10 Years - $10 million given away!

For a decade, Greater Charitable Foundation has been dedicated to improving life outcomes of people across NSW and South-East Queensland by funding initiatives that are aimed at making a long-term impact on those they support.

We achieve this by providing around $1million annually to programs that are designed to improve the financial wellbeing of their beneficiaries.

Reaching the $10 million milestone is something we are exceptional proud of, as is the impact and social value we have contributed to our communities.

This important milestone has provided an opportunity to reflect on the positive impacts and experiences the Foundation’s partnerships have contributed to individuals, families and communities and showcase the incredible achievements resulting from our program funding.

Throughout November, we will again recognise the incredible partnerships forged across our first decade and highlight many of the “Greater Good” moments.

Newcastle and Hunter

Autism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT)

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) received funding from the Greater Charitable Foundation from 2011-2017 to support the pilot and roll-out of Aspect’s Early Intervention Readiness Program (EIRP) in the Hunter Region, aimed at assisting families to navigate through the challenges they face after a diagnosis of autism.

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Beyond Blue

The Greater Charitable Foundation supported the Phase II trial of Beyond Blue’s Friends and Family Support Program (FFSP) from 2016-2017. This program’s aim was to provide support for families and friends of a person who has attempted suicide.

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Camp Quality

The Greater Charitable Foundation provided funding to Camp Quality from 2014-2017. Funding supported Camp Quality’s Child Life Therapy program at the John Hunter Children’s Hospital. Child Life Therapists teach coping strategies to children to help them deal with their illness inside and outside hospital.

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Cancer Council NSW

Greater Charitable Foundation funding supported a Hunter/Central Coast-based Financial Counsellor for people affected by cancer experiencing financial hardship. This program was aimed at alleviating the financial stress of cancer on patients and their families by connecting them with a qualified Financial Counsellor who provided free information, support and advocacy to reduce their financial burden.

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Cancer Patients Foundation

Greater Charitable Foundation funding supported the delivery of the Look Good Feel Better Program in Newcastle, Dubbo, Grafton and Bomaderry. Look Good Feel Better is a free national community service program run by the Cancer Patients Foundation, dedicated to teaching cancer patients how to manage the appearance-related side-effects caused by cancer treatment.

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Canteen

Canteen was supported by the Greater Charitable Foundation from 2017 to 2018 for the delivery of a new Family Support Project, aimed at improving the wellbeing of families when a parent has cancer.

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Cerebral Palsy Alliance

The Early Response Therapy Program for Babies at Risk of Cerebral Palsy in NSW focused on ensuring early intervention and care is provided to babies diagnosed with cerebral palsy or diagnosed at risk of cerebral palsy (CP), and their families, in the critical first year of the baby’s life.

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Clontarf Foundation

From 2016 to 2020, Greater Charitable Foundation provided funding for Clontarf Foundation's in school re-engagement program for many at-risk Australian and Torres Strait Islander male students who would otherwise not attend or have very low school attendance in various centres across regional NSW.

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Everymind

In 2011, the Foundation began assisting Everymind (formerly the Hunter Institute of Mental Health), in partnership with John Hunter Children's Hospital and Kaleidoscope Children's Health Network, to develop a new set of resources and interventions promoting resilience, mental health and well being for children with chronic illness and their families.

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Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal

Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) were supported by the Greater Charitable Foundation from 2016 until 2018. Greater Charitable Foundation was one of more than eight different funding bodies - representing the State Government and philanthropic sectors - who collaborated to support a community initiative known as Innovation for Community Impact (I4CI).

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Harry Meyn Foundation

Greater Charitable Foundation provided funding to the Harry Meyn Foundation from 2016-2018. Our funds supported the Harry's House Respite Program, assisting Hunter-based families affected by childhood cancer.

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Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI)

The Greater Charitable Foundation proudly supported the work of the HMRI Stroke Research Team as they undertook a Phase 3 clinical trial of ‘modafinil therapy’ in stroke survivors to assist in alleviating post-stroke fatigue and improving post-stroke quality of life.

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KidsXpress

In 2019, Greater Charitable Foundation funding enabled KidsXpress to deliver a unique trauma-informed professional development workshop to 70 educators in the Hunter Region.

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McGrath Foundation

Greater Charitable Foundation supported the McGrath Foundation from 2016 to 2019, providing funding to a dedicated McGrath Breast Care Nurse, Helen Moore, who provides individualised care and support to people with breast cancer and their families across the Hunter region.

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National Centre for Childhood Grief

National Centre for Childhood Grief (NCCG) is the only organisation of its type in Australia that provides free, unlimited counselling to bereaved children. Greater Charitable Foundation funding supported an intensive workshop on ‘Children’s Grief’ for 24 school counsellors in the Hunter Region and the distribution of more than 200 ‘Grief Resource Packs’ to rural and regional schools throughout NSW.

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OzHarvest

Greater Charitable Foundation funding supported the development and roll-out of the Nutrition Education Skills Training (NEST) program throughout Newcastle and the Gold Coast. NEST is a skill development and employment pathway program for disadvantaged young people, families, men and women seeking to improve their lives through practical skills and knowledge.

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Reach Out

With funding from the Greater Charitable Foundation, Reach Out (formerly the Inspire Foundation) were able to pilot a new online program aimed to improve the mental health of young men (aged 14-25) by challenging them to complete missions that will boost their confidence, develop their resilience and improve their mental fitness.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern NSW

The vision of the Ronald McDonald Learning Program, Northern NSW is to educate, empower and advocate for school aged students living with a serious illness or injury. The program was aimed at helping children who have suffered a serious illness return to school, by providing them with individualised educational support tailored to suit their specific needs.

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Starlight Children’s Foundation

Starlight Children’s Foundation Australia were successful in receiving over $1M in funding from the Greater Charitable Foundation from 2011-2018. Funding supported a number of different programs over the 6 year period, providing many positive experiences for children in hospital.

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Tantrum Youth Arts

Tantrum Youth Arts received funding from the Greater Charitable Foundation to support the re-development and roll-out of their Opening Doors interactive performance and workshop program. More than 3000 young people attended a performance of the production which was focused on domestic violence awareness and education.

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The University of Newcastle

From 2017 to 2021, Greater Charitable Foundation provided funding for The University of Newcastle’s Healthy Youngsters Healthy Dads program. The world’s first father-focused obesity prevention program for preschool-aged children, providing fathers with the knowledge, parenting skills and motivation to improve their health and become healthy role models for their children.

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Youth Off The Streets

The Greater Charitable Foundation provided funding for the Hunter Suspension Program. The pilot program addressed the high rate of school suspensions and expulsions in the Hunter New England region by offering a tutoring and a support program for young people to access while they were suspended from High School.

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Sir David Martin Foundation

From 2015-2016, the Greater Charitable Foundation funded the Sir David Martin Foundation Creative Arts and Vocational Education (CAVE) Program at Triple Care Farm (TCF). TCF is an award-winning residential rehabilitation facility for 16-24 year olds, providing treatment and support for young people experiencing addiction, mental health issues, trauma, abuse and homelessness.

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Starlight Children’s Foundation

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Tantrum Youth Arts

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Australian Children’s Music Foundation

In 2013, the Greater Charitable Foundation funded the Australian Children's Music Foundation's (ACMF) Free Music Education Program in the NSW Manning Region. It is a customised music program to help engage and retain students and help improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

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