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Governance for Social Impact returns in November
Not for profit leaders who have undertaken Governance for Social Impact training with the Centre of Social Impact through the University of New South Wales continually feedback to us the power of program and how it has helped them in their leadership journey.It returns to Hobart again on 9 and 10 November 2026, with spaces filling up quickly!This executive education program is delivered in a way that develops participants in an engaging and participatory way that will challenge participants thinking and help them better understand and lean into the complexity of the social purpose landscape. The content, presenters and activities...
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Governance for Social Impact returns in November
Not for profit leaders who have undertaken Governance for Social Impact training with the Centre of Social Impact through the University of New South Wales continually feedback to us the…
Storytelling workshops return
Tasmanian not-for-profit, community organisations and social enterprises have an opportunity build their story telling capacity with the next round of storytelling workshops delivered by The Funding Network in partnership with…
Heywire hits the hustings
The ABC Heywire team have recently wrapped up the first (and largest) round of school workshops across the Tamar Valley.ABC Producers have been in classrooms delivering storytelling workshops to young…
Hot pizzas a hit at Yolla District School
It was a showery day but smiles all round from Yolla District School’s Hands on Learning students and teachers at the grand opening of their new pizza oven in April.They…
Glenorchy Youth Hub to provide safe space for young people
Young people in Glenorchy will soon have access to a dedicated space to connect, access support and take part in activities, with the opening of the new Glenorchy Youth Hub…
Upgraded spaces support healing at Hobart Women’s Shelter
Women and children experiencing family violence are benefiting from newly renovated communal spaces at the Hobart Women’s Shelter, designed to support healing, recovery and wellbeing.The upgrades include a purpose-built activities…
Evaluation highlights impact of early intervention for young people
A new independent evaluation of the Karinya Youth Transitional Tenancy (KYTT) Program has highlighted the importance of early intervention in preventing youth homelessness.Led by researchers from the University of Tasmania,…
TCF April Funding Announcements
The TCF Board has allocated $2.1 million to two education-based programs which will to benefit Tasmanian school children.The first, Volunteering Tasmania’s EmpowerED program, will focus on students in Years 10–12…
Easter office closure
Have a happy and safe Easter from the Tasmanian Community Fund board and staff. The TCF Office will be closed from 4pm on Thursday 2 April and will reopen at…
Welcoming new TCF Director: Amanda French
The Tasmanian Community Fund is pleased to welcome Amanda French as a new Board Director.She is best known as the Founder and former CEO of Dress for Success Tasmania, which…
Governance for Social Impact - Launceston
In March we had an enthusiastic and passionate group of community leaders undertake Governance for Social Impact training through the Centre of Social Impact through the University of New South…
Regional program supports young people to build confident futures
Young people in southern Tasmania are gaining stronger pathways into education, training and employment through the Regional Engagement and Experience Program (REEP), which recently delivered its first session at Sorell…
Young voices celebrated through Bruny Youth Stories Prize
Young Tasmanians shared their connection to nature and place through the Bruny Youth Stories Prize, a creative storytelling initiative delivered by Kuno as part of the Bruny Kids and Nature…
Welcome Rowan
We’re excited to welcome Rowan James as our new Client Manager at the Tasmanian Community Fund, covering for Leanne Johannesen’s maternity leave!Rowan brings a background in health, community services and…
TCF supports four projects through Community Action Grants
At the February Board meeting, the Tasmanian Community board approved funding for four projects through its Community Action Grants program.Gateway Life Solutions has received $50,000 to expand its FreshStart program,…
Diversity Matters at Molesworth Primary School
Teachers and students at Molesworth Primary School have commenced their participation in A Fairer World’s Diversity Matters Everyone Matters program, an initiative designed to build empathy, resilience and inclusion in…
Makers Market brings community together in Bridgewater
The Material Institute’s first Makers Market at its Bridgewater market garden was a joyful celebration of local enterprise, fresh food and community connection.The Material Institute works with children, young people…
Crewative Arts Connect building confidence through creativity
Young people in Chigwell have been finding connection, confidence and creative expression through Crewative Arts Connect, a free arts program delivered at Bucaan Community House and supported by the Tasmanian…
Farewell Lola Cowle
The TCF Board wishes to acknowledge the resignation of Manager Lola Cowle and sincerely thank her for her long association and dedication to the work of the Fund.Lola has been…
TCF Approves Funding for 15 Community Projects
The Tasmanian Community Fund Board has approved funding for 15 projects totalling $4.9 million at its December 2025 meeting, supporting initiatives that strengthen opportunity, connection and wellbeing for Tasmanians.A strong…
Thank You Michelle
At the end of 2025, Michelle Swallow ends her tenure as a Director on the Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) Board.Michelle joined the TCF in 2020 and it has benefitted enormously…
Governance for Social Impact Returns
In October, the Centre for Social Impact through the University of NSW delivered Governance for Social Impact training in Hobart for 25 community sector leaders.Dr Lyndsey McKee National Industry Director…
Kicking Financial Literacy Goals
It was fantastic to come together in early December at the Study Hub in Zeehan to celebrate the achievements of the University of Tasmania’s West Coast Financial Literacy Project and…
Tasmanian Learning Commission Supporting Young People to Shape Education
The Tasmanian Learning Commission (TASLC) is placing students at the centre of leading research, providing evidence-informed recommendations to improve Tasmanian schools.The TASLC model has been operating for six months, and…
Board Survey Response
On behalf of the TCF Board, we would like to thank all those who took the time to share their experiences and views about the Tasmanian Community Fund — what…
Breaking Barriers, Building Futures Podcast
In Episode 9 of the Breaking Barriers, Building Futures podcast, outgoing Tasmanian Community Fund Director Michelle Swallow has a conversation with ARACY Chair and JBWere Philanthropic Advisor Shamal Dass.They discuss…
Merry Christmas
The Tasmanian Community Fund Board and staff thank you for your support throughout the year and wish you a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.The Tasmanian Community Fund Office…
October Board Meeting and Funding Decisions
In October the TCF Board visited the West Coast to meet and speak with the local community about their challenges, aspirations and issues in this amazing and unique part of…
Social Impact and Evaluation Grant Round
The Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) Board approved $74,000 of funding for seven organisations for Social Impact and Evaluation in October.Project funding was made available to not-for-profit organisations looking to boost…
2025 Annual Report
The TCF’s 2025 Annual Report is now available. Highlights for the year included:Awarding $6.9 million to 35 projectsSupporting 10 large projects focused on improving wellbeing through removing barriers to learningSupporting…
Last Chance for EoIs
There’s less than 3 weeks to go!Expressions of Interest for the 2026 Connected and Educated Children and Young People grant round close at 5:00pm, Saturday 15 November 2025. Funding of…
Let's Fly Together
Project North’s ‘Let's Fly Together 2025’, proved to be another outstanding success with community attending from all over Launceston’s Northern Suburbs to try their hand at kite flying – no…
TakeOver Burnie Video
Last month we attended the ABC’s Takeover Burnie gala evening where we saw the screening of 34 inspiring short videos created by young participants involved in the program.We made a…
Welcome Intern Director Ana
The Tasmanian Community Fund welcomes Dr Ana Klincic Andrews as the 2025/26 Intern Director, who joins with a wealth of experience across community development, corporate governance and international sustainability.A Tasmanian…
ABC Takeover brings youth voices to Burnie
The Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) was proud to be the principal supporter of ABC’s Takeover Burnie Program, which recently assisted young people in Burnie share their unique stories with Tasmania…
Building financial literacy on the West Coast
The University of Tasmania, supported by the Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF), is helping embed long-term financial literacy skills amongst young people, aged 8 to 19, and their families through the…
Connected and Educated Children and Young People
The Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) is committed to supporting projects that remove barriers and help children and young people (aged 8 to 19) stay engaged with learning and connected to…
New funding an investment in the future of young Tasmanians
The Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) has announced its latest grants from the August board meeting, with $1.14 million directed to community-led initiatives across the state.This round placed a strong emphasis…
New Grant Round - Social Impact and Evaluation
The Tasmanian Community Fund is calling for applications from not-for-profit community organisations that increase organisation and community capacity through participation in social impact measurement and evaluation training.If you are part…
Community Conversations Burnie and Devonport.
Tasmanian Community Fund staff will be in Devonport on Tuesday 23 September and Burnie on Wednesday 24 September.This is an opportunity for groups who would like to meet with a…
Governance for Social Impact
The Centre of Social Impact through the University of New South Wales is again providing Governance for Social Impact training. This training was very well received by participants last year!If…
New podcast available now!
Have you heard our latest Breaking Barriers, Building Futures podcast?Tasmanian Community Fund Director and passionate far north west coast resident Mike Buckby interviews fellow Circular Head community champion Jodie Saville.They…
Loaves and Fishes update
We recently visited Loaves and Fishes in Devonport to see their team in action and hear about the construction of their new cool room.Loaves and Fishes helps feed around 16,000…
Have your say!
The Tasmanian Community Fund has supported over 3,260 projects with more than $144 million since 2000 - but we’re not stopping there.We’re listening. We’re learning. And we want to hear…
Story telling workshops
The Tasmanian Community Fund have partnered with The Funding Network to deliver free impact storytelling workshops around the state in October.It involves an in-person workshop plus an online interactive session…
Connecting with Purpose: Why We’re Listening to our stakeholders
By Kym Goodes, Chair – Tasmanian Community Fund BoardAcross Tasmania, community members – from the Huon to the Highlands to the Hellyer area - step up every day to make…
Welcome Carl
We're excited to welcome Carl Gallagher to the Tasmanian Community Fund team as our new Client Manager.Carl brings with him a strong background in social impact, strategy and community engagement,…
Governance for Social Impact training returns
We provided a grant to the Centre of Social Impact through the University of New South Wales to provide Governance for Social Impact training in Tasmania in 2024 and this…
Climbing the Peak
At the start of July, the Friends of St Valentine’s Peak witnessed the instillation of a pedestrian bridge that crosses a river on the St Valentine’s Peak walking track.The track…
Lights, camera, action!
We recently visited some of our funded organisations on the north west coast to see how their projects are progressing. We made some videos showing their work in action. You…