Community Events

Community events are designed to benefit local residents who may experience disadvantage, isolation or barriers to participation, including:

• Community members experiencing social isolation or financial hardship
• Unemployed and underemployed young people
• Migrants, refugees and CALD community members
• Socially isolated seniors
• Volunteers and community members supporting charitable activities
• People referred by local organisations to Foundation events

Events may be open to the general public or targeted to specific beneficiary groups. Participation may depend on:

• Whether the event is open to the broader community or intended for a specific beneficiary group
• Registration requirements and available capacity
• Alignment with the event’s charitable purpose (connection, inclusion or program access)
• Referral or invitation from a community organisation (for targeted events)

Not all events are open to unlimited attendance. Some gatherings are designed specifically for vulnerable or disadvantaged community members identified through our programs and partnerships.

Community events are planned and delivered with volunteer support and may include:

• Community gatherings, festivals and cultural celebrations
• Fundraising and awareness activities supporting charitable purposes
• Food-sharing events connected to food security initiatives
• Intergenerational and multicultural activities
• Information sessions about Foundation programs and volunteer opportunities
• Collaboration with local community groups, venues and supporters

• Stronger community connection and social inclusion
• Increased volunteer engagement and community participation
• Greater awareness of support available through the Foundation
• Opportunities for disadvantaged community members to connect with programs
• Celebration of cultural diversity and shared community identity
• Improved wellbeing through positive social experiences

Event outcomes may be assessed through:

• Attendance numbers and participant demographics where recorded
• Volunteer hours contributed to event delivery
• Participant feedback on connection and inclusion
• Follow-up interest in programs or volunteer roles
• Review of whether events reached intended beneficiary groups
• Post-event debriefs with volunteers and coordinators