Join us LIVE in Melbourne to support for-purpose organisations committed to creating a more equitable world.
This dynamic crowdfunding event will shine a spotlight on three grassroots non-profit organisations dedicated to tackling inequality by developing innovative solutions to complex social problems across Australia. On the night you will be inspired as social entrepreneurs representing The Malpa Project, Olivia's Place and TOM: Melbourne share their incredible stories with you and pitch for your support. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded people and be part of making your world a better place for all people.
Join us and experience the incredible sense of joy and community created when we give together!
+ Thursday, 6th of June, 2024
+Arrival from 5:30pm
For canapés and refreshments
Event 6pm - 8:30pm
+ Clayton Utz
Level 18
333 Collins St
Melbourne CBD
A special thanks to our event partners Accenture, Clayton Utz and SEMZ for their support of grassroots giving in Australia.
Please note: this is a ticketed giving event to support fundraising for the below non-profit organisations. Any non-profit leader who wants know more about the TFN crowdfunding model are encouraged to contact us for more information.
Registrations for this event are now closed!
We look forward to welcoming all of you in Melbourne on Thursday, June 6th.
If you would like to join the waitlist, please email us below.
PITCHING FOR SUPPORT
The Malpa Project
A culturally derived training program teaching young children from disadvantaged backgrounds to become Young Doctors.
Malpa’s Young Doctors for Life program engages Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children in culturally derived, community co-designed projects that train them as local health ambassadors who learn hands-on skills from Elders, doctors, paramedics and dieticians. They learn practical skills in health leadership, nutrition, health literacy, environmental health, hygiene and social and emotional well-being. Sessions are delivered in schools, hospitals, Aboriginal Medical Services, cultural centres and medical teaching facilities. Once empowered, the Young Doctors become leaders who engage with their families and communities to spread health knowledge and transform the health destiny of everyone concerned.
The Malpa Project are pitching to expand their "Bubup Doctors" program in Victoria, enabling them to empower 135 more children.
Presented by:
Don Palmer
Founder, The Malpa Project
Don founded Malpa after experiencing the serious health problems for children in the town camps around Alice Springs. He is a documentary film-maker and was an academic at Charles Sturt University and Macquarie University. Don holds a Master of Arts, was awarded a UN Media Peace Prize and he is a Winston Churchill Fellow. He was a member of the NSW ABC Advisory Board and the NSW Clinical Excellence Commission.
In Central Australia Don is known as Tjungurrayi by the Pintupi and Warlpiri people.
Olivia's Place
Providing wrap-around support services to parents and families during pregnancy and the first 12 months of their youngest child's life.
Olivia's Place, established in Warragul since 2012, specialises in offering comprehensive support services to parents and families during pregnancy and the first year of their youngest child's life. Through its core programs, such as the Family Support Program (FSP) and the Material Aid Program (MAP), Olivia's Place provides practical and emotional assistance while fostering community engagement through donations and volunteerism.
Operating primarily in the Latrobe Valley area, Olivia's Place will be pitching to scale their programs to offer support to even more communities around Victoria.
Presented by:
Pheba Daniel
Operations Manager, Olivia's Place
With over a decade of experience supporting individuals facing mental health challenges, Pheba has been an integral part of multi-disciplinary teams focused on a holistic care approach. She is passionate about creating physically and psychologically safe environments that empower individuals to thrive in their respective fields. She is dedicated to collaborating with others, fostering teamwork, encouraging innovative solutions, and providing unwavering support throughout the journey.
TOM: Melbourne
Fostering a community that improves the lives of people living with a disability by co-designing and building products that address unmet needs.
Tikkun Olam Makers Melbourne Ltd (TOM: Melbourne) cultivates a community focused on improving the lives of individuals with disabilities by collaboratively designing and manufacturing products that address unmet needs, regardless of financial limitations or specific demographics. Through its programs, TOM: Melbourne facilitates connections between individuals with disabilities, referred to as "Need-Knowers," and a diverse array of volunteer "Makers", such as engineers, designers, and tradespeople, to develop solutions that enhance daily living. By organising inclusive events, they tackle inequality and disadvantage, generating solutions that foster inclusion in various social activities. Their overarching vision is to create a world where technology and innovation offer accessible solutions to meet the needs of every individual.
TOM: Melbourne are pitching for funding to develop their most in-demand prototype - a stand to support an individual's communication book on their wheelchair or desk - for volume manufacturing.
Presented by:
Narelle Hinkley
General Manager, TOM: Melbourne
Occupational Therapist and General Manager at TOM: Melbourne. Committed to transformative change through innovation, advocating equitable care, championing inclusivity, and empowering individuals, especially in the disability sector. Passionate about creating assistive technology solutions for independence, dignity, and accessibility.
EVENT PARTNERS
The Funding Network
The Funding Network is a catalyst and amplifier of more than 300 emerging charities and 2,000 changemakers. Over the past 10 years, TFN has facilitated $27 million in critical funding through the collective generosity of more than 23,000 people.
TFN is made possible thanks to the generosity of our network of supporters which include:
