
Brophy Family and Youth Services
Education
A collaborative response to youth disengagement in regional Victoria
Informed by a 70-year legacy of supporting Victorian communities, Helen Macpherson Smith Trust partners with organisations and peer funders to improve outcomes for Victorians.
Our vision
A strong, just and sustainable Victoria
Balit, noogee ba kangooeit biik
Our values
Respect & integrity; stewardship; collaboration; learning
Our values reflect our intention to acknowledge partners as the experts in the fields in which they work, taking a long-term view to foster relationships and prioritise learning together.
Our strategy
Under the Will of Helen Macpherson Smith, the Trust supports charitable programs to support Victorians.
The Trust’s support prioritises Victorian communities experiencing disadvantage. To address disadvantage, we support organisations and programs in two areas, being:
How we grant
The Trust seeks to build long-term relationships with partners who deliver programs of sustained impact in Victoria. We support initiatives that align with our areas of focus and with organisations that align with our values.
To ensure that only organisations likely to receive support invest time in preparing applications, applications are accepted by invitation only. We discourage unsolicited applications.
Which organisations are considered for applications?
The Trust considers organisations working in Victoria in the areas of place-based education and community connection, capacity and capability. While we do not encourage unsolicited applications, you are welcome to contact us if you believe your organization meets the strategic objectives and eligibility of the Trust. Please refer to the Contact Us page for information on how to get in touch.
Eligibility
Support will be considered for organisations that are situated in Victoria and are undertaking projects in Victoria for the benefit of Victorians. Projects must have charitable purpose and meet the objectives of the funding program.
Education
A collaborative response to youth disengagement in regional Victoria
Community
Supporting the long term recovery of bushfire affected communities in Rural and Regional Victoria
Past Programs | Arts and Culture
Enabling artists to rebuild after natural disaster
Past Programs | Environment
Protecting endangered species and habitats across South Gippsland
Past Programs | Health
Building organisational capacity to enable sustainable growth