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As two key entities of Myer family philanthropy we engage with the community to promote a just, creative, enlightened, caring, and sustainable Australia.
The Sidney Myer Fund and The Myer Foundation continue the legacy of Myer family generosity, through members of four succeeding generations of the Myer family – who give in many ways – to make significant and lasting changes in our society.
The Myer Foundation and Sidney Myer Fund acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Our origins
Sidney Myer was one of Australia’s most visionary business figures and entrepreneurs, as well as one of the most generous individuals of his time.
Our impact
For over 90 years and 60 years respectively, the Sidney Myer Fund and The Myer Foundation have worked in partnership with Austraiia's not-for-profit sector, other philanthropists and all levels of government to make Australia a healthier and more prosperous nation.
What we support
Grant opportunities
Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships
The Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships aim to support breakthrough solutions to Australia’s most pressing social and environmental challenges and bring new talent to the social sector. Fellows are offered the unique opportunity to take 12 months away from their current...
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Sidney Myer Creative Fellowships
First awarded in 2011, the Sidney Myer Creative Fellowships provide tax-free grants of $160,000 per person over two years to individual artists, arts managers and thought leaders in the humanities.
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Updates
Monday, April 12 2021
2020 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards – winners announced
The winners are Metro Arts (Qld), Kylie Bracknell (WA), Sally Chance (SA), Second Echo Ensemble (Tas), Andrew Ford (NSW), Robin Fox (IVic), Sean Pardy (NT) and The Street Theatre (ACT).
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Thursday, February 11 2021
ACMI reopens with a new work by Gunditjmara artist Vicki Couzens
Support from Sidney Myer Fund has enabled ACMI to commission a new work by Gunditjmara artist Vicki Couzens as part a major renewal project. Visitors to ACMI’s new permanent exhibition, The Story of the Moving Image, which opened in February...
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Thursday, February 04 2021
A National Program Unlocking Leadership Potential in Australia’s For-Purpose Sector
The Sidney Myer Fund and The Myer Foundation, with the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation and the Paul Ramsay Foundation, are collaborating to support the groundbreaking Social Impact Leadership Australia.
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