Grant stories

  • Funding to support new staff member at unique Melbourne school for Indigenous students

    The dedicated team at a unique Melbourne school that provides Indigenous students with a school and boarding program is about to expand, thanks to a Ross Trust grant.

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    Fund amount:
    $150,000

    Program area:
    Educational Equity

    Location:
    Melbourne Metro

    Year:
    2024

  • Investing in stronger communications to change the future

    A Ross Trust grant will help the newly named Justice and Equity Centre to further its work in exposing and presenting solutions to unfair laws, policies and practices.

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    Fund amount:
    $300,000

    Program area:
    Other

    Location:
    Statewide

    Year:
    2024

  • Evaluating the unique program that keeps children at school

    Most parents at risk of homelessness want their children to be at school but a dire combination of factors, from family violence to unemployment, means attendance can fall from their list of priori...

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    Fund amount:
    $100,000

    Program area:
    Educational Equity

    Location:
    Melbourne Metro

    Year:
    2024

  • Helping to make dreams a reality for young carers

    Madeleine Buchner had to navigate a challenging path as a girl. She was a carer for her brother, who experienced chronic illnesses and allergies, while also supporting her mother through breast can...

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    Fund amount:
    $120,000

    Program area:
    Educational Equity

    Location:
    Statewide

    Year:
    2024

  • Young adults to find a place to call home

    Nearly 40 young homeless adults are about to move into brand new housing in an innovative and unique initiative supported by The Ross Trust.

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    Fund amount:
    $225,000

    Program area:
    Other

    Location:
    Wyndham

    Year:
    2023

  • Preparing young First Nations women to be leaders

    A new engagement project will help to prepare First Nations girls in the south-west of Victoria to be confident and connected future leaders.

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    Fund amount:
    $240,000

    Program area:
    Educational Equity

    Location:
    Warrnambool

    Year:
    2023

  • The Ross Trust supports a unique addiction hub in Melbourne

    The Ross Trust is proud to support First Step, a unique and free addiction, mental health, and legal services hub in Melbourne.

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    Fund amount:
    $225,000

    Program area:
    Other

    Location:
    St Kilda

    Year:
    2023

  • Koorie Kids Homework Club grant - a safe space for children to learn

    Elders and inspiring Aboriginal community members will play a key role in a pioneering homework club initiative supported by The Ross Trust.

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    Fund amount:
    $150,000

    Program area:
    Educational Equity

    Location:
    Frankston

    Year:
    2023

  • Building a better early start for First Nations children

    The Ross Trust is proud to be supporting a ground-breaking initiative that has the goal of transforming the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Victoria.

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    Fund amount:
    $300,000

    Program area:
    Educational Equity

    Location:
    Statewide

    Year:
    2023

  • Helping Ballarat community organisations get and stay connected

    Charities and community groups often rely heavily on technology - but access to facilities and equipment can be out of reach, both logistically and financially.

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    Fund amount:
    $50,000

    Program area:
    Other

    Location:
    Grampians

    Year:
    2022