Foundation 61 is a not-for-profit community-based charity located in Geelong that seeks to provide healing and hope for people affected by addiction. Founded in 2005 Foundation 61 is a highly regarded and recognised community service organisation in the health sector.

Their mission is to empower people who are confronting addictions, whether it is to drugs, alcohol, gambling or any other life controlling issue, to experience healing in their lives and contribute positively to mainstream society. Foundation 61 fulfil their mission through the delivery of a Residential Rehabilitation Program, The Acreage is a 15 bed live in facility for men based at Mt Duneed.

Currently under construction is the House of Hope, an 8 bed facility for women with two dedicated rooms for women with preschool children. The House of Hope is on track to be open in the second half of 2022.

Foundation 61 is motivated by the Old Testament prophet Isaiah, who in Isaiah 61, painted a vision of society in which the excluded were liberated from their oppression and transformed emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually.

Kardinia Community Services partners with Foundation 61 to provide funding for a Mother and Child room in the House of Hope.