In September 2021, FFV announced a multi-year partnership with Cancer Council Victoria to support their Elimination of Cervical Cancer Strategy. The goal is to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem in Victoria by 2030, with a particular focus on populations that bear the greatest burden of the disease. The strategy focusses on increasing cervical screening participation rates; reducing patient level barriers to attending follow up treatment (e.g. colposcopy app

FareShare’s Schools in the Kitchen is an excursion with a difference. Secondary students from across Victoria spend half a day in the FareShare kitchen learning about food insecurity and sustainability while working together to create nutritious meals for vulnerable people using rescued surplus food. FareShare has offered Schools in the Kitchen since 2014 and consistently receives positive feedback from teachers and students. The organisation has reported that requests for Fa

In the Melbourne suburb of Banyule, postcode 3081, a local volunteer-run group, the 3081 Angels, collect preloved baby and children’s items to give to local families in need. However, with strict regulations around prams and items like car seats, they can’t always use the pre-loved items. Admiral Collingwood Lodge heard about this conundrum and set about fundraising to see if they could help and raised $1,000. They then applied to FFV for a Masonic Grant, and were awarded $5,

With the theme of 'Stronger and healthier together' we've re-visited the period between July 1 2021 and June 30 2022 in our new Annual Report. We're very pleased to report that our support amounted to more than $2.6 million during FY 2021-22. Our report details our financial performance as well as the impact of our support in the community. It features stories from grants we’ve made during the year, including our impact partnerships and the experiences of scholarship recipien

Swan Hill Specialist School caters for the education of 100 local students with intellectual disabilities, aged 5 – 18 years. Some of these students travel up to 90 minutes to access the school. Many of these students have additional challenges from associated conditions that affect their sensory needs and physical abilities. Over time the school has built and maintained a bike track around the grounds. The track gives students opportunities for physical activity both as a cu