This year, we mark Sidney Myer Fund's 90th anniversary and The Myer Foundation's 65th.
That 155 years of combined philanthropic history, governance and benefit to the community has been honoured by the Trustees of Sidney Myer Fund, who invited each of the 14 living second and third generation descendants of Sidney and Merlyn Myer to choose a not-for-profit organisation that would be awarded $155,000. The grants recognise and reflect the foundational, intergenerational role that family members have had in stewarding Sidney Myer’s philanthropic legacy.
In total, $2.17 million has been directed to a broad array of organisations, honouring the diversity of interests and passions across the family:
Building the world’s most scientifically credible and trusted environmental accounting standard.
Performing celebrated classics alongside new music and commissions.
Helping young people to develop healthy foundations for positive life pathways.
Central Victorian Biolinks Alliance
Partnering with communities to restore and reconnect large landscapes in Central Victoria.
Facilitating life-changing and life-saving surgery and access to medical care for disadvantaged children from developing countries.
The Deakin Centre for Refugee Employment, Advocacy, Training and Education is supporting refugees to rebuild their careers after leaving their home country.
Supporting independent documentary filmmakers and organisations on the front-lines of social change.
Providing veterinary services, shelter and adoption services to companion animals of people of limited means.
Offering holistic, flexible and long-term support for young people in the Latrobe Valley who are experiencing tough times.
Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory
Home to a world-leading collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art in Darwin.
Perron Institute for Neurological & Translational Science
Conducting research on neurological and neuromuscular disorders with the goal of translating the outputs of this research into better healthcare outcomes.
Partnering with Indigenous ranger groups in one of the most culturally rich and biodiverse regions of Australia: West and Central Arnhem Land.
The Royal Historical Society of Victoria
A community organisation committed to collecting, researching and sharing an understanding of the history of Victoria.
The University of Melbourne's Victorian College of the Arts is a leading tertiary institution for artistic invention.
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