Future2 Foundation announces 2024 grant winners, organisations empower financial wellbeing
Julie BerryJulie Berry
The Future2 Foundation, the foundation of the financial services professional, has announced the recipients of its 2024 Grant Program. This year’s program focuses on improving financial wellbeing for Australians in need, with 12 grants awarded across four key categories.
Julie Berry, chair of the Future2 Foundation, said the Foundation is proud to support 12 outstanding organisations that are working hard to improve the financial wellbeing of Australians in need.
“Our mission is to build stronger financial futures for all Australians because we know that improving financial wellbeing makes a real difference to people’s lives. These grants will help empower individuals and communities to achieve greater financial stability and independence,” she said.
Through its annual Make the Difference! Grants program, Future2 has committed $1.6 million in grant funding to over 170 community programs since 2007.
On top of these grants, the Future2 x AIA Australia People’s Choice Award has opened, with the public invited to vote for their favourite cause on the Future2 website. The winning organisation will receive an additional $5,000 for its program. Voting opens on 12 November and runs until 3 December 2024.
The 12 grants were awarded across four categories:
- Financial wellbeing for women. Financial literacy programs for disadvantaged women in Australia.
- Financial wellbeing for young Australians. Financial literacy and education programs for people under 25.
- Financial wellbeing for Australians in need. Financial literacy programs for Australians in need including those experiencing mental health, social isolation, domestic violence, homelessness or poverty, or for First Nations and refugee or migrant communities.
- Financial wellbeing for those in regional and remote Australia. Programs that support financial literacy in regional and remote Australia.
Details of the grant winners are below.
“We wish to extend our gratitude to our strategic partner, AIA Australia, for their unwavering support of Future2’s mission and their commitment to making a difference in communities across Australia,” said Mrs. Berry.
We also wish to acknowledge and thank Tangelo Advice Consulting for their ongoing generosity. In addition, we are deeply grateful to the dedicated committees around the country who work tirelessly to raise funds and support Future2’s initiatives. Their passion and hard work are instrumental in helping us make a lasting impact.”
Future2 Foundation 2024 grant winners
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Cause |
Program |
State |
Summary |
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Food Education Australia | The Big Feed
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Family Food Finance |
NSW |
Family Food Finance is a program designed to improve food security among low-income households by connecting financial literacy with smart food spending habits and reducing food waste. Through engaging workshops, the program will teach single mums how to budget effectively, manage their expenses, make smart food choices and use digital tools to help them become more financially stable in the short term, but also lay the groundwork for sustained financial health. |
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House of Sadaqa
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HOS Financial Literacy |
NSW |
The Financial Literacy for Young Australians program by House of Sadaqa equips youth, especially those from low-income and disadvantaged backgrounds, with essential financial knowledge and skills. Aimed at Australians under 25, the program covers critical financial topics such as budgeting, saving, debt management, and responsible spending. By providing practical, hands-on workshops, this initiative builds a strong foundation for financial independence and resilience, empowering participants to make informed financial decisions for a secure future. |
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MoneyMob Talkabout
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MoneyMob Talkabout: Financial Literacy Training
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NT |
MoneyMob Talkabout’s Financial Literacy Program empowers individuals in remote and regional communities with essential financial skills. Designed for inclusivity, this program breaks down barriers of geographic remoteness, literacy and numeracy, ensuring all participants can gain confidence in managing their own money story. This program aims to build a foundation for financial resilience and independence across First Nations and remote communities. |
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Broken to Brilliant
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Financial Superwomen Outreach
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QLD |
The goal of Financial Superwomen is to educate and empower female survivors of domestic violence to be financially secure and stable. These live sessions take place each fortnight and cover topics such as financial wellness, navigating financial hardship & financial planning (to name a few). |
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Wise Girls Money
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Wise Girls Money – formal launch |
QLD |
This interactive online course and 6-week live coaching program for women is designed to educate women in financial literacy, gain practical investment skills, the mental and emotional health and wellbeing that supports them to become financially competent and empower women to take control of their own financial freedom, safety and security. |
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Ruby Tuesday Foundation Limited
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Education Program |
SA |
The Ruby Tuesday Foundation connects disadvantaged children and youth that would otherwise miss out, with amazing opportunities to take part in educational and extra-curricular activities. The program operates in qualifying low socio-economic schools and the assistance of the Future2 grant will ensure that the program can be delivered to disadvantaged students in 2025. |
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Athenie’s Angels Aus Ltd |
Understanding & Managing Your Financial Health
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VIC |
The Understanding & Managing your Financial Health Program aims to educate participants on fundamental financial concepts such as taxes, savings, pensions, bill planning, and debt management. UMFH aims to empower individuals to take control of their finances, boost their confidence, and alleviate mental stress caused by financial insecurity. UMFH program features expert speakers from various financial backgrounds, including accountants, auditors, and bankers, who generously share their knowledge to help participants gain a better understanding of financial principles. By bridging the gap between mental health and financial literacy, UMFH program aims to support individuals in need and guide them towards a path of financial stability and improved mental well-being. |
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Mandy Money |
Real Life: Practical Milestones Learning for young people navigating the real world
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VIC |
Mandy Money’s Real Life project is the ultimate program to support young Australians transitioning into the real world. Designed as ‘just-in-time’ pockets of learning, Real Life provides 12–25-year-olds with financial literacy education. |
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Variety – The Children’s Charity of Victoria |
Variety Future Leaders Program |
VIC |
The Variety Future Leaders Program empowers Victorian youth aged 13-18 who live with disability, illness, or disadvantage, helping them build essential skills for leadership and personal development. Running throughout the school year, the program includes six interactive sessions, a city camp, and an awards presentation, supporting 25 participants from diverse backgrounds in each cohort. With training in public speaking, financial management, advocacy, and personal branding, young leaders gain the confidence and skills needed to break barriers and thrive. By fostering self-confidence and leadership, the program creates a lasting impact on participants, their families, schools, and communities, paving the way for a more inclusive future. |
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Kids in Philanthropy |
Pitch for Change: Building Financial Literacy through Philanthropy |
VIC |
Building Financial Literacy through Philanthropy is an engaging program by Kids in Philanthropy that equips young Australians (ages 5-12) with essential financial literacy skills while fostering empathy, social responsibility, and a commitment to philanthropy. Through hands-on activities, 270 students across three Melbourne schools explore foundational financial concepts like earning, saving, budgeting, and donating, preparing them to make impactful financial decisions. |
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The Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation
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Improving Student Confidence in Maths.
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WA |
It is now well understood that low functional skills in mathematics leads to poorer academic, employment, economic and health (including mental health) outcomes. We also know that the development of financial literacy is a critical skill that is highly dependent on both the knowledge and confidence that begins to take shape in the early years. The aim of this project is to run a targeted short-term early intervention program for students at risk of mathematics difficulties and early mathematics anxiety. |
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Yourtoolkit.com |
Data Analysis Informing Family and Domestic Abuse Services |
WA |
Yourtoolkit.com was built to support women and children facing family and domestic violence, often isolated and alone behind closed doors where the abuse occurs. The Data Analysis Project would provide insight into the experience of victim survivors of domestic abuse across Australia through interrogation of the anonymous data collected through the interactive features of Yourtoolkit.com’s online resource, and its Financial Independence tool. |
