Essie Burbridge Sub-Fund
Established in 2007, the Essie Burbridge Sub-Fund honours the life and legacy of Essie (Agnes) Burbridge OAM. Essie first came to the attention of the Victorian Women’s Trust when she was nominated for the ‘Ordinary Women Extraordinary Lives’ exhibition in 2001.
Inspired by her tireless community work in Melbourne’s western suburbs, specifically her desire to challenge racism and promote social cohesion, the Trust initially established the Essie Burbridge Community Award, which later evolved into this Sub-Fund. It continues her vision of a vibrant, inclusive society by supporting projects that build bridges across cultures and promote the values necessary to combat racism.
Purpose and Focus
How does the Essie Burbridge Sub-Fund support women?
The Essie Burbridge Sub-Fund supports projects that provide leadership and achievement in cross-cultural understanding and strategies for combating racism. It promotes values critical to a vibrant, non-racist society, helping to build bridges between European, Middle Eastern, and Asian cultures, or advancing tolerance and compassion in the community.
Anti-racism
Leadership
Education and voice
Stories behind the Songs
Somali Women’s Stories Project
Living, Learning, Belonging
Are you interested in setting up a Sub-Fund?
We would love to talk with you about the possibility of setting up a Sub-Fund with the Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust.
Please get in touch with our Grants team by either filling out the form or contacting 03 9642 0422 or grants@vwt.org.au