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Got a great project idea? Need funding? Community Grants Program applications will be accepted between 11th May and 11th June
Now is the time for community groups to start thinking about projects or activities that your group wants to run in 2010.
The Community Grants Program provides financial assistance to local community groups for activities and projects that meet the needs of the community. Applications will be accepted between 11th May and 11th June 2009. More...
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Community Grant Information Sessions will be held in April and May 2009 for the Community Grants Program.
Community Partnerships and Networking Grant
For partnership grants up to $10,000 over two years.
Date: Wednesday, 1 April 2009 at 4.00pm
Where: Hobsons Bay Civic Centre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona - Meeting Room 3
Small Grant Information Sessions
Grants for one-off projects or activities up to $2000.
Date: Wednesday, 29th April 2009 at 1.30pm
Where: Walker Close Community Centre – 60 Walker Close, Altona North
Date: Thursday, 7th May 2009 at 6.00pm
Where: Hobsons Bay Civic Centre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona – Meeting Room 1 More...
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Need money to increase sport and active recreation opportunities for people with a disability? Apply for AAA funding now.
The Access for All Abilities (AAA) Grants Program aims to support the development of sustainable community based sport and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities.
Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday, 13th March 2009. To discuss any project ideas phone Lesley Orrell on tel: 9932 1000 or email: lorrell@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au.
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Victorian Volunteer Small Grants
Grants of up to $5000 are now available to help not-for-profit groups attract new volunteers and increase the diversity of their volunteers. The grants are aimed at organisations wanting to increase the diversity of their volunteers and/or involve or encourage new volunteers. Preference will be given to organisations with relatively small operating budgets.
To apply visit the Department of Planning and Community Development or call the Grants Information Line on tel: 1300 366 356. For more information contact Gerard Clark on tel: 9208 3386 or email: gerard.clark@dpcd.vic.gov.au. Applications can be submitted at any time throughout the year.
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Telstra is offering a grant to help older Australians learn about new technologies. It will enable them to confidently use mobile phones and the internet to keep in contact with family, friends and the world around them. The grants are now open and close on 20th March 2009.
To give a range of eligible community organisations the opportunity to participate, Telstra Connected Seniors provides grants at three levels. More...
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Learn how to get that grant!
This is your opportunity to learn more about preparing and writing funding submissions, project planning and preparing project budgets.
Date: Saturday, 18th April 2009
Where: Hobsons Bay Civic Centre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona – Meeting Room 3
Session 1: Writing a Successful Funding Submission
Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm
Session 2: Project Planning and Budgets
Time: 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Limited spaces available and bookings are essential. A light lunch will be provided. Call tel: 9932 1000 by Thursday, 9th April 2009 to reserve your spot.
This free workshop is proudly brought to you by the Hobsons Bay Community Training Program in partnership with the Toyota Community Spirit Program.
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With funding from the Department of Planning and Community Development, Maribyrnong City Council is currently preparing a Corporate Voluntary Resource Kit to support community organisations in linking up with corporate volunteers.
The kit will be launched in June 2009 and will include a variety of articles, information, documents and resources that are specifically designed to help organisations recruit, train and retain corporate volunteers.
Currently in the research and development stage, Maribyrnong City Council is seeking ideas and contributions. More...
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Extended Families Australia provides support, respite, significant social relationships and community participation for children with disabilities and their families.
The group is holding a Have a Heart Rock n Roll Dance on Saturday, 14th March at Coburg Town Hall. Tickets cost $15 per adult. To book call Simone on tel: 8311 4047.
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Hobsons Bay Toy Library is holding an open day on Saturday, 21st March 2009 from 9.00am–2.00pm. All are welcome to come along and enjoy some family fun with face painting, a sauage sizzle, a pre-loved toy sale, pony rides, homemade cakes and slices and much more.
Where: Hobsons Bay Toy Library Newport Branch, Corner Laurie and Wood Street, Newport.
For more information dowload the Toy Library Open Day flyer [PDF 411KB] call tel: 9391 0400 or email: hobsonsbaytoylibrary@gmail.com
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Does your child have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or ASD-like symptoms? The Laverton PlayConnect playgroup is a great opportunity to meet other families with children who have ASD or ASD-like symptoms, share ideas and have fun.
For more information contact Jenny Rukuwai, Family Resource and Development Officer on tel: 9932 1000.
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Join in the fun and support this great cause at Cherry Lake, Altona (Millers Road entrance) on Sunday, 5th April 2009 from 9.30am–10.30am. You can choose from a 3.5 kilometre lake walk or a 9 kilometre lake and bay walk.
Both courses are suitable for wheelchair participants and parents with prams and bikes. For further information or to enter, download the Walk for Cancer entry form [PDF 104KB] or email: gwalshe@optusnet.com.au or kcookl@vtown.com.au or call tel: 9369 3666 or 9369 5736.
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Are you retired and looking for a great way to stay happy and healthy and make a difference to young people?
Timehelp is a unique community volunteer program in Hobsons Bay that connects generations for education, health and wellbeing benefits. Volunteers help out at local schools in a range of projects from reading and writing assistance to gardening, cooking, library support, art and sport support etc.
Come and find out how it works at our free information session and morning tea on Thursday, 19th March 2009 at 10.00am-12.00pm.
The session will be held in meeting room 3, Hobsons Bay Civic Centre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona. For more information call Lisa on tel: 5277 3411
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Would you like to learn more about how to access funding for your community group or how to write a grant application? A short training course will be held in March at the Multicultural Hub. Topics include what funding bodies are looking for, finding the right grant, developing your proposal and writing a funding budget.
The three week program costs $50 for employees of not-for-profit groups and organisations and $30 for volunteers. Places are limited. The Multicultural Hub is a City of Melbourne Initiative managed by AMES (Adult Multicultural Education Services).
Email: enquiries@multiculturalhub.com.au for further information and bookings or call tel: 9092 1500.
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Cultural Diversity Week is celebrated annually and events are held across Victoria to promote cultural, linguistic and religious diversity and community harmony.
The week also marks the United Nations Day for the Elimination of Racism on 21st March. In Victoria, 21st March is also celebrated as Harmony Day and on this day communities celebrate the inclusive nature of our community and organise events that promote benefits of cultural diversity. More...
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Grant applications are now being accepted for multicultural festivals, conferences or events held between July 2009 and January 2010. The program aims is to support our multicultural heritage and showcase Victoria’s diversity to the community.
Grant applications must be submitted by 4.00pm on Friday, 27th of March 2009. For more information or for an application form visit www.multicultural.vic.gov.au or call the Grants Information Line on tel: 1300 366 356.
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Four employees from Ernst and Young spent a warm day in January volunteering at Frances Sullivan Kindergarten in Brooklyn gardening and carrying out general cleaning up duties. The volunteers enjoyed their day out of the office and enjoyed cool drinks and a barbecue lunch supplied by the kinder.
Volition links business and the community in Hobsons Bay. Find out more about the Volition project.
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The Odd Spot Café in Melbourne Road, Newport, provided a hot Christmas lunch to local residents who may otherwise have been eating lunch on their own.
Chef and owner Sarah Pope, her family and staff volunteered their time to prepare, serve and clean up at the end of the meal. The twenty residents were treated to a beautiful meal and in addition to the lunch, Sarah also cooked relish and fruitcake for each of the guests to take home.
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A series of four workshops will be held at the Seabrook Community Centre, 15 Truganina Avenue, Seabrook on Wednesdays at 12.30pm-3.00pm. Lunch included.
- Energy in the Home - 11th March
- Waste and Sustainable Consumption - 1st April
- Healthy Homes and Transport - 6th May
- Water in the Home and Garden - 3rd June.
Find out more about the Living Green workshops [PDF 948KB] Register your interest now. Bookings are essential. Call tel: 9395 3010.
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The Living Green in Hobsons Bay Ambassadors Program begins on Wednesday, 4th March 2009. Participants will learn how to work with others to facilitate change in sustainable living.
This program, developed in partnership with Swinburne’s National Centre for Sustainability, provides an opportunity to support local change and become a leader in your local community in encouraging and supporting sustainability and the key issues affecting behaviour change.
For more information call Margaret Claringbold, Seabrook Community Centre Coordinator on tel: 9395 3010.
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A community meeting room is now available for hire at the Hobsons Bay Civic Centre. The room is being provided as a meeting space for local community groups and businesses and is available for hire during business hours, in the evenings and at weekends.
The room can be booked from $35 for two hours. For more information or to book the meeting room call the Council’s Arts, Events and Tourism department on tel: 9932 1000.
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If you've got an event coming up that you'd like to promote to the community, it's easy to add it to the Council's online events calendar.
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If you require information in languages other than English, Council staff members can provide assistance.
Call tel: 131 450 and ask to be connected to Hobsons Bay City Council.
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