Our Manager`s pick of the week is an easy and relaxed outfit. Featuring a casual double buttoned jacket, handknitted scarf, soft green wide legged jeans and finished off with a cute pair of Swedish clogs.
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Learning to crochet, weave or knit? We have yarns of all sorts. Cotton, wool, acrylic and recycled fabric yarns.
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Our old world charm inspired window. Vintage brass lamps, damask cushions, collectables and knitted shawls.
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We`ve recently added some beautiful knitted shawls in earthy tones, reminiscent of the 70`s fashions. Kindly donated this week.
The perfect accessory for these cool Melbourne winter days.
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Our volunteer`s pick for the week. Classic black and white with a splash of red and shimmery diamontes!
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The South Melbourne Community Grants are available to community groups and organisations in the City of Port Phillip.
Applications for our 2026 Grants open this Monday 6 July at 10.00am. Visit our website southmelbournecommunitychest.org.au to apply.
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about us
The South Melbourne Community Chest is a non-profit organisation that raises funds to distribute to local community groups.
We distribute grants annually to community organisations from the opportunity shop profits, financial donations and bequests.
Volunteer
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organisation. Without them we could not operate. We rely on them to work in the shop and on our management committee.
We would love to hear from you. Pop into the Op Shop, call the Shop Manager on 9699 6839 or visit out Volunteers Page for more information.
Financial donations
We are a registered charity, with DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status, so your financial donations are tax deductible.
Financial donations together with proceeds from the Op Shop enable us to make grants to local community groups. Your support helps expand our capacity to fund highly valued community projects.
Donations Page
Grants
This annual grant application process opens in July each year and closes in August.
To apply for a grant, download and complete the Application Form for the current year (when available), and return it by the August due date. Contact us to enquire about this year’s dates.