As the end of the financial year approaches, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the power of giving—and the impact your generosity can have right here in the Bega Valley.
At Mumbulla Community Foundation, we believe in building strong, resilient communities from the ground up. When you make a tax-deductible donation before June 30, you’re not just giving money—you’re investing in lasting, measurable change where it matters most: in your own backyard.
Why Your Support Matters
Your donation helps fund initiatives that:
Improve access to education for local children and young people
Enhance community wellbeing and inclusion
Support grassroots organisations leading innovative, locally-driven projects
Build long-term resilience across the Bega Valley region
Every dollar donated stays within our community and contributes to our strategic grants program, enabling targeted support for those who need it most.
Make Your EOFY Gift Count
🗓️ To receive a tax deduction for the 2024–25 financial year, please donate before 30 June.
The Mumbulla Community Foundation recently hosted a truly special event — the Women’s Collaborative Consultation: A High Tea with Heart at the beautiful Tathra Surf Club.
We gathered a diverse group of community-minded women from across the Bega Valley to explore the exciting idea of launching a Philanthropic Women’s Giving Circle — a powerful initiative designed to unite women’s skills, passions, and resources to tackle local needs and create lasting change.
A Day of Connection and Possibility
The room was alive with energy, meaningful conversations, and a deep sense of connection. Women shared openly, feeling heard, engaged, and inspired by the possibility of collective giving.
The feedback? Overwhelmingly positive. There’s a clear appetite for women in the Bega Valley to come together, collaborate, and make a local impact.
Key Highlights from the Day:
✅ Discussed the potential of establishing a Women’s Giving Circle in the Bega Valley
✅ Identified key local issues and areas where collective giving could make a difference
✅ Shared opportunities, hopes, and ideas for women’s collective action
✅ Asked the big questions about shaping this movement for lasting impact
We are incredibly grateful to all the women who attended and contributed their voices, ideas, and enthusiasm to this important conversation.
This is just the beginning. The seeds have been planted — and together, we’re growing something extraordinary.
Stay Connected
Want to stay updated on the progress of the Women’s Giving Circle and other community initiatives? 👉 Follow Mumbulla Community Foundation on Facebook and Instagram, or LinkedIn for the latest news, upcoming events, and opportunities to get involved or email us at:wgc@mumbullafoundation.org.au.
Full Report from the Women’s Giving Circle Consultation event HERE
Over the past year, Cobargo Food Tool Library has been buzzing with activity, delivering a fantastic series of nine hands-on workshops. From preserving and fermenting local produce to the art of spit roasting a lamb, there’s been something for everyone!
A total of 116 enthusiastic participants joined in 9 sessions over a 12-month period.
It was reported that the sessions were fun and participants learned valuable skills like fermenting, canning, pickling, and milling grains while gaining confidence in using tools from the Tool Library. Designed to be inclusive, the workshops catered to both seasoned foodies and beginners and instilled a sense of accomplishment and confidence for home experimentation.
Another workshop on fermenting is coming soon, so stay tuned, follow, and support the Triangle Tool Library. The local volunteers there are doing a fabulous job and members can borrow all sorts of useful tools, including kitchen appliances !
Thank you, Heather Anderson for an awesome report, and well done on this project.
As we reflect on 2024, we express our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible community, past and present voluntary directors, generous donors, partner organisations, and other philanthropic supporters. We are proud to share our community foundation achievements, successes, and future aspirations in our latestAnnual Report 2023-2024.
If you have trouble accessing the annual report 23/24 via the above link, please view the PDF version here.
We are happy to share the heart-warming journey of The Songcrafters project, an incredible collaboration between Jamie Forbes from Theatre Onset and Nick Keeling from Merimbula School of Music.
It is an ongoing project to develop an original musical that we eagerly anticipate seeing come to life in the Bega Valley, and Mumbulla Community Foundation is proud to have contributed a starting grant.
Featuring a vibrant youth cast, primarily composed of high school students and even younger participants in some roles, this project offers them a unique opportunity to shine and grow. The experience will provide invaluable skills in collaboration, creativity, and performance
As we approach 2025, our excitement grows. Stay tuned for updates!
Grantee Spotlight: Cobargo Food Tool Library! 
