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Annual Reports

Annual Report 2023

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The Little Brother Monograph
The Little Brother

We published a revised edition of 'The Little Brother: The Life of George Alexander', a short biography of our founder.

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Executive Report 2023

This year, the Foundation has reached a milestone, having awarded a total of over 1,600 scholarships and fellowships to support talented individuals…

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Grants Paid 2023

In 2022–23, the Foundation distributed over $1.7M to scholarship and fellowship programs at 14 institutions across Australia.

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Earthwatch Student Challenge fellows on the expedition 'Protecting the reef's coastal frontier'. A group of young people standing together with mangrove forest behind them.
Making a difference in the mangroves

In September 2023, our latest Student Challenge fellows undertook a weeklong scientific expedition, Protecting the Reef's Coastal Frontier.

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Honour Roll 2023

In 2023, The George Alexander Foundation welcomed 76 scholars, 6 ISS Institute fellows and 12 Earthwatch Australia Student Challenge fellows into its…

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Annual Report 2022

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The Little Brother

A biographical video documenting elements of George's remarkable life story and how his values and spirit live on through the Foundation's work.

Charles Goode, AC, Chairman of The George Alexander Foundation speaking at a podium. In the background a large screen displays an image of George Alexander and '50 Years'.
Chairman's Message 2022

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of The George Alexander Foundation, and the 20th Anniversary of the Scholarship Program.

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GAF 50th Dinner

The 50th Anniversary Commemorative Dinner celebrated the enduring legacy of George Alexander AM and the partnerships The Foundation has forged with…

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Grants Paid 2021–22

In the 2021–22 financial year, The George Alexander Foundation distributed over $2 million to scholarship, fellowship, and environmental programs at…

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Honour Roll 2022

In 2022 The George Alexander Foundation welcomed 83 scholars, 5 fellows and 24 Earthwatch student challengers into its community.

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Annual Report 2021

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Finance Matters: Knowledge is Dollars

In June 2021, The George Alexander Foundation team held an online seminar on personal finances.

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Executive Report 2021

In 2021 we were delighted to welcome 79 scholars, 6 fellows and 22 Earthwatch student challengers into the GAF community and distribute over $2…

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GAF Community Snapshot

A snapshot of the GAF scholar community data from the Evaluation survey of The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship and Fellowship Programs…

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A birds eye view of Earthwatch fellows standing in bushland near a hut with a corrugated roof..
Grants Paid 2020-21

This year the Foundation distributed over $2 million to scholarship, fellowship, and environmental programs at 15 institutions across Australia.

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Two UniSA Scholars smiling and sitting outside at a wooden table.
Honour Roll 2021

A full list of the new scholars and fellows we welcomed in 2021.

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Annual Report 2020

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Future Leaders Seminar Part One

In February 2020, The George Alexander Foundation invited its scholars, fellows, and alumni to participate in its first Future Leaders seminar held…

Future Leaders Seminar Part Two

Presented by Sharon Pakir, the seminar focused on empathic leadership, communication, boundary setting, and personal management.

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Executive Report 2020

In 2020 we were delighted to welcome 85 scholars and five fellows into the GAF community and distribute over $1.7 million (2019–20) to our…

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Virtual Scholar Events

To stay connected with our community of scholars in 2020 The George Alexander Foundation held 13 virtual scholar events.

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Grants Paid 2019-20

This year the Foundation granted over $1.7m towards scholarship, fellowship and bursary programs at 14 institutions across Australia.

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Honour Roll 2020

A full list of the new scholars and fellows we welcomed in 2020.

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Annual Report 2019

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Murdoch University GAF Scholarship Event

In March 2019, we cohosted a scholarship event with Murdoch University.

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2019 Executive Report

Over $1.6 million in grants in FY18–19, a new scholarship program, and a scholarship and alumni event at Murdoch University.

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Vision & Mission

In 2019, the Board formalised a Vision & Mission for The George Alexander Foundation to memorialise the wishes of the late George Alexander.

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Five University of Wollongong Scholars standing in a triangle formation and smiling in front of a red and blue media wall.
Grants Paid 2018-19

This year the Foundation granted over $1.6m towards scholarship, fellowship and bursary programs at 14 institutions across Australia.

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A group of 8 GAF scholars standing and throwing their hands up in the air
GAF Honour Roll 2019

A full list of the new scholars and fellows we welcomed in 2020.

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Scholars at the GAF Future Leaders Seminar, 2020.
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Previous Annual Reports for The George Alexander Foundation can be found on ISSUU.

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