Events, projects to benefit from Community Resilience Grants

Published on 24 December 2019

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Twenty-one groups and organisations will share in $42,920 from the second round of the Gannawarra Community Resilience Grants Program.

Developed by the Gannawarra Community Resilience Committee, community groups and organisations were encouraged to apply for funding to support a variety of small activities that promote social connectedness and mental health and wellbeing.

“Round 2 of this successful program saw 29 community groups and organisations apply for financial support for initiatives ranging from Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations, arts projects, play spaces and exercise programs,” Mayor Lorraine Learmonth said.

“Projects that will receive funding all aim to unite residents and provide support to one another, which is important at this time.”

Projects and groups that have received funding include community Christmas celebrations at Lake Charm and Quambatook; New Year’s Eve parties at Cohuna, Kerang and Koondrook; dance events; exercise programs; and support for a youth space at Cohuna.

“These projects cater for all ages and interests, and will enable residents to remain connected,” Mayor Learmonth said.

“The Gannawarra Community Resilience Grants Program would not be possible without the support of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program - Extension.”

Projects that have been awarded funding are:

  • Baptcare Northaven (inter-generational ageless play space);
  • Cohuna Agricultural, Pastoral and Horticultural Society Inc. (Entertainment at the 2020 Cohuna Show);
  • Cohuna Combined Churches (Ladies Breakfasts);
  • Cohuna and District Progress Association (Cohuna New Year’s Eve Street Party);
  • Cohuna Neighbourhood House (Cohuna All Abilities Community Garden – Stage 1);
  • Kerang and District Community Centre (commercial refrigerator for emergency food relief);
  • Kerang District Health (Mirrored wall for W.D. Thomas Activity Centre gymnasium);
  • Kerang Progress Association (Party in the Park New Year’s Eve);
  • Koondrook Development Committee (New Year’s Eve Party in Apex Park, Koondrook);
  • Koondrook Swimming Pool Inc. (Pressure washer);
  • Lake Charm Hall (Kerang Lakes Christmas Family Shindig);
  • Lakes Arts and Cultural Association (Community-led arts installation);
  • Leitchville Memorial Hall (War-themed mural in the entranceway to the hall);
  • Macorna Football Netball Club (2020 season launch);
  • Murrabit Group School (chicken shed and incubator for its Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden);
  • Murrabit Playgroup (outdoor playground restoration);
  • Northern District Community Health (Continuation of Cohuna Youth Space program);
  • Quambatook Amity Club (Community Christmas in the Street);
  • Quambatook Community Development Association (All Roads Lead to Quambatook Dinner Dance, planned for March 2020);
  • Quambatook Community Resource Centre (Getting Quamby Moving 10-week exercise program); and
  • The Wild Ibis Club, Kerang (Bush Dance with local musicians, planned for March 2020).  

CAPTION: New Year's Eve celebrations at Cohuna, Kerang and Koondrook have received funding from the Gannawarra Community Resilience Grants program.

 

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