As a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity, ETC loves giving back to the communities in which we operate!
Through the ETC Community Support Fund (CSF) since 2012, ETC has given back $3.4 Million to a range of deserving organisations as part of their philanthropic commitment, including $2.4 Million over the past 5 years.
The ETC Community Support Fund provides funding support for organisations to help them respond to the greatest needs in our communities relating to employment, skills development and/or the major barriers to employment.
We have supported young people, people with a disability, migrants and refugees, the long-term unemployed, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and the broader community.
Our aim is to provide significant funding for significant impact.
Recipient organisations have used ETC funding to purchase infrastructure, equipment, resources, information technology and materials; develop publications, kits and information; develop and deliver support services and programs, establish social enterprises; and achieve special projects.
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- New Life Foodbarn strengthens food relief and community connection on the Gold Coast
Responding to food insecurity on the Gold Coast Having reliable access to nutritious food is essential for health and wellbeing. However, rising household costs can make it difficult for people to consistently afford the food they need. More than one in eight Australian households experienced food insecurity due to a lack of money for food…
Read more: New Life Foodbarn strengthens food relief and community connection on the Gold Coast
- Emerge Youth creates safer pathways from homelessness on the Sunshine Coast
Responding to youth homelessness on the Sunshine Coast Having a safe place to live can provide the stability a young person needs to look after their health, reconnect with education and work towards employment. However, homelessness remains a significant issue on the Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast Council reports that 1,205 people are experiencing homelessness across…
Read more: Emerge Youth creates safer pathways from homelessness on the Sunshine Coast
- Community Quest 2026: Community impact initiatives on the Gold Coast
How community impact initiatives create local change Community impact initiatives help organisations create meaningful local change by supporting the people, services and charities that communities rely on every day. These initiatives often take the form of community engagement programs that connect businesses and organisations with local charities, helping address genuine community needs through practical action…
Read more: Community Quest 2026: Community impact initiatives on the Gold Coast
