Impact stories & recipients

From funding vital equipment and education programs to backing arts, environment and youth initiatives, our community giving creates lasting impact. Explore the stories below to see how local groups and volunteers are turning this support into stronger, healthier and more resilient communities.

Gemma Gamble 30/9/25 Gemma Gamble 30/9/25

MRBA Basketball Coaching Program

The Macedon Ranges Basketball Association’s (MRBA) coaching program is helping grow local coaching talent and strengthen community sport from the ground up.

Inhaus 11/9/25 Inhaus 11/9/25

The Gallery Mt Macedon 2025 Art Prize

Local artist Alexandra Cairney is the winner of The Gallery Mt Macedon 2025 Art Prize, for a deeply personal work that draws on textile traditions passed down from her grandmother.

Gemma Gamble 11/9/25 Gemma Gamble 11/9/25

Magic Moments 2025

In July, four passionate young locals from Woodend, Newham and Riddells Creek returned home from the 2025 Magic Moments Youth Leadership and Business Summit brimming with energy and inspiration for their future.

Inhaus 25/8/25 Inhaus 25/8/25

2025 Early Tertiary Scholarships

These inspiring local students are embarking on tertiary study this year and we’re giving them a hand towards their equipment and living expenses.

Inhaus 25/8/25 Inhaus 25/8/25

Emergency Generator for Bullengarook

In our 2025 Autumn grant round, we provided funds to Bullengarook CFA for a brand new emergency generator, a vital piece of equipment that will support community safety - before, during and after an emergency.

Inhaus 12/3/19 Inhaus 12/3/19

The Sisterhood Project

The Sisterhood Project, with support from a grant from Community Bank Gisborne & District, is delivering free baby and child first aid and health literacy courses for new parents in Gisborne and surrounds.