Strengthening safety and recovery
Local generosity is helping to create safer futures for women, children and families affected by violence. Through the Hume Bank Safer Communities Fund, Border Trust has supported organisations like Albury…
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When preparation becomes recovery
In January 2026 the Tallangatta Sports Centre at Rowen Park served as the base camp for emergency crews responding to the Mt Lawson–Walwa bushfires. Rows of tents fill the oval.…
Dignity, nourishment and human connection
For people experiencing homelessness, family violence or financial hardship, a warm meal can be a powerful first step toward stability. Through The Carevan Foundation, donor-supported grants have helped deliver thousands…
Mt Lawson/Walwa Bushfire Recovery Appeal Media Release
Border Trust launches Mt Lawson/Walwa Bushfire Recovery Appeal Donate HereBorder Trust has launched the Mt Lawson/Walwa Bushfire Recovery Appeal following recent bushfires that have impacted Walwa and surrounding communities, causing…
2026 Fischer Community Leadership Program
Applications are now open for the 2026 Fischer Community Leadership Program, delivered locally in Lockhart and The Rock from late February to March. The program is open to anyone aged…
Celebrating an extraordinary 2025
As we step into 2026, we reflect on a year of connection, generosity, and impact. In 2025, we proudly marked 20 years of local giving, spending the year engaging with…
Building confidence, identity and belonging
At Wodonga Congolese Cultural School, local generosity has helped provide laptops and learning resources for children from the Albury–Wodonga African community. Meeting every second Saturday, the school brings young people…
The Hume Bank Safer Communities Fund 2025 Recipients
Today, we’re proud to share the stories from the 2025 Hume Bank Safer Communities Fund grant recipients. 💙 â–ª Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service (AWAHS) â–ª Albury Wodonga Volunteer Resource…
The Hume Bank Safer Communities Fund 2024 Recipients
Now in its second year, the Hume Bank Safer Communities Fund continues to support organisations creating real change across our region. 💙 Today we’re proud to share the stories from…
Latest Newsletter from your Community Foundation – December Edition
The latest Border Trust news is now available, check out the newsletter here. Included in this month: Pitch Night 2025 – what a celebration! Annual Report 2025 Annual General Meeting Border…
Annual Report 24 – 25
We are proud to officially release our 2024–2025 Annual Report, highlighting the projects, people and stories that shaped this special anniversary year. Download your copy here: ANNUAL REPORT 2025
Annual General Meeting 2025
You are invited to join the Annual General Meeting of Community Foundation for Albury Wodonga Region Ltd (t/as Border Trust) as trustee for Community Foundation for Albury Wodonga Region and…
Pitch Night 2025 Photo Gallery
📸 Relive the moments of Pitch Night!  A huge thank you to our friend Justin Dallinger from Foto Supplies Camera House. Justin’s ongoing support helps us capture these unforgettable…
Congratulations to Bhutanese Community Farm, Albury-Wodonga, the winners of Give500 2025!
Congratulations to Bhutanese Community Farm, Albury-Wodonga, the winners of Give500 2025! Our congratulations also go to our runners up Junction Support Services and Albury Wodonga FoodShare! What a brilliant night…
Latest Newsletter from your Community Foundation – November Edition
The latest Border Trust news is now available, check out the newsletter here. Included in this month: Pitch Night is just over a week away! Who are the 2025 Give500…
Meet the 2025 Give500 Shortlisted Organisations
Meet the 2025 Give500 Pitch Night Short Listed Organisations Who will win your vote? These inspiring, community-based organisations will take to the stage at our 2025 Give500 Pitch Night on…
Pitch Night Tickets are now on sale!
Pitch Night tickets are now on sale! We’re so excited to announce that our friends at Atura Albury will once again host this year’s Give500 Pitch Night, an evening that…
Thank you Glenys.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate Glenys Atkins and her 20 years with Border Trust. It was a truly special evening at La Maison, filled with heartfelt…
Latest Newsletter from your Community Foundation – October Edition
The latest Border Trust news is now available, check out the newsletter here. Included in this month: Announcing our 2025 Give500 Finalists! On the Road in Towong: Local Projects in Action…
Congratulations to the 2025 Give500 Shortlist!
Congratulations to the 2025 Give500 Shortlist! ◾ Albury Wodonga Regional FoodShare – The Good Egg Project: Laid by FoodShare ◾ Junction Support Services – Windbreak3690 ◾ The Bhutanese and Multicultural Community Farms Inc – Powering Food…
Meeting our Towong Recipients
Recently, we had the pleasure of visiting the Towong area to see firsthand the incredible work being done by some of our Towong Community Bushfire Disaster Relief Fund Grant recipients.…
Albury Wodonga Volunteer Resource Bureau – Drive to Connect
Albury Wodonga Volunteer Resource Bureau Project: Drive to Connect Awarded Amount: $4,000 – $5,000 per annum | 2022-2025 Border Trust Community Grants Donor:Â Katharine Sleeman Named Sub Fund Impact Areas:…
National Wills Week High Tea
Last week we enjoyed our National Wills Week High Tea, a wonderful afternoon of connection, conversation and community (with plenty of cake too!). To our speakers – Suryan Chandrasegaran (ADLS),…
Survivors of Suicide & Friends – Winter Solstice
Survivors of Suicide & Friends Project: Winter Solstice Awarded Amount: $4,000.00 | 2024 Give500 Grant Impact Areas: Community Connection & Wellbeing The Winter Solstice is a powerful community event that…