A community organisation in Fortitude Valley has received funding from Australia Post’s People of Post grants program to deliver a sustainability-focused community expo.
Program Background
Australia Post has expanded its People of Post grants initiative to address declining charity donations amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures. The program, now in its eighth year, allows employees to nominate local community or not-for-profit organisations for grants of up to $2,000. In 2025, more than 200 groups across the country received funding, with over $400,000 distributed nationwide—marking a 47 per cent increase on the previous year.
Queensland accounted for a quarter of this year’s grant recipients, with 55 organisations supported. The program continues to prioritise projects within four focus areas: mental health, disaster support and resilience, Indigenous children’s literacy and learning, and environmental sustainability.
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Y-Care Fortitude Valley Project Overview
Y-Care (South East Queensland), based in Fortitude Valley, was among the Queensland recipients. The organisation will use the grant to host a sustainability expo that includes workshops on composting, recycling, and gardening. The event also features activities suitable for various age groups, supporting practical environmental education and participation.
Broader Trends and Context
Research commissioned by Australia Post in April 2025 indicated that 40 per cent of Australians who regularly donate to charities have reduced their giving over the past year. Cost-of-living pressures, particularly rising prices on groceries and essentials, were cited as key factors. The findings also showed that over half of Australians prefer to support causes that address immediate community needs.
In response to this trend, Australia Post increased its grant allocation for 2025 to provide broader assistance to grassroots groups.
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Community Impact and Focus
Y-Care’s initiative contributes to environmental education in the local area and aligns with Australia Post’s environmental sustainability priority, which made up 25 per cent of all grant recipients this year. Through its scheduled workshops and accessible programming, the organisation supports community participation in sustainable practices.
Y-Care is a large Queensland-based charity supporting various groups including children, youth, people experiencing homelessness, and culturally diverse communities. Its services span education, housing, food relief, and employment training programs.
Looking Ahead
The 2025 People of Post program continues to support locally led initiatives across the country, including Fortitude Valley’s sustainability expo. With growing pressure on community organisations, grant funding remains a vital mechanism for grassroots engagement and resilience-building.
Published 4-June-2025
