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29 May 2024
Victorian philanthropy unites to back rural communities
Helen Macpherson Smith Trust is one of four Victorian philanthropic organisations that have joined forces in a unique $5 million partnership with the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR) which will strengthen the capacity and resilience of communities over the next five years.
Trust Updates
13 December 2023
Catherine Walter AM steps down as Chair, Bruce Parncutt AO takes the reins, and Professor John Daley AM joins Helen Macpherson Smith Trust
Following nine years of service to the Trust, including six as Chair of the Investment Committee and three as the first female Chair, Catherine Walter retires.
Partnerships
27 November 2023
Building community capacity in challenging economic, emotional, and ecological conditions
The Bushfire Recovery Fund was an important and timely initiative offering support to local community organisations working in challenging economic, emotional, and ecological conditions, and giving them the capacity to lead projects aimed at longer-term recovery from the 2019-20 bushfires.
Partnerships
27 November 2023
Building the collective capacity of local schools and partner agencies to minimise the incidence of student disengagement
The Banksia Gardens Community Services - Northern Centre of Excellence in School Engagement program, is building the collective capacity of local schools and partner agencies to minimize the incidence of student disengagement.
Partnerships
11 October 2023
Supporting the social enterprise community to grow
'The Purpose Precinct' is growing the visibility and vitality of the social enterprise sector and creating a range of employment opportunities for priority job seekers.
Grant News
14 September 2023
Building capability and connection for women in rural and regional Victoria
The Rural Women Online Program launched to address a significant need for digital learning for rural and regional Victorian women.
Partnerships
14 August 2023
Introducing the new Chief Executive Women and Helen Macpherson Smith Trust scholarship for women
Melbourne Business School, Chief Executive Women and the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust are launching a scholarship for women making a social impact.
Grant News
10 October 2022
$1 million to the State Library of Victoria – Honoring the 70th anniversary of the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust
We are pleased to announce a $1 million grant to the State Library of Victoria in honor of our 70th anniversary of the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust.
Partnerships
4 August 2022
2022 Helen Macpherson Smith Fellowship
HMST Chair, Catherine Walter AM, and CEO, Debra Morgan, were pleased to join Deans Professor Ian Harper AO and Professor Caron Beaton-Wells from Melbourne Business School to meet the recipient of the MBS 2022 Helen Macpherson Smith Fellowship, Bianca Eden.
Trust Updates
29 June 2022
Memorial for Darvell M. Hutchinson AM
A memorial celebrating the life and legacy of Helen Macpherson Smith Trust’s former Chair, Darvell M. Hutchinson AM, was held on Friday 1 July 2022.
Trust Updates
2 February 2022
Vale Darvell M. Hutchinson AM
Trustees and staff honour the life and legacy of Darvell M. Hutchinson AM
Partnerships
17 November 2021
Helen Macpherson Smith Trust-MBS Endowment Scholarships available to For-Purpose Leaders
Supporting the recovery of the social purpose sector through the provision of dedicated scholarships across a range of MBS short courses