Changemaker Grants Expo

Whether you're a member poised to vote, a supporter drawn to our cause, or a newcomer keen to be part of something bigger, the Changemaker Grants Expo is your gateway to learn how every contribution forms part of a larger, impactful narrative of community support.

• Venue JLL, Level 32, 101 Collins Street Melbourne
• Date 6-8pm on Thursday 24th October
• Format Interactive expo + refreshments

---------

As we mark our 10th anniversary, we're adopting a fresh, interactive format designed to deepen connections and amplify the influence of our six outstanding finalists on women and families in Melbourne.

• Discover firsthand the inspiring stories and transformative work of our finalists, each a beacon of hope and change.
• Dive into an expo-style setting where you can directly engage with the changemakers; an opportunity to connect, understand and support their missions.
• The voting period, from Mon 21st Oct to 7:40pm on Thu 24th Oct, is your chance to help shape the future of our giving. 

The results of the voting will be announced on the evening.

---------

Event Schedule

• 6:00pm Welcome + acknowledgements
• 6:30pm Grants showcase + refreshments
• 7:40pm Online voting closes
• 7:45pm Results, congratulations + thanks
• 8pm Event close

---------

Finalists for the Capacity Building Grant $80,000

• Wellsprings for Women
• WomenCAN
• United Housing Co-operative

Finalists for the Enabling Grant $45,000

• Meals with Impact
• PartnerSPEAK
• Women's Circus

LEARN ABOUT OUR FINALISTS HERE

---------

---------

MEMBERSHIP 💖  Join our giving circle or renew your membership here.
Be a crucial part of our goal to have granted a total of $1.5 million in support of the wellbeing of women and families in Melbourne by the end of this year. You will be eligible to vote for how we allocate our funds in the form of grants to nonprofits.

Annual Membership: $1,150 tax-deductible donation

• $1,000 for our grants pool
• $150 for running costs

Annual Next Gen Membership for members aged 35 and under: $575 tax-deductible donation

• $500 for our grants pool
• $75 for running costs

3-Year Membership: $3,450 tax-deductible donation

• $3,000 for our grants pool over three years
• $450 for running costs

Lifetime Membership: $25,000 tax-deductible, one-time donation

• $25,000 for our endowment fund

💖 Make a lasting difference: join us or renew your membership here.

Gifts in Wills Leave a lasting legacy for women and families. Melbourne Women's Foundation gratefully accepts bequests, contact bequests@melbournewomensfoundation.org 

---------