Advocacy & Research
Advocacy and research are two important aspects of the work the Foundation undertakes.
As a community foundation, we advocate for service-delivery organisations and leverage our position in the community to advocate for reform and funding for local initiatives.
Research is the core of all the work the Foundation undertakes. We are constantly assessing the needs of our region, the impacts of the work we are undertaking and ways to best address the need going forward.
Home Truths: Local insights into homelessness
The following research explores how service providers in Greater Geelong can better support people facing homelessness. Five key ‘Home Truths’ were identified from the research, highlighting priority areas for systemic improvement across the region. Together, these insights reflect the need for coordinated, place-based responses to the complex drivers of homelessness.
The following research was undertaken by the Foundation to explore the challenges and demands facing the food relief sector in the G21 region in 2023:
Food for Thought Research Report 2023
The following research was undertaken by the Foundation to inform the development of Feed Geelong:
The following research was undertaken by the Foundation to inform the development of Money Talks:
Financial Capability Research Report>
The following research informed the development of GeelongZero:
