Building back better in Rathdowney
Community stories Disaster recovery stories eNews: 16 August 2022
RMGA received a $15,000 Rebuilding Futures grant funded by Suncorp Group that allowed them to repair the equestrian arena, and to mitigate the impacts of future flood events on the Rathdowney Memorial Grounds.
Technology for Women’s Wellbeing Hub
Community stories: 26 July 2022
Yarredi Services works hard to support local women and children who are victims of domestic and family violence (DFV). Working in collaboration with the South Australian Police, local health services, Aboriginal health services and other not-for-profit agencies, Yarredi focuses on a diverse range of ways to address the needs of the people affected by DFV.
3×3 Basketball Brings Community Together
Community stories eNews: 26 July 2022
The Palm Island Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) was established in 2004, and works closely with the Indigenous Programs Development Unit, government agencies, community organisations and members to provide a range of programs that respond to issues faced by the community. The PCYC is well placed to partner with sporting and other local organisations to provide access to sporting and recreational opportunity for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as they are one of the only positive and neutral organisations where people can safely engage in positive and healthy ways.
Facility Refurb for Currie Park Residents
Community stories eNews: 25 July 2022
Currie Park, Euroa's retirement village, is run by the Old Colonist's Association of Victoria (OCAV), which was established in 1896 to care for older Victorians in need. OCAV provides access to quality accommodation and care for people who could not otherwise afford it. <They received a $40,000 Caring for Ageing Rural Australians grant funded by the Ian Rollo Currie Estate Foundation to renovate and upgrade the facilities in five residential units in Euroa.
Nutrien grant provides improved facilities for children’s occupational therapy
Community stories: 8 July 2022
Nutrien Ag Solutions has partnered with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) to invest in meaningful community projects across Australia. In the first round of the Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants Program, one recipient was Coonamble Pre School Association.
No more silent movies for Mansfield Armchair Cinema thanks to community grant
Community stories: 8 July 2022
Cinema goers at the Mansfield Armchair Cinema can now enjoy outdoor movie nights thanks to newly installed weatherproof speakers funded by the Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants program.
Nutrien funding supports return of medical service to Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island
Community stories: 8 July 2022
A $5,000 Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grant has contributed to the refurbishment of facilities at the Penneshaw Community Health Rooms, which has allowed local medical services to be reinstated after state budget restraints meant services were centralised in Kingscote, a 120 km round trip for patients.
Good governance supports great outcomes in Glen Innes
Community stories eNews: 28 June 2022
In an agricultural community, it is not uncommon to have a male-dominated population. However in and around Glen Innes, NSW this isn’t the case. More than half of the Glen Innes population is female. But local leadership and committee membership didn’t reflect that balance.
Riverland Skillin’ It inspires and empowers young people
Community stories eNews: 28 June 2022
Part of Things is a gathering place and ideas hub for young people in Barmera in the Riverland region of South Australia. They used a $10,000 FRRR ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grant to adopt and adapt their own version of the Skillin’ It project idea that was developed at the 2020 Heywire Regional Youth Summit.
Stawell’s home of strength, balance and bingo
Community stories eNews: 28 June 2022
Eventide Homes is a NFP organisation in Stawell, in the Northern Grampians Shire of Victoria. Founded in 1953, the organisation now offers 100 residential aged care places, from units for independent living and to 29 dementia specific beds. The 133 staff and 42 volunteers aspire to provide premium, innovative and stimulating accommodation and care.
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