We adopt a holistic approach to mental health that is strength-based and wellbeing focussed. We want to centre prevention by building individual and community capability to support each other, in turn building better mental health and wellbeing for the South Australian community.
We are working alongside Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) across South Australia to engage community in determining a funding model where First Nations people make the decisions over how philanthropic funding into health and wellbeing across our state is spent.
Through our Practice & Collaboration focus area, we aim to help develop the conditions needed to shift complex social challenges and support collaborative efforts already making a difference.
This Impact and Learnings summary covers the breadth of the Foundations focus
areas across 2024 and is informed by data and evidence collected under our
Social Impact Measurement and Learning (SIML) framework.
Supporting Local Approaches: Announcing Two New Partnerships for Community Wellbeing
We’re thrilled to announce two new partnerships supporting grassroots movements
championing local connection and wellbeing, creating opportunities to share
their learnings and inspire other community-driven initiatives.
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who dedicated their time and
passion to submitting an application for our Discovery Grants. This grant round
continues to shine a light on the incredible work of those committed to working
with communities to explore and develop person-centred, strengths-based, and
preventative approaches to mental health and wellbeing.
Discovery Grants 2024: Expression of Interest Insights
Earlier this year, we held the expression of interest (EOI) phase of our
Discovery Grants application process for 2024. We received 70 EOIs and
shortlisted nine. We extend our gratitude to the many individuals,
organisations, and community members who shared their passion for community
wellbeing through their EOIs.
In March of this year members of the Fay Fuller Foundation Team and Board,
accompanied by members of the Indigenous Led Philanthropic Foundation were part
of a study tour in Aotearoa. The purpose of the tour was to share experiences of
mana (spirit) enhancing philanthropic and investment practices, share knowledge
systems, and strengthen Indigenous networks in philanthropy.
This Impact and Learnings summary covers the breadth of the Foundations focus
areas across 2023 and is informed by data and evidence collected under our
Social Impact Measurement and Learning (SIML) framework.
Seeds of Affinity is a volunteer-run community-based organisation developed in
response to the absence of non-punishing interventions for women when they leave
prison.
