The Hugh D.T. Williamson Foundation and its Trustees acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and waterways across Victoria and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We recognise the continuing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to country, culture, and community.
The Foundation is committed to supporting Aboriginal self-determination and to working in partnership with Aboriginal communities to support strong and thriving futures.
The Hugh D.T. Williamson Foundation
Supporting communities in Melbourne & rural Victoria
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In line with its interest in supporting better environmental outcomes the Foundation has supported the Dolphin Research Institute to undertake research that improves outcomes for dolphins, whales and the marine environment in the Port Phillip, Western Port and central Bass Strait regions. The Hugh Williamson Research Fellows strengthened the Institute’s research capacity, enhanced its community...
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Pursuant to Hugh’s wishes, since 1986 the Trustees have maintained a strong interest in the cultural, economic and environmental wellbeing of Ballarat and surrounding areas and have made grants to a range of organisations including the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Her Majesty’s Theatre, Ballarat Mechanics Institute, Sovereign Hill, Creative Clunes, Eureka Mums and YWCA Housing. Most recently, the Foundation made a significant grant to the Ballarat Foundation in support of the redevelopment of a building in Ballarat’s CBD to create a community hub for the benefit of the wider Ballarat community....
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The Foundation has a long association with the NGV, continuing an association that Hugh Williamson had during his lifetime. The Foundation has supported a range of programs throughout its history. It is currently contributing to the construction and fit-out of The Fox: NGV Contemporary, enabling the NGV to present significant works of contemporary art and...
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The Foundation has contributed funding to the Epworth Medical Foundation for the development and establishment of the Brookes Nursing and Midwifery Academy at Epworth to cultivate, nurture, and foster the development of the nursing profession to support the needs of the Victorian community. image: artist’s image of the completed Brookes Academy building
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Hugh greatly admired the work of the Salvation Army and its practical approach to helping those in need. In recognition of this the trustees have supported refugee and homelessness programs run by the Ministry in the Laverton area as well as the Just Brass program which provides children from disadvantaged schools the opportunity to learn...
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Founded over 10 years ago with the support of the Hugh D T Williamson Foundation, BugBlitz™ delivers environmental and educational programs to school students. Based in Sale, it holds field days primarily in Gippsland which have been attended by more than 35,000 students. Most recently, support from the Foundation has enabled Bug Blitz to work with...
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