GRANTS AND STORIES
EVENTS HELD
Embedded in The Blackwood Foundation’s philosophy is the promotion of organisations who are committed to the improvement of mental health and education within Australia. The introduction of not-for-profit organisations to other philanthropic foundations through information events, is one of the approaches that The Blackwood Foundation takes to supporting these organisations.
Top Blokes Foundation – 12 March 2022
The Blackwood Foundation facilitated a Top Blokes charity event. Presentation’s were given by Melissa Abu-Ghazaleh (CEO and Founder of Top Blokes), Ryan (Youth Worker, Sydney) and guest speaker Sam Michael (former Technical Director, Williams F1, and former Sporting Director, McLaren F1).
"Thank you so much to Sam Michael, The Blackwood Foundation & everyone who supported our "Evening with Sam Michael" Event. The Blackwood Foundation has delivered incredible support to Top Blokes over the years and helped facilitate such an engaging event." Top Blokes Foundation
Uplifting Australia - 11 March 2020
The Blackwood Foundation and The Snow Foundation joined in holding the Uplifting Australia Event. Uplifting Australia is a family wellbeing initiative which aims to prevent poor mental health outcomes for children.
Presentations were given by Garry Thomson (CEO of Uplifting Australia), Geoff Staley (Chairperson), Dr Paige Williams (University of Melbourne School of Positive Psychology), and Peter Chown (World Health Organisation).
Top Blokes Foundation – 6 November 2019
Top Blokes mission is to improve young men's health and wellbeing.
Presentations were given by Melissa Abu-Gazaleh (CEO and Founder), David Garlick (Head of Wellbeing, Sir Joseph Banks High School), and a panel of Top Blokes Youth Ambassadors.
KidsXpress - 19 September 2018
KidsXpress is one of the primary organisations in Australia dealing with childhood trauma using music, art, drama and play therapies.
Presentations were given by Margo Ward, the Founder and CEO of KidsXpress, and Andrew Fielding, Director, Educational Leadership NSW Department of Education.