assists students wishing to travel to science and mining expo

  08/06/2010 Kimberley celebrates funding win (135.75 kb)
Grant for new Kimberley Museum and Heritage Brochure

  08/06/2010 Gascoyne communities celebrate win (169.00 kb)
Three local community groups share in grants

  01/06/2010 Community Celebrate Launch of Kapikarnpi Fund (112.68 kb)
New Community Fund for northeast Goldfields

  08/02/2010 - Regional Funding Round Now Open! (101.89 kb)
Verve Energy Collie 2010 Funding Opportunities

Media Releases 2009

  06/11/2009 - Communities on the Street for Support (2.61 Mb)
Mid West Community Foundation `street party` celebrations.

  25/08/2009 - From Grassroots to Greatness! (271.30 kb)
2009 Summit, 18 September at the Perth Convention Centre.

  18/07/2009 - Local Hero Backs Fremantles Future (316.98 kb)
Family philanthropy for a vibrant community.

  22/06/2009 - Binningup Surf Trekking (87.98 kb)
$4,900 to the Binningup Surf Life Saving Club.

  09/06/2009 - Six Peel Projects Successful (153.34 kb)
Six initiatives supported by the Peel Community Foundation.

  08/06/2009 - Gascoyne Grants (63.35 kb)
$3,000 in local community grants.

  08/06/2009 - Mid West Community Connections (74.57 kb)
Mid West Community Foundation inaugural grants.

  08/06/2009 - Alcoa`s Community Investment (299.09 kb)
$420,000 to the Wagerup Sustainability Fund.

  28/05/2009 - Minara Community Foundation (75.63 kb)
$88,000 in funding to support communities of the Northern Goldfields.

  11/05/2009 - Pilbara Communities to Prosper (305.78 kb)
Newman launch of the Pilbara Community Foundation.

  05/05/2009 - Return to Region (105.92 kb)
Goldfields-Esperance Community Foundation inaugural grants.

  29/04/2009 - Community Foundation Appoints New CEO (292.07 kb)
Andrew Carter has been appointed the new CEO.

  27/03/2009 - Mid West Community Funding 2009 (296.28 kb)
Inspire, develop or enhance your Mid West community.

  27/03/2009 - Gascoyne Community Giving (297.16 kb)
2009 Gascoyne Funding Opportunities

Media Releases 2008

  19/11/2008 - Community Charity Costume (37.64 kb)
`Stranger Than Fiction` party to be held on 22 November 2008.

  27/10/2008 - Return to Region (38.95 kb)
Donations create $9,000 of 2008 South West grants.

  23/10/2008 - Hyden Nest Egg Begins to Bear Fruit (50.89 kb)
More than $5,500 granted to five local initiatives.

  16/10/2008 - Boyup Brook Benefits (47.43 kb)
Future Boyup Brook`s 5 inaugural grants approved.

  01/10/2008 - Community Engagement Granted (60.51 kb)
Sustainable communities grant applications now open!

  24/09/2008 - Verve Energy helps the Collie community (1.31 Mb)
Grants available from the recently launched community fund.

  02/09/2008 - Peel Community to Prosper (50.84 kb)
Official launch of the Peel Community Foundation.

  25/08/2008 - WA Community Foundation Calls for Leadership (64.01 kb)
2008 Summit, Friday 19 September at Government House Ballroom.

  19/08/2008 - Denmark Donations Deliver (56.16 kb)
Denmark Community’s Future inaugural grant round.

  07/08/2008 - Pilbara SMEs a Vital Link (55.70 kb)
Research on community support by SMEs launched in Karratha today.

  04/07/2008 - $15m Towards a Sustainable Community (67.54 kb)
Hon Alan Carpenter MLA launches the Wagerup Sustainability Fund.

  30/06/2008 - SMEs a Vital Link for Stronger Communities (40.64 kb)
Research has found that community support by SMEs in WA is high.

  30/06/2008 - Future Proof WA; Donate Online Today (61.71 kb)
New online donations facility launched for WA communities.

  07/04/2008 - Respite In Sight for Albany (66.81 kb)
With $380,000 raised, the centre is half way to reaching its goal.

  30/01/2008 - WA’s Best Kept Secret Applauds Palmer (67.52 kb)
Clive Palmer’s philanthropic contribution to the North West.

Media Releases 2007

  27/11/2007 - Inspiring Local Heroes (68.17 kb)
Peter deCourcy Hero visits Western Australia.

  26/09/2007 - Summit a Soaring Success (61.62 kb)
Community & business representatives came together from around WA.

  26/09/2007 - RAC jump starts Albany respite (122.12 kb)
Albany Lions has received a $5000 donation boost from RAC.

  25/09/2007 - Minara invests in future of region (82.67 kb)
Minara has provided $1m to establish the Minara Community Foundation.

  04/09/2007 - New Chairman for WACF (50.72 kb)
Mr Michael Peter Anderson selected as Chairman.

  05/02/2007 - WACF Welcomes New CEO (739.73 kb)
Tonia Swetman appointed as new Chief Executive Officer.

Media Releases 2006

  03/03/2006 - World Corporate Giving Leader David Grayson (48.83 kb)
David Grayson talks about Corporate Social Responsibility.

  02/03/2006 - Back to School Program (31.80 kb)
Back to school boost from community foundation.

Media Releases 2005

  05/06/2005 - WACF Roadshow hits Kalgoorlie and Esperance (34.41 kb)
Series of WACF presentations to regional development commissions.

  10/05/2005 - CMS Events Leads Community Giving Program (31.63 kb)
CMS Events Leads Community Giving Program with WACF.

  19/04/2005 - Back to School Boost (30.07 kb)
$10,000 school vouchers for rural families.

  18/04/2005 - Alinta Challenge Sparks Community Partnership (61.08 kb)
Alinta Challenge Grant of $30,000 for Pinjarra Community.

Media Releases 2004

  10/06/2004 - Governor Launches Future Funding Foundation (42.91 kb)
Lt General Sanderson launches the WA Community Foundation.


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