THE BILL HUTCHISON FOUNDATION
The Bill Hutchison Foundation (BHF) is a public fund listed on the Register of Harm Prevention Charities. The Foundation’s mission is: “to have a positive impact on the lives of children and young people, by implementing or supporting harm prevention actions, with an emphasis on rural and regional Victoria
Information about the BHF Board, BHF Patrons, our partners and programs are available through this site as well as current news, details on making a tax-deductible donation and contacting the foundation. For those who wish to understand why Bill Hutchison was chosen as the figure to represent this charity, we have provided a history of the man who is regarded as one of Essendon's greatest ever players.
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GIRLS’ NIGHTS OUT – AUGUST UPDATE AND DATES FOR THE DIARY
The Girls’ Nights Out initiative aims to raise funds for the Bill Hutchison Foundation by bringing together women (and sometimes their partners) in various social events. This year the initiative is aiming to raise the funds required for the Foundation's major sponsorship of the AFL Victoria Youth Girls Academy. The Academy keeps girls and young women involved in footy not only as players but as coaches, umpires and in other roles.
In August, the initiative organised a French-inspired evening with a rustic meal of Oeufs Mimosa and Coq au Vin. The meal was followed by a viewing of the classic film ‘Jean de Florette’. There was no charge for the evening but we raised $200 through donations to the Foundation. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible. There is also no charge to join the group and we welcome women of all ages, even Cats, Dogs, Pies and Blues, or with no affiliation at all.