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...
Read moreFund amount:
120000
Program area:
Educational Equity
Location:
Statewide
Year:
2024
A new engagement project will help to prepare First Nations girls in the south-west of Victoria to be confident and connected future leaders.
Read moreFund amount:
$240,000
Program area:
Educational Equity
Location:
Warrnambool
Year:
2023
Elders and inspiring Aboriginal community members will play a key role in a pioneering homework club initiative supported by The Ross Trust.
Read moreFund amount:
$150,000
Program area:
Educational Equity
Location:
Frankston
Year:
2023
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.
Read moreFund amount:
$300,000
Program area:
Educational Equity
Location:
Statewide
Year:
2023
At 13-years old, Hayley Wallace rarely attended school, had extreme anxiety, and was starting to develop a drug habit.
Read moreFund amount:
$120,000
Program area:
Educational Equity
Location:
Barwon South West
Year:
2022
Moving into kindergarten and primary school can be tricky at the best of times – and for many vulnerable families, it can present serious challenges.
Read moreFund amount:
$120,000
Program area:
Educational Equity
Location:
Educational Equity
Year:
2022
The population of the outer Melbourne suburb of Cranbourne West is growing at an extraordinary rate – and so are the challenges facing its community.
Read moreFund amount:
$120,000
Program area:
Educational Equity
Location:
Southern Metro
Year:
2022
Helping to keep LGBTQIA+ students safe A recent study by LGBTQIA+ youth organisation Minus18 found that only 37 per cent of students in regional and rural schools felt that it would be sa...
Read moreFund amount:
$120,000
Program area:
Educational Equity
Location:
Statewide
Year:
2021
Children impacted by family violence are often forced into hiding or need to move multiple times – and the disruptions can lead to them falling behind at school and becoming isolated from friends. ...
Read moreFund amount:
$120,000
Program area:
Educational Equity
Location:
Statewide
Year:
2021
After previously supporting Wallaroo Primary School with smaller grants, The Ross Trust has recently committed $120,000 over three years to the school’s Thrive Program.
Read moreFund amount:
$120,000
Program area:
Educational Equity
Year:
2021