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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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.