New Initiatives
Hamer/Martin Environment sub-fund
Peter Martin, a member of the extended family, has decided to establish a further sub-fund within the Melbourne Community Foundation. This will be specifically devoted to the environment, in memory of his parents Shirley and 'Digger' Martin, keen travellers, birdwatchers and conservationists. Grants from this sub-fund are made in a similar fashion to Hamer Family Fund grants.
The first grant from this sub-fund is to the St Kilda Ecocentre.
Sir Rupert Hamer Arts Scholarships
Through the generosity of Lady April Hamer, the fund has awarded two scholarships to students at the Victorian College of the Arts. In 2008 the recipients are Amanda Hodder, a repetiteur whose skills will benefit many students and performers in the Melbourne music scene, and Rachael Guy, a performer and singer who wishes to develop her skill in puppet-making.
