John and Pauline Gandel
After five years of redevelopment, State Library Victoria (SLV) opened its doors to a reimagined library, marking the completion of the massive project that has seen their public spaces increase by 40%. John and Pauline Gandel joined the SLV CEO Kate Torney (left) and Chair John Wylie AM (right) for the black-tie opening function.
Gandel Philanthropy provided one of the six major gifts, to support the reimagined and enlarged children’s learning and reading space. The new space, the Pauline Gandel Children’s Quarter, includes a “castle” playhouse, nooks and crannies with books and toys, and even family rooms and toilets. The purpose-built quarter will enable children and families from all backgrounds to engage not only in reading and learning but also playing and having fun.
Media Collective a reality
The Media Collective is the new co-working space housing SYN Media and other media-making youth organisations. Gandel Philanthropy provided a Major Grant to SYN media for the development, which is located at RMIT’s Media Precinct. This project has been in the making since 2016, and brings together SYN Media, RMITV and Catalyst magazine in a […]
Inaugural William Cooper scholarship recipients meet descendants
John Nagyivan and Jaya Blandthorn (far left and far right) are the inaugural recipients of the Uncle William Cooper Scholarship, which was established by John and Pauline Gandel at Monash University to honour the legacy of the legendary Aboriginal human rights activist. The William Cooper Scholars are encouraged to learn about Uncle Cooper’s story, his […]
Geelong Gallery’s Youth Ambassador Program
Supported by a Community Grant from Gandel Philanthropy, Geelong Gallery’s Youth Ambassador Program is a specialised training program for 11 young people (16-25 years) from diverse backgrounds, which ran in conjunction with the National Gallery of Australia’s touring exhibition – Sidney Nolan’s Ned Kelly series (March – May 2019). This program aims to connect and […]
