Click here for a list of funded 2023 Make it Happen applications(PDF, 213KB)
Click here for a list of funded 2022 Make it Happen applications(PDF, 154KB)
Click here for a list of funded 2020/21 Make it Happen applications(PDF, 182KB)
Click here to view a list of YouTube videos compiled from some of the 2022 Make it Happen grants
Altona Community Garden
A collaboration project with the community to design, paint and transform the Altona Community Garden path into a contemplative mural based on the theme of a lily pond.
Click here to find out more about the Altona Community Garden
Hobsons Bay Arts Society
Hobsons Bay Arts Society, in partnership with local community groups delivered the 'Free Little Art Galleries (FLAGs)' program. 16 mini-galleries were constructed by the Hobsons Bay Men's Shed and delivered to various community groups for free exchange of locally created art and connection of emerging artists. Workshops were held amongst FLAG bearers to support the project.
Laverton Community Children’s Centre
The Laverton Children’s Centre opened up their doors to local families for a Loose Parts Play Day. Families came along with their children on a Saturday to participate in activities using reusable products. The day allowed the community the opportunity to see what can be used as learning tools with little to no money.
Click here to find out more about the Laverton Community Children’s Centre
Home - LCCC (lcis.org.au)
Pronia
Organised digital literacy classes for Greek-speaking people aged 65 and over residing in the Hobsons Bay area based at the Altona North Library. Participants had the opportunity to learn the use of computers, how to navigate the Internet, where to find support services online for example My Gov, as well as how to remain safe and protected from online threats.
Click here to find out more about Pronia and its services.
PRONIA – For a stronger community
Laverton Festival
The Laverton Festival is a wonderful community day that invites all families to attend a very low cost day and enjoy the entertainment, activities, information and learn more of what is available to them within the community including sporting groups and community groups. The event brings the community together and enjoy family time.
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Laverton Festival - Hobsons Bay
South Kingsville Community Centre
A Soil Improvement Program which included sessions on exploring the soil environment, garden planning, mulching and soil testing.
Click here to find out about the South Kingsville Community Centre
South Kingsville Community Centre Venue Hire, Childcare, Programs (skcc.net.au)
Laverton Youth Foundation
Laverton Youth Foundation partnered with MiCare and Western Bulldogs to deliver a Leadership programme which encouraged skill development in many different areas, with a particular focus on leadership qualities and being a responsible, resilient and conscientious member of their local community.
The programme included a sporting element to increase the physical activity, health and wellbeing of the participants and encouraged them to try new sports from a variety of different local sporting clubs.
Click here to find out more about the Laverton Youth Foundation
Youth Foundation - LCIS
Seabreeze Quilters
Program of quilting workshops for members and the community with a final exhibition.
Seabreeze Quilters are a community-based social quilting group that meet on a regular basis in Altona North.
Click here to find out more about the Seabreeze Quilters
Seabreeze Quilters Inc | Facebook
U3A Hobsons Bay/Williamstown
A volunteer training program for U3A convenors/tutors running classes and activities for residents aged 55+ years (volunteers).
Click here to find out more about the U3A Williamstown
U3A Hobsons Bay/Williamstown (u3ahbwilli.org.au)
Altona Hockey Club
Conducted a Walking Hockey Program using modified version of the game on a smaller field with a smaller ball. The program was targeted at 50+ years, the program was the first of its kind at the Altona Hockey club and one of the first in Victoria.
Click here to find about more about the Altona Hockey club
Altona Hockey Club | The official website of the AHC, a hockey club in the West of Melbourne. (altonahc.org.au)
