Philanthropy

The wild Sydney weather did not dampen the enthusiasm of attendees at the 2021 Taronga Challenge which took place on Saturday 27 November 2021 despite the city’s inclement weather. The 2021 Derby, an annual fundraising event for the zoo, proceeded

The 2021 Impact100 Sydney North virtual grants event was a wonderful celebration of collective giving and provided over 100 members and friends the opportunity to tune in and learn more about four inspiring organisations, which transform and impact our Sydney

The Ottomin Foundation was delighted to be involved in the biennial Rainbow Club Aqua Awards on 20 October 2021. The Rainbow Club is a network of social swimming clubs for children with disability. Every two years the club holds a

After many months undertaking property inspections to find a suitable new building, Lou’s Place is excited to announce that it will be moving to a bigger home by the end of 2021. Lou’s Place is Sydney’s only community-based day-time refugee

As an Impact100 member, the Ottomin Foundation is spreading the word and letting our partners know that the 2021 Grants season is now open. Please visit the IMPACT100 Sydney North website. Since its launch in 2017, the IMPACT100 Sydney North

It was a spectacular day that greeted the record 1900 strong swimmers at this year's annual Rainbow Club Malabar Magic Ocean Swim on 21 February 2021. Whilst the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has restricted the activities and fundraising of

Richard Kovacs, Chairman & CEO of the Ottomin Group, has become an advocate through his involvement in the Palm Beach Protection Group, which is a grassroots, community-based organisation, ensuring the conservation of pristine beaches and their surrounding environments within the

Since 2015, the Ottomin Foundation has supported the Black Dog Institute and is a financial supporter of its RAFT (Reconnecting AFTer a Suicide Attempt) Project since its inception. RAFT is an automated text-message service that provides additional support during this

Jennie Kovacs, Ottomin Foundation Charity Committee and Marmalade Foundation member, applied, presented and was successful in making it through to the finals of the 2020 IMPACT100 Sydney North Grant Event for Lou’s Place. IMPACT100 is a simple idea that democratises

At Bear Cottage - the only children's hospice in NSW - it was decided that if the kids and their families couldn't leave their homes during the COVID crisis, then Bear Cottage would come to them. Since then the registered music