Cyclone Harold tore through Vanuatu in early April, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. Our 2020 partnership building trip to Port Vila has been put on indefinite hold as we, like you, attempt to reconcile our hopes for 2020 with the ever-changing reality of life under a global pandemic.

A co-ordinated branding approach builds trust and awareness.

Close to $2,000 raised for the Foundation’s efforts in Vanuatu. 

A stellar fundraising effort from team Venture for Vila, running the Melbourne Marathon in support of the MJF.

Our marketing and fundraising team has been busy streamlining and modernising our logo and general branding, engaging Nathan Harms – graphic designer and cousin of Melanie – to do that work for us.

See three sensational films over three nights this Spring.

A trip to Vanuatu provided these students with an opportunity for profound cross-cultural learning, growth and personal development.

We aim to send two crates per year and it costs around AU$2,000 to fill each one.

MJF supporter Viola Harms asked that those attending her funeral might consider making a donation to the MJF in her memory.

MJF board members met with key figures in Vanuatu’s Ministry of Health as well as several heads of department at the Vila Central Hospital, continuing to forge stronger partnerships with agencies in Port Vila.

Invited guests were the first to hear songs from the Melanie Jewson Foundation’s new fundraising CD Piece By Piece.

‘Piece by Piece’ CD Launch is set to inspire.

Vanuatu has suffered catastrophic damage as a result of the category 5 cyclone.

We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Dian White (Melanie’s great auntie) as the MJF Communications Officer.

The last Board Meeting was held on Friday 8th August.

Transported at no charge by Kalgin Global Logistics, our most recent crate shipment is packed and soon to be transported to VCH.