QBE Foundation announces winners of $440,000 in local grants

The QBE Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2023 annual local grants program, providing a total of $440,000 to 11 charity and community organisations.

Each winner will receive $40,000 to further support their work in addressing inclusion and climate resilience in Australia.

The program, which received over 200 applications, also included an Employee Choice category, allowing QBE employees to apply for a local grant on behalf of a charity they work with or feel passionately about.

Jon Fox, QBE Foundation Co-Chair, highlighted the significance of these grants as an important way for QBE to support charities making a real difference in areas that matter.

“The local grants program reflects QBE’s dedication to creating positive change and empowering local charities actively working towards it.”

“Our 11 grant recipients have shown exceptional commitment and innovation in addressing climate challenges, promoting inclusion, and empowering communities – and it is inspiring to witness their impact and be part of their journey.”

Recipients of the 2023 local grants:

Climate Resilience:

• Habitat for Humanity
• Planting Seeds
• Shedding Community
• Trust for Nature

Inclusion:

• Arise Foundation
• Deadly Coders
• Little Wings
• Thread Together

Employee Choice:

• Giant Steps
• MedEarth
• Team Sports 4 All

The QBE Foundation also elected to support a further two organisations within the Employee Choice category with a $20,000 donation:

• Friends Of Black Hill and Morialta
• Neuromuscular WA

Applications for the 2024 local grants will be open later this year. For program details and eligibility criteria, visit the QBE Foundation webpage.

About the QBE Foundation

The Australia Pacific QBE Foundation is committed to creating strong, resilient, and inclusive communities across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. We work in partnership with community organisations, with a focus on both climate resilience and inclusion – two areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact.

Find out more on our QBE Foundation webpage. For more information, please contact your broker.

For more information:

Alyssia El Gawly
External Communications Specialist
QBE Australia
+61 418 234 346
Email: alyssia.elgawly@qbe.com