27 Nov 2025
Social worker Sophie Shugg wants to see young people embedded in making decisions about their education system.25 Aug 2025
Regeneration is essential at any organisation, and the Ross Trust is excited to embrace some changes at the top, as we set our granting focus for the next 12 months.26 Jun 2025
The Ross Trust’s Board is in a period of transition with the planned departure of two long-term Trustees, and preparations underway for their replacements.19 May 2025
A groundbreaking program funded by The Ross Trust has made significant strides into gambling harm advocacy and reform.24 Jul 2024
The Mornington Peninsula is home to some of the most disadvantaged – and some of the wealthiest - communities in Victoria.24 May 2024
The Ross Trust is one of four Victorian philanthropics that have joined forces in a unique $5 million partnership with the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR) which will strengthen the capacity and resilience of communities over the next five years.16 Oct 2023
We are saddened by the result of the Referendum, and our hearts and gratitude go out to the inspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who led this campaign for many years22 May 2023
An important advocate for Melbourne’s Maribyrnong River22 May 2023
As a child, Foxy was certain that high school would signal the end of her formal education.6 Mar 2023
As a life-long feminist, International Women’s Day is an opportunity for our Trustee Jenny Stephens to reflect on women’s political, economic and social achievements, and presents a salutary reminder to keep renewing efforts to attack inequalities experienced by so many women throughout the world.27 Feb 2019
The RE Ross Trust Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Trustees and Directors of Hillview Quarries.
Mr Jon Webster and Ms Prue Digby will replace Ms Eda Ritchie AM and Mr Ian Renard AM, who will retire from their trustee and directorship responsibilities on 30 June 2018, after 21 years and 20 years respectively. This completes their exceptional leadership and dedicated service to the Trust and Hillview Quarries.
We welcome Jon and Prue to the Trust, who will take up their responsibilities on 1 July 2018.
Jon Webster
With a long and distinguished career in the Law, Jon is currently a partner at the law firm, Allens. Jon was a board member of Allens from 2004 -2016. Having held several academic appointments, Jon recently retired as a Senior Fellow of the Law School at the University of Melbourne. Jon currently holds several Director positions including Director of the Human Rights Law Centre and listed investment company AMCIL Limited. He is also Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Northern Land Council. Jon brings exemplary legal, business and governance skills to the RE Ross Trust and Hillview