The Foundation is a vehicle for giving and is open for public donations. Villawood has supported hundreds of local community groups around its estates across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and now South Australia over many years.
We have long championed the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, donating land and helping arrange its annual Charity Home Auction with Henley Homes, raising over $13 million over the past 17 years. We have also assisted with Brisbane’s House for Life, raising vital funds for the Little Mater Miracles neo-natal care.
These auctions see hundreds of tradies, suppliers and volunteers come together to donate skills, materials and time to build, fit out and market the charity homes. Auction day is always an exciting affair with a giant family street carnival providing a colourful event for crowds of up to a thousand people.
Villawood supports community groups of all sizes, with a strong focus on grassroots organisations that may not otherwise attract corporate support or community backing.
Our grant recipients span a diverse range of initiatives, including special needs programs, family services, schools, festivals, fire brigades, service clubs, and community-led fundraising efforts—supporting people and causes at the heart of local communities.
We also partner with well-established organisations, including sporting and recreational groups such as football, netball, athletics, cricket, men’s sheds, triathlons, rugby, basketball, swimming, and surf lifesaving clubs.
Villawood Properties is very proud to have provided vital support to more than 500 community groups and important causes over the past 37 years.