Local Impact powers community ideas through connection, support and education.

Local Impact was established in 2019  to power community ideas in the Melbourne’s inner west using collective professional skills, experience and local insights.

With expertise in business and community development, operational management, people and performance, grant writing, bookkeeping, and marketing, Local Impact’s wrap-around services support local community programs and initiatives.

They have been successful in attracting funds and grants from all levels of government, philanthropic organisations, and local businesses to help establish social enterprises.

The continuing generous support of the Community Bank Seddon amplifies the delivery of community’s programs. These programs add skills, volunteering opportunities, and environmental and employment benefits to our community.

Programs supported by Local Impact

The Community Bike Hub, the Money Mentor program and The Westsider newspaper and fantastic examples of how Local Impact generates social capital.

Local Impact looks to establish new partnerships with organisations and individuals wherever they may be, and share our experience, knowledge and expertise in making social investments.

Purpose

To power community ideas through partnership, support and connection.

Vision

To create local impact within our communities through investment, education and employment, to support our purpose.

Mission

To create resilient and progressive partnerships, structured resources and a professional mindset to evolve community programs and social enterprises.

Recent news

Update from Local Impact

Thanks to funding from Community Bank Seddon, Local Impact strengthen community organisations that make a difference in Melbourne’s inner west through education, connection and support.