Our Purpose

• To encourage micro-philanthropy and use the power of collective giving to raise and distribute much-needed funds to Australian projects and programs that have a strong focus on creating social change through art and culture and are community-focused in their approach.  

• To support individual projects and community-focused organisations that may not be eligible to receive funding from mainstream funding bodies. 

Our Goals

• To build a strong, vibrant and collaborative giving community that endeavours to create significant and positive change in the world. 

• To empower our donors by keeping them informed of where there contribution has been invested. 
  

• To create an affordable donation structure that is accessible to individuals from all financial backgrounds. 

• To encourage diversity and invite and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to become donors. 

Our History

For many years Melbourne-based artiste Melynda von Wayward has wanted to be a philanthropist and make meaningful change in the world, so she began to investigate and discovered the concept of micro-philanthropy and collective giving – accessible ways for individuals to join forces and pool smaller amounts of financial resources, in order to fund social change and make a substantial cumulative impact in their community. 

The idea of collective giving truly excited Melynda and 'Wayward Woman Giving Fund' was officially created in 2023. 

Our People

Melynda von Wayward     is the driving force behind the Wayward Woman Giving Fund (WWGF). 

Melynda is a singer/songwriter, visual artist, writer, creative producer and subculture historian who has 30+ years experience in the arts industry, in many different capacities.

Melynda holds a Bachelor of Dramatic Arts and Graduate Diplomas in Arts Management and Art Therapy. She is passionate about the powerful, positive, and often therapeutic results, that can come from the community and the arts coming together to create social change.