Round 9 community grants announced

We're pleased to announce the recipients of our latest round of community grants as part of our ongoing Community Development Fund. Now in its ninth round, we're providing up to $20,000 to each of the following seven organisations working to address social disadvantage and environmental sustainability in their communities.

Read on to learn about our seven newest recipients below, or find out more about the program via our Community Grants page.

Live To Tell Your Story Inc. (WA)

Live To Tell Your Story, trading under Prepare Produce Provide, is a WA-based organisation offering career pathways or young people in the education, food and hospitality sectors.

Its grant – the organisation’s second from us – empowers the team to deliver ‘Power Up 4 Dust Up’, a three-day festival of sport and culture involving 350 students and teachers from eight remote desert communities. These participants will help prepare more than 3,600 nutritious meals over three days, building skills and cultural connections.

Website: prepareproduceprovide.org

Survivors R Us Inc. (NSW)

Survivors R Us supports survivors of domestic violence, homelessness, and unemployment through activities and projects such as food distribution and free meal programs, support groups, and a large op shop warehouse. Its grant will fund the installation of solar panels, significantly reducing the organisation’s electricity bills and ensuring funds go towards critical services.

Website: survivorsrusincorporated.com

Toukley Neighbourhood House (NSW)

A part of the Toukley community since 1984, Toukley Neighbourhood Centre offers several public services; it will put its grant towards several of these, including free Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines, after-school movies, baby supplies, community meals, and access to technology for children experiencing disadvantage to help them with homework and education requirements.

By alleviating financial strain for some of the Toukley community, the grant enables the centre to continue delivering meaningful life-changing services and invest in the wellbeing and resilience of the people who need it most.

Website: tnc.org.au

We Listen Suicide Loss Support Group (VIC)

We Listen Suicide Support Group is receiving a $5,000 grant to expand its monthly suicide loss group meetings to regional Victorian towns, including Benalla, Echuca, and Cobram.

These meetings provide a safe space for those left behind after a loved one’s suicide to share stories and find hope and reassurance in a supportive environment.

Cockburn Integrated Health (WA)

Cockburn Integrated Health’s team of ENT specialists, audiologists, and speech pathologists provide specialists to support children in its programs with ear health, hearing, social participation, school readiness and general wellbeing.

The grant allows Cockburn to resource critical and life-changing Speech Pathology services for children accessing its Aboriginal Ear Health Program with Otitis Media (middle ear disease) who may otherwise not have the means to access it.

Website: cihealth.com.au

Mt Druitt Aquaconnect (NSW)

Our grant supports the work of the Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency (MECA) in its development of Mt Druitt’s community garden, promoting environmental sustainability, green job skills, and social connection. It’s also a great opportunity for participants to gain practical gardening skills in an inclusive space.

Website www.meca.org.au