Vision
A community fund creating lasting impact in wellbeing, health, and education, empowering those who need it most.
Mission
Our mission is to create brighter futures by making wellbeing, health, and education accessible to all. We empower local people, projects, and partnerships to build a thriving future for everyone
Values
Compassion, Equity, Collaboration, Innovation, Community Spirit
About Strathbogie Ranges Community Foundation
The Strathbogie Ranges Community Foundation (SRCF) has been established to create lasting, positive change for communities across the Strathbogie Shire by strengthening social, educational, health, and economic wellbeing.
Built on a community-led model, the Foundation is designed to deliver sustainable impact and enhance local resilience in the aftermath of prolonged drought, bushfires, COVID-19, and flooding.
About Strathbogie
Ranges and Surrounds
The Strathbogie Ranges sit in the heart of north-east Victoria, a distinctive granite plateau surrounded by rolling farmland, native forest, and vibrant rural townships.
Beautiful
natural spaces
Mount Wombat Lookout, Polly McQuinns, Gooram Falls, Strathbogie Forest
Strong agricultural heritage
beef, lamb, vineyards, olives, honey, and small-scale artisanal producers
Outdoor
recreation
bushwalking, cycling, fishing, swimming, birdwatching, and nature-based tourism
About
Our Community
Our community is shaped by the people who call the Strathbogie Ranges home; families, educators, farmers, artists, volunteers, business owners, health professionals and long-time locals who share a deep commitment to caring for one another.
- Strong volunteer networks
- A culture of kindness and collaboration,
- Vibrant creative and social life
- A focus on children, young people and families,
- Environmental stewardship,
Our Projects
About Happy Healthy Kids:
Our Mission: To remove the barriers that disadvantaged children face in accessing specialized healthcare. For many families in rural and regional communities, the cost, time, and complexity of travel-combined with long waiting lists-place essential care out of reach.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Donations
Gifts in Memory of
Leave a gift in your will
Acknowledgement
of Country
Strathbogie Ranges Community Foundation acknowledges the Taungurung People, the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands that make up the Strathbogie Ranges and surrounding region. We recognise their enduring connection to Country — to the hills, waterways, forests and skies — and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who call this region home.
Dedication to Equity
Strathbogie Ranges Community Foundation are committed to fairness, inclusion, and access for all. Our work focuses on removing barriers and ensuring every person has the chance to participate, contribute, and thrive.