Southside Community Foundation

Founded in 2023, Southside Community Foundation (SCF) brings together the people, businesses, and organisations of Port Phillip to create a stronger, more connected, and inclusive community. 

We believe that real change starts locally — resourcing local solutions to local problems, growing greater community connection, building stronger trust and cooperation.  

From little things, big things grow.

Vision

Our vision is a community where everyone belongs, contributes, and is supported to thrive.

We’re working to bring together local residents, businesses, government, and for-purpose organisations to:

  • Foster connection, inclusion, and a sense of belonging

  • Address disadvantage and reduce economic barriers

  • Support vibrant local culture and a healthy, inclusive democracy

  • Protect and nurture our environment for future generations

  • Give back to the community where we live and work.

We believe, with the resources and goodwill available in our community, no one need sleep rough, go hungry, or be suffering alone.

Together, we can create a more just, united, and sustainable Southside.

Purpose

To connect and empower our local community — residents, businesses, government, and for purpose organisations — to work together in building a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable community.

When people come together to give, act, and care for one another, amazing things can happen.

  • Tough problems can be tackled.

  • Solutions can be found.

  • Bold ambition can take centre stage.