VOTING ENDS MIDNIGHT 15 JUNE |

VOTING ENDS MIDNIGHT 15 JUNE |

Between 1–15 June, the power is in our members’ hands. Vote for the organisations you'd like to see funded in our inaugural giving round, with the top organisation from each of our three giving pillars receiving $5,000 in funding.

How to vote

To be eligible to vote, you must be a member of our giving circle. Join here.

  1. Read about the shortlisted organisations from our three focus areas, below

  2. Complete the voting form by midnight 15 June (you’ll be asked for your top two from each focus area)

COMPLETE VOTING FORM

Voting closes midnight 15 June

Note: Given the level of funding, this giving round has focused on small organisations. All included have an annual revenue of <$1m. Visit our voting FAQs for more info.

Not a member but eager to participate? Join our community today.

Thriving Minds

Youth mental health and wellbeing

Thriving Minds
Heaps Decent
THRIVING MINDS
Heaps Decent
THRIVING MINDS

Heaps Decent empowers young people through creativity, skills building and cultural access. Working with underserved and marginalised youth, they deliver participatory music and visual media programs that foster self-expression, wellbeing, confidence and connection. Through creative pathways, young people develop new skills, improve mental health and strengthen their sense of agency, helping them navigate challenges and unlock future opportunities.

heapsdecent.com

THRIVING MINDS
Ocean Mind
THRIVING MINDS
Ocean Mind
THRIVING MINDS

Ocean Mind is a therapeutic surfing charity that supports young people experiencing mental health challenges, social isolation and disability. Through evidence-based surf therapy programs, they create opportunities for connection, resilience and personal growth. By combining the healing power of the ocean with professional support, Ocean Mind helps participants improve wellbeing, build confidence and strengthen relationships in a safe and supportive environment.

oceanmind.org.au

THRIVING MINDS
Project Rockit Foundation
THRIVING MINDS
Project Rockit Foundation
THRIVING MINDS

Project Rockit Foundation is the charity arm of Project Rocket (social enterprise), and delivers youth-driven, evidence-based programs that tackle bullying and cyberbullying in schools facing socio-economic and geographic barriers. The foundation provides fully and partially funded programs that empower young people to create safer, more inclusive communities. Their work helps students build empathy, resilience and the skills needed to navigate an increasingly connected world.

projectrockit.com.au/foundation

THRIVING MINDS

Thriving Communities

Family and domestic violence

Thriving Minds
4 Voices
THRIVING COMMUNITIES
4 Voices
THRIVING COMMUNITIES

4 Voices provides immediate and practical support to women and girls experiencing homelessness, domestic violence and social isolation. They help women access safety, services, employment opportunities and community support. By meeting people where they are and responding to urgent needs, 4 Voices empowers women to rebuild stability, independence and hope for the future.

4voices.org.au

THRIVING COMMUNITIES
Regenerate
THRIVING COMMUNITIES
Regenerate
THRIVING COMMUNITIES

Regenerate supports families rebuilding their lives after domestic and family violence by providing practical household essentials at critical moments of transition. Working closely with community service partners, they furnish homes and supply everyday necessities when people enter crisis accommodation and move into long-term housing. Their work helps create safe, welcoming spaces that foster dignity, stability and a sense of belonging.

regenerate.org.au

THRIVING COMMUNITIES
DadFit
THRIVING COMMUNITIES
DadFit
THRIVING COMMUNITIES

Research shows social support can significantly reduce the likelihood of intimate partner violence. DadFit is a community organisation on a mission to make dadding a team sport. Through weekly Dad Teams in communities and workplaces, they create opportunities for fathers to connect, support one another and strengthen their wellbeing. DadFit’s programs improve mental health, confidence and community connection, helping dads, families and communities thrive.

dadfit.au

THRIVING COMMUNITIES

Thriving Ecosystems

Environment and conservation

Thriving Minds
Divers for Climate
THRIVING ECOSYSTEMS
Divers for Climate
THRIVING ECOSYSTEMS

Divers for Climate is a nationwide movement connecting the voices of the underwater world to climate solutions. Bringing together more than 6,000 divers and marine tourism professionals, they advocate for stronger climate action and ensure coastal and marine perspectives are represented in decision-making. Through campaigns, partnerships and advocacy, they transform firsthand ocean experiences into action that protects people, communities and marine ecosystems.

diversforclimate.com

THRIVING ECOSYSTEMS
Pledge for the Planet
THRIVING ECOSYSTEMS
Pledge for the Planet
THRIVING ECOSYSTEMS

Pledge for the Planet transforms community spirit into collective climate action through sports and activity-based challenges. By encouraging participants to adopt sustainable behaviour changes and take part in community missions, they inspire healthier habits for people and the planet. Their growing movement brings together individuals, clubs and organisations to take practical action and create lasting environmental impact for future generations.

pledgefortheplanet.org

THRIVING ECOSYSTEMS
Positive Change for Marine Life
THRIVING ECOSYSTEMS
Positive Change for Marine Life
THRIVING ECOSYSTEMS

Positive Change for Marine Life works with coastal communities in Australia, India and the Solomon Islands to stop marine pollution, restore coastal ecosystems and build local livelihoods. In the Solomon Islands, their team supports community-led waste collection, plastic reduction, sustainable fisheries, seaweed farming, reef and habitat protection, and practical income pathways for marginalised women, youth and people with disabilities. Their work combines environmental restoration with locally led solutions that strengthen ocean health, climate adaptation and coastal resilience.

pcfml.org.au

THRIVING ECOSYSTEMS
Complete voting form by 15 June

FAQs

  • Members were invited to nominate organisations from 30 March - 10 April.

    This is one step in our giving process which we call The Purpose Loop.

  • Members were invited to submit ideas for small (under $1m annual revenue) organisations working across our three focus areas:

    • Thriving Minds

    • Thriving Communities

    • Thriving Ecosystems

    To be considered for our giving round, organisations or projects also needed to:

    • Have DGR 1 status (or be auspiced by an organisation with this)

    • Be registered with the ACNC

  • The volunteer committee (Elyse Cook, Pauline Ducas, Bella Conyngham, and Mike Davis) reviewed all nominations and researched each of the organisations to assess alignment against our giving areas and core giving principles (see here).

    We have intentionally avoided application processes and burdensome reporting requirements. Instead, putting the onus on us to so our ‘homework’ and due diligence on all organisations nominated.

  • Great! Contact us here to get in touch about this.

  • Our deadline for voting has a hard cut off at midnight 15 June. This can’t be extended so don’t forget to submit before then.

  • Submit your question here. We’d love to hear from you.

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How our giving circle works

The Purpose Loop

Funds are pooled

Membership joins forces with others. Together, we build collective giving power and create a shared fund for impact.

Nominating

We’ll invite you to suggest organisations or projects. Organisations can also submit themselves for consideration via a brief EOI form. From there we assess alignment with our focus areas and giving values.

Shortlisting

Organisations are reviewed by a volunteer committee and other research and due diligence is taken care of behind the scenes, ending up in a shortlist.

Community voting

Members vote on a small shortlist and choose where the collective money will go.

Giving

We announce the selected organisation(s) and distribute the grant(s) by 30 June each year.

Repeat

We reflect on what we’ve learned, share the impact created from the grant and begin the next giving cycle together.