Grants - The Hugh D.T. Williamson Foundation

Ballarat

January 14, 2022February 18, 2025

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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....

Science Gallery

January 14, 2022June 28, 2022

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Over the past five years the Trustees have supported the construction of the Science Gallery at the University of Melbourne, established the annual Hugh D.T. Williamson lecture and supported major exhibitions. The Foundation is currently supporting a First Persons Cadetship program which will enable the creation of pathways and opportunities for Koori youth across the...

NGV Design Centre

January 14, 2022October 13, 2022

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The Foundation has a long association with the NGV and has supported a range of programs. It is currently providing core support for the Department of Contemporary Design and Architecture enabling the NGV to make a meaningful contribution to design and to build partnerships with the design community around the world.

Epworth Geelong Education and Simulation Centre

January 12, 2022February 16, 2022

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With support from the Foundation the Epworth Geelong has built a world class Education and Simulation Centre where medical students and staff can replicate real life scenarios in realistic settings bringing benefits not only to the people of Geelong but all of south-west Victoria.

Salvation Army Hobsons Bay Ministry and Just Brass

January 12, 2022October 13, 2022

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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...

BugBlitz™

January 12, 2022October 13, 2022

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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...