27 Apr 2020
Jordan Crook is the new Nature Conservation Campaigner with the Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA), with the supported of an Advocacy Grant.26 Apr 2020
A small grant to assist school children with limited access to online facilities learn at home during the COVID-19 crisis, was one of the first priorities for the Ross Trust as part of its response to the pandemic.6 Apr 2020
We’ve joined with Philanthropy Australia and 18 other philanthropic leaders to commit to a set of principles which guide how we will respond to the COVID-19 crisis.4 Apr 2020
In less than a year of granting, the Ross Trust has awarded as much funding to biodiversity conservation projects as it did in the previous five years.4 Apr 2020
Funding platform launched to support a coordinated philanthropic funding response to the global pandemic.23 Mar 2020
We remain committed to continuing our work and supporting you.4 Mar 2020
A grant of $299,300 for the Lungs of the Lake project run by the East Gippsland Landcare Network heads up a strong commitment to biodiversity conservation.3 Mar 2020
Short and long-term approaches required with the long road to recovery after bushfires.19 Dec 2019
A grant of $287,000 over two years for Nature Conservancy Australia’s plan to bring back Victoria’s lost reefs, heads up the latest funding from the Ross Trust.1 Dec 2019
We’ve released our annual report for 2018-19, detailing 150 payments to new and existing grantees for the financial year, with a total value of $4.9 million.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