About The Foundation
About us
The June Canavan Foundation was established in 2010 to honour the memory of Dr June Canavan.
The Foundation is established as a Private Ancillary Fund and is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors. The Foundation is registered with Australian Charities and Not For Profits Commission, and operates in accordance with a documented Trust Deed, Investment Policy and Impact Framework. The Foundation has a limited life of 20 years.
Our reason for being is to ensure that June’s legacy lives on as a catalyst for change, and our mission is to drive sustainable change through projects in sport, health, education and conservation.
Through this work we hope to contribute to a world where social and environmental pioneers can tackle difficult issues with confidence.
History of the Foundation
After her death, June’s friends and colleagues continued the fundraising efforts to ensure her goal would be achieved. Through a variety of events and activities during the latter part of 2009, June’s community raised $150,000 in her honour to support the School of St Jude. This was three times the amount which June herself had set out to achieve.
June’s long-time partner Anne Gripper then set about formalising a mechanism to build on June’s philanthropic commitment and realise a longer-term legacy. The June Canavan Foundation was established in 2010, with the aim of providing financial support to projects in four areas close to June’s heart: Sport, Health, Education and Conservation. In 2015 a fifth area of support – Growing Giving – was added to encourage the growth and contribution of small-scale philanthropy in Australia.
"Breaking Ground,
Breaking Barriers"
Our purpose
June’s spirit living on as a catalyst for change.
Our vision
A world where social and environmental pioneers can tackle difficult issues with confidence.
Our values
- Courage
- Potential
- Legacy
- Collaboration
Our role
To back ideas and initiatives that are catalytic, game-changing or paradigm shifting, which will have a ripple effect and legacy beyond the life of the JCF.
We do this through our grants, our investments, and by encouraging collaboration.
Supporting causes so June’s spirit lives on as a catalyst for change.
We offer funding to organisations that align with the work undertaken by June during her life.
