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29/03/2026

Big news from Co-Ground 🎉

Late last year, we officially received DGR1 status - something we’ve been working towards for a long time.

This milestone recognises our work as a registered charity and means that all donations of $2 or more are now tax-deductible.

It’s a big step forward for our community and the impact we can create together. Thank you to everyone who’s supported us along the way 💛

We welcome donations to support our projects at any time: https://shoutforgood.com/embed/lightbox?client_token=03298bf5-a6ad-400c-b45c-ecaf8e20c54e

19/03/2026

We’re excited to share our newest impact case study about our partnership with The Y NT’s Youth Parliament program — empowering young Territorians to develop policy ideas, build leadership skills and advocate for their communities.

Read the full case study on our website here: https://www.co-ground.org/youthparliament2025

21/01/2026

We’re raising funds for a vital, community-led mental health program in the Philippines.

This initiative will strengthen local knowledge, shift attitudes, and improve access to support - creating lasting ripple effects of change across entire communities.

💛 100% of funds raised go directly to the project
💛 $15,000 will support 80 local Filipinos to access mental health awareness training
💛 Participants will take their learnings back to their communities, multiplying the impact

That’s sustainable. That’s efficient. That’s real impact.

If you’ve been thinking about where to direct your giving in 2026, this is a powerful place to start.

Co-Ground is proudly community-driven, locally-led, and globally-backed. And we’d love you to be part of our journey.

Donate via the fundraising page here: https://chuffed.org/project/161567-community-mental-health-project-the-philippines

22/12/2025

As we wrap up 2025, we’re proud to share our impact from the year ✨

5 projects. 600+ lives impacted. $30,000+ in support provided.

From rebuilding water systems in Vanuatu after the 2024 earthquakes, to strengthening locally led organisations in the Philippines, and supporting young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to take part in NT Youth Parliament - it’s been a year of meaningful, community-led impact.

We also secured DGR1 status, meaning all donations over $2 are now tax-deductible.

To close out the year, we’re raising funds for a community-led mental health program in the Philippines that will create lasting ripple effects across local villages.

If you’re able to give, please consider a donation via the link below 💛

https://chuffed.org/project/161567-community-mental-health-project-the-philippines

04/12/2025

Our newest case study from the Philippines is live!

From April–June 2025, Co-Ground partnered with a local Filipino NGO to deliver community health services, governance support and capacity-building workshops.

At Co-Ground, we proudly back locally-led people and organisations responding to community-identified needs. 💛

👉 Read the full case study via the link: https://www.co-ground.org/novembercasestudy

18/11/2025

What if we told you that supporting Co-Ground's work could be as simple as purchasing coffee?

With .au, it is!

50% of profits go directly to funding Co-Ground's impact projects across Australia and South-East Asia.

Change your coffee. Change the world. 💛

25/06/2025

Thinking about donating this EOFY?

Why not support community-led change across Vanuatu, the Philippines, and the Northern Territory?

At Co-Ground, your donation goes directly to where it matters most - backing grassroots projects that create lasting impact. We're talking about school builds, clean water systems, and children’s rights workshops, all of which create powerful ripple effects through families, communities, and generations to come.

If you want your donation to drive real, tangible change this EOFY, consider supporting Co-Ground. Together, we’re building a future free from disadvantage - one led by communities, for communities.

Donate via the link - https://shoutforgood.com/embed/lightbox?client_token=03298bf5-a6ad-400c-b45c-ecaf8e20c54e

17/06/2025

📣 Backing Indigenous young people in the NT through Youth Parliament!

We’re proud to once again sponsor places in The Northern Territory Youth Parliament program, supporting Indigenous young people from rural and remote communities to gain confidence, learn about the processes of parliament, and to raise their voices.

This program creates powerful, lasting impact - not just for the participants, but across their families, communities, and futures.

We’re continually inspired by this incredible youth-led program and can’t wait to follow the journey of this year’s Youth Parliament.

Photo credit: The Y NT

12/06/2025

🎓 Graduation Alert!

We’re thrilled to celebrate the graduation of 11 School Principals from Epi, Vanuatu, who have successfully completed their Diploma in Leadership and Management, proudly supported by Co-Ground.

This investment in local education leaders makes a real difference. By strengthening school leadership, we're seeing ripple effects across students, teachers, families, and entire communities.

A huge congratulations to these inspiring leaders, who work tirelessly to improve educational outcomes and to forge brighter futures for the next generation.

05/06/2025

🎁 It’s Giving Season, Co-Ground community!

As the end of financial year approaches, many of us are thinking about giving back to causes we care about. At Co-Ground, your donation has a direct and powerful impact.

Unlike many large international aid organisations, we send funds straight to where they’re needed most - to local leaders and communities on the ground who know exactly what’s needed and are ready to act.

If you want your donation to make a real difference this EOFY, consider supporting Co-Ground. Together, we’re building a future free from disadvantage - one led by communities, for communities.

You can donate here: https://shoutforgood.com/embed/lightbox?client_token=03298bf5-a6ad-400c-b45c-ecaf8e20c54e

29/05/2025

In Australia, it's National Reconciliation Week 2025. The theme, "Bridging Now to Next" urges us to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us. At a time when Australia faces uncertainty in its reconciliation journey, this theme calls on all Australians to step forward together.

National Reconciliation Week - 27 May-3 June - is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Find out more about National Reconciliation Week at Reconciliation Australia
Co-Ground is committed to reconciliation as a core pillar of our social impact work by supporting Indigenous-led organisations that dismantle barriers to equality for young Indigenous people.

18/05/2025

Did you know that over half the population of the Philippines is under 25? (UNICEF, 2017).

When children are given the chance not just to survive, but to thrive, they can transform not only their own futures, but those of their families and communities too.

At Co-Ground, we believe that every child deserves a safe, peaceful, and joyful childhood. We’re proud to play our part in protecting and supporting future generations.

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