The Daylesford Foundation
Turning lives around since 2018.
Since 2018, The Daylesford Foundation
has invested more than:
$877,000
into the community.
Our Mission
Why we exist
In Hepburn Shire, rural disadvantage creates barriers that too often hold young people back from opportunity. We exist to reduce those barriers – to open doors and empower the next generation to pursue their ambitions, thrive and one day, give back to their communities.
What we do
We bridge the gaps so that when systems fall short, we step in. By providing critical funding to support vulnerable children and young people where it’s needed, we strive to ensure they are not left behind.
How we do this
We work with trusted community organisations to provide support that is personal, practical and impactful. Every dollar is carefully directed to where it matters most – with unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability and integrity.
“It’s honestly changed my life… I can’t even imagine where I would be without the support I’ve been given.”
– Viydee, Scholarship recipient
How we support our community
By enabling local primary and high schoolers to succeed
Led by the participating schools, this program is about identifying and implementing specific, measurable programs aimed at supporting (and re-engaging) the most vulnerable school-aged children to give them every chance to succeed.
By empowering teens transitioning into further education or career endeavours
This program (in partnership with another organisation, Youththrive) supports teenagers transitioning into further education or career-based pursuits (but who are facing significant barriers to getting there) such as commencing university or embarking on an apprenticeship.
By collaborating with other local organisations
We work with a number of local charities and providers including the Daylesford Good Grub Club, the Hepburn Regional Community Cheer, Child and Family Services, and Central Highlands Rural Health to support our community via food and fuel vouchers, meals, toy drives, rental assistance, transport and more.
