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Eastern Star Foundation is proud to continue supporting meaningful connections between generations through the “Hearts and Paws Connect” Intergenerational Ageing Program, delivered by Happy Paws Happy Hearts Foundation. This transformative initiative received a $93,478 grant this year — the first in a three-year funding arrangement (reviewed annually) — to continue the program’s success. Following a […]

Elizabeth was just 38 when her world changed forever. Her husband Barry, a returned Vietnam War veteran, died suddenly of a heart attack—leaving her a widow and the sole parent of four young children. More than five decades later, Elizabeth still vividly recalls the shock and heartbreak of losing Barry so unexpectedly. “Barry had a […]

The Eastern Star Foundation has announced its largest-ever grant round since its inception as a philanthropic entity, with over $441,000 awarded to eight charities dedicated to improving the lives of older Queenslanders. This funding includes new recipients MS Queensland, Dreams2Live4, and Delta Therapy Dogs, as well as continued support for five organisations previously backed by […]

Board members of the Eastern Star Foundation recently had the privilege of taking a behind-the-scenes tour of the purpose-built studio where Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) performs its bi-annual Healthy Ageing concerts. The tour was escorted by Stephanie Bau, QSO Manager- Philanthropy, followed by an insightful Q&A session. This experience allowed them to gain a deeper […]

Last month, hearts and paws were truly connecting during a visit to the Happy Paws Happy Hearts Foundation (HPHH) at the RSPCA facility in Wacol. Bupa Care residents, alongside young people who have experienced social isolation, had the opportunity to bond with rescue animals—including dogs, puppies, kittens, ducklings, and even a blue-tongued lizard! Thanks to […]