Round 8 community grants announced
We're pleased to introduce the latest grant recipients of our Community Development Program.
Now in its eighth round, we're pleased to announce funding for seven not-for-profit organisations working to address social disadvantage and environmental sustainability in the community.
Find out more about them below.
The Dunghutti Elders Council, Gurrgiyn Gurrgiyn Rangers program (NSW)
The Dunghutti Elders Council Aboriginal Corporation (DECAC) is creating a management plan for the Macleay River in NSW in collaboration with Traditional Owners and the local Gurrgiyn Gurrgiyn Rangers.
We're pleased to be supplying the council of Elders with a $20,000 grant to fund environmental consultations, community workshops, and restoration projects to improve water quality and native vegetation in the region.
Website www.decac.com.au
Christian City Church Indooroopilly (QLD)
Christian City Church in Indooroopilly’s grant will help them support adults and children who are survivors of family and domestic violence, as well as those experiencing homelessness.
Our funding will provide essential equipment and supplies necessary for delivering the group's services, including its monthly dinner services that offer a safe and private environment where individuals in these situations who may feel displaced, isolated, and alone.
Website www.c3australia.com
Hunter Regions Working Women's Group — Aboriginal Women’s Circle (NSW)
Our funding for the Hunter Regions Working Women's Group will go towards creating a 10-week workshop for 20 First Nations women.
Many of the women attending these sessions may have experienced or are currently experiencing family and domestic violence, mental health issues, relationship challenges and lifestyle risk factors.
The workshop provides a safe space for these women and enable HRWG to build trusting relationships with them. It will also facilitate follow-up support through case management and referrals.
Website www.hwc.org.au/hrwwg
Rotary Club of Kempsey West Inc — Kempsey Science and Engineering Challenge (NSW)
The Science and Engineering Challenge is a day-long competition designed to provide Year 9 and 10 students with a positive experience in science and engineering.
We're pleased to be helping the Rotary Club with the introduction of its new program in Port Macquarie, ‘Deadly Science’. This program nurtures students' curiosity in science and engineering by creating engaging challenges where groups of 32 collaborate to solve problems, fostering teamwork, sparking imagination, and potentially inspiring students to pursue careers in these fields.
Website www.kempseywestrotary.org
Eat Up Australia — Fruit for hungry school kids in Perth (WA)
Servicing nearly 900 schools across Australia, Eat Up works to address child food insecurity by delivering school lunches for disadvantaged kids who would otherwise come to school with no food from home.
Research shows that Australian children, especially those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, often do not consume enough fruit and vegetables.
Our grant will ensure Eat Up can include fresh fruit in their lunch program for schools across Perth through the rest of the school year.
Website www.eatup.org.au
Echuca Neighbourhood House — Food for the Soul (VIC)
Echuca Neighbourhood House is well known to the community, having provided services for the Echuca community for more than thirty years, offering essential services and programs that positively impact various groups facing social disadvantages.
The impact of its community meals program 'Food for the Soul' affords community members an opportunity to reach out for support, advocate for themselves, build confidence, and learn about other available services.
We're supporting the expansion of their community meals program, 'Food for the Soul', providing 3,140 more nutritious meals through the rest of 2024.
Website: www.enh.org.au
Welfare Rights Centre — First Nations community services legal support and workshops (NSW)
Welfare Rights Centre is a small community legal centre specialising in social security and family assistance law.
They're putting their grant towards building a First Nations Access Program to develop culturally appropriate and effective training opportunities and resources for First Nations community workers navigating Centrelink.
Website www.welfarerightscentre.org.au
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