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Help foster the youth of Hepburn Shire

Hepburn Shire looks picture-perfect. Behind the postcard, rural disadvantage keeps too many young people from the learning and opportunities others take for granted.

Working through local schools, scholarships and community partners, we make sure fewer of them miss out, and more of them take their next step.

  • Every dollar reaches the community. Our founders, Jim and
Primary school students painting a still life of fruit at a long table during an art class
Photo: Toby Hudson, Daylesford Dharma School

We believe that if you are lucky enough to live in a place you love, you should help strengthen it, in whatever capacity you can. Given the warmth and welcoming community spirit in the region, we know we aren’t the only ones.

Norma and Jim Foster, Co-founders, The Daylesford Foundation

More ways to give

The Forever Fund

Our endowment, growing toward $5 million by 2030, so support continues year after year.

About the Forever Fund

A gift in your will

One of the most lasting ways to support young people in Hepburn Shire.

Leave a gift in your will

Businesses and organisations

Partner with us to support young people across the Shire.

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Want to know how it started? Read our story.