Guiding principles

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Inclusive

We support charities that have an inspiring vision and goals that align with building a fairer, more inclusive Australia.

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Child and Youth Centred

We support charities that elevate the voices and lived experience of children and young people to inform their work and take child and youth-centred approaches to address the unique needs of specific population groups.

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Impact

We invest in charities with a track record of working with children and young people experiencing disadvantage or discrimination and a commitment to fostering lasting change.

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Learning

We challenge ourselves to evolve, evaluate and learn from what we do, and invest in charities that do the same.

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Collaborative

We collaborate with others to amplify the impact of our philanthropy and believe financial investment is just the beginning.

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Bank of Melbourne Foundation acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia. We pay respects to Elders past and present and celebrate the diversity of First Nations peoples and their ongoing cultures and connections to the lands and waters of Australia.

Bank of Melbourne Foundation is part of St.George Foundation. Donations to St.George Foundation are administered by St.George Foundation Limited as trustee for St George Foundation Trust (ABN 44 661 638 970). St George Foundation Trust is a Public Ancillary Fund, endorsed by the ATO as a Deductible Gift Recipient.

Currently, St.George Foundation adopts the Westpac Group Speaking Up Policy in dealing with whistleblowing disclosures. A copy of that policy can be viewed here. Some aspects of that policy may not be applicable in the operational environment of St.George Foundation. As such, St.George Foundation adopts the Westpac Group Speaking Up Policy to the extent reasonably possible.