South Gippsland Community Health Foundation

Giving Philosophy

The foundation operates on a philosophy of community-led care, valuing local generosity and social connection. Their 'bold ambition' is to create a community movement that understands local care needs, fills gaps, and supports priorities, ensuring that funds donated by the community remain within the community to advance health and wellbeing for all residents. They focus on listening, trust, and developing projects with measurable impact, while also building financial capacity for future needs and emergencies.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should demonstrate a clear understanding of specific health and wellbeing challenges within the South Gippsland and Corner Inlet communities (e.g., chronic illness, mental distress, aging population, poor nutrition). Proposals should highlight how projects align with community needs and voices, reflecting the foundation's 'listen first' principle. Emphasise how initiatives foster community engagement, build local capacity, and show a clear plan for measuring and communicating impact. The foundation seeks projects that address identified gaps and priorities and contribute to its vision of advancing everyone's health and wellbeing.

Notable Grants

• $274,000 to South Gippsland Hospital to purchase Banksia Lodge (within the last two years)
• $175,000 to Prom Coast Aged Care to fit out three new rooms (within the last two years)
• over $100,000 to the Hospital for purchase of equipment (within the last two years)

Financial History (1 years)