The Eltham College Foundation Limited

The Eltham College Foundation Limited is a nonprofit organization associated with Eltham College, an independent private school located in Victoria, Australia. The Foundation operates with the mission of raising funds to support educational initiatives and the delivery of quality primary and secondary education through its beneficiary, Eltham College.

Overview and Purpose

Established as a charitable entity, The Eltham College Foundation Limited plays a vital role in enhancing the educational offerings of Eltham College by providing financial support. This support helps facilitate the school’s holistic educational approach, which focuses on fostering individual development, community-mindedness, creativity, curiosity, and wellbeing among students[2].

Relationship with Eltham College

Eltham College is distinguished as one of Australia’s few truly independent co-educational private schools, governed by a Company Board responsible to its parent members. The College emphasizes a philosophy of "growing hearts and minds," balancing academic excellence with social and emotional development[1][3]. The Foundation’s fundraising and management activities underpin this vision, ensuring resources are available to maintain and expand the College's programs.

Little Flyers Initiative

One of the key ventures managed by The Eltham College Foundation Limited is the Little Flyers early childhood education program. Inspired by Eltham College’s acclaimed Early Learning Centre, Little Flyers offers high-quality child care and kindergarten services across multiple locations including Caroline Springs, Eltham North, and Laurimar. The program embodies values such as freedom to learn, safe risk-taking, striving for excellence, and developing self-confidence—aiming to nurture young children into becoming confident and capable learners from an early age[5].

Governance and Compliance

The Eltham College Foundation Limited is registered as a charity and complies with relevant regulatory bodies, including Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). The Foundation maintains responsibility for the financial and operational management of its educational programs and childcare centres, supporting the broader mission of Eltham College[2][4].

Through its strategic fund-raising and management, The Eltham College Foundation Limited contributes significantly to sustaining Eltham College’s reputation for delivering innovative and high-quality education in Victoria.

[1] https://www.elthamcollege.vic.edu.au [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/aa1bb230-39af-e811-a963-000d3ad24077 [3] https://www.elthamcollege.vic.edu.au/discover-eltham/our-leadership/college-board [4] https://www.acecqa.gov.au/resources/national-registers/providers/eltham-college-foundation-limited [5] https://www.littleflyers.vic.edu.au/aboutus