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Bupa to provide $520,000 in funding support for local community organisations

July 29, 2024 2 mins read

Community organisations across Australia and New Zealand will have the opportunity to share in a total of $520,000 in grants, aimed at supporting programs that contribute positively to mentally healthy and sustainable societies.

Individual organisations will be able to access up to $10,000 as part of the Bupa Foundation’s Community Grants Program which started in 2019 and has now committed more than $1.5 million to support communities across Australia and New Zealand that are helping prevent and control mental and physical diseases via nature-based and peer-support initiatives.

Roger Sharp, Bupa APAC Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer said supporting community organisations is a vital part of Bupa’s aim of creating a healthy planet for healthy people.

"These grants are not just much-needed funds for organisations doing great work in our community; they also represent Bupa’s commitment to its founding purpose of helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and to make a better world”.

“As a health and care company, we know we need to work with others if we are going to help create a healthier planet for healthier people. And we need to take actions both large and small, particularly in local communities,” Roger said.

In 2023, the Bupa Foundation awarded close to $400,000 to groups such as RedKite, Assistance Dogs Australia and the Youth Climate Collective in New Zealand. Over the past year, these programs have demonstrated the profound impact that dedicated community organisations can have on the well-being of our society and environment.

"By expanding the Community Grants program by more than $120,000 in 2024 we are hoping to help make an even greater difference over the coming year and we encourage organisations who want to expand their impact to express their interest," Roger said.

Community organisations can apply for a grant here with Applications closing Friday 6 September 2024.

More information about the Bupa Foundation can be found here  



 

 

ENDS


For more information, please contact:
Eli Grynberg                                         
External Communications Manager, Bupa                        
Email: eli.grynberg@bupa.com.au     

Mob: 0401 135 713

                                                         



 

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