Fraser Coast Anglican College
Endowment Foundation LimitedWelcome
Welcome to the web page of the Fraser Coast Anglican College Endowment Foundation Limited (the Foundation).
The Foundation is dedicated to raising funds to support the long-term financial security and independence of Fraser Coast Anglican College and assist the College in realising major projects and initiatives critical to the ongoing success of our exceptional learning environment.
The strength of the Fraser Coast Anglican College lies in the spirit of its community. Our broad community of teachers, staff, parents and alumni investing in the education of our youth and nurturing the body, mind and spirit of our students has the power to transform our country and shape the world around us.
Leaders and Boards of Independent Schools continue to face a complex array of financial considerations every year including:
- Decreasing government funding
- Increasing competition to attract and retain exceptional staff
- Inflationary pressures impacting Australian families
- The constant need to modernise facilities and learning environments to maintain excellence
- Funding critical capital projects and modern facilities
- Establishing and growing scholarships and bursaries that enhance access
- Support of innovative programs that would otherwise be financially out of reach
Contributions will have a lasting impact, helping us to fund innovative programs that will prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of life, enhance our educational facilities to offer the best learning environment and provide scholarships that open doors to deserving students.
A message from the Chair:
I never imagined back in 1995 that 2026 would eventuate. All we could get our heads around back then was the approaching year of 2000 with the problems it could bring to the computer world. 2026 is somewhat of a new dawn in that The Fraser Coast Anglican College Endowment Foundation Limited is now a reality.
At the Special General Meeting in October last year the final sign off on the old Foundation and the hand over to this new entity occurred.
The committee, (myself) Mr Russell Green (Director and Chair), Ms Elizabeth Baff (Director), Mrs Kaylene Robinson ( Director), Mr Joe Wright (College Principal), Rev Sue Wilson (Director and College Councillor) and Mrs Nikki Robertson (Secretary and College Business Manager) met on the 5th February to get things going including planning events for the rest of this year. Some of these events will include a presence at the Leadership Morning Tea (16th February), Foundation Day (2nd April), Alumni Events (dates to be confirmed), Open Day (24th July), a Bowls Fundraiser Day in Term 4 and the start of an exciting raffle.
If you wish to register interest in attending any of these events or being part of the Foundation, please email [email protected]
Russell Green
Director and Chair
L-R . Mr Joe Wright (Principal); Russell Green (former FCAC Works Manager and Foundation Staff Member), Director and Chair; Anne Patterson (former Financial Manager and Foundation Staff Member), Facilitator; Elizabeth Baff (former Head of Middle School), Director; Rev Sue Wilson (College Council), Director; Kaylene Robinson (former Head of Humanities), Director; Nikki Robertson (Business Manager), Secretary.
Backdrop
The history of the College has its roots in the parishes of Maryborough and Hervey Bay. It was a vision that started back in November 1991 and began to be formed into a reality through 1992 with parishioners from Maryborough and Hervey Bay. That vision was to see the Anglican Church establish a school in the Fraser Coast district, to contribute to the education and development of young lives in the local communities, in an environment founded and shaped by the Christian faith.
The College commenced operations in a business office at 67 Main Street, Pialba on 1 July 1994. Our Foundation Principal was Mr Grahame Ginn (1994-2004).
Situated on 64 acres of scenic bushland, the College opened its doors to 138 students from Year 1 to 8 on 31 January 1995, and was officially Blessed, Dedicated and Opened on Saturday 1 April 1995 at a ceremony in the College grounds, officiated at by the Most Reverend Peter Hollingworth, Archbishop of the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane.
Fraser Coast Anglican College Endowment Foundation Limited (NEW Foundation) is a new philanthropic entity limited by guarantee and established as part of a corporate restructure in 2023 to embrace changes required by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
The entity is registered as a Deductible Gift Recipient where voluntary donations to the NEW Foundation’s Public Ancillary Fund, over $2, are tax deductible. The entity is governed by The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane.
The previous Fraser Coast Anglican College Foundation Limited (OLD Foundation) was a public company limited by guarantee that was established during 2001, to assist in securing the advancement of the College.
The NEW Foundation continues the aims of the OLD Foundation to gather the skills, experience and support of Past Students, Parents and Friends of the College, and the broader community, to assist the College to plan for the future with confidence and is a critical part of the College community.
The operations of the NEW Foundation will continue to be focused on fundraising and philanthropic services but may develop in the future to maintain business activities for the College.
The Foundation is proud of its prior achievements to date and recognises past donations in time and money of the entire College community and local businesses as it embarks on assisting in the next stages of development in the College.
The NEW Foundation Board will continue to embrace and support the College’s goals and objectives through fundraising and, in consultation with the College Principal and College Council, will continue its role in ensuring planned projects come to fruition.
The main policies and procedural documents can be found on our Policy page. Connect to our Child Safety policies and procedure here: Child Safety.
Get in Touch
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: Secretary Mrs Nikki Robertson +61 7 4124 5411
Address: Doolong South Road, Wondunna Qld 4655
ABN: 62 678 334 140
Fraser Coast Anglican College Endowment Foundation Limited is a public company registered under the Corporations Act. The entity is a registered charity and the sole member is The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane.
ABN: 98 645 081 290
The Endowment Foundation is Trustee for the Fraser Coast Anglican College Endowment Foundation Ancillary Fund. This Public Ancillary Fund is a registered charity and has Deductible Gift Recipient status.