Opalgate Foundation has firmly committed to serving communities through strategic partnerships with leading organisations in the fields of health, education, and social service. Through meaningful collaboration with the following organisations, we are able to enhance our efforts, empower communities and significantly improve the quality of life for those we serve.
Education and Scholarships
Cheng King Law Scholarship
A scholarship provided to undergraduate students from a diverse background at RMIT University, studying property, accounting, commerce, economics, finance and financial planning.
Access and Equity Scholarships
Supporting Carey Baptist Grammar School by providing opportunities for individuals who otherwise would not be able to attend the school and contribute to diversity and inclusiveness.
Achieving Potential Support Scholarships
In partnership with Monash University, we provide opportunities to students who have experienced educational disadvantages and other circumstances.
Scholarship in Asian Studies
In memory of Cheng King Law, the grant is provided to the National Library of Australia to build on the Library’s extensive Asian studies research collection. Furthermore, a scholarship is awarded to a senior and PhD student in Asian studies.
Social and Community
Gaza Emergency Appeal
Supporting Save the Children as they continue to distribute water, hygiene parcels and food to families and providing life-saving support to children in Gaza.
Meals for the Mob
Partnering with Fareshare as they strive to provide targeted food relief both to First Nations communities and people experiencing food security.
Vanuatu Project
Alongside Care Australia, funding provides support to Vanuatu by building resilience to natural disasters as well as empowering women and girls in the community.
Ukraine Crisis Appeal
Supporting the Australian Red Cross who provide essential humanitarian assistance including healthcare, mental health support, water and sanitation services, and food support to displaced refugees as a result of the conflict in Ukraine.
Empowering & Protecting Families
The grant for Entrust’s program in Cambodia allows for economic empowerment and protection of families. Focusing on indigenous communities, Entrust strives to improve household income through training.
Red Shield Appeal
Working together with the Salvation Army as they aid Australians in need of shelter, safety and support. Our funding enables the provision of financial aid for refugees, women and children as well as disaster relief.
Arts and Culture
The Pizzicato Effect
Launched in 2009, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s program provided music education in the City of Hume for free of charge, providing safe, fun and inspiring opportunities to expose communities to musical education.
Melboune Dai Loong Association
In collaboration with the Melbourne Dai Loong Association, we provide financial support for the Lunar New Year celebrations and associated traditions. This initiative plays a vital role in preserving and honouring the cultural heritage of the Chinese community in Melbourne.
Health and Wellbeing
Prostate Cancer Care
Grants are provided to support the Fellow for the Prostate Cancer Centre in Australia. Funding allows for Epworth to continue their world-class clinical trials and research to diagnose and treat prostate cancer.
Monash Health Foundation
Our grant in memory of the late Anna Law is dedicated to advancing research and technology related to heart failure. This initiative aims to improve patient outcomes and support groundbreaking innovations in cardiovascular health.
“Thanks to the generous support of the Opalgate Foundation, Sages Cottage Farm now has two new welcoming, inclusive spaces that are enjoyed by both clients and visitors. Through the Flower Farm, up to 15 people with disability are building practical horticulture skills, from planting through to bouquet making, and taking meaningful steps towards mainstream employment.
The Sensory Garden offers calm, restorative places to reconnect with nature, with tactile features and peaceful areas to wander or sit. Seeing the smiles, confidence and joy clients bring into these spaces each day shows just how much of a difference this support has made for our community and everyone who visits the farm.”
- Lisa Laing @ Sages Cottage Farm
