About us
“A Tasmania where communities come together to give every young person the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.”
— Our vision
The Rob Fairs Foundation was officially formed in 2021.
Our vision is achieved through long term partnerships with youth focused agencies, service providers and importantly, the local business community, to identify those in need of assistance and the provision of appropriate support.
The primary operations of the Rob Fairs Foundation revolve around three key activities:
Provision of support
Partnership development
Fundraising
We firmly believe that the most effective and sustainable way to address the many challenges facing youth in Tasmania is to bring our community on our journey. That is why we have to set up some important community partnerships network.
We are a small but dedicated Board with a passion for driving positive and sustainable change within Tasmania’s youth sector.
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Rob Fairs
MANAGING DIRECTOR | CHAIRPERSON
“My passion is our youth and giving them the best chance possible to realise their dreams. My motto is simple - dream, believe, achieve!”
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Ian Goninon
DIRECTOR
“I want to give the youth of Tasmania the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.”
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Leanne Morrison
DIRECTOR
“As a mother and a nan, I have a vested interest in our community providing all young Tasmanians a fair go.”
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Jason Shelley
DIRECTOR
“I am passionate about providing every young Tasmanian with a chance to find their wings.”
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Jason Dean
DIRECTOR
“To be involved with an organisation that provides hope, connection, and opportunities to young Tasmanians in difficult times is a privilege and inspiring.”
Our projects
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We aim to increase employment opportunities and provide community connections by creating and supporting vocational and work experience placements.
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Through the ongoing development of relationships & fundraising initiatives we will seek to increase access to relevant & targeted outreach programs - a vital stage in the successful delivery of restorative justice services to young offenders.
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The lack of regular and timely relief for carers can often accelerate the breakdown of the relationship between the individual and the carer. We will work with community partners to create respite opportunities for those in need of some valuable time for self.
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We aim to support young people who are living in out-of-home care arrangements, who are finding it difficult to re-engage with school in order to maintain connections with communities.
Our focus areas
As an independent, self-funded organisation, we put a high value on our ability to be flexible in regard to how support is allocated and where efforts are targeted. Which organisations, programs and individuals that the Foundation commits funding and focus, will vary depending on the current challenges and the needs of our communities. Wherever possible, it is the Foundation's intention to collaborate with existing organisations who are already doing amazing work and complement, not duplicate, the work that is currently being undertaken.