Essie (Agnes) Burbridge OAM came to the attention of the Victorian Women’s Trust when she was nominated to be part of the ‘Ordinary Women Extraordinary Lives’ exhibition in 2001.
Inspired by Essie’s community work in Melbourne’s western suburbs and her desire to challenge racism and promote social cohesion, the Trust initially established the Essie Burbridge Community Award and then the Sub Fund in her name.
The Essie Burbridge Sub Fund supports projects that:
We welcome donations to this Sub Fund. All contributions help build the financial pool for making grants and are fully tax-deductible.
This Sub-Fund supports projects that provide leadership and achievement in cross-cultural understanding, and strategies for combating racism.
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Would you like to make a lasting impact in your community? Are you passionate about strategic, gender-wise philanthropy? Establishing a Sub-Fund within the Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust...
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ESSIE BURBRIDGE SUB FUND SisterWorks Emerging Female Leaders Project is funded by the Essie Burbridge Sub Fund. Inspired by Essie’s community work in Melbourne’s western suburbs and...
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Would you like to make lasting impact in the community? Are you passionate about strategic, gender-wise philanthropy?
Establishing a Sub Fund within the Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust is a practical and lasting way for you to strategically invest in advancing opportunities or reducing barriers for women and girls in Victoria without any administrative burden.
