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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Auspicing Spiral

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Woden Community Service Incorporated

Strengthening Families Practice Leader.

$102,405

Child and Youth Protection Services - Grants

Recipient

Project Purpose

Amount

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

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

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

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

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