Roots of Change is a storytelling platform dedicated to the Alumni community of The Funding Network Australia. Here we share their stories of ingenuity, courage, determination, spirit, growth and the impact these grassroots organisations have had, as a direct result of funds and support received from The Funding Network community.

Grow The Future

Grow The Future

Grow the future is a social enterprise that grows food and cares for land.

Grow the Future is a social enterprise that works with young people in the Bega Valley. Through growing food and regenerating the land, they offer training, engagement and employment opportunities for 12–24-year-olds in a hands-on, project based and supportive setting.

2025 Pitch

Funds Raised: $134,500

Pitched at Thriving Young People 2025 event for support to deliver the Grow the Future Training Certificate and the ‘Hands-On’ program between term 3 and term 4 of 2025. The ‘Hands-On’ program will operate during school term and will work with young people (12-17 years old) per term who need a different learning environment than what they are getting and school. This program will use project-based learning to engage young people in meaningful activities, and they will engage two youth mentors (18-24 year old with Working With Children Credentials) to support the program.

Learn more about Grow The Future

https://growthefuture.com.au/

Supporting Sustainable Development Goals:

Bandu Organisation

Bandu Organisation