Celebrating support through INCF Pathways to Employment Fund

Pathways to Employment, a major annual grant round, is a proud partnership between the Cities of Darebin, Merri-bek and Yarra, the Inner North Community Foundation and IntoWork Australia to address disadvantage through employment opportunities in the inner north of Melbourne.

"Having supported the Pathways to Employment grants round since 2007, IntoWork re-affirmed this partnership in 2021 committing to an annual contribution of $223,000 to the Fund and additional funding that contributes to the Foundation’s core operational costs. This further strengthens the existing partnership between the five organisations and recognises the value of the Foundation’s role in funding grants which create opportunities for employment and support people to find work in the inner north."

"Each year, the Foundation provides grants of up to $20,000 to around 10 eligible organisations which support vulnerable groups in the inner north community." 

Killara is excited to announce being a successful applicant for the 2025 Pathways to Employment Fund, to support our Community Outreach and Development Program. Delivered by our Community Development Officer, James Williams, a proud Yorta Yorta, Wiradjuri, Gunditjmara and Gunai Kurnai man, the program connects Mob to culturally-safe mentoring, pre-employment support, accredited training and practical workplace experiences.

We can't wait to continue delivering this vital service into 2026, meeting people where they are out in Community, and creating a safe space to access resources and relevant supports.