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Creating systemic change together

Morris Family Foundation

Our approach

We support innovative, grassroots projects that are working to address critical social, economic, and environmental issues, by creating systemic change to tackle their root causes.

Our focus areas

Morris Family Foundation works towards environmental and social justice with across our five areas of focus:

  • Community transitions for a safe climate
  • Regenerative agricultural systems
  • Australia’s oceans and reefs (Reef Keepers)
  • First Nations Australians
  • International Development

Community transitions for a safe climate

Supporting people and communities to embrace changes associated with climate change and the net zero transition through advocacy, education and community engagement.

Two men in hard hats standing in front of solar panels

Regenerative agricultural systems

Funding innovation and strategic interventions that support the growth of regenerative agriculture in Australia across the entire value chain.

Man standing in a wheat field

Reef Keepers

Supporting the health of the ocean and the Great Barrier Reef health by protecting marine ecosystems, reducing ocean pollution, and improving water quality to reduce sediment run-off.

Sea turtle swimming on the Great Barrier Reef

First Nations Australians

Investing in First Nations justice through solutions led by their communities, focused on education and economic inclusion.

International Development

Focused on projects that increase wellbeing, and increased economic inclusion through education, health, and supporting women and girls.

10 Aug, 2023
Funding focus on farmers, First Nations Australians, oceans, waste
Morris Family Foundation’s latest round of funding has been announced, with 28 organisations getting the greenlight for support.
10 Jul, 2022
Foundation funding focus on environment and mental health
More than $240,000 of support has been awarded to grassroots organisations working to support our environment and communities nation-wide.
10 May, 2022
Foundation Funding Renewed
Morris Family Foundation has renewed funding for seven projects aimed at protecting and restoring the environment, and supporting local communities in Australia and overseas.
8 Mar, 2022
Helping coffee crops cope with the climate challenge
The world could lose half of its best coffee-growing land because of the effects of climate change.
8 Mar, 2022
Global projects get greenlight for funding
Seven non-profit organisations have been awarded funding to help them deliver projects that support and strengthen communities and the environment all over the world.
9 Feb, 2022
Foundation support for new projects
The December board meeting for Morris Family Foundation saw five organisations approved for grant funding, including two brand new projects.
8 Feb, 2022
Empowering girls through education
When you educate a girl, she can change her world. That’s the vision that drives Melbourne-based charity One Girl.
8 Oct, 2021
Indigenous guides graduate
Eight Indigenous locals in North Queensland are now fully qualified tour guides after completing a training program supported by Morris Family Foundation.