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, 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 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
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 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.
Paper Cranes is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping children and young people living with profound disabilities, complex health needs, and life-threatening and life-limiting conditions.
The grant is a game-changer for Paper Cranes’ Wattle Cottage, providing funds to set up solar energy that will enable the team to meet the high energy demands of its 24-7 operation.
These energy requirements include powering critical systems such as medical equipment and temperature control, ensuring Paper Cranes can provide consistent, high-quality care in a nurturing environment.
Website: pccf.org.au
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: meca.org.au
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
Find out more about our Community Development Program.
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