Community Services Directorate
The Community Services Directorate (CSD) is committed to creating a socially inclusive community which everyone has the opportunity to participate in. To support this aim, CSD engages with the broader community and targets specific areas of community, including women, multicultural, disability, homelessness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, youth, seniors and veterans. The CSD provides a significant number of community grants in support of this aim.
At the time of publication, the list of successful grant applicants is correct. However, the list is subject to change pending a successful applicant’s confirmation that they can meet the administrative requirements for formal acceptance of a grant.
2016 International Day of People with Disabilities (I-DAY)
I-DAY is a United Nations sanctioned day that aims to promote awareness and understanding of disability issues and encourage support for the dignity, rights and well-being of people with disability.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Belconnen Arts Centre | (Ignite) Arts Program. | $5,000 |
Create Foundation | Music For Everyone Outreach Program. | $1,570 |
DUO | Sensory garden unveiling with Tandem Life Skills Program. | $4,600 |
Holistic Health | Fun day at the oval (fitness and wellbeing). | $4,632 |
Rebus Theatre | Rebus Theatre Variety Show. | $2,100 |
Squash ACT | AMBIDEXTROUS – Squash Come and Try Day. | $3,140 |
Tuggeranong Community Arts Association | Solo exhibition by Margot Sirr. | $2,500 |
Women With Disabilities ACT | Strong Women, Strong Self-management Forum | $1,360 |
Building Sector Capacity in the NDIS Environment
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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National Disability Services Limited | Improve the capacity of the allied health sector in the ACT to respond to the opportunities and demand for services under the NDIS. | $50,000 |
People With Disabilities ACT | Development and implementation of a program that promotes the National Disability Strategy across the ACT Community. | $39,000 |
2016 NDIS Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC)
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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13 Organisations | Commonwealth transition funding administered by the Community Services Directorate to allow organisations to continue provision of ILC supports in the ACT prior to a national commissioning process for ILC. | $1,586,141 |
2017 NDIS Business Investment Packages Grant
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Riding for the Disabled of the ACT Incorporated | Range of activities to diversify and broaden current programs. | $50,000 |
Self Help Organisations United Together Inc | Engage a consultant to develop a revised Business Model for SHOUT to ensure its financial sustainability into the future. | $27,122 |
Technical Aid To The Disabled (ACT) Incorporated | Engage a consultant to assist with the process of a potential merger. | $50,000 |
Disability and Therapy Services – Grants (Other)
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Individual client of Disability ACT | Transition Grant – support to transition to NDIS. | $13,636 |
Participation (Multicultural) Grants Program
The aim of the Participation (Multicultural) Grants Program is to enhance the ACT community through the development of innovative projects that contribute to sustainable communities by highlighting and promoting cultural diversity and social harmony. Funds will be directed towards activities that fall within the following categories:
- National Multicultural Festival
- Community Radio Stations and Multicultural Community Broadcasters
- Multicultural Community Participation and Social Harmony.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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ACT Bilingual Education Alliance (ACTBEA) | Celebrate the diversity of languages in Canberra and promoting the benefits of this community resource. | $1,800 |
ACT Chinese Australian Association inc | Purchase costumes and props for participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and promote relationship between Chinese community and others. | $2,500 |
ACT Chinese Women Cultural Association Incorporate | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and organise health seminars. | $1,000 |
ACT Hazara Community Inc | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival; celebration of cultural events and for the radio program expenses. | $2,500 |
ACT Maori Performing Arts Inc | Performances by young artists at the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and purchase of microphone and CDs for radio program. | $2,250 |
ACT Muslim Women's Organisation | Contribution for the 'Walk together, Kite together' event. | $2,091 |
ACT Pacific Islands United Council | Co-organisation of the Pacific Islands Showcase and for expenses related to the Island Mix radio program. | $4,500 |
ACT Pacific Islands Women in the Capital | For empowering Pacific women in the Capital activities and for expenses related to the radio program. | $1,500 |
ACT Russian Ethnic Association Inc | Purchase costumes for participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
ACT Tibetan Community | Purchase costumes for performances in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and for celebration of 'Losar' and community events. | $2,500 |
ACT Tongan Language and Cultural School Inc | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and towards community events and the radio program. | $2,500 |
Alianza Cultural Latino Americana Inc | For expenses related to the radio program. | $500 |
ATN Canberra Incorporated | Bengali New Year Celebration. | $1,000 |
Aussie Forum Incorporated | Organisation of forums on current issues. | $2,000 |
Australia and New Zealand Maori Cultural School of Dreams Inc | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and for Maori culture workshops. | $2,000 |
Australia Bhutan Association of Canberra (ABAC) | Purchase costumes and cultural artefacts for participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
Australia China Friendship Society ACT Branch | 2017 Chinese Lantern Festival Celebrations. | $1,000 |
Australia Nepal Friendship Society Inc | For participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and for expenses related to the radio program. | $1,500 |
Australian Anglo-Indian Association of Canberra | Contribution towards the Grand Anglo-Indian Ball. | $2,095 |
Australian Chinese Culture Exchange and Promotion Association Incorporated | For song and dance performances at the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $800 |
Australian Karen Organisation Inc (ACT) | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and the celebration of cultural activities. | $2,000 |
Australian Muslim Voice | Towards the costs associated with the Radio Ramadan 2017 and the Canberra Eid Festival and Fair. | $5,000 |
Australia-Sri Lanka Buddhist Association of Canberra | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and the celebrations of cultural events. | $2,500 |
Australia-Thailand Association (Canberra) Inc | Production of newsletters and other communication materials. | $700 |
Baila Chile Folk Dances Inc | Participation and costumes for performance at the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
Bangla Language and Cultural School | Celebration of International Mother Language Day and publishing the school magazine. | $1,500 |
Bangla Radio Canberra | For expenses related to the radio program. | $500 |
Bangladesh Australia Association Canberra Inc (BAAC) | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival, celebration of Bengali New Year and other community activities. | $2,000 |
Bangladesh Australia Puja Association (Canberra) Inc | Participation in the Festival and celebration of 'Durga Puja' and 'Saraswati Puja'. | $2,000 |
Bangladeshi Seniors Club, Canberra Inc | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and celebration of cultural festivals. | $2,000 |
Bengali Cultural Association Canberra | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival through cultural performances and to purchase musical items. | $3,091 |
Bluestar Intercultural Centre | Towards the organisations of Intercultural/Interfaith Dinner Programs. | $2,000 |
Bodhisattva Kadampa Buddhist Centre | To make a promotional banner and flyers for the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $600 |
Bongo Sanskriti Australia Inc | Celebration of Bengali New Year. | $1,000 |
Canberra and District Hungarian Cultural Association Incorporated | Commemoration of major Hungarian historical and cultural events. | $1,500 |
Canberra Chinese Language Teachers Society (CCLTS) | Coordinate participating schools to perform at the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
Canberra Finnish Society (children's play group- Leikkiryhma) | Establishment of Finnish Playgroup and purchase of resources. | $1,000 |
Canberra Hindu Mandir Incorporated | Celebration of cultural festivals. | $1,800 |
Canberra India Council Inc | Organisation of the 'India in the City' at the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $8,000 |
Canberra Interfaith Forum | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and for the organisation of Interfaith forums. | $2,800 |
Canberra Islamic Centre | Towards organisation of the Open Day at the centre. | $1,500 |
Canberra Malayalees Association Inc | Purchase costumes for participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and celebration of cultural activities. | $2,000 |
Canberra Multicultural Artists Association Incorporated | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and other activities. | $2,000 |
Canberra Muslim Community (CMC) | Celebration of cultural events such as Eid and Ramadan. | $3,000 |
Canberra Punjabi Sports and Cultural Association | Costumes for performances in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and cultural events. | $2,000 |
Canberra Singapore Club | Celebration of various cultural events | $1,500 |
Canberra Spicy Mum Dancing Group (MYS Auspice) | Purchase costumes for singing and dancing activities. | $1,000 |
Canberra Tamil Association | Celebration of Deepavali - Festival of Light. | $1,000 |
Celebration Of African Australians Incorporated | $8,000 for the African Showcase and $1,500 for the African Australian Awards 2016. | $9,500 |
Chinese Language Teachers Federation of Australia (Inc) | To compile a 20th Year Book to showcase the organisation's contribution to Chinese language teaching and promotion of Chinese culture in ACT and Australia. | $1,000 |
Chinese Photographic Federation of Australia (CPSA) Incorporated | Take photos of the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $500 |
CJC Nihongo Yochien (CJC Japanese Language Kindergarten) | Co-Hosting Japanese Autumn Festival in 2017. | $1,000 |
Community Ethnic Broadcasters Association of ACT Inc (CEBA) | For expenses related to the radio program. | $500 |
Council of Italo Australian Organisations (CIAO) | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $700 |
Cremeschnitte-Choerli of the Canberra Swiss Club | Towards the Choir's activities and performances. | $1,000 |
Cyprus Radio | For expenses related to the radio program. | $500 |
Dante Alighieri Society of Canberra Incorporated | Participation in National Multicultural Festival and publication of Dante Review and news information on website. | $1,100 |
Das Zentrum Australian-German Institute | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival, for library resources and production of the newsletter "Der Federkiel". | $1,900 |
Diwali Mela Incorporated | Organisation of Diwali Festival in the City and Diwali Mela. | $4,000 |
Druk Gom Centre Australia | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and for community gatherings. | $1,500 |
East African Community Association Inc | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and other community events. | $2,000 |
Ekushey Radio | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and for expenses related to the radio program. | $1,000 |
Ethnic Broadcasters Council of the ACT and Surrounding District Inc | Contribution towards broadcasting fees for 'Yes She Can' and 'Multi Mix' programs. | $1,000 |
Ethnic Broadcasters Council of the ACT and Surrounding District Inc | To purchase small items for the 'Yes She Can' radio program. | $500 |
Ethnic Broadcasters Council of the ACT and Surrounding District Inc | To purchase small items for the 'Multi Mix' radio program. | $500 |
Ethnic Broadcasters Council of the ACT and Surrounding District Inc | To purchase promotional items when broadcasting at the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $500 |
Federation of Indian Associations of ACT-FINACT | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and the celebration of community activities. | $2,000 |
Ghana Australia Association | Celebration of 60 years of Independence and for expenses related to the radio program. | $2,500 |
Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin | Organisation of various events and activities. | $2,000 |
Greek Community of Canberra | Organisation of the Greek Glendi at the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $8,000 |
Gujarati Samaj Of ACT | Celebration of Navaratri Festival -Garba and Dandia Dance. | $2,000 |
Hellenic Radio Programs | For expenses related to the radio program. | $500 |
Hindi Samaj of Canberra Inc | Purchase resources for the radio program and printing of the organisation’s newsletter. | $1,000 |
Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre of ACT INC | Open day at Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre at Florey. | $1,500 |
Imam Hasan Centre Canberra | Celebration of Ramadan Iftaar and Eid festivals. | $1,500 |
India Australia Association of Canberra | Celebration of Holi festival at Stage 88 in Commonwealth park. | $2,000 |
Initiatives for Women in Need (IWiN) | Promotion of multicultural integration and well being among women. | $2,091 |
Integrated Cultures ACT Inc | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and the organisation of activities and expenses related to the radio program. | $2,500 |
International Mother Language Movement (IMLM) | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and for Mother Language events. | $2,000 |
Italian language school | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $800 |
joiningthedots | For promotional and interpreter costs of the Welcome Dinner project. | $2,000 |
Karnataka Association of Canberra Inc | Celebration of cultural festivals and community activities. | $2,000 |
Liberian Community In ACT Inc | For performances in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and for community events. | $2,000 |
Living Bliss | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and organisation of community events. | $2,000 |
Macedonian Orthodox Church Cultural and Educational Centre | To purchase a tablet and a hard drive. | $650 |
Mandarin for Fun Playgroups | For expenses related to the radio program Operating material and resource | $1,000 |
Mandir Society of Australia Inc | To purchase costumes for participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
Manquehue Chilean Folkloric Group | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,500 |
Mauritius Community ACT | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and for the harmony event. | $3,091 |
Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services of the ACT Inc. (MARSS) | To translate a domestic violence referral brochure into five languages. | $1,000 |
Navya Andhra Telugu Association | To purchase costumes for participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and celebrations of cultural festivals. | $1,500 |
Oranjefeest Canberra Inc | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and towards organisation of the annual Oranjefeest in Canberra. | $2,500 |
ORIOZ | Purchase of costumes for participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and celebration of various cultural festivals. | $2,000 |
Pacific Island Showcase Association | To co-organise the Pacific Island Village at the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and for expenses related to the radio program. | $5,000 |
Pakistan Australia Friendship Association | Towards the Urdu radio program and the celebration of cultural festivals. | $2,000 |
Pakistan Cultural Association | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival, community events, newsletter and for expenses related to the radio program. | $2,500 |
Pearl of the Pacific Samoan Cultural and Dance Group Incorporated | Purchase uniforms and accessories for the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
People With Disabilities ACT | Community Engagement with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds | $2,091 |
Persian Australian Community Association | Celebration of New Year and Persian gathering | $1,500 |
Persian Language School incorporated | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and celebration of cultural activities at school. | $1,000 |
Philippine Australian Association of the ACT and Monaro Region Inc | Celebration of Philippine Heritage Day and 'Christmas in July'. | $1,500 |
Polish Chamber of Commerce Australia Inc | Showcase Polish cultural heritage at the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $2,000 |
Polish Chronicle | Printing and distribution of the December 2016 Polish Chronicle. | $1,000 |
Polish Folkloric Dance Group Wielkopolska of Canberra | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival to showcase Polish Cultural Heritage and celebration of cultural diversity. | $2,500 |
Rajdhani Marathi Mandal (Canberra) Incorporated | Celebration of cultural festivals. | $1,500 |
Republic of South Sudanese Australian Community Association ACT Inc | For cultural performances at the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and celebration of Independence Day. | $2,500 |
Rotuma Association of ACT | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival, Rotuma Day celebrations and for the radio program expenses. | $1,400 |
Royal Commonwealth Society of the ACT Inc | To celebrate the 2017 Commonwealth Day and towards the 2017 School's Public Speaking Competition. | $2,000 |
Samoan community in Canberra and Queanbeyan | Purchase traditional costumes for participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and for expenses related to the radio program. | $1,500 |
Samoan Methodist Church - Youth Group (Canberra and Queanbeyan) Incorporated | Purchase of uniform and cultural attires for performances at the 2017 Multicultural Festival and celebration of Samoan Independence day. | $2,000 |
Sauiluma Samoan Cultural Group | Community activities including a workshop to bring awareness about literacy, numeracy and learning in the community. | $1,500 |
SEE-Change | For the 'Transition Streets Canberra' - multicultural project. | $2,000 |
Serbian Radio Program " Let’s be friends" Incorporated | For expenses related to the radio program. | $500 |
Sierra Leone Community ACT and Regions | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and community activities. | $2,500 |
Silver Soles Cloggers Inc | Purchase costumes and shoes for dancers to participate in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
Sinhala Cultural Association of Australia Inc | For expenses related to the radio program. | $500 |
Sol de España flamenco Spanish dance group | Purchase costumes for performances at the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and organise the Hispanidad Spanish festival. | $2,000 |
Spielwelt German Parents Association Inc | For the annual German Lantern walk. | $850 |
Spondon Musical Group Canberra Incorporated | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and for community events. | $2,000 |
Sri Lanka Dhamma Vihara Association of Canberra Incorporated | Celebration of Sri Lankan New Year and commemoration of Vesak. | $1,500 |
St Athanasius Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church Inc | Participation in 2017 National Multicultural Festival and for cultural activities. | $2,000 |
St Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church Inc | Organisation of community events such as harmony and Easter Sausage Festivals. | $1,500 |
St John The Baptist Russian Orthodox Church School | Purchase costumes and participate in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $2,000 |
Standard Chinese School of Australia | Purchase Hulusi Flutes for a band performance at the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and for a handicraft display and workshop. | $1,500 |
Support Asian Women's Friendship Association Inc | Production of the 'Multicultural Community Bulletin' and maintenance of Multicultural website. | $1,000 |
Support Asian Women's Friendship Association Inc | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
Swiss Program | For expenses related to the radio program. | $500 |
Taiwanese Association of Canberra, Australia | Celebration of mid autumn festival and Lunar new year. | $2,000 |
Telugu Association of Canberra | Costumes for performances in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and community events. | $2,000 |
Telugu Badi | Purchase costumes for participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $500 |
Thai Media and Cultural of Canberra Association Inc | For expenses related to the radio program. | $500 |
The African Gospel Band Incorporated | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
The Association of the Aged Free Vietnamese in the ACT and Surrounding Districts Inc. | For participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and other community activities including publishing of quarterly magazines. | $2,000 |
The Canberra Swiss Club Incorporated | Celebration of the club's 50th birthday and production of the newsletter. | $1,500 |
The Federation of Chinese Associations of Australian Capital Territory (FCA-ACT) Incorporated | Organisation of the Chinese Village -celebrating Chinese New Year at the 2017 National Multicultural Festival. | $8,000 |
The Federation of Chinese Community of Canberra Incorporated | Towards the publication of a booklet to record 20 years of history and achievement. | $500 |
The Multicultural Group | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and organising activities and programs for newcomers. | $1,830 |
The Tongan Association of Canberra and Queanbeyan | Participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival by Tongan youth to share their heritage. | $1,000 |
Tigers Sporting Club Bangladesh | To organise community social events. | $2,000 |
Treffpunkt - German Language Radio Magazine Made in Canberra | For expenses related to the radio program. | $500 |
United Nations Association of Australia (ACT) | Towards the promotion of the multicultural work of the United Nations. | $1,000 |
United Nesian Movement | Purchase costumes and props for participation in the 2017 National Multicultural Festival and for community activities. | $2,500 |
Vietnamese Catholic Community in Canberra | Celebration of Vietnamese New ear and Mid-Autumn Festival. | $2,000 |
ACT Community Languages Grant Program
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Abeltje, Dutch School | Funding for 19 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,460 |
ACT German Language School Inc | Funding for 68 enrolled students at community language school. | $6,120 |
ACT Tongan Language and Cultural School | Funding for 6 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $2,040 |
ANZ Maori Cultural School of Dreams Inc | Funding for 23 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,320 |
At-Taqwa Language School | Funding for 23 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,320 |
Australian School of Contemporary Chinese | Funding for 123 enrolled students at community language school. | $11,070 |
Bangla Language and Cultural School | Funding for 16 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,190 |
Buddhism and Sinhala Language School of Sri Lanka Dhamma Vihara | Funding for 11 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $2,490 |
Canberra Community Chinese School | Funding for 27 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,680 |
Canberra Finnish School | Funding for 10 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $2,400 |
Canberra Hebrew School | Funding for 38 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $4,420 |
Canberra Hindi School | Funding for 26 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,590 |
Canberra Islamic School | Funding for 141 enrolled students at community language school. | $12,690 |
Canberra Japanese Supplementary School | Funding for 48 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $5,320 |
Canberra Korean School of Education | Funding for 49 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $5,410 |
Canberra Tamil School | Funding for 84 enrolled students at community language school. | $7,560 |
Canberra Vietnamese School | Funding for 108 enrolled students at community language school. | $9,720 |
Chennai Tamil School | Funding for 49 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $5,410 |
CIC Community School | Funding for 35 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $4,150 |
CJC Japanese Language Kindergarten | Funding for 23 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,320 |
Dari Language School | Funding for 11 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $2,490 |
FCCCI Chinese School | Funding for 143 enrolled students at community language school. | $12,870 |
Filipino Language School of Canberra (FLSC) | Funding for 50 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $5,500 |
Italian Language School | Funding for 20 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,550 |
Macedonian School 'St Kliment of Ohrid' | Funding for 14 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $2,760 |
Malayalam Vidhya Vedhi | Funding for 34 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $4,060 |
Ositos Cool | Funding for 41 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $4,690 |
Persian Language School | Funding for 18 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,370 |
Polish Language School in Phillip | Funding for 37 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $4,330 |
Scandinavian School in Canberra, Swedish Section | Funding for 16 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,190 |
Sinhala Language School of Canberra | Funding for 47 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant | $5,230 |
St John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church School | Funding for 24 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,410 |
St Nicholas Greek Language School | Funding for 61 enrolled students at community language school. | $5,490 |
Telugu Badi | Funding for 32 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,880 |
Canberra Chinese School (NEW) | Grant for new community language school. | $1,000 |
German Australian Playschool | Grant for playschool activities. | $500 |
Les Petite Etoiles French Language Playgroup | Grant for playschool activities. | $500 |
Mandarin for Fun (Playgroup) | Grant for playschool activities. | $500 |
Spielwelt German Playgroups | Grant for playschool activities. | $500 |
ACT Community Support and Infrastructure Grants (CSIG)
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Abbeyfield Curtin Incorporated | To purchase an iPad to facilitate communication. | $900 |
ACT Deafness Resource Centre Inc | To upgrade computer and security software. | $4,900 |
Asthma Foundation of ACT Inc | For the project - asthma education and support space. | $4,839 |
Birralee Scout Group auspiced by The Scout Association of Australia ACT Branch Incorporated | For sealing the Birralee Scout Hall car park. | $2,000 |
Burrunju Aboriginal Corporation | To improve resources for the Burrunju art gallery and upgrading of MYOB software. | $2,580 |
Canberra Community Law | To purchase one Ipad Pro and one smart keyboard. | $1,520 |
Canberra Hindu Mandir | To purchase a shipping container for the storage of statues of deities for the temple. | $3,000 |
Canberra Muslim Community Incorporated | Towards solar panels for the Gungahlin Mosque. | $2,500 |
Canberra Rape Crisis Centre Incorporated | For the security camera replacement project. | $2,739 |
Canteen - The Australian Organisation for Young People Living With Cancer | For CanTeen office relocation project. | $3,500 |
Darryl's Den Incorporated | For the woodworking machinery replacement project. | $3,000 |
Epilepsy Assoc ACT Inc | To install an air-conditioning and heating system. | $6,048 |
Federation of Indian Associations of ACT (FINACT) Incorporated | To purchase a portable wireless PA system. | $1,600 |
Ginninderra District Girl Guides auspiced by Girl Guides Assn NSW ACT Region | For the project to improve insulation at the Girl Guide Hall. | $2,280 |
Grow | For furnishings and equipments for the ACT Grow House. | $5,000 |
Health Care Consumers Assoc of The ACT Incorporated | For a hearing loop and sound system. | $5,000 |
Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre of ACT Inc | Towards the installation of a 10KW solar system. | $2,500 |
Interfaith Forum ACT | To set up seating facilities at the Environment Meditation and Healing Garden. | $5,168 |
Islamic Society of Belconnen | To upgrade the ladies' section entrance. | $2,500 |
Knitted Knockers Australia (Canberra Branch) | For the purchase of production materials. | $2,900 |
Les Explorateurs Scout Group auspiced by The Scout Association of Australia ACT Branch Incorporated | For storage of a trailer. | $2,000 |
Les Petites Etoiles auspiced by The Scout Association of Australia ACT Branch Incorporated | For a door and ramp to the outdoor play area for child safety and to encourage active play. | $2,000 |
Mandir Society of Australia Inc- Mandir Library Fund | For the community kitchen and hall upgrade. | $2,500 |
Murrungundie District Girl Guides auspiced by Girl Guides Assn NSW ACT Region | For an electrical upgrade to the Guide hall. | $2,400 |
Republic Of South Sudan-Australian Community Association ACT | To purchase a minibus for the community | $10,000 |
Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT Incorporated | For enhancing clinical services to people with disability and other health issues. | $3,000 |
South Canberra Girl Guides auspiced by Girl Guides Assn NSW ACT Region | To upgrade facilities. | $2,000 |
St John Ambulance Australia (ACT) Incorporated | For community education training resources. | $5,275 |
Stromlo Forest Scouts auspiced by The Scout Association of Australia ACT Branch Incorporated | For the outdoors equipment program. | $2,000 |
The African Gospel Band | To purchase equipment for the gospel music training class. | $3,176 |
Toora Women Incorporated | For the One Toora cloud platform. | $3,000 |
Wanniassa District Girl Guides Auspiced By Girl Guides Assn NSW ACT Region | For the Wanniassa District Girl Guide hall upgrade. | $2,000 |
Woden Seniors Incorporated | For the provision of stackable chairs. | $3,175 |
ACT Participation (Digital Communities) Grants Program
The program aim is to support ACT community organisations to establish and/or enhance their capacity to effectively engage their communities and clients to participate fully in the life of Canberra through the use of digital technology.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
A Gender Agenda Inc | For the IT support project. | $1,000 |
ACT Disability, Aged and Carer Advocacy Service | For upgrading the ACT Disability, Aged and Carers Advocacy (ADACAS) website. | $1,000 |
ACT Screen Industry Association | For the website upgrade – building a digital screen hub for the ACT. | $1,000 |
Asthma Foundation ACT | For upgrading of the current IT system to increase capacity. | $1,000 |
Australian Muslim Voice Inc | For a phone call back system for Radio Ramadan. | $2,300 |
Bangla Language and Cultural School auspiced by Bangladeshi Seniors Club Canberra Inc | For upgrading school ICT hardware. | $968 |
Belconnen Arts Centre | For the ‘Audio Description - Gallery Program’. | $4,991 |
Canberra Bengali Association Canberra Inc | For the digital transformation project. | $1,000 |
Canberra Chinese School (Chinese Language and Culture Association Inc) | To purchase a laptop for the teaching and learning of Chinese. | $698 |
Canberra Muslim Community Inc | For the procurement of digital equipment for the community. | $2,508 |
Canberra Police Community Youth Club Inc | To purchase computer hardware. | $3,396 |
Canberra Potters' Society | For the website functionality enhancement project. | $1,000 |
E.A.A.S. Chinese School Inc | To replace an old broken laptop. | $698 |
Federation of Indian Associations in ACT Inc | For reaching the community through the web and newsletter. | $1,000 |
Havelock Housing Association Inc | For the tenant wireless network project. | $5,000 |
Heart Foundation ACT | To renew and upgrade the Canwalk website. | $1,000 |
Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre of the ACT Inc | For computer literacy for seniors and to digitise records. | $2,598 |
Initiatives for Women in Need (IWiN) auspiced by FINACT | For a computer for IWiN events, publications and enhancing IWiN's online presence. | $980 |
Integrated Cultures ACT Inc | For the enhancement of the association’s online presence. | $547 |
Islamic Society of Belconnen | For the project ‘Digital Knowledge for the Community’. | $5,000 |
Landcare ACT Ltd | For the ‘Working Smarter For Our Landcare Community’ project. | $1,000 |
Navya Andhra Telugu Association | For a laptop for the community's digital education project. | $1,147 |
Northside Community Service | For the ‘iSeniors’ project. | $1,000 |
PhotoAccess Incorporated | For the snapshot digital literacy project. | $3,346 |
Royal Society for the Blind (RSB) Canberra | For accessible computer solutions for people who are blind or vision impaired. | $4,901 |
South Sudanese Australian Community Association ACT Inc | For a projector and screen for the community. | $1,646 |
Tamil Senior Citizens Association Canberra | For the seniors’ digital kiosk project. | $2,469 |
Technical Aid to the Disabled ACT Inc | For creating relevant and accessible website content online, increasing community participation and economic viability. | $5,000 |
Telopea Amateur Swimming Club | For the MYOB and Windows program. | $1,224 |
Telugu Badi | For the procurement of ICT hardware for the community school. | $1,750 |
The Australian and New Zealand Maori Cultural School of Dreams Inc | For the purchase of a laptop for the radio program. | $1,000 |
Tuggeranong Community Arts Association | For the ‘Telling Our Stories Project’. | $2,500 |
Tuggeranong Link of Community Houses and Centres | For upgrade ICT hardware, equipment and a financial software package. | $2,333 |
Vietnam Veterans and Veterans Federation ACT Inc | For the website re development. | $2,000 |
ACT Participation (Veterans and Seniors) Grants Program
The ACT Participation (Veterans and Seniors) Grants Program provides funding towards activities and events that promote positive ageing in the ACT and support the older Canberrans to maintain their wellbeing and to remain active and connected in their community
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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ACT Chinese Australian Association Inc | Initiative designed to keep seniors connected through a variety of activities and social support programs, focusing on getting our seniors to put away their "ageing" worries for at least two hours a week just to have fun. | $4,500 |
ACT-Tongan Language and Cultural School | Initiative designed to keep our seniors connected through a variety of activities and social support programs, focusing on getting our seniors to put away their "ageing" worries for at least two hours a week just to have fun. | $4,500 |
Australian Capital Territory Maori Performing Arts Incorporated | Visits to nursing homes and retirement villages to perform cultural singing and dancing. Shows are interactive and encourage interaction between the performers and audience. | $9,059 |
Bangladeshi Seniors Club Canberra | Project aims to enhance community connection for Bangladeshi seniors to reduce their social isolation, live well, with dignity and purpose and raise awareness on elder abuse and domestic violence | $3,250 |
Canberra Model Railway Club Inc | Construction and exhibits at community venues of a new, portable light weight model railway layout that four children at a time can operate that will provide member veterans and seniors with opportunities for engagement, involvement, inclusion and project satisfaction in a "men's shed-like environment.". | $3,157 |
Carers ACT Ltd | Project aims to raise awareness of elder abuse, what elder abuse is and identify strategies to reduce abuse risk factors for ACT Veterans and Seniors. | $10,000 |
National Museum of Australia C/O Pip McNaught | Residents in a chosen Aged Care Centre will be invited to choose a significant object from among their possessions, - a special ‘object' that is important to them. The personal history and significance of their object is documented, photographed, researched in depth and linked to local, state and national collections where possible. A catalogue will be a permanent record for the individuals, their families and society. | $6,848 |
Print Handicapped Radio of ACT Incorporated | Plan, promote and implement a Volunteer Drive targeted specifically at Seniors and Veterans and produce a training manual and structure for volunteers that will increase satisfaction of volunteers in their roles, contributing to higher retention rates and job satisfaction of volunteering at Radio 1RPH. | $6,441 |
Royal Society for the Blind Canberra auspiced by Blindness Australia Pty Ltd | Project will provide clients aged 55 and over who are blind or vision impaired (including veterans) with training in the use of iPhone and iPhone applications including social media. Participants can independently participate in a range of online activities for communication staying connected to the latest news, information and networks. All course materials will be provided in accessible formats, such are large print, Braille or electronic format and if required, languages other than English. | $6,276 |
South Canberra Veterans Shed Incorporated | Establishment of a ‘Men’s Shed’ for Veterans called 'South Canberra Veteran’s Shed (SCVS). The Shed is non-gender specific and open to all veterans of the Australian Defence Organisation to complement existing Veteran’s support groups in the ACT and region. | $9,330 |
Sutherland Shire Carer Support Service Inc | Group activity, in a local community setting (Chosen libraries throughout ACT) for carers (over the age of 55) to develop skills in the practice of mindfulness for improved mental health through participation in visual and creative arts activities. Senior volunteers will be trained to facilitate the group so that it will become self-sustaining after the period of the grant. | $10,000 |
Totally And Permanently Incapacitated Ex-servicemen and Women Association | Bus trip to Batemans Bay to encourage members to interact with other members of the TPI Association through a range of activities and seeks to reduce social isolation of members and carers. | $2,000 |
UCA - St James Uniting Church Curtin | Planning retreat at Yarrangobilly to evaluate and plan for the future. Activities will assist the organisation to attract new membership, revitalise and continue into the future. | $3,200 |
ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Grants
The Leadership Grants encourage and support ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people develop the knowledge and skills to be better equipped to lead and engage on behalf of their communities and organisations.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Individual | A pocketful of Leadership in the ACT Edition 2. | $3,000 |
Individual | Attending the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education. | $3,000 |
Individual | Certificate 3 and 4 in Community Development. | $1,985 |
ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Grants
The Cultural Grants encourage and support ACT based community organisation apply for financial support, in the form of a once-only grant to assist in a program or event that will promote wider understanding of the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the ACT community.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Belconnen Arts Centre | NAIDOC by the lake. | $4,970 |
Canberra and District NAIDOC Aboriginal Corporation | ACT NAIDOC Family Day 2017. | $5,000 |
Individual | Growing and Using your own Bush foods. | $3,000 |
Individual | Emuly the Gathering Emu. | $3,000 |
Individual | Publish Pamle: Torres Strait Islander in Canberra. | $3,000 |
Tjillari Justice Aboriginal Corporation | Strong Culture – Strong Families. | $2,910 |
ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Grants
The Scholarship Grants encourage and support ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents undertake study and training which will enhance and support their employment prospects in the ACT and further develop their skills and qualifications.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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24 Individuals | To provide a financial incentive for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who reside in the ACT to undertake study and training that will further develop their skills and qualifications to increase their employment prospects. | $61,138 |
ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sponsorship
To support the significant celebrations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in the ACT and to support the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) to share knowledge and experiences in raising happy, healthy and confident children in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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ACT Torres Strait Islander Corporation | To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Mabo decision in accordance with the Assembly motion, 11 August 2016. | $21,000 |
Canberra and District NAIDOC Aboriginal Corporation | To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum in accordance with the Assembly motion, 11 August 2016. | $21,000 |
Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) | To support the 7th SNAICC National Conference to be held in Canberra on 12-14 September 2017. | $15,000 |
Audrey Fagan Young Women’s Enrichment Grants
Enrichment Grants provide young women aged 12 to 18 years with an opportunity to receive support to develop a project that will assist them to achieve their goals. Funding can contribute to costs such as equipment, forums, courses and travel expenses to activities.
Enrichment Grants aim to inspire young women to enhance their skills and knowledge within their area of interest. It provides an opportunity for young women to make decisions, take responsibility, or initiate projects in collaboration with an experienced mentor of their choice.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Individual | Fashion Brand – Bags. To develop her small business: Ella’s Fashion Brand and Bags. | $1,000 |
Individual | HASSE Space Program Study Tour. To participate in the HASSE Space Program study tour in December 2016 in America. | $2,000 |
Individual | Mountain Biking Equipment and expenses for 2016-17 National races. Funding towards mountain bike equipment and expenses to compete in the 2016-17 Mountain Bike National Races. | $2,000 |
Individual | Navigation Training for Recreational Pilots License. Funding towards obtaining a Recreational Pilots License (RPL). | $2,000 |
Individual | Raising Awareness of Gender Inequality in the Media. To raise awareness of gender inequality in media to change the attitude of her peers and the wider ACT community. Funding to create an e-magazine for all ACT School libraries and hold community awareness events that feature exhibitions and panel discussions. | $2,000 |
Individual | Voluntary Work Journey! To travel to Fiji under the Projects Abroad Volunteer Program to volunteer and help build self-reliance, initiative and leadership skills in local schools. | $1,000 |
ACT Women’s Grants Program
The 2016-17 ACT Women’s Grants Program provide funding for initiatives aimed at improving the safety, status, health and wellbeing of women and girls in the ACT. The 2016-17 priority was to support initiatives which address violence against women and/or the broad range of factors which impact on women’s health and wellbeing.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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ACT Chinese Women Cultural Association Inc | Prevention of Violence Against Women and Children in Chinese Community. Produce pamphlets and conduct workshops in the Chinese language in the area of the prevention of violence against women and children. | $2,000 |
AIDS Action Council of the ACT | When Pap Smears Change: Maintaining and increasing sexual health testing for young women in the ACT. A project to increase sexual health testing among young women in the ACT through a local campaign. Activities include the development of physical and social media resources. Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT and AIDS Action Council of the ACT will develop and deliver the project jointly. | $2,000 |
ANU Women's Debating Championship 2017 | Australasian Women's Debating Championships. The activity will provide scholarships for women to participate in the 2017 Australasian Women’s Debating Championships which is an opportunity for women debaters to gains skills and experience. | $5,000 |
Beryl Women Inc | Link to Independence. The activity will allow an increase to the level of support for women and young people to obtain their driver’s licence. This will provide additional independence in the context of domestic and family violence. | $9,591 |
Canberra Multicultural Community Forum Incorporated | CALD Women's Consultation Initiative for Domestic and Family Violence. The project will examine the accessibility, effectiveness and cultural relevance of service delivery in relation to domestic and family violence. Activities will include focus groups and the piloting of new ways to consult with CALD communities. | $15,000 |
Communities 4U Ltd | Communities 4 Kids Project. Lunch time educational sessions within the construction, building and automotive industries in the Canberra region with the aim of the prevention of domestic and family violence. | $15,000 |
Domestic Violence Crisis Service | Saturday Gatherings for Women. A pilot program to enhance CALD women's safety following separation due to domestic violence. It will look at opportunities for out of office hour’s options for social support and connections. | $15,000 |
GOPIO Canberra Chapter | Indian Women and Domestic Violence in the ACT - Awareness and Action. A project to conduct information sessions and other activities to raise awareness and provide education for Indian women living in the ACT in relation to domestic and family violence. | $3,000 |
Integrated Cultures ACT Inc | Better Communication. A project targeted towards children and young people to develop skills in communication, problem solving and relationship building with the aim of preventing domestic and family violence. | $6,000 |
Legal Aid ACT | Older and Safer: A guide to improving safety outcomes for older women experiencing family violence in the ACT. The development of a suite of resources to raise awareness of the experiences of older women subjected to family violence in the ACT and to offer practical information to women, support workers, family and friends. | $14,900 |
National Council of Women – Australia | Conference: Future Directions, Our Council, Our Voice- Driving Cultural Change. Support for five young ACT women to participate in the conference and in a leadership workshop, providing support and mentorship to young women to develop leadership capabilities. | $1,500 |
Non'D'Script | The Magpies (Working Title). A project to produce a documentary film about an ACT women’s AFL team, telling a story of women working and competing as a team, on and off the field. The film will display the positive impacts team sport can have on health and wellbeing. | $10,000 |
OWL's Older Women Lost in Housing | OWL's Older Women Lost in Housing. A project to conduct a workshop to raise awareness in relation to issues relating to older women at risk of homelessness. A documentary, recording the experiences of women will be launched at the workshop. | $1,390 |
Women’s Legal Centre ACT and Region and Care Inc. Financial Counselling Service (joint application) | Family Violence and Financial Hardship: pilot program for addressing financial abuse. A joint 12 month pilot project between Care Financial Counselling and Women’s Legal Centre, providing an integrated service including legal advice, financial counselling and capacity building for women experiencing severe financial stress as a result of domestic violence. | $29,474 |
YWCA Canberra | She Leads High Conference 2018. Support for the participation of year nine and ten students in the YWCA leadership program ‘She Leads High Conference’. This will bring students together with some of Canberra’s most inspiring and accomplished women leaders in order to empower young women to take on leadership and decision making roles. | $5,000 |
Return to Work Grants
The 2016-17 ACT Women’s Return to Work Grants Program provides women returning to the paid workforce with assistance in reaching this goal. The Program is funded through the ACT Office for Women, Community Services Directorate.
Women who have been out of the paid workforce due to care responsibilities for an extended period may experience some barriers when attempting to re-enter employment such as lack of skills/qualifications/experience, the cost of education/training, self esteem issues, age or difficulties accessing affordable child care.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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160 Individuals | Individual grant of $1,000 paid to 160 women on low incomes who have been absent from the workforce for 12 months or more due to care responsibilities, to assist in achieving increased financial independence through training or education that increases employability. | $160,000 |
Domestic Violence Support Group Program
The Domestic Violence Support Group Program will enhance the wellbeing of women who have experienced domestic violence by supporting their capacity to rebuild self-efficacy and safe social worlds.
In recognition of the diverse access needs of Canberran women affected by domestic violence and the different stages they are at in their recovery, three groups will be offered to provide a range of supports during the ACT school terms.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Domestic Violence Crisis Centre Inc | Funding of up to $30,000 was provided to the Domestic Violence Crisis Centre Inc to pilot the delivery of the Domestic Violence Support group program for 2016-17 with a view to informing future funding. | $28,618 |
Youth InterACT Grants
The 2016-17 Youth InterACT Grants provide funding for young people to organise projects, events, activities and/or programs that benefit other young people in the community.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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ACT Pacific Islands United Council Inc (ACTPIUC) | Pacific Youth Connection Day. | $1,000 |
Archery ACT | Junior Education and Training Scheme. | $1,500 |
Australian National University Students' Association | Music in the Meadows. | $1,500 |
Canberra High School | CHS Indigenous Art Program. | $1,500 |
CITSA - Canberra Institute of Technology Student Association | CITSA Sporting Equipment Funding. | $1,500 |
Dickson College Student Leadership | Health Half-Week. | $777 |
Diversity ACT Community Services | Queer Youth Together (Q.Y.T.). | $1,500 |
Hindu Temple and Cultural centre | Mentoring Hindu Youth for diversifying professional choices as well as motivating to involve in community services. | $1,500 |
Individual | Drama workshops with REBUS Theatre. | $1,500 |
Individual | Youth ACT Jugger Activity day. | $821 |
Individual | Creative art from recycle material. | $1,500 |
Individual | Girls end of the year celebration. | $1,500 |
Individual | Breakout Club CCS. | $1,000 |
Lyneham High School | Radio Waves. | $1,000 |
Sauiluma Samoan Cultural Group | Canberra Youth Cooking Contest. | $1,500 |
The Canberra College | Youth community photography pastings. | $1,500 |
The Tongan Association of Canberra and Queanbeyan Inc. | Youth Contribution For Shaping Our Society. | $1,300 |
UnionsACT | Youth Deliberative Forums. | $1,100 |
Youth Media Team | Youth Speak (working title). | $1,500 |
Youth InterACT Scholarships
The Youth InterACT Scholarships provide funding of up to $500 for individuals and $1500 for groups of young people aged 12 to 25 who wish to attend an activity of a learning capacity, sporting, conferences, personal or career development through participation in various activities, events or courses.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Alice Zhu | Oaktree International Youth Exchange. | $500 |
Andrew Anthony | International RoterACT Preconvention Georgia. | $500 |
Ashleigh Streeter | Young Diplomats Forum. | $500 |
Benjamin Freeman | Catalina Channel Swim. | $500 |
Callum Cook | 2017 National Futsal Championships. | $500 |
Callum Stewart-Thomson | 2017 School Sports Australia Water Polo Championships. | $500 |
Calwell HS ICT Internship | Creating and ICT Safe Space. | $1500 |
Calwell HS Lift Program 1 | Tracksuit Pants for LIFT Program members and other students. | $1000 |
Calwell HS Lift Program 3 | Tights for LIFT Program members and other students. | $1000 |
Calwell HS Media Group | Public screening of Youth Tube. | $1500 |
Chel Jones | Driving lessons for employment. | $500 |
Conner Ashcroft | ACT School Boys AFL. | $500 |
Courtney Coleman | Driving lessons, qualifications, work apparel. | $500 |
Create Foundation | Create Foundation National Conference in Sydney. | $1500 |
Daniel Oshyer | Cultural and Arts Activity – Melbourne. | $500 |
Eden Lerable | Women’s Premier League Soccer. | $500 |
Elise Kellet | London International Youth Science Forum. | $500 |
Emily Fakavamoeanga | Computer for further study. | $500 |
Gina Zheng | BEAHR Environmental Leadership Program. | $500 |
Hayley Clarke | Driving lessons for employment. | $500 |
Imogen Rayner | Poachers and West Sussex Jamboree. | $500 |
Jake Dillon-Humphrey | Rugby League Costs. | $500 |
James Buthi Garang Atem | Driving Lessons. | $500 |
Jasmine Dinning | GKR Karate Australia and New Zealand National Titles. | $500 |
Jenna Freeman | Australian Open Water Championships. | $500 |
John Veloudos | Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships. | $500 |
Jonathon Lee | Yale Young Global Scholars Program. | $500 |
Josephine Lambert | GKR Karate Australia and New Zealand National Titles. | $500 |
Kalindi Commerford | Australian Hockey League. | $500 |
Kye Laundress | Canberra Archery Club membership and equipment. | $500 |
Maddie Prescott | U18’s Women’s World Ice Hockey Championships. | $500 |
Maddison Coles | Cultural and Arts Activity – Melbourne. | $500 |
Maddy Holden | Driving lessons for employment. | $500 |
Maserota Ropi Duggan | National Volleyball Competition. | $500 |
Matthew Narracott | G20 Selection Youth Entrepreneur Alliance. | $500 |
Melissa Lam | DevLearn Conference and Adobe Learn Summit. | $500 |
Na Gyoung Lee | United Nations Youth Australia National Conference. | $500 |
Raymond (Joe) Kirby | St John’s First Aid Certificate. | $500 |
Samantha Bowles | Four Nations Tournament. | $500 |
Taylah Attwood | Junior Nationals. | $500 |
Victoria Pilbeam | Masters in Marine Dissertation. | $500 |
Xi Wen Chan | 30th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference. | $500 |
Community Participation - Grant
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Woden Community Service Incorporated | Strengthening Families Practice Leader. | $102,405 |
Child and Youth Protection Services - Grants
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Institute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University | Sponsorship of Institute of Child Protection Studies. | $105,686 |
Marymead Child and Family Centre | To provide a support service for grandparents who are the primary carer for their grandchildren aged 0-17 years. | $23,146 |
Social Housing Services - Community Grants
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Two Individuals | Safer Families – Support for women and children to leave violence. | $3,529 |
Beryl Women Incorporated | Support for Children and Young People Living With Domestic Violence. | $100,000 |
Domestic Violence Crisis Service Inc | Room4Change. | $289,062 |
Doris Womens Refuge Incorporated | Support for Children and Young People Subjected to Domestic Violence. | $100,000 |
Hare Krishna Food for Life Inc | Contribution to food for life program. | $8,364 |
Northside Community Service Limited | ‘Other People’s Lives’ Photography Project. | $20,000 |
St Phillip Parish Council | To provide a weekly lunch and assist with physical and emotional support to vulnerable individuals. | $15,000 |
Toora Women Incorporated | Transition of Inanna Services. | $60,000 |
Woden Community Service Incorporated | Buried in Treasure Support Group. | $5,000 |
Tenant Participation Grants
This 2016-17 Tenant Participation Grant provides funding for activities that promote participation in the ACT community. The primary aim of the Program is to encourage and support ACT Public Housing and Community Housing tenants and their families to participate in a range of sporting, arts, cultural, education, employment and training activities for physical, social and personal development. The program also supports participation in domestic and family violence awareness training.
The Program does not aim to fund IT equipment, hardware or capital works.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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20 Individuals | This Grant Program provides funding for activities that promote participation in the ACT community. The primary aim of the Program is to encourage and support ACT Public Housing and Community Housing tenants and their families to participate in a range of sporting, arts, cultural, education, employment and training activities for physical, social and personal development. The program also supports participation in domestic and family violence awareness training. The Program does not aim to fund IT equipment, hardware or capital works. | $14,530 |
Social Housing Services – Sponsorships
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Karinya House | Mother’s Day Gala Dinner. | $1,250 |
Master Builders Association | Awards for Excellence. | $2,400 |
The Real Estate Institute of ACT | Awards for Excellence. | $2,000 |
2016-17 Recurrent Grants
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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ACT Community Language Schools Association Inc | Provide advocacy and support to community language schools in the ACT and promote the teaching of languages. | $73,668 |
ACT Playgroups Association Inc | Facilitating the establishment and support of the continuation of playgroups in the ACT. | $122,956 |
Awards ACT Inc | To support Awards ACT Incorporated administer the self development awards program for young people aged 14 to 25 years enabling participants to grow personally, connect with other participants and to discover their potential. | $89,639 |
Canberra Multicultural Community Forum (CMCF) Inc | Canberra Multicultural Community Forum Annual Activities. | $15,682 |
CARE Inc | Financial Counselling Service. | $99,282 |
Carers ACT LTD | Advocacy Support Services. | $141,182 |
COTA | ACT Seniors Card Program. | $108,530 |
COTA | ACT Senior Week. | $40,000 |
COTA | The provision of housing information, advice and support to assist older people in the ACT to access appropriate housing options or sustain their current housing. This includes providing support to individuals to facilitate linkages with mainstream support services and community services. | $73,947 |
Families ACT (FACT) Inc | To support Families ACT to deliver their advocacy and capacity building services for member organisations fulfilling their mission to provide a proactive voice to government on issues affecting children, young people families and the sector that supports them. | $171,364 |
Girl Guides Assn NSW ACT Region | To support the Girl Guides Assn NSW ACT Region to enable girls and young women of the ACT to grow into confident, self respecting, responsible community members, through the delivery of the Australian Guide Program and the strengthening of the Girl Guides Assn NSW ACT Region Organisation. | $30,850 |
Lifeline Canberra Inc | To support Lifeline Canberra Inc to reduce the occurrence of suicide amongst people in Canberra who are in times of crisis and to change lives for the better by equipping individuals to be resilient and suicide safe. | $229,615 |
Lone Fathers Association (ACT) Inc | To support the Lone Fathers Association (ACT) Inc to enable parents who have, or desire to have, shared parenting status or care of their children to support and sustain their children in a happy and viable family unit and to enable parents without shared parenting status to maintain adequate, positive contact with their children, through the provision of telephone support, information, referrals and court support services. | $16,137 |
Majura Women's Group Inc | To support the Majura Women’s Group Inc to enable women in Canberra at home with young children to live more stimulating and creative lives through the facilitation of opportunities to meet and participate in activities. | $4,841 |
Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services of the ACT Inc (MARSS) | Provides settlement services to migrants, refugee and asylum seekers living in the ACT. | $55,323 |
National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect ACT Inc | To support NAPCAN to bring about the changes in individual and community behaviour to stop child abuse and neglect. | $14,597 |
National Disability Services Limited | Peak Body for disability service providers. | $94,987 |
Noahs Ark Resource Centre Inc | Provision of Resource Centre for Children and their Families. | $74,617 |
People with Disabilities ACT | Advocacy and Information Services. | $73,113 |
Prisoner's Aid ACT Inc | To support Prisoners Aid (ACT) Inc. To help inmates achieve their best potential, have families and friends to support them while they’re inside and to resettle into the community upon their release. | $153,735 |
Queanbeyan Multilingual Centre Inc | To support Queanbeyan Multilingual Centre Inc (Multicultural Youth Services) to provide services to young asylum seekers, migrants, refugees and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds living in the ACT. | $31,008 |
Rotary Club of Canberra Inc | Transportation of Foodbank Goods from New South Wales to Australian Capital Territory | $84,539 |
Tamil Senior Citizens Association Housing Sub Committee | To support Tamil Senior Citizens Association Housing Sub-Committee to provide accommodation for persons who are eligible for housing under the Public Rental Housing Program (PRHAP). | $9,411 |
The Scouts Association of Australia ACT Branch Inc | To support the Scout Association of Australia, ACT Branch, to enable people aged 6 to 25 in Canberra to take a constructive place in society as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities through the delivery of fun and challenging opportunities to grow through adventure. | $32,873 |
Tuggeranong Link of Community Houses and Centres Inc | To support the Tuggeranong Link of Community Houses and Centres Inc to provide activities and programs through their network of community houses and centres which result in increased social, physical and emotional health and a strengthened sense of community independence and interdependence for the residents of the Tuggeranong Community. | $61,364 |
Uniting Church in Australia (Australian Capital Territory) Property Trust on Behalf of Unitingcare Kippax | Kippax Kids Program. | $34,845 |
UnitingCare Canberra City | Assistance through the provision of free breakfasts, office facilities, showering facilities, mail collection facilities, food parcels, information and referral to relevant services and participation in case management plans of service users . | $228,324 |
Volunteering and Contact ACT Inc | Peak Body Volunteering. | $145,236 |
Warehouse Circus Inc | To support Warehouse Circus Inc in delivering a community based circus program aimed at improving the mental and physical health of young people in the ACT. | $79,970 |
Woden Community Service Inc | To manage the distribution of the Big Issue Street Magazine and provide support to Magazine Vendors across the ACT. | $109,221 |
Women's Centre For Health Matters | Advocacy, information and alternative forms or communication. | $89,683 |
Youth Coalition of the ACT | To support Youth Coalition of the ACT to deliver their Policy, Sector Development, Advocacy and Representation services for member organisations to actively promote the human rights, well-being and aspirations of young people in the ACT community with particular respect to their economic, political, cultural, spiritual, educational and social development. | $375,253 |
Youth Coalition of the ACT | National Youth Week. | $39,579 |