Our Story, Our People
Who is VFFF?
VFFF is a thriving family foundation, with family members spanning three generations active in our current work. Founded in 1962, we have distributed more than $200 million to Australian communities. Honouring our Founders’ legacy, we strive to play the most useful role we can, joining the efforts of so many working for a better Australia.
VFFF supports individuals and organisations that provide opportunities for young people to access decent work, to care for the environment, contribute to society and explore Christian faith and values. Our focus on Backing Young People aligns with our history, values and grantmaking experience. We aim that 60% of our funds support rural and regional young people.
We fund work in NSW, QLD and at a national level across our grantmaking focus areas:
Decent Work: Employer driven, innovative models for work that integrate learning to ensure young people gain the work and experience they need and value
Contributing to Society: Increasing young people’s agency by building their capacity and opportunities to drive change on the issues that matter to them most
Caring for the Environment: Real and lasting impact on young people’s lives through supporting them to participate in and lead environmental projects
Exploring Christian faith and values: Young people are able to make life choices informed by an understanding of Christian faith and values