Community Engagment

Team Furphy on the Move! ♂️

On Friday 17th October, our amazing team hit the Shepparton Lake to support the Life’s Little

Treasures Foundation – Walk for Prems Mighty Trek Challenge

It was a beautiful day, and our crew kicked things off at 9am, taking turns in rotating shifts to smash the 50km goal — and we didn’t stop there… we made it to over 51km!

We’re proud to support this incredible cause, helping raise awareness and funds for premature and sick babies and their families. To top it off, the team was presented with a medal in recognition of their amazing efforts!

A big shoutout to everyone who joined in — even Adam got his steps in!

The idea of establishing a Community Foundation in Geelong was first considered in 1997 through United Way Geelong (now Give Where You Live). The United Way Board felt that there could be support in Geelong to develop a significant fund with a permanent capital base, which if invested well, would grow substantially.

Established in 2015, The Christian College Geelong Foundation exists to provide a funding source independent of school fees to support students and families in need. Our mission also embraces the funding of new initiatives which enhance the educational experiences of our students, and ensures the long-term viability of the College in changing funding climates.

Supporting younger mums who had their first child at 26 or younger, who are pregnant or parenting.

A safe place to feel supported, respected and connected to get the help you need, for as long as you need it.

We know younger parents can face huge pressure: isolation, mental health challenges, family violence, financial stress, and barriers to education or stable support systems. We’re building protective supports through mentoring, wellbeing support, access to services, and community connection — because every younger mum deserves to feel safe, strong, and supported.

Established in 1986 and managed by The Geelong  Chamber of Commerce, the Geelong Business  Excellence Awards recognises organisations that  have achieved business excellence in the Geelong  region. J Furphy & Sons Geelong sponsor the Corporate Social Responsibility Award

Black Dog Ride is an Australian charity that raises awareness and funds for mental health, particularly around depression and suicide prevention. They’re best known for organising long-distance motorcycle rides across Australia and internationally, bringing together riders to start conversations about mental health and reduce stigma. Funds raised support mental health research, community programs, and crisis support services. Their motto “Ride. Reach out. Recover.” reflects their focus on connection and peer support.

Providing financial and emotional support to country families with a child diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses
Country Hope is a unique charity for our support of children in regional communities. Our service footprint covers the NSW Riverina, NSW Central West and Tablelands, and the Border North East region of NSW and Victoria.

Boys to the Bush is an Australian charity founded in 2017 by three teachers to support vulnerable young men lacking positive male role models. Through mentoring, school programs, camps, and community-based experiences like farm visits and work placements, they focus on early intervention to help redirect the lives of at-risk youth.

Volunteer rural fire brigade in southern NSW, our primary response is in our local government area.