Partnerships
Communities
Growth

Deep, positive change takes time. It takes strong partnerships. It takes real involvement. It needs to be owned and shared. The John Villiers Trust is here to support work and ideas that seed long-term meaningful change. We love country Queensland and we believe the future of its communities is in the hands of young people. It’s where great change starts. That’s why we’re out here — for good.
JVT is unlike most charitable organisations. Our unique intermediary approach focusses on connection, providing not just funding but vision, structure, and collaboration. We seek like-minded donors, funders and advisors whose ideas, causes and goals align with ours, to unite resources and invest for long-term transformative change. Through collaboration we’re able to foster change and build powerful relationships in multiple ways and in many locations right across Queensland. And the more we do it, the better it gets — for all of us.

Our Grants since 2020

Latest stories

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TKiD little girl in puddle

17.07.24

Next steps for improving our disaster management systems for kids
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18.06.24

Improving the learning and wellbeing of families in country Queensland
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04.06.24

A collaborative program underway in Townsville to strengthen social and economic outcomes and increase job opportunities for at-risk youth.
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30.05.24

Helping country children and young people thrive during disasters
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Carved goanna and boomerangs

13.02.24

John Villiers Outback Art Prize
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03.11.23

Making dance a safe space for Queensland kids