What we do
As a foundation, we pool the charitable gifts and bequests of donors into a permanent, income-earning endowment that benefits the people of the southern highlands in perpetuity. We also make grants from the earnings of these funds to support a range of initiatives from health, education and social services to arts, culture and the environment.
Watch our video from our recent community forum to find out more about our approach.
How we help
The Foundation also offers advice and support to individuals and organisations making philanthropic decisions and we foster leadership by bringing people together from all sectors to identify and address issues and to leverage opportunities in the region.
Providing support
We also support projects that promote self-sufficiency and long-term sustainability. As an independent charitable organisation, we are limited only by the will and imagination of our donors. We believe in the power of individuals and organisations working together to effect positive change in our community.
Caring for the Southern
Highlands community
Fire Aid
We are delighted to share the news that we have been entrusted with the funds from the recent FireAid concert organised by highlands locals John and Zoe Waters, Leo Sayer and their wonderful team.
Due to the success and generosity of the community, over $300 000 was raised. This money has been transferred to the Southern Highlands Foundation so that we can manage the distribution of the funds to ensure that it goes directly to the southern highlands community in the most effective ways to assist with the recovery process from the recent bushfires.
We have arranged for an EFTPOS card with a pre-approved amount to be distributed throughout the southern highlands for those families that lost their homes during the recent bushfires. The card can be used at designated southern highlands businesses, in this way we can keep the business local which will also benefit our community.


Working together
“Working with the team from FireAid has been very rewarding. Where there is an opportunity to work together as a community, we see the very best of humanity, new engagement, empowerment and a growing sense of goodwill. The end effect is a more cohesive and caring community.” Shelley Boyce Chair SHF
To date the relief fund is distributing approx $180,000.00 for the FireAid Card. Funds have also been gazetted for local RFS brigades and Wildlife recovery has received approx. $50,000. There will be a residual of approx. $80,000 for ongoing FireAid emergency relief and mental health assistance.
For further information please contact the Southern Highlands Foundation: admin@southernhighlandsfoundation.com.au or call: 0401 004 013
Meet our board
Our board of directors
As a registered charity and public foundation, we are governed by a board of directors. Our directors are all respected members of the Southern Highlands community who generously donate their time to assist with the governance of the foundation. To find out more about our board members, and to find out how you can get involved click here.
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Become a board member
If you are interested in becoming a board member, contact us at admin@southernhighlandsfoundation.com.au
Contact us
If you’d like to get in touch contact us via
admin@southernhighlandsfoundation.com.au
or
call 0401 004 013