Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Media releases: 18 January 2023
Grants support COVID recovery, Black Summer bushfire recovery and Small & Vital projects
FRRR has awarded $1,448,968 in grants to 121 projects across remote, rural and regional Australia as part of their Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program.
This program awards grants to community-led initiatives that directly benefits those living in remote, rural and regional Australia. There are three streams of funding: the Small & Vital stream, 2019/20 Black Summer bushfire recovery and the Rebuilding Regional Communities (RRC) stream, which supports recovery from COVID-19.
Small and Vital stream
Through the Small & Vital stream, $368,227 in grants will be awarded to 43 community groups and NFPs. This stream funds grassroots initiatives that locals in remote, rural and regional areas feel are a priority when it comes to strengthening their community. One example of a project being funded in this stream in this round is the Meandarra Primary P&C Association in Queensland, which is using their grant to boost community wellbeing and encourage socialising by opening the school pool to the community free of charge.
Black Summer grants
Also included in this round are 44 grants that will go towards initiatives that are supporting the ongoing recovery from the 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires. These projects will share in $792,136, with initiatives like the Country Fire Authority’s Yackandandah Fire Station Readiness being funded to increase the capacity of volunteers to support bushfire preparedness by installing a workstation and storage units.
Rebuilding Regional Communities – supporting COVID-19 recovery
In this round, 34 grants will go towards recovery from the pandemic. Funded by the Australian Government, the Rebuilding Regional Communities (RRC) grants total $288,604. Among the recipients in this stream is (It’s no) drama, a physical theatre ensemble for people living with and without disability. This community group will reduce social isolation in South Gippsland, Victoria by delivering an accessible community dance project designed and facilitated by disabled and non-disabled artists.
Jill Karena, Place Portfolio Lead at FRRR, said that the diversity of projects put forward by communities highlights the importance of offering flexible funding that can respond to local needs and priorities.
“More than half of the funding in this round is going towards recovery from the 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires which really highlights the need for ongoing support to disaster-impacted areas. Three years on, it’s clear that community groups and local NFPs need additional resources to continue showing up for their communities to the best of their ability.
“Many of these bushfire-impacted communities have also been affected by flooding, drought or the mice plague in recent years, on top of COVID, so the physical and emotional toll of these multiple events is making the recovery process even more difficult.
“When it came to RRC this round, we started to see more focus on the recovery process and rebuilding, alongside mental health and social isolation as the focus. This is an encouraging sign as it indicates that remote, rural and regional communities are increasingly looking towards the longer-term.
“Elsewhere, in the Small & Vital stream of the program, we continue to see a focus on food security and energy efficiency with requests for funding for solar installation, energy efficient equipment in local amenities and support for community gardens. These recurring themes are no surprise given the current cost of living crisis,” Ms Karena said.
Some more of the 129 projects funded include:
- Workways Australia Limited -Clarence Valley, NSW – Cool (Mosaic) burning in the Clarence Valley – Build resilience in the Taloumbi community by teaching locals to use the cool (mosaic) burning land management practice, a tool to reduce future bushfire risk, promote biodiversity, build resilience, and regenerate habitat for endangered native species. $20,456 (Bushfire Recovery)
- MJD Foundation Limited – Ngukurr, NT – Development of MJDF ‘in place’ service – phase 1 – Enable people to live well ‘on Country’ by developing a plan to establish a permanent medical support presence in community for people impacted by Machado-Joseph Disease. $10,000 (Small & Vital)
- Atherton Performing Arts Inc – Atherton, QLD – 12 Air purifiers to protect our performers, audiences and others – Enhance the process of community recovery from COVID-19 by improving public safety at the theatre with the purchase of air purifiers to remove airborne pathogens. $7,103 (Rebuilding Regional Communities)
- Snowtown Centenary Park – Snowtown, SA – Centenary Park Mural – Improve the appearance of a public amenity, and boost tourism and community engagement in Snowtown through the installation of a mural. $10,000 (Small & Vital)
- Lower Barrington Community Hall – Lower Barrington, TAS – Lower Barrington Hall: Disability Friendly Bathroom Project, Stage 2 – Increase community access for all abilities and enhance social engagement opportunities by improving disability access at a local hall. $10,000 (Small & Vital)
- Tatura Civic Halls Committee – Tatura, VIC – Mechanics’ Hall Floor Rejuvenation – Preserve local heritage and provide a comfortable facility for community members to connect by replacing flooring that is beyond repair. $10,000 (Small & Vital)
- Marribank Aboriginal Corporation – Marribank, WA – Marribank Mission Cleanup – Create a space for healing of Noongar people and past residents of the old mission through the rejuvenation of the site into an Aboriginal managed training and cultural learning centre. $10,000 (Small & Vital)
A full list of grant recipients is available on FRRR’s website.
The SRC program is collaboratively supported by many generous donors, which are acknowledged on FRRR’s website.
This program always accepts applications. Local NFPs and community groups are encouraged to review the expanded program guidelines and apply. More information about the SRC program is available at www.frrr.org.au/src.
To support grants like this through FRRR, make a tax-deductible donation at frrr.org.au/giving/.
The full list of grant recipients and their projects are below.
| Organisation | Project | Location | Grant | |||
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| Cystic Fibrosis Community Care Ltd | Regional Equity and Community Technology Program (REACT Program) Enhance the process of COVID-19 recovery for rural people living with Cystic Fibrosis and their families by providing essential medical equipment -10 Home Spirometer for regional community members to support their health. | Armidale | $6,242 | |||
| Friends of the Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby | Friends of the Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby Membership and Volunteers Network Drive Sustain and enhance the work of the Friends of the Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby by employing a staff member to focus on the recruitment and retention of volunteers. | Kangaroo Valley | $10,000 | |||
| Grand Pacific Health Limited | Recovery & Growth Enhance the process of COVID-19 recovery of women and support creativity and connection in Far Western NSW by providing ‘Recovery and Growth' writing workshops facilitated by an award-winning journalist. | Balranald | $8,500 | |||
| Moobi School Community Site Inc | Moobi School Site Lawn Mower Upgrade Enhancing Moobi's recovery from COVID-19 through the purchase of a new mower to make the historical Moobi School community space a safe and appealing place to gather. | Moobi | $10,000 | |||
| Rural Financial Counselling Service NSW - Southern Region Limited | Rebuilding Your Business through Social Media and Financial Skills Enhance COVID-19 recovery and stimulate the economy in the Shoalhaven community by providing a Rebuilding Your Business through Social Media and Financial Skills workshop. | Nowra | $3,510 | |||
| St Vincent De Paul Society NSW | Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (Vinnies Reconnect, Deniliquin) Enhance the recovery of communities from COVID-19 by delivering three free two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid training sessions across Hay, Barham, and Finley. | Hay | $10,000 | |||
| Warren Chamber Music Festival Incorporated | Warren Chamber Music Festival 2023 Enhance COVID-19 recovery and promote community cohesion through facilitating three concert programs featuring a classical ensemble along with local musicians. | Warren | $10,000 | |||
| Woodstock Memorial Hall Committee | Perimeter Fencing Encourage the community to connect and gather as part of COVID-19 recovery and improve safety, amenity and aesthetic appeal through installing a new perimeter fence around the community hall. | Woodstock | $6,500 | |||
| 2019/2020 Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
| Batlow Men's Shed Incorporated | Improvements to the Batlow Men's Shed Enhance the Batlow Men's Shed building and help the community recover from the impacts of the 2019/20 bushfires by adding an extension and installing solar panels to enlarge the workspace and social activity area, accommodate more members and contribute to life-long learning and skills sharing. | Batlow | $17,870 | |||
| Braidwood & District Historic Society Inc | Start Up of New Braidwood Heritage Centre Contribute to bushfire recovery by employing a Facility Manager to run the Braidwood Heritage Centre while it is being developed to provide engagement with, and activities for the community and ensure the centre will become more sustainable and create employment opportunities on completion of construction. | Braidwood | $25,000 | |||
| Buxton Community Assoc Inc | Sprinkler System for Hall Protection Building preparedness and protection from future bushfires through the installation of a sprinkler system on the roof of the Community Hall/Community Hub. | Buxton | $8,720 | |||
| Cobargo Community Access Centre Incorporated | Appointment of Contracted Coordinator/Manager for Six Months for Cobargo Community Access Centre Support organisational capacity and strengthen resources in a bushfire-impacted area by engaging a coordinator at the Cobargo Community Access Centre to manage the centre and its activities, ensuring volunteers are supervised and trained to assist the community with long-term recovery. | Cobargo | $25,000 | |||
| Eden Community Access Centre Inc | FIRE ON THE WATER Publication Support community recovery by publishing a book that will tell personal, professional, and emotional responses to the 2020 fires to form a historical record of the event. | Wonboyn | $6,677 | |||
Elands Community Health Centre
The University Of Newcastle | Community-led Disaster Resilience for the Elands Community Health and First Aid Centre Increase bushfire resilience in Elands through enhancing an integral marshalling venue for emergency services and a place of refuge for people during bushfires by upgrading the kitchen. | Elands | $24,964 | |||
| Emmaville Pony Club Inc | Facility Upgrade for Dundee Community Connection Strengthen community resources and bushfire preparedness at the Dundee Sports Ground Community & Rural Fire Service facility by upgrading amenities and adding an extra water tank for showers, toilets, hall users; as well as an additional water supply protect local community assets in future bushfires. | Dundee | $15,216 | |||
| Melanoma and Skin Cancer Advocacy Network LTD | Keeping BlazeAid Volunteers Sun Safe & Skin Serious! Improve BlazeAid's capability to protect volunteer health by providing broad brimmed sun hats to 1,000 volunteers to be worn while they are undertaking bushfire recovery activities. | Richmond Valley | $20,000 | |||
| Narooma Oyster Festival Limited | Building a Sustainable Volunteer Base Rebuild volunteer support in a heavily bushfire-impacted town by building a volunteer framework, creating supporting materials and documentation to train new and existing volunteers for the Narooma Oyster Festival and other events in the region. | Narooma | $10,000 | |||
| Northbank Community Garden Incorporated | Building a Sustainable Volunteer Base Capacity of Northbank Community Gardens Inc Build organisational capacity and social connections in the Bellingen Valley through a community-informed Strategic & Master Plan for the community garden to guide food-resilience development, identify infrastructure improvements and propose income streams ensuring financial sustainability after coping with drought, bushfires, and flooding. | Bellingen | $23,920 | |||
| Pappinbarra Progress Association | Emergency Disaster Accommodation - Meeting Room and Complete Hall Roof Insulation Enhance the Hollisdale Hall by insulating the roof and refurbishing the old kitchen that is being converted into a meeting and disaster accommodation area to provide a bushfire / flood community recovery space. | Hollisdale | $13,657 | |||
Resilient Kangaroo Valley
Lions Club of Kangaroo Valley Inc | Incorporate & Promote Resilient Kangaroo Valley Strengthen the communities disaster response resources and bushfire preparedness by supporting the formal incorporation of the Resilient Kangaroo Valley, activating their online presence and their work with emergency services. | Kangaroo Valley | $16,000 | |||
| Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance | Installation of Solar/Battery System to Provide Marine Rescue Tuross Moruya with Off Grid Emergency Power in case of Mains Power Failure Increasing the ability to provide life-saving communications and rescue services in emergencies by installing 6.7Kwh solar panels and a 10kwh battery on the Tuross Moruya Marine Rescue Building to provide emergency power during outages. | Tuross Head | $21,889 | |||
| St John Ambulance Australia (N.S.W.) | Radio Post Kits for Regional Communities Support volunteer safety and build organisational capacity and efficiency for St John Ambulance volunteers in 22 regional communities impacted by the 2019/20 bushfires by purchasing remote Radio Post Kits to better communicate in future emergencies. | Armidale | $19,500 | |||
| Towamba Valley Landcare Group Inc | Sometimes Fixing Things is the Best Therapy Decrease fire risk resulting from scrub and grass growth post-2019/20 bushfires by holding a series of talks for land managers about fire, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration- strengthening community connections, mental health, and capabilities to manage fire risk. | Towamba | $12,500 | |||
| Workways Australia Limited | Cool (Mosaic) Burning in the Clarence Valley Build resilience in the Taloumbi community by teaching locals to use the cool (mosaic) burning land management practice, a tool to reduce future bushfire risk, promote biodiversity, build resilience, and regenerate habitat for endangered native species. | Taloumbi | $20,456 | |||
| Small & Vital | ||||||
| Agape Outreach Inc | Optimising Community Mental Health for Flood Victims Support flood-affected community members with four wellness programs over eight-weeks to build resilience and improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes. | Tweed Heads | $8,800 | |||
| Bellinger River Agricultural Society Inc | Artisan Tent Bellingen Show 2023 Provide an engaging space at the Bellingen Show for local artisans to share creative skills with flood-affected young people by hiring a large marquee. | Bellingen | $10,000 | |||
| Clifton School of Arts Incorporated | Purchase of Five Heaters for the Clifton School of Arts Inc Building Increase community engagement and participation at the Clifton School of Arts by installing five, small efficient mobile heaters, creating a comfortable, year-round gathering space. | Clifton | $2,395 | |||
| Cootamundra Health Care Co-Operative Limited | Removing Barriers to Social Participation for the Adina Care Aged Community: Expansion and Enhancement of Adina Court BBQ Meeting Area Increase social well-being and connection of residents of the community-owned Adina Care by upgrading the BBQ area to be more accessible for events and activities. | Cootamundra | $10,000 | |||
| Goolmangar School of Arts Inc | Paint the Internal Walls of the Goolmangar School of Arts Hall Contribute to restoring the Goolmangar School of Arts Hall for community use after the devastating floods by painting the damaged walls. | Goolmangar | $9,000 | |||
| Grenfell Dramatic Society Inc | Essential Fire Safety Equipment and Technology for the Heritage Listed Premises of Grenfell Community Arts Strengthen organisational capacity, safety, and social connectedness by installing fire safety equipment and a data projector. | Grenfell | $8,983 | |||
| Kyogle and District Arts Council | Digital Transformation for the Kyogle and District Arts Council Expand organisational capacity and improve community awareness of Kyogle and District Arts Council by purchasing a laptop, creating a logo, website design, and a social media presence. | Kyogle | $4,945 | |||
| Lions Club of Mount Panorama Inc | Riverside Markets Coffee Van Expand organisational capacity by purchasing an espresso machine to fundraise with coffee sales at the local market for local and Australia wide charitable projects and disaster relief. | Bathurst | $5,000 | |||
| Moree Cultural Art Foundation Ltd | The Yarn Bombing Project Contribute to the cultural vibrancy of the Moree Plains Shire through 'Yarn Bombing' - wrapping trees in brightly coloured crochet and knitted scarves - to encourage community connection and increase tourism. | Moree | $8,900 | |||
| Nimbin Community Centre Incorporated | Redesigning Community Centre Grounds to Meet the Social, Cultural, Economic and Environmental Aspirations of the Nimbin Community Develop a redevelopment plan for the Centre grounds with a landscape architect to create a flexible and inclusive space for locals and tourists. | Nimbin | $2,800 | |||
| Ozfish Unlimited Limited | Coolah Community Restoring Coolaburragundy River Improve environmental outcomes and bring the Coolah community together to restore the Coolaburragundy River through planting trees, weed control and holding a carp muster event. | Coolah | $10,000 | |||
| Trustees Of The Roman Catholic Church For The Diocese Of Maitland-Newcastle, Trading As The Diocese Of Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Schools Office | Pitalba Nature Playspace, Yarning Circle and Bush Tucker Garden A safe, respectful and inclusive place for shared learning, connection and community
(Pitalba is an Aboriginal Awabakal word meaning 'quiet place'). Create a safe, inclusive, and respectful place for shared learning by re-establishing a nature playspace, yarning circle and bush tucker garden destroyed by the floods for the school and broader Kurri Kurri community.
| Kurri Kurri | $10,000 | |||
| NORTHERN TERRITORY | ||||||
| Small & Vital | ||||||
| MJD Foundation Limited | Ngukurr - Development of MJDF 'In Place' Service - Phase One Enable people to live well 'on Country' by developing a plan to establish a permanent medical support presence in community for people impacted by Machado-Joseph Disease. | Ngukurr | $10,000 | |||
| QUEENSLAND | ||||||
| Rebuilding Regional Communities Micro | ||||||
Agnes Water Playgroup
Discovery Coast Sport and Recreation Association Incorporated | Reinvigoration of the Play Area at Discovery Coast Sport and Rec Club Foster a stronger, more resilient community and reduce social isolation by renovating the only existing local playground into a safe, shaded space for children of all ages and abilities. | Agnes Water | $10,000 | |||
| Atherton Performing Arts Inc | 12 Air Purifiers to Protect Our Performers, Audiences and Others Enhance the process of community recovery from COVID-19 by improving public safety at the theatre with the purchase of air purifiers to remove airborne pathogens. | Atherton | $7,103 | |||
| Cherbourg Historical Precinct Group Incorporated | Transforming the Ration Shed Museum Refinish the Ration Shed Museum’s timber deck, enhancing its appearance and amenity to encourage the return of visitors and local craftspeople to the facilities, and thus stimulating local economic recovery for the community following COVID-19. | Cherbourg | $10,000 | |||
Pormpuraaw Art & Culture Centre Inc
| Silk Screen, Fabric, Textile Workshop Enhance the process of recovery for the Pormpuraaw community from COVID-19 by delivering a three-week silkscreen, textile and fashion industry workshop, building new skills and creating additional income generation opportunities. | Pormpuraaw | $10,000 | |||
| 2019/2020 Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
| Boonah & District Landcare Association Inc | Community Nest Tube Project Support recovery of endangered species bushfire impacted habitat by building nest boxes, growing community awareness and developing a digital monitoring program. | Boonah | $24,014 | |||
| Boonah Show Society Inc | Upgrade of Toilet Blocks to Support the New Multi Purpose Arena Which is Being Built on the Showgrounds Improve the comfort and experience of those required to evacuate bushfires at the Scenic Rim’s northern Disaster Recovery and Evacuation Area, by replacing the 50 year old ablutions block with a larger capacity, all-abilities accessible version. | Boonah | $25,000 | |||
| Crows Nest Agricultural Horticultural & Industrial Society Inc | Fit Out of Newly Constructed Machinery and Storage Shed Build community resilience and improve volunteer working conditions by fitting out the new maintenance shed to provide safe storage for community groups at the Crow’s Nest Showgrounds that sheltered 150 evacuees during the 2019 bushfires. | Crows Nest | $25,000 | |||
| Glastonbury Hall & Recreation Association Inc | Future Proofing Strategy in Preparedness for Establishment of the Glastonbury Hall as a Disaster Centre Hub Create a safer and more secure space at the Glastonbury Hall for the community’s regular use, or as a 'place of refuge' to shelter during bushfires, by installing fencing and gates. | Glastonbury | $14,828 | |||
| Goomburra Town Hall Committee Incorporated | Strengthening Goomburra Community’s Resilience to Our Changing Climate and Disasters Build community preparedness for future climate events including bushfires by installing solar panels and purchasing higher energy efficient whitegoods for the hall to function as a self-sufficient refuge during emergencies. | Goomburra | $25,000 | |||
| Small & Vital | ||||||
| Bajool and District Pony Club Inc | Bajool Pony Club Environmental Sustainability and Accessibility Improve the club’s ability to provide a safe facility for the broader community, including the Rural Fire Brigade, to use by concreting the canteen floor and installing solar lighting. | Bajool | $8,778 | |||
| Burdekin Men's Shed Association Inc | "Men Shed Safe & Resilient" Support the Ayr community to reconnect after flooding and strengthen their resilience through intergenerational skills sharing enabled by more modern and safer equipment at the men’s shed. | Ayr | $ 8,583 | |||
| Carramar Community Pre-school & Kindergarten Assoc Inc | A Deck Designed for Discussion, Development and Dadirri Expand the space available for children’s learning and development activities by installing a raised deck in an outdoor area damaged by flooding. | Maryborough | $ 10,000 | |||
| Kilcummin Group Selectors Association | Kilcummin Hall Repair Work Rejuvenate the 1960’s hall by repairing decking, handrails, entrance ways and kitchenette facilities to make the community meeting space safer and more welcoming. | Kilcummin | $ 10,000 | |||
| Meandarra Primary P&C Association | Meandarra State School P&C Volunteer Lifeguard Training 2022 Boost community wellbeing though encouraging socialisation and exercise by providing volunteer lifeguards with the necessary qualifications to open the school pool to the broader community free of charge. | Meandarra | $2,640 | |||
| Mulgrave Landcare and Catchment Group Inc | Providing a Space in Gordonvale for Community to Meet, Learn and Thrive in Nature Grow volunteering at the group’s newly established community centre by outfitting the nursery space and engaging an event coordinator to conduct weekly activities and membership drives. | Gordonvale | $10,000 | |||
| Rock FM Association Inc | 4RFM Transmission Tower Repairs Help locals stay informed and connected by replacing lightening damaged equipment on the transmission tower and ensuring a strong and reliable community radio service. | Moranbah | $9,955 | |||
| Thallon State School P&C Association | Event Shade Structures Improve the safety and comfort of children, volunteers and community members attending educational and social events by replacing damage portable shade structures. | Thallon | $8,577 | |||
| Thangool State School Parents & Citizens Association | Concreting, Specialist Coating and Painting of Handball Courts Encourage children’s learning and development with the creation of a outdoor space for tuition, individual instruction, and play by concreting a new undercover area. | Thangool | $9,960 | |||
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| Coomandook Area School | Spill The Beans Build employable skills and qualifications for COVID-19 impacted young people by establishing a social café and hub that will reduce social isolation, foster a stronger, more resilient community. | Coomandook | $7,612 | |||
| Mid-Murray Suicide Prevention Network Incorporated | Grassroots Conversations – A Podcast by Mid-Murray Caring Connected Communities Facilitate the development of a community podcast to build resilience after COVID-19 and reduce social isolation by purchasing audio equipment and communications services. | Morgan | $10,000 | |||
| Millicent Agricultural Horticultural and Pastoral Society Inc | Office Shelter Support the work of the Society and encourage social reconnection post COVID-19 by enhancing access to community facilities at the showgrounds with a covered veranda and accessibility ramp. | Millicent | $9,090 | |||
| Murray Mallee General Practice Network Incorporated | Second Beginnings - An MMGPN Social Enterprise Enhance Murray Bridge community recovery from the pandemic through the establishment of a social enterprise providing work and volunteer opportunities for vulnerable community members. | Murray Bridge | $10,000 | |||
| SportsUnited Ltd | SportsUnited Sporting Memories Reduce social isolation and foster a stronger, more resilient regional community after COVID-19 by implementing a social activity program to improve the mental health and wellbeing of seniors. | Barossa | $10,000 | |||
| 2019/2020 Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Edithburgh Events Management Group
Edithburgh Progress Association Incorporated | Immortalising the Clydesdale Horse at the Burgh Boost recovery post bushfires and strengthen tourism and economy in the Southern Yorke Peninsula region, through the creation and installation of a Clydesdale Horse sculpture that commemorates local history. | Edithburgh | $25,000 | |||
| Kangaroo Island Business and Brand Alliance | Improving Access to Resources to Help Kangaroo Island’s Small Businesses Grow and Thrive Strengthen employment opportunities for an Island community and help local business recover from bushfire disaster through upgrading a business and tourism website. | Kingscote | $10,000 | |||
| Kangaroo Island Wildlife Network | Learning from Bushfire Recovery Wildlife Projects: A Conference to Build Community Resilience Enhance an organisation's capacity and boost volunteer skills by running a forum focussing on protecting native habitat and wildlife pre and post bushfire disaster events. | American River | $16,075 | |||
Karta Harvest Exchange
Penneshaw Progress Association Incorporated | Penneshaw Community Garden Enhance recovery from bushfires and broaden local community connection through the establishment of an inclusive all-abilities community garden. | Penneshaw | $10,000 | |||
| Kingscote Football Club | Repairs to Club Room Roof and Kitchen Equipment Improve a club room to be a fit for purpose Bushfire Refuge Centre through the upgrade of infrastructure. | Kingscote | $25,000 | |||
| Kingscote Netball Club | Upgrade of Existing Lighting Boost health and wellbeing outcomes and provide a social outlet for older men by upgrading a men’s shed kitchen for new cooking classes. | Kingscote | $25,000 | |||
| Lobethal Community Association Incorporated | Where Eagles Soar | Stories of Fire and Recovery Enhance the process of disaster recovery and community connection through a creative sculpture project featuring a storytelling ‘Pocket Forest’ podcast and signage trail. | Lobethal | $16.698 | |||
Parndana Soldier Settlement Museum
Parndana Progress Association | Storing the Past to Work for the Future Commemorate local culture and support volunteer recovery and engagement post bushfires by refurbishing a museum workroom and installing an air-conditioner. | Parndana | $16,770 | |||
| Small & Vital | ||||||
| Barunga Village Inc | Port Broughton - A Dementia Friendly Community Increase support for people living with dementia and improve quality of life through the development of a community network alliance and action plan. | Port Broughton | $10,000 | |||
| Broughton Plains Heritage Society | Broughton Plains Community Shed Wiring Project Enhance social and wellbeing activities by providing a safe and comfortable environment by upgrading the electrical wiring system. | Wandearah East | $5,886 | |||
| Returned and Services League of Australia Moonta Sub Branch | Rising Salt Damp Remediation Rejuvenate a local community meeting space and encourage greater usage by repairing walls at a local hall. | Moonta | $10,000 | |||
| Snowtown Centenary Park Inc | Centenary Park Mural Improve the appearance of a public amenity, and boost tourism and community engagement in Snowtown through the installation of a mural. | Snowtown | $10,000 | |||
| Yarredi Services Incorporated | DRUMBEAT - Resilience and Rhythm Enhance a recovery program and strengthen mental health and wellbeing of vulnerable women living in the Eyre Peninsula by providing a facilitated healing focussed music program. | Port Lincoln | $6,660 | |||
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| Dorset Community Association Incorporated | Dorset Community House Remote Area Satellite Provide IT and equipment to support the delivery of educational, social support and food relief in remote areas to reduce social isolation. | Gladstone | $9,539 | |||
| Dunalley Tasman Neighbourhood House Inc | Tasman Municipality Food Security Collaboration Forum Support health, wellbeing and resilience after the pandemic by holding a food security forum for communities in the Tasman Municipality. | Nubeena | $9,800 | |||
| Mount Roland Rivercare Catchment Inc | Reconnecting with Community and the Mount Roland Environment Deliver a community festival to reduce social isolation and reconnect people around Sheffield with the community and nature after COVID-19. | Sheffield | $6,400 | |||
| Squid Theatre Incorporated | Saturday Radio Theatre 2023 Sustain the creative activities of a community theatre company through supporting a weekly radio drama, providing a vital point of connection for COVID-19 impacted and isolated community members. | Wynyard | $1,500 | |||
| Small & Vital | ||||||
| Deloraine House Inc | Grow Cook Eat Enhance community health and wellbeing and support student education involving nutritious food through the establishment of a community garden and outdoor kitchen. | Deloraine | $10,000 | |||
| Lower Barrington Community Hall Inc | Lower Barrington Hall : Disability Friendly Bathroom Project, Stage Two Increase community access for all abilities and enhance social engagement opportunities by improving disability access at a local hall. | Lower Barrington | $10,000 | |||
| VICTORIA | ||||||
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| (it's no) drama Ltd | EVERYONE CAN DANCE - An Accessible Community Art Project Enhance the process of recovery of South Gippsland communities from COVID-19 pandemic by delivering an accessible community dance project designed and facilitated by disabled and non-disabled artists. | Leongatha | $10,000 | |||
| Community Learning Euroa Inc | CLE Drop-in and Outreach Boost confidence and skills to enhance the process of recovery of the Euroa community from COVID-19 by providing information technology learning opportunities for adults. | Euroa | $8,000 | |||
| Eildon Action Incorporated | Sound Equipment Reduce social isolation and encourage social reconnection in the Eildon community after COVID-19 by purchasing a PA and sound system for community events. | Eildon | $9,960 | |||
| Gippsland Sculpture Exhibition Incorporated | Gippsland Sculpture Exhibition 2023 Enhance the process of recovery of the Gippsland community from the pandemic through free live music events and engaging local artists to conduct free art workshops for children and adults. | Yinnar | $10,000 | |||
| Manna Community Garden Inc | Rebuilding and Renewal Improve social connectedness and enhance the process of recovery of the Manna community from the pandemic through facilitating a luncheon and new outdoor seating for community events. | Foster | $2,600 | |||
| No Lights No Lycra Education Limited | NLNL Regional Ambassador Training and Marketing Support Sustain the NLNL organisation to deliver health and wellbeing dance programs through a series of training workshops for rural and regional volunteers to support COVID-19 recovery. | Ballarat | $10,000 | |||
| Open Door Neighbourhood House Inc | Working Together - Connecting Community Enhance the process of recovery of the community of Wangaratta from COVID-19 by providing opportunities for vulnerable community members to participate in health and wellbeing activities. | Wangaratta | $10,000 | |||
| Prom Coast Seachange Festival Committee Inc | Prom Coast Festival 2023 Enhance the process of recovery of Prom Coast community from COVID-19 by supporting the return of the Prom Coast Festival. | Foster | $10,000 | |||
| Tallygaroopna Football & Netball Club | Tallygaroopna Community Recreation Reserve Indoor Seat Upgrade Sustain regional organisations and enhance community connection post-COVID-19 in Tallygaroopna through the purchase of seating for a community pavilion. | Tallygaroopna | $10,000 | |||
| The Fringe Thing Inc | Castlemaine Fringe Presents - REACTIVATE! Enhance the process of recovery of Castlemaine and surrounding communities from the pandemic though a community-led and delivered festival offering cultural activities, community connection, and volunteering opportunities. | Castlemaine | $10,000 | |||
| Wodonga City Council | The Centenarian Portrait Project by Teenagers Foster a stronger, more resilient Wodonga community and support COVID-19 recovery through an innovative arts program matching local teenage artists with centenarians to create unique portraits and weave together stories and living histories. | Wodonga | $10,000 | |||
| 2019/2020 Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
| Regional Arts Victoria | Parallel Wilds Build creative skills and connection to environment through a school-based arts residency program designed to boost wellbeing and bushfire recovery for young people. | Milawa | $25,000 | |||
Bemm River Men’s Shed
Bemm River Progress and Improvement Association Inc | Replacement Bemm River Men’s Shed Roller Doors Provide a safe environment for social connection post bushfire for people participating in Men's Shed activities through the replacement of doors. | Bemm River | $10,000 | |||
| Crashendo! Bairnsdale | Together with Crashendo East Gippsland - Everyone Receives More! Boost volunteer participation and organisational capacity, and support young people impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires to access music tuition through the development of a strategic business plan. | Bairnsdale | $10,000 | |||
| Deddick Valley Isolated Community Group Inc | Stage Two - Goongerah & Tubbut Service Hubs - Building Healthy, Resilient Communities through Service Equity Build capacity to access healthcare in remote bushfire impacted areas through creating fit-for-purpose rooms for the establishment of two medical service hubs in far East Gippsland. | Goongerah | $24,750 | |||
| Ensay Angling Club Incorporated | Ensay Angling and Recreation Club Inc Cattle Panel Safety Upgrades Provide a safe evacuation site for people with livestock during bushfires through the purchase of steel cattle panels for a local Reserve. | Ensay | $18,500 | |||
| Glenaladale Recreation Reserve Committee of Management | Glenaladale Hall Upgrade and Expansion Improve essential facilities of community hall through restumping the building and developing a plan to enhance capability for bushfire preparedness. | Glenaladale | $25,000 | |||
| Hotspur Management Committee Inc | Hotspur Hall Harnesses Solar Support recovery and community connection after a bushfire and meet energy demands at a community hall by installing a grid connected solar system. | Hotspur | $7,000 | |||
| Museums Board of Victoria | The Sounds of Recovery: Enabling Communities to Lead Bushfire Recovery Wildlife Monitoring with Ecoacoustics Strengthen community capacity to protect the environment from the effects of bushfires by monitoring recovery of threatened wildlife through a citizen science project. | Bairnsdale | $23,889 | |||
Myrrhee Soldiers Memorial Hall Committee of Management
Wangaratta Rural City Council | Myrrhee Hall furniture Replacement Provide a comfortable facility and enhance social connections that support bushfire recovery at a local hall by replacing worn furniture. | Myrrhee | $9,563 | |||
| Myrtleford and District Landcare and Sustainability Group | River Trail Mosaic Bird Gallery Support community recovery from bushfires and enhance connection to the natural environment through the creation of a series of mosaics along Myrtleford’s riverside walk. | Myrtleford | $22,040 | |||
| Omeo Region Business and Tourism Association | Omeo Community Hub Improve opportunities for community connection and support recovery from bushfires in East Gippsland by upgrading an existing building to establish a community wellbeing hub in Omeo. | Omeo | $ 23,066 | |||
| Tallangatta Agricultural and Pastoral Society Incorporated | Purchase of New Livestock Panels to Build New holding Yard and Race Provide safe livestock infrastructure through the upgrade of gates and yard panels at a staged gathering area used in times of bushfire emergency. | Tallangatta | $24,650 | |||
| The Mallacoota Wilderness Collective Inc | Ease Digital Poverty and Isolation for Younger and Older Women in Far East Gippsland Support community to live well in a remote place and strengthen wellbeing of vulnerable women recovering from bushfires by providing IT access and training programs. | Mallacoota | $9,804 | |||
The Salvation Army Wangaratta
The Trustee for The Salvation Army (Victoria) Property Trust | Salvation Army Disaster Relief Storage Improvements Increase the capacity of a disaster relief organisation to prepare for future bushfire events through the insulation and electrical fit out of a storage shed. | Wangaratta | $9,120 | |||
Yackandandah Brigade, CFA
Country Fire Authority
| Yackandandah Firestation Readiness Project Increase capacity of volunteers to support bushfire preparedness through the installation of a workstation and storage units. | Yackandandah | $10,000 | |||
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| Barwon Downs Community Group | Vertical Blind Replacements Expand the use of a community hub and provide a comfortable child-safe facility by installing energy efficient roller blinds. | Barwon Downs | $2,160 | |||
| Bendigo Sustainability Group | Regional Community Energy Workshops Enable communities in the Loddon Mallee region to develop sustainable environmental practices through attending locally held energy efficient and renewable energy workshops. | Loddon | $10,000 | |||
| Kaniva Kindergarten Inc | Kaniva Kinder New Furniture Support early-years childhood education and enhance community wellbeing through purchasing furniture that suitable for people of all abilities. | Kaniva | $10,000 | |||
| Lake Bookaar Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc | Purchase of new Ride-on Lawn Mower Increase the capacity of volunteers to maintain a pivotal community outdoor space by purchasing a ride on mower. | Camperdown | $10,000 | |||
| Maldon Men's Shed Inc | Upgrade to Existing Kitchen Facilities Boost health and wellbeing outcomes and provide a social outlet for older men by upgrading a men’s shed kitchen for new cooking classes. | Maldon | $9,294 | |||
| Tatura Civic Halls Committee Incorporated | Mechanics' Hall Floor Rejuvenation Preserve local heritage and provide a comfortable facility for community members to connect by replacing flooring that is beyond repair. | Tatura | $10,000 | |||
| Terang RSL Sub Branch | Morning Melodies Musical Entertainment Boost access to wellbeing activities and provide a regular social outlet for older people through the delivery of a monthly music program. | Terang | $5,345 | |||
| The Young Men's Christian Association of Ballarat | Dunolly Kindergarten - Solar Panels Enhance wellbeing and development outcomes for young children and improve organisational environmental practices by installing a solar PV system. | Dunolly | $10,000 | |||
| Transition Village Wallan Inc | Meeting the Needs of Increasing Local Homelessness though Community Re-integration Increase access to housing and social support for people in regional areas who are homeless by expanding a community housing program. | Wallan East | $10,000 | |||
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| Blackwood Environment Society | Supporting our Local Bushcarers and Providing them with Opportunities to Grow Encourage volunteers to sustain the work of the society following COVID-19 by providing individuals undertaking Bushcare projects with added safety measures including their own hygienic PPE. | Bridgetown | $8,149 | |||
| Shire of Manjimup | Exploring the Everyday Foster a stronger, more resilient community and address social isolation after COVID-19 by bringing together young children to participate in fun interactive science workshops. | Manjimup | $4,100 | |||
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| Live To Tell Your Story Inc | Djinda Ngardak - Let's Power-up for "Dust Up" Expose First Nations students attending the Dust Up Festival to nutrition knowledge and hospitality career opportunities using the Prepare Produce Provide (PPP) model of combining traditional cooking practices with contemporary recipes and styles. | Warburton | $10,000 | |||
| Marnin Bowa Dumbara Aboriginal Corporation | Routine Normal Improve the comfort and quality of life for people accessing the domestic and family violence shelter by providing bunk beds, cots and laundry facilities. | Derby | $10,000 | |||
| Marribank Aboriginal Corporation | Marribank Mission Cleanup Create a space for healing of Noongar people and past residents of the old mission through the rejuvenation of the site into an Aboriginal managed training and cultural learning centre. | Marribank | $10,000 | |||
Morawa Playgroup
Playgroup WA (INC) | Beating the Heat: A Shady Nature Playspace for Morawa Grow educational enrichment opportunities for 0-5 year old’s by providing nature based play equipment in this remote community. | Morawa | $9,737 | |||
| Walpole Community Resource Telecentre (Inc) | Food and Friends in Walpole Provide nutritious meals for residents in need, and a choice of building social connections or remaining quarantined at home, by establishing both an onsite lunch and a 'meals on wheels' service. | Walpole | $9,829 | |||
