The Community Services Directorate (CSD) is committed to creating a socially inclusive community. 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. 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.
National Disability Insurance Scheme Implementation
Provides strategic advice to government on inclusion of people with disability to advance and promote the National Disability Strategy and assist in the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the ACT.
National Disability Insurance Scheme Implementation
The Office for Disability has funding available from the Commonwealth, NDIS Sector Development Fund to assist organisations make adjustments to operational management or service delivery as a result of the ACT transitioning to the NDIS.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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ACT Council of Social Services Inc. | Grant Writing Workshops and e-Learning Tool. | $11,450 |
ACT Disability, Aged and Carer Advocacy Service Inc. | Supported Decision Making Project. | $30,000 |
Advocacy for Inclusion Inc. | Supported Decision Making Project. | $30,000 |
Canberra & Queanbeyan Attention Deficit Disorder Support Group Inc. | Procure professional support to identify alternative pathways for business viability. | $5,000 |
Community Connections Inc. | Transition Support for Homeshare. | $50,000 |
Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) | Research and report on Advocacy in ACT. | $10,000 |
Epilepsy Association ACT Inc. | Activities to support restructure of the business. | $44,800 |
Havelock Housing Association Inc. | Housing Web Portal. | $24,500 |
Imagine More | Early intervention, capacity building and family advocacy. | $60,000 |
Mental Health Community Coalition ACT | Sponsorship for two staff to attend NDIS Mental Health Conference. | $1,818 |
People with Disabilities ACT | Business support package. | $10,000 |
Building Sector Capacity
Funding to build sector capacity to deliver the Disability Commitment.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Canberra Business Chamber | Engage a project officer to increase employment of people with disabilities in business. | $40,000 |
Disability Leadership Institute | Sponsorship of a disability leader in the Future Shapers program. | $12,000 |
Human Capital Alliance Pty Ltd | Improving health pathways for people with disability. | $15,000 |
Self Help Organisations United Together Inc. | Support to build a sustainable business model. | $70,000 |
Table Tennis ACT | Australian National Para Table Tennis Championships. | $400 |
Women with Disabilities ACT | Youth Leadership Program. | $18,550 |
Emergency Funding
Funding for NDIS participants or those yet to transition to the Scheme that require crisis and/or emergency funding due to their increased care and support needs.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Various | Transition Grant – support to transition to NDIS. | $380,145 |
Office for Disability
International Day of People with Disabilities (I-DAY)
(I-DAY) is a United National 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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ACT Council of Social Service | Let's talk health - an interactive game based dialogue about disability and health. | $4,959 |
Belconnen Arts Centre Inc. | DETONATE - an explosion of art. | $5,000 |
Black Mountain School | No Lights No Lycra supporting People With Disabilities. | $632 |
Black Mountain School Parents and Citizens Association Inc. | Family Fun Day. | $1,000 |
Canberra Dance Theatre Inc. | Professional development workshop for dance teachers working with people with disabilities. | $1,495 |
Communities @Work | Art Exhibition - Celebration of Abilities. | $1,264 |
People With Disabilities ACT | 2017 International Day Supplement Canberra Times. | $5,000 |
Special Olympics Greater Canberra Club | Basketball - Come and Try. | $1,200 |
Women With Disabilities ACT | Gender, Disability, Leadership and Governance - celebrating women with disabilities in the ACT. | $4,450 |
Disability Inclusion Grants
Provides funding for community groups, organisations and small businesses to assist the organisation to become more inclusive and accessible for people with disability.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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ACT Football Federation | Expansion of footballing opportunities available to ACT disabled athletes. | $5,000 |
Belconnen Arts Centre Inc. | Revolutionising access to effective engagement in the arts @ Belconnen Arts Centre. | $10,000 |
ENGAGE Sports | Equipment to support ENGAGE sports at Marist. | $1,000 |
GG's For Purpose Enterprises Pty Ltd | GG's Hamper expansion. | $10,000 |
Girl Guides Australia ACT & SE NSW Region | Girl Guides Region Inclusion Resource Kit. | $4,000 |
Jolene Audrey Laverty | Frequently Asked Questions- short films on the experience of people with disability in Canberra. | $2,770 |
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment Ltd | Improving inclusion of staff, students and visitors with a disability. | $7,230 |
Warehouse Circus Inc. | Capacity building in disability inclusion and access at Warehouse Circus. | $10,000 |
Community Participation
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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Vietnamese Catholic Community in Canberra | To assist with celebrations and events. | $3,200 |
Celebration Of African Australians Inc. | Africa Showcase at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with To assist with the games at the Domestic Violence Awareness Soccer Tournament. | $12,000 |
Sierra Leonean Community in Canberra (Slcc) Australian Capital Territory and Regions Inc. | Costumes and drum repairs for the showcase at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,500 |
Pakistan Australia Friendship Association Inc. | Participation at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with the PAFA URDU radio program. | $4,297 |
Federation of Chinese Community Canberra Inc. | To assist with the Moon Festival Celebration, the Employment Training Program for mature aged Chinese Men and Women and New Arrivals, Workshops and Seminars on domestic violence and health and the give hope to where it's needed most social harmony and inclusion project. | $4,800 |
Momposina Colombian Dance Group | Momposina Colombian dance participation at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,500 |
Bangladesh Australia Puja Association (Canberra) Inc. | Expenditure towards performance participating at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with celebrating the Durga Puja festival and the Saraswatipuja festival. | $4,500 |
The Association of the Aged Free Vietnamese in the ACT & Surrounding Districts Inc. | Expenditure towards performance participating at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with phone calls to members and the community, meeting and social activities expenses, stationary and postage expenses. | $2,740 |
Russian Orthodox Church Of St John The Baptist Outside Of Russia | Russian Church School promotion at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival . | $1,500 |
Australian Chinese Culture Exchange and Promotion Association Inc. | Expenditure towards performance participating at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
Australia-Mon Association of the ACT Inc. | Expenditure towards performance participating at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with transportation, a PA system, stage decorations, food and refreshments, printing, advertising, administration, cleaning and disposable items for the Mon National Day celebration. | $7,000 |
National Ethnic And Multicultural Broadcasters' Council | To assist with the Aged Care Project and session at the conference, Youth Engagement, Women’s Engagement and Enabler’s of Technology. | $4,000 |
Karnataka Association of Canberra Inc. | To assist with Diwali - Festival of Lights Celebration, Ugadhi - New Year Celebration and storytelling events. | $3,200 |
Canberra and District Hungarian Cultural Association Inc. | To assist with the commemoration of major Hungarian historical events, observation of National Days and to hold cultural educational and social events. | $2,400 |
ATN Canberra Inc. | Costumes for the performance at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with Bengali New Year celebrations. | $3,000 |
Living Bliss | Expenditure towards performance participating at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,400 |
Cremeschnitte-Choerli of the Canberra Swiss Club | To assist with maintaining and improving the viability and quality of the Cremeschnitte-Choerli. | $1,800 |
Australian Guangxi Friendship Association Inc. | Costumes for the performance at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
Spielwelt German Parents Association Inc. | To assist with the German Lantern Walk and Domestic Violence early prevention and awareness training. | $700 |
Canberra Interfaith Forum | Setting up posters and literature, peace pole flags and display at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and To assist with UN Interfaith Harmony week. | $2,000 |
Federation of Indian Associations of ACT (FIACT) | Stage performance at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with celebrations and events. | $2,000 |
Sauiluma Samoan Cultural Group | Purchase costumes/uniform to promote Multicultural Youth and Connections Group at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
Australian Karen Organisation Inc.- ACT | To assist with celebration of Karen New Year and | $1,100 |
Polish Chronicle (Kronika Polonii) | To assist with the production of the June 2018 issue of Polish Chronicle. | $1,000 |
Wanniassa School Parents & Citizens Association Inc. | To assist with the multicultural wall mural project. | $2,000 |
Dante Alighieri Society of Canberra Inc. | To assist with the publication of the Dante Review and news information on the website. | $1,270 |
Royal Commonwealth Society of the ACT Inc. | To assist with the 2017 Schools' Public Speaking Competition and the 2018 Commonwealth Day Celebration. | $1,330 |
Mauritius Community ACT | Costumes and band performance at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with Mauritius Social Harmony Day. | $3,500 |
Chinese Language and Cultural Association | Performance costumes and art material for cultural activities and to assist with the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival Celebration in 2018. | $4,000 |
Rajdhani Marathi Mandal (Canberra) Inc. | To assist with Diwali - Festival of Lights Celebration and the Celebrating Indian Culture project. | $2,670 |
CJC Japanese Language Kindergarten and CJC Community Language School | To assist with Co-Hosting the Japanese Autumn Festival in 2018. | $2,400 |
ACT Telangana Association | Costume and printing of posters at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $500 |
ACT Tongan Language and Cultural School Inc. | Expenditure towards the showcase at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival, assist with the Sound of the Tongan Wave radio program and to assist with the Join and Play the Games that your Parents used to play project. | $5,000 |
ACT Pacific Islands Women Voice in the Capital | Expenditure towards performance participating at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and assist with the ACT Pacific Women Voice in the Capital radio program and to assist with the Empowering Pacific Women in the Capital project and the Join the Voice of the Pacific Islands Choir project. | $6,500 |
Spanish Speakers Association Inc. | To assist with the opening of the Latin American Cultural Centre. | $1,330 |
ACT Bilingual Education Alliance (ACTBEA) | Celebrating and promoting languages as a cultural and community resource at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,850 |
Canberra Muslim Community Inc.(CMC) | To assist with celebrations and events. | $2,500 |
Canberra Tamil School | To assist with the annual multicultural function Inpath Thamil Vizha 2018. | $2,000 |
ORIOZ Inc. | Costumes and artists performances at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,500 |
Baila Chile Folk Dances Inc. | Costumes for the performance at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $500 |
Mandir Society of Australia Inc. | To assist with events and domestic violence workshops throughout the year. | $1,000 |
Australian Red Cross | To assist with Active Listening, Communication and Empathy Leadership Training. | $1,330 |
Canberra Japan Club Inc. | To assist with project to build Canberra residents with Japanese heritage capacity to settle and integrate | $2,300 |
Mexico Lindo Folkloric Dance Group | Costumes for Mexico Lindo Folkloric Dance group. | $1,000 |
Navya Andhra Telugu Association | Performance dresses and costumes for the performance at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and To assist with the Sankranthi Festival and the Ugadhi festival. | $2,500 |
Community Radio 2XX Inc. | To assist with the provision of refresher training for current presenters and broadcast training for new presenters. | $11,900 |
Pearl of the Pacific Samoan Cultural and Dance Group Inc. | Costumes and accessories for the showcase at the 2018 Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
Australia China Friendship Society, ACT Branch | To assist with the Chinese Lantern Festival. | $1,330 |
Canberra Malayalees Association Inc. | Costumes for the cultural participation at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival | $3,500 |
Harmonie German Club Canberra Inc. | To assist in the purchase of traditional outfits. | $1,000 |
Bangladeshi Seniors Club, Canberra Inc. | To assist with Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) and Basanta Utsav (Bangali Spring Festival) celebrations. | $1,500 |
Die Schlachtschule Canberra | To assist with the purchase of beginners equipment. | $670 |
Canberra Tamil Association | Traditional cultural dance program and to assist with Conducting Cultural programs (project 1), supporting and assisting new Tamil migrants and refugees to settle in the ACT (project 3) and support and assistance for Tamil Seniors activities, organising a Womens' forum and health, wellbeing and fitness programs (project 4). | $2,800 |
ACT Chinese Women Cultural Association Inc. | Costumes, art materials and tools for the participation at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with celebrations and events. | $1,550 |
Tongan Association of Canberra & Queanbeyan | Tongan Youth sharing the heritage through performance the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $500 |
Prosperous Mountain Lion Dance (PMLD) | Expenditure towards performance participating at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with performances at community events. | $2,500 |
Association for Learning Mandarin in Australia Inc. | Celebrating and promoting Chinese language and culture at Children's sanctuary, to assist with broadcasting fees for Mandarin radio program and to assist with celebrations and promotion throughout the year. | $1,650 |
Taiwanese Association of Canberra, Australia | To assist with the Lunar (Chinese) New Year festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mandarin Classes and Monthly Community Seminars. | $2,130 |
Greek Community of Canberra | Greek Glendi showcase at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $3,000 |
Niko Niko Japanese language playgroup | To assist with the purchase of Japanese songs musical scores, Japanese educational puzzles and Japanese Children’s books. | $820 |
Gujarati Samaj Of ACT | To assist with celebrations and events. | $1,000 |
Learning Filipino Together T/A Filipino Language School of Canberra | Costumes for the performance at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival, to assist with the Filipino Language and Culture radio program and to assist with Philippine Language Month Celebrations. | $2,500 |
Italian Language School | Expenditure for material and printing flyers for the participation at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $300 |
Chinese Community Service Inc. | To assist with the Chinese Voice radio program (excluding tablet purchase) and to assist with celebrations, events, forums and educational material. | $1,900 |
Manquehue Chilean Folk Dance Group | Costumes for the performance at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
Rotuma Association of ACT Inc. | Costumes for the performance at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $500 |
Bongo Sanskriti Australian Inc. | To assist with the Celebration of the 2018 Bengali New Year. | $2,000 |
Aussie Forum Inc. | To assist with the Islamophobia Forum. | $1,000 |
Telugu Association of Canberra | Costumes for the performance at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with the Raagam Taanam Pallavi event, Ugadi New Year event and Community and Family day event. | $3,500 |
The Multicultural Team | Materials for presence of a stall at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $500 |
The Food Cooperative | To assist with the Food for Friendship project. | $1,600 |
Canberra India Council Inc. | India In The City at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $6,000 |
Bangla Radio Canberra | To assist with broadcasting community radio programs in Bangla. | $2,000 |
Swiss Radio Program | To assist with the Swiss radio program (excluding tablet purchase). | $700 |
Hindi Samaj of Canberra Inc. | To assist with the purchase of resource materials, consumables and technical training for staff development | $2,000 |
Telugu Badi | Expenditure towards performance participating at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival | $500 |
Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) Canberra Inc. | Expenditure towards performance participating at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with publicity of events and celebrations. | $1,000 |
Art of Living Foundation Ltd (AOLF) | Costumes and shirts for volunteers. | $500 |
Standard Chinese School of Australia | Purchase Hulusi flutes, costumes, arts and handcraft supplies display at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $800 |
The Australian Anglo-Indian Association of Canberra | Rock and Roll Band performance at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $800 |
Canberra Punjabi Sports and Cultural Association | Promoting traditional Punjabi dances and culture at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with publicity of events and celebrations. | $2,000 |
United Nesian Movement Inc. | Promote the pacific island showcase at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
Das Zentrum Australian-German Institute Inc. | German games stall at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with the purchase of library resources, film evenings, a bilingual trivia night and cultural talks. | $2,200 |
ACT Chinese Australian Association Inc. | Expenditure towards performance and information stall setup for participating at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival, to assist with Chinese Cantonese radio program and to assist with the 30 year Anniversary Festival events. | $2,970 |
Canberra Celtic Pipe Band Inc. | Celtic Ceilidh showcase at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $5,200 |
Integrated Cultures ACT Inc. | To assist with the Radio Harmony program and To assist with the combined international day of Men and white ambassadors day event, the combined Women's day and Mother’s day event and the Let's Talk about Family Relationships project. | $3,500 |
Australian Tamil Cultural Society of the ACT Inc. | Costumes and makeup for artistes. | $800 |
Hellenic and Cyprus Radio Programs | To assist with the Hellenic and Cyprus radio program (excluding computer and software purchase). | $1,000 |
ACT Pacific Islands United Council Inc. | Co-Coordinating the Pacific Islands United showcase at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and for the purchase of USB, headphones, CDs, books, materials, petrol and parking to assist with the Pacific Islands United Voices and Youth Hour radio program and to assist with Harmony day and Pacific Youth Connection day events. | $11,500 |
Diwali Mela Inc. | To assist with Diwali in the City 2017. | $3,700 |
Sol De España Flamenco Dance Group | Costumes for the performance at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with the Hispanidad Spanish Festival. | $2,500 |
Alianza Cultural Latino American Inc. | To assist with the Coneccion Latino Americana radio program. | $600 |
International Mother Language Movement (IMLM) | Expenditure for leaflet, posters and banner for an information stall at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with the Hispanidad Spanish Festival. | $1,500 |
Pink Umbrella Ltd | Costumes and accessories for the performance at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $800 |
Thai Media and Cultural of Canberra Association | Costumes for the performance at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with Thai radio program. | $1,500 |
Samoan community in Canberra and Queanbeyan | Expenditure towards performance participating at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and for the purchase of headphones, USBs and stationary to assist with the Samoan radio language program and costs associated with the seniors and youth project. | $2,890 |
Mother Tongue Multilingual Poetry | Mother Tongue Multilingual Poetry Showcase at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with the Mother Tongue Multilingual Poetry Showcase. | $1,940 |
ACT German Language School ACT Inc. | To assist with promotional material production and distribution. | $700 |
Welcome to Australia | To assist with the Walk Together 2017 community walk. | $2,650 |
Canberra Swiss Club Inc. | To assist with newsletter printing and distribution. | $930 |
ACT Multicultural Council Inc. | To assist with the cost of performers and DJ fees. | $3,500 |
Persian Australian Community Association of ACT | Cultural Performance at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with the Sizdah Be-dar community picnic, the Charshanbe Suri bonfire night and the cultural excursions for new migrant and refugee youth and elderly to the ACT. | $5,200 |
Big Bang Ballers Ltd | To assist with the ACT Multicultural Basketball Tournament. | $3,000 |
Australian Muslim Voice Inc. | To assist with celebrations and events. | $1,000 |
Sri Lanka Dhamma Vihara Association of Canberra Inc. | To assist with the celebration of Sri Lankan New Year 2018 and the Commemoration of Vesak 2018. | $3,000 |
African Gospel Band | Costumes and instrument repairs for the showcase at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $700 |
ACT Tibetan Community | Costumes for the performance at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with Tibetan New Year & His Holiness The Dalai Lama's 83rd Birthday Celebrations. | $2,400 |
Canberra Spicy Mum Dancing Group | Costumes for the performance at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $600 |
ACT Community Language Schools Association | Children's Sanctuary - ACT CLSA. | $2,000 |
Polish Chamber of Commerce Australia Inc. | Showcase of Polish Culture at the 2018 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
Community Ethnic Broadcasters Association of ACT Inc.(CEBA) | To assist with the Audiodromo Latino Americano radio program. | $3,000 |
Canberra India Council Inc. | Travel fee for Shivagarjana Sydney. | $1,530 |
Canberra and District NAIDOC Aboriginal Corporation | 2018 National Multicultural Festival Indigenous Showcase. | $10,000 |
Volunteering and Contact ACT Inc. | 2018 National Multicultural Festival Volunteer Management. | $19,660 |
Canberra India Council Inc. | India in the city Showcase. | $2,000 |
Pacific Island Showcase Association Inc. | Pacific Island Showcase. | $3,507 |
The Federation of the Chinese Associations of the Australian Capital Territory (FCA-ACT) Inc. | Celebrating Chinese New Year Showcase. | $2,500 |
ACT Community Languages Grant Program
The objective of the ACT Community Languages Grant is to assist ACT based Community Language Schools, new and emerging schools, and ACT Community Organisations with projects which facilitate speaking Languages other than English.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Buddhism and Sinhala Language School of Sri Lanka Dhamma Vihara | Funding for 6 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $2,040 |
Dzongkha Class Canberra | Funding for 8 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $2,220 |
Canberra Cambodian School | Funding for 9 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $2,310 |
ACT Tibetan Community Language School | Funding for 10 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $2,400 |
Canberra Finnish School | Funding for 11 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $2,490 |
ACT Tongan Language and Cultural School | Funding for 12 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $2,580 |
Dari Language School | Funding for 12 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $2,580 |
Macedonian School St Kliment of Ohrid | Funding for 13 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $2,670 |
Persian Language School | Funding for 13 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $2,670 |
Malayalam Vidhya Vedhi | Funding for 13 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $2,670 |
St John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church School | Funding for 15 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $2,850 |
Abeltje, Dutch School Canberra | Funding for 16 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,040 |
CJC (Canberra Japan Club) Community Language School | Funding for 16 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $2,240 |
ANZ Maori Cultural School of Dreams Inc. | Funding for 17 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,230 |
Scandinavian School in Canberra, Swedish Section | Funding for 17 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,230 |
CIC Community School | Funding for 18 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,420 |
Canberra Khalsa Punjabi School | Funding for 19 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,610 |
Bangla Language and Cultural School | Funding for 20 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,800 |
CJC Japanese Language Kindergarten | Funding for 21 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $2,840 |
Canberra Community Chinese School | Funding for 27 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,730 |
Croatian Ethnic School ACT Inc. | Funding for 27 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,730 |
Canberra Hebrew School | Funding for 28 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,720 |
Taqwa Language School | Funding for 31 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,790 |
Ositos Cool | Funding for 32 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,880 |
Canberra Hindi School | Funding for 33 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,970 |
Filipino Language School of Canberra (FLSC) | Funding for 34 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,960 |
Italian Language School | Funding for 35 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,950 |
Telugu Badi | Funding for 35 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,950 |
Kaw Lah | Funding for 38 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $3,920 |
Polish Language School in Phillip | Funding for 43 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $4,370 |
Canberra Japanese Supplementary School | Funding for 48 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $4,320 |
Sinhala Language School of Canberra | Funding for 48 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $4,320 |
Canberra Korean School of Education | Funding for 49 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $4,410 |
Canberra Tamil School | Funding for 63 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $5,670 |
ACT German Language School Inc. | Funding for 69 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $6,210 |
St Nicholas Greek Language School | Funding for 72 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $6,480 |
Canberra Tamil School | Funding for 90 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $8,100 |
Canberra Vietnamese School | Funding for 111 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $9,990 |
Australian School of Contemporary Chinese | Funding for 126 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $11,340 |
Canberra Islamic School | Funding for 137 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $12,330 |
Canberra Chinese School | Funding for 167 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $15,030 |
FCCCI Chinese School | Funding for 174 enrolled students at community language school and supplementary administration grant. | $15,660 |
German Australian Playschool | 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 Program
The ACT Community Support and Infrastructure Grants (CSIG) Program provides funding to support ACT community organisations to deliver their programs and services effectively and efficiently for the benefit of members of the ACT community including Community Support, Capacity , Non-fixed Infrastructure and Equipment and Minor Capital Works and Fixed Infrastructure.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Parentline ACT Inc. | Enhancing data collection for Early Intervention Parenting Support and develop business plan to merge Parentline operations with Marymead Child and Family Services. | $2,500 |
Burrunju Aboriginal Corporation | Contribution to the purchase of equipment for the Art Gallery. | $5,943 |
UnitingCare Kippax | Purchasing mower shed equipment. | $9,086 |
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services | To contribute to the purchase of office equipment. | $9,000 |
YWCA Canberra | Supporting Bulan and Mullunan (Women and Girls) capacity building, empowerment and to purchase work safety equipment. | $9,635 |
Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services of the ACT Inc. | A digital technology upgrade. | $8,710 |
ACT Council of Social Service Inc. | Furniture renewal for Weston Community Hub meeting room. | $4,508 |
Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT | Community pantry improvements at the Gordon Community Centre. | $4,620 |
Missionworx Inc. | Trailer for Moving House project. | $4,620 |
AIDS Action Council of the ACT Inc. | Contribution to the improvement of counselling rooms. | $5,000 |
Roundabout Canberra | The purchase of essential ICT for Roundabout Canberra. | $5,432 |
Canberra Oceania Community Alliance | The Walking Together Multi-Purpose Space project. | $5,000 |
Tjillari Justice Aboriginal Corporation | Contribution to the Get Connected project for the purchase of a phone system. | $3,080 |
Self Help Organisations United Together Inc.(SHOUT) | The purchase of office furniture and phone system upgrade and new carpets, paint and kitchenette update. | $9,442 |
Canberra Interfaith Forum Inc. | Installation of infrastructure facilities at Environment Meditation and Healing Garden. | $7,300 |
BodyEcology | The Culture Hub - Canberra [Ginninderra] Dinka Community Resilience Project. | $9,800 |
Tuggeranong Community Arts Association Inc. | The purchase of wireless headset microphones for actors and singers in the Tuggeranong Community Theatre. | $7,732 |
Vietnam Veterans and Veterans Federation ACT (Inc.) | The replacement of a Garden Shed. | $5,740 |
YMCA of Canberra | Contribution to the Space Squad - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Program. | $5,000 |
Forrest Men's Shed | The purchase of two automatic dust extractors. | $780 |
Tuggeranong 55 Plus Club Inc. | Paving for the outdoor area. | $5,500 |
Islamic Society of Belconnen | Construction of a ladies toilet facility. | $10,000 |
Spanish Speakers Association Inc. | Contribution to the upgrade to the floors and façade of the Latin American Cultural Centre. | $5,345 |
Belconnen Community Service | The purchase of IPads. | $5,000 |
Duntroon-Campbell Scout Group | Contribute to termite treatment for the building. | $4,100 |
South Sudanese Australian Community Association ACT Inc. | Contribution to workshops on alcohol, leadership and career/employment for youth and the ACT community. | $4,750 |
The Uniting Church In Australia (Australian Capital Territory) Property Trust trading as North Belconnen Uniting Church | Contribution to the purchase of commercial dishwasher. | $4,760 |
Community Radio 2XX Inc. | The purchase laptop for outside broadcasting. | $1,717 |
Physical Activity Foundation Ltd | Contribution to the purchase of desks, shelf storage units and trolley. | $1,032 |
People With Disabilities ACT | Skills training for people with disability. | $8,000 |
Canberra Muslim Community | Contribution to the Foot Path Development project. | $2,000 |
The Australian National University Volunteering Society | Contributing to the following: exhibition banner, website analytics subscription, venue hire and catering, outreach subscriptions, Facebook post and event promotion. | $2,300 |
Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre | The supply and installation of commercial dish washer and upgrade of kitchen work bench. | $7,650 |
Canberra Repertory Society | Contribution to modernisation of Theatre 3’s theatre lighting infrastructure project. | $5,000 |
Federation of Indian Association of ACT (FINACT) | Contribution to the purchase of gazebos, tables and chairs. | $2,500 |
ACT Chinese Australian Association Inc. | Contribution to the purchase of cooking equipment. | $500 |
Tongan Association of Canberra and Queanbeyan Inc. | Contribution to training and awareness sessions. | $4,000 |
Die Schlachtschule Canberra | Contribution to equipment for beginners. | $2,000 |
Tuggeranong Valley Band Inc. | Contribution to the purchase of instruments, music stands, music storage furniture. | $4,891 |
Sydney Story Factory | Contribution to See My Story ACT - Creative Writing Workshops. | $4,500 |
ACT Masters Athletics Club Inc. (ACTMA) | The purchase of race result system decoder and antennae mat. | $6,890 |
Canberra Christian Radio Ltd (1WAY FM) | The purchase of office chairs and headphones. | $1,300 |
This Is My Brave Australia Inc. | Producing a theatre show. | $2,500 |
Belconnen Senior Citizens Club Inc. | The purchase of a Bowling Mat/Carpet. | $2,000 |
Canberra Punjabi Sports and Cultural Association | Contribution to the purchase of gazebos, tables and chairs. | $2,500 |
Pakistan Australia Friendship Association (PAFA) | Contribution to Domestic Violence Awareness Training. | $2,000 |
Duntroon Community Centre Inc. | Contribution to Duntroon Community Centre Workplace Health and Safety Equipment improvements. | $1,332 |
ACT Tibetan Community Inc. | The purchase of cooking equipment. | $800 |
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 |
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Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services of the ACT Inc. | A website update and redesign. | $2,500 |
Carers ACT Ltd | The installation of video streaming in training room. | $5,000 |
Prisoners Aid ACT | Update to computer hardware and phone hardware to improve communication with clients. | $4,072 |
UnitingCare Kippax | An IT upgrade. | $4,883 |
Tuggeranong Community Arts Association Inc. | The purchase of film making equipment for young people. | $4,000 |
ACT Deafness Resource Centre Inc. | The purchase of a laptop to enable offsite hearing awareness training. | $1,550 |
Epilepsy Association ACT Inc. | A website redesign to improve compatibility with mobile devices. | $3,085 |
Initiatives for Women in Need | A website enhancement and the purchase of equipment to support Initiatives for Women in Need's community engagement activities. | $4,169 |
Diverse Communities Council of ACT | The purchase of ICT Hardware. | $2,000 |
Missionheart Inc. | The purchase of Roger Dynamic Soundfield. | $4,680 |
PhotoAccess | Digital suite upgrade. | $4,704 |
Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre of ACT Inc. | The purchase of IT equipment for digital awareness and transformation. | $3,000 |
Tamil Senior Citizens Association (TSCA) | ICT capabilities upgrade. | $3,884 |
Woden Seniors Inc. | The purchase of a data projector and laptop. | $2,406 |
Canberra Multicultural Community Forum Inc. | The purchase of a computer. | $2,642 |
Pain Support ACT Inc. | The purchase of a computer, printer and software to support volunteers. | $904 |
Gungahlin Muslim Community Inc. | The purchase outdoor speakers, projector screen and a projector. | $5,000 |
People With Disabilities ACT Inc. | A website update. | $2,800 |
Molonglo Catchment Group Inc. | The Molonglo Catchment Group web-based biodiversity data management interface. | $4,900 |
Better Hearing Australia Canberra | IT support for community hearing loss workshops. | $3,790 |
Australia Thailand Association Canberra Inc. | The purchase of a laptop and printer. | $1,527 |
Canberra Christian Radio Ltd - 1WAY FM | The purchase of computers for audio production. | $2,956 |
ACT Multicultural Council | The purchase of a laptop. | $1,919 |
Islamic Society of Belconnen | The purchase of a projector. | $3,455 |
Canberra Oceania Community Alliance | The purchase of a projector and laptop. | $2,500 |
Chinese Community Service Inc. | Developing a community service and radio program website and conducting interviews with successful local people. | $4,500 |
Art of Living Foundation | The purchase of a laptop and project to support spiritual education. | $3,000 |
Canberra Dance Theatre Inc. | Upgrading the computer operating systems, data collection software and management package. | $2,359 |
Silver Soles Cloggers Inc. | A digital technology upgrade. | $2,499 |
Gold Creek School Parents and Citizens Association | The Parents and Citizens (P&C) Online. | $1,431 |
Mental Illness Education ACT Inc. | The DoNOHarm Volunteers project. | $5,000 |
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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Conflict Resolution Service Inc. | Conflict Resolution 4 Seniors. | $10,000 |
Care Inc. | Care For Your assets: Money, Ageing and Family – Consultation and Delivery of Education. | $6,542 |
Bangladeshi Seniors Club, Canberra Inc. | Promoting Active Ageing through Enhanced Social Connectedness and Elder Abuse Awareness of Bangladeshi seniors in the ACT. | $3,200 |
YWCA Canberra | Digital Storytelling - Older Women and Homelessness. | $10,000 |
Woden Seniors Inc. | Food Safety and Food Handling for Volunteers. | $700 |
National Seniors Australia, North Canberra Branch | Increased digital literacy for seniors. | $9,000 |
Communities @ Work | Ngunnawal Garden. | $7,919 |
ArtSound Inc. | Senior Memories Internet Services for 3 RSL Life Care Facilities in ACT. | $5,280 |
Vietnam Veterans and Veterans Federation ACT Inc. | Veterans Coach Trips Project. | $3,130 |
Council on the Ageing (ACT) | (Real) GRIT - Getting Right Into Technology. | $6,350 |
Belconnen Community Mens Shed | Scroll Sawing in Wood for Seniors. | $1,500 |
Legal Aid Commission (ACT) | Care For Your Assets: Money, Ageing and Family – Publishing a Guide. | $6,542 |
St John Ambulance (ACT) Inc. | Project Resilience. | $9,837 |
ACT Women’s Grants Programs
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 | Possum Skin workshop. | $2,000 |
Individual | Concept Art. | $1,199 |
Individual | Advanced Open Water Diving Course. | $2,000 |
Individual | UC Connect. | $1,565 |
Individual | Promoting Girls education through sport: Volunteering and Leading in Indonesia. | $2,000 |
Individual | SisterACT – Young Women Supporting Each Other. | $1,236 |
ACT Women’s Safety Grants and Participation Women Grants
The ACT Women’s Grants Program provides funding for initiatives aimed at improving the safety, status, health and wellbeing of women and girls in the ACT. The priority was given to supporting initiatives which address violence against women and/or the broad range of factors which impact on women’s health and wellbeing.
Participation (Women’s) Grants
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Initiatives For Women In Need (IWIN) | Collective action for the economic advancement of culturally and linguistically diverse women in the ACT. | $16,200 |
Lifeline Canberra Inc. | ACT Women's Empowerment Program. | $20,000 |
Belconnen Community Service Inc. | Women into Work - BCS Childcare Initiative. | $17,150 |
Women's Centre For Health Matters | Developing the capacity of ACT Women In Prison. | $20,000 |
Woden Community Service Inc. | Girls Empowered Together. | $6,650 |
ACT Women’s Safety Grant
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Tjillari Justice Aboriginal Corporation | Our Kids Get the Picture. | $3,870 |
Big Hart Inc. | Engagement with the ACT cohort of Big hART’s primary prevention program. | $20,000 |
Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services of the ACT Inc. (MARSS) | Empowering Women for Action Towards Zero Tolerance. | $11,635 |
Domestic Violence Crisis Service Inc. | YPOP’s Project CAFÉ (Connections, Activities, Families, Excursions). | $19,893 |
Women's Centre For Health Matters | "In their own voice” – Engaging younger women in the ACT in the production of local information resources about sexual and reproductive health and safe, healthy relationships. | $40,000 |
Women's Legal Centre ACT and Region Inc. | Community Legal Education Resources – Handbook on ACT Family Violence Orders + Handbook on responding to Domestic and Family Violence in the Workplace. | $4,602 |
The Return to Work Grants Program
The 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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135 Individuals | Individual grants of $1,000 paid to 135 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. $25,000 was re-allocated to support the Ginninderry SPARK and Employment Initiative, in partnership with Career Shop, to deliver two Return to Work modules consisting of a series of workshops and individualised coaching sessions for women returning to the workforce. | $135,000 $25,000 |
The 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 deliver the Domestic Violence Support group program for 2017-18. | $28,618 |
Youth InterACT
Youth InterACT Grants
Youth InterACT Grants provides 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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Mr Brendan Warr | The Connection Foundation. | $1,500 |
Mr Shannon Parnell | Foxes: The Musical. | $1,500 |
Ms Louise Cooke | YOUTHFEST. | $1,500 |
Mr Christopher Ward | CanTeen ACT Foundations of Leadership Program. | $1,424 |
Mr Charles Koker | Introducing African Girls Soccer Club. | $1,500 |
Mr Eddie Lealiifano | Canberra to Coast And Beyond (C2CAB). | $1,500 |
Ms Maddie Diamond | Trash Mob. | $680 |
Ms Caitlin Figueiredo | Girls Takeover. | $1,500 |
Ms Charli Mee | Colour me in Colour run. | $1,000 |
Ms Lisa Stephan | Safe Social Situations workshop and the Tree of Life sculpture. | $933 |
Mr William Byers | Mount Taylor Challenge 2017. | $1,500 |
Mr Daniel Gaffney | Street Art Workshops with National Capital Motors. | $1,500 |
Mr Hsing Chou | Youth Choir and dancing event. | $733 |
Mr Philippe Moncuquet | Immigration and integration. | $1,500 |
Ms Tallai Slater | Come and Play Day - Make a Tie Dye T-shirt. | $1,500 |
Mr Michael Peralta | Kreatif Design Thinking Cafe Makers Space Equipment. | $1,500 |
Ms Jenny Tang | Cultural awareness across Canberra (#D7). | $730 |
Mr Paul Simmons | The CHS Student First Aid Training Program. | $1650 |
Ellenor Rose Nish | School of Flow Arts. | $1,250 |
Youth InterACT Scholarships
The Youth InterACT Scholarships provide funding of up to $500 for individuals and $1500 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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37 Individuals and 5 youth Groups | The opportunities to participate in activities such as national and international conferences, representative sports and personal development. | $23,515 |
ACT Youth Week Grant
ACT Youth Week 2018 Grants are available to assist groups of young people to organise events for other young people. These Grants provide funding for innovative new projects that enable young people aged 12‑25 years old to lead and participate in community development activities targeted for other young people in Canberra and the region.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Sauiluma Samoan Cultural Group | New Zealand Citizens Assist project. | $1,500 |
Black Mountain School | YAMFFA (Youth Arts and Music Festival For All). | $1,500 |
Canberra High School | Canberra High School ACT Youth Week Big Barbecue. | $500 |
Dickson College | ACT Youth Week Expo and Barbecue. | $1,500 |
East African Community Association of the ACT Inc. | East African Community youth sports and games day. | $1,500 |
Individual (Shay-Leigh Willis) | Sharing our Stories. | $1,500 |
The Young Women’s Christian Association of Canberra | Combined Youth Week Festival 2018 Sunset Festival. | $1,500 |
The AIDS Action Council of the ACT | Encampment camp for LGBTIQ Young People. | $1,495 |
Northside Community Service | Express Yourself. | $1,500 |
Belconnen Community Service | BCS Music, Drama and Art Expressions. | $1,500 |
Individual (Brianna Keys) | Jasiri's Fearless Disco. | $1,500 |
Woden Community Service | Woden Block Beats. | $1,500 |
ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants
ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Grants
To encourage and support ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to 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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Tuggeranong Netball Association | AICD Company Directors Course and Membership. | $8,030 |
Individual | World Challenge training and expedition to Borneo to undertake community development project. | $5,000 |
ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Grant
To encourage and support ACT based community organisation to 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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Greening Australia (Capital Region) Ltd | Bush Tucker cultural education gardens in schools. | $4,627 |
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal and Community Services | Documenting the 30 year history of Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services through film. | $5,000 |
Individual | Short film – Wall Mural. | $5,000 |
Narragunnawali Aboriginal Corporation | Write to Country: An Anthology of Short Stories by Aboriginal Women of Canberra (Title will be finalised with the publisher). | $5,000 |
Sisters In Spirit Aboriginal Corporation | Aboriginal Women's Reconciliation Forum - A Voice to Be Heard. | $5,000 |
Canberra and District NAIDOC Aboriginal Corporation | 2018 ACT NAIDOC family day event. | $5,000 |
Yeddung Mura (Good Pathways) Aboriginal Corporation | NAIDOC Festival in Tuggeranong Valley. | $5,000 |
Individual | Website for artwork and written pieces and writing course workshop. | $2,500 |
ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Grants
To encourage and support ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents to 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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Individual | Certificate IV in Community Services. | $4,120 |
Individual | To complete the Indigenous Apprenticeship Program. | $2,000 |
Individual | Bachelor of Commerce. | $2,000 |
Individual | Specialised Cultural Spiritual Training. | $5,000 |
Individual | Certificate IV in Photo Imaging. | $5,000 |
Individual | IT equipment to assist with Diploma in Government. | $2,000 |
Individual | Bachelor of Accounting and IT equipment. | $5,000 |
Individual | Master of Visual Arts. | $4,516 |
Individual | Certificate III in Carpentry and IT equipment. | $2,340 |
Individual | IT equipment and student administration fee for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation Program. | $2,065 |
ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reconciliation Day Grant
Reconciliation Day Grant Program - To support community organised events with a strong focus on:
- promoting understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
- celebrating and raising the significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
- promoting an understanding of the impact past policies and events have on Aboriginal peoples
- delivering opportunities for children, young people and elders to be involved and have the ability to participate in community events
- establishing opportunities for specific cultural events
- developing seminars and/or panel discussions on the importance of Reconciliation for all Australians.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Toora Women Inc. and EveryMan Australia | Don’t Keep History a Mystery Reconciliation Day Barbecue. | $5,000 |
Tuggeranong Art Centre | Community Film Screening event with Q&A and cultural activity. | $4,500 |
ACT Torres Strait Islanders Corporation | Reconciliation Day Celebration. | $4,000 |
Malkara School | Malkara Specialist School Reconciliation Bush Tucker Gardens and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outdoor Learning Spaces. | $2,441 |
MacGregor Primary School | Bush Tucker Garden. | $2,441 |
Alfred Deakin High School, Department of Education and Training | Canberra Connection to Country, Culture and Community. | $2,441 |
O’Connor Cooperative School | Reflection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Culture. | $1,060 |
Latham Primary School | Acknowledging Country at Latham Primary. | $2,440 |
Ngambri Local Aboriginal Land Council | Mirrabee Reconciliation Cultural Camp. | $5,000 |
Narrabundah Early Childhood School | Cockatoo Dreaming and mural developed by Yarrundhamarra Creations. | $2,440 |
Gold Creek School | Reconciliation Day. | $2,440 |
Woodlands and Wetlands Trust | Bush Tucker and Boomerangs. | $4,800 |
Indigenous Community Volunteers Ltd | ICV: Reconciliation in Action. | $3,500 |
Tuggeranong Netball Association (TNA) | TNA Reconciliation Round. | $3,500 |
Amaroo School | Reconciliation Garden. | $2,440 |
Forrest Primary School | Reconciliation Week Activities. | $1,500 |
Gilmore Primary School | Reconciliation: Understanding our past to create our future. | $1,660 |
Kara Buai Torres Strait Islander Corporation | ACT Torres Strait Islander Reconciliation Day Event 2018. | $5,000 |
Australian Red Cross | ACT Schools Reconciliation Challenge. | $5,000 |
Office of the Coordinator-General for Family Safety
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Second National RVAW (National Reducing Violence Against women Summit) | The Community Services Directorate has agreed that a $10,000 contribution to be made to support community representatives. | $10,000 |
AIDS Council (Grant) | Aids Action Council Fair Day. | $500 |
DVCS Annual Ball | CGFS hosted a table for the annual ball and invited stakeholders. | $2,100 |
Child and Youth Protection Services
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Institute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University | Sponsorship of Institute of Child Protection Studies. | $107,912 |
Marymead Child and Family Centre | To provide a support service for grandparents who are the primary carer for their grandchildren aged 0-17 years. | $16,573 |
Housing ACT
Social Housing Service Grants – Community Grants
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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The Soup Kitchen | The Soup Kitchen. | $24,000 |
Beryl Women Inc. | Provision of support for children and young people living with Domestic Violence. | $100,000 |
Doris Womens Refuge Inc. | Provision of support for children and young people living with Domestic Violence. | $100,000 |
Tenant Participation Grants
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.
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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8 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. | $5,778 |
Safer Families Grants
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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13 Individuals | The Safer Families Grant Program provides practical assistance by offering up to $2,000 for eligible persons to cover the costs related to the establishment of a new private rental tenancy and who have received a rental bond loan from the ACT Government. | $25,952 |
Social Housing Services —Sponsorship
Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
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Karinya House for Mothers and Babies | Anniversary Celebration Dinner. | $1,250 |
Real Estate Institute of ACT | REIACT Awards for Excellence. | $5,650 |
Australasian Housing Institute | AHI Awards Night. | $11,000 |
2017-18 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. | $75,141 |
ACT Children’s Week Committee Inc. | ACT Children’s Week. | $8,000 |
ACT Playgroups Association Inc. | Facilitating the establishment and supporting the continuation of playgroups in the ACT. | $96,194 |
Australian Capital Territory Council of Social Service Inc. | Peak Body for Community Sector Capacity and Development. | $633,545 |
Awards ACT Inc. | To support Awards ACT Inc. 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. | $91,432 |
Belconnen Community Service Inc. | Community Development undertake community development activities based on identifying needs, capacities and assets within the community to enhance opportunities for, and establish strong effective community development at a local and regional level. | $227,633 |
Belconnen Community Service Inc. | Community Minibus Service – to develop, promote and administer flexible community transport service provided to people isolated through a lack of transport options, which aims to improve their capacity to participate fully in the life of their communities. | $66,761 |
CARE Inc. | Financial Counselling Service. | $96,220 |
Carers ACT LTD | Advocacy Support Services. | $126,285 |
Canberra Multicultural Community Forum (CMCF) Inc. | Canberra Multicultural Community Forum Annual Activities. | $15,996 |
Communities @ Work | Community Development undertake community development activities based on identifying needs, capacities and assets within the community to enhance opportunities for, and establish strong effective community development at a local and regional level. | $540,152 |
Communities @ Work | Community Minibus Service – to develop, promote and administer a flexible community transport service provided to people isolated through a lack of transport options, which aims to improve their capacity to participate fully in the life of their communities. | $133,522 |
Community Radio 2XX Inc. | To support the delivery of a community broadcasting service in the Canberra community and surrounding region. This provides an opportunity for radio broadcast to a diverse range of cultural and social groups who would not ordinarily be able to gain access to this media. | $84,814 |
Community Service #1 | Community Development undertake community development activities based on identifying needs, capacities and assets within the community to enhance opportunities for, and establish strong effective community development at a local and regional level. | $158,355 |
Community Service #1 | Community Minibus Service – to develop, promote and administer a flexible community transport service provided to people isolated through a lack of transport options, which aims to improve their capacity to participate fully in the life of their communities. | $66,761 |
COTA | ACT Seniors Card Program. | $110,701 |
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. | $72,165 |
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. | $174,791 |
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. | $31,467 |
Hare Krishna Food for Life Inc. | The Service to transport food, equipment and volunteers | $8,531 |
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. | $234,207 |
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. | $16,460 |
Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services of the ACT Inc.(MARSS) | Community Development undertake community development activities based on identifying needs, capacities and assets within the community to enhance opportunities for, and establish strong effective community development at a local and regional level. | $94,782 |
Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services of the ACT Inc.(MARSS) | Provides settlement services to migrants, refugee and asylum seekers living in the ACT. | $56,430 |
Majura Women’s Group Inc. | To support the Majura Womens 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... | $4,938 |
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. | $14,889 |
National Disability Services Ltd | Peak Bodies. | $96,886 |
Noahs Ark Resource Centre Inc. | Provision of resource centre for children and their Families. | $76,109 |
Northside Community Service Ltd | Community Development undertake community development activities based on identifying needs, capacities and assets within the community to enhance opportunities for, and establish strong effective community development at a local and regional level. | $149,126 |
Northside Community Service Ltd | Community Minibus Service – to develop, promote and administer a flexible community transport service provided to people isolated through a lack of transport options, which aims to improve their capacity to participate fully in the life of their communities. | $66,761 |
People with Disabilities ACT | Advocacy and Information Services. | $64,758 |
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. | $174,798 |
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. | $31,628 |
Rotary Club of Canberra Inc. | Transportation of Foodbank Goods from New South Wales to Australian Capital Territory. | $86,230 |
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). | $9,599 |
The Scouts Association of Australia ACT Branch Inc. | To support the Scout Association of Australia, Australian Capital Territory 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. | $33,530 |
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 an emotional health and a strengthened sense of community independence and interdependence for the residents of the Tuggeranong Community. | $74,209 |
Uniting Church in Australia (Australian Capital Territory) Property Trust on Behalf of UnitingCare Kippax | Kippax Kids Program. | $34,986 |
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. | $206,313 |
Valley FM Broadcasters Association Inc. trading as Valley FM | To support the delivery of a community broadcasting service in the Canberra community and surrounding region. This provides an opportunity for radio broadcast to a diverse range of cultural and social groups who would not ordinarily be able to gain access to this media. | $18,670 |
Volunteering and Contact ACT Inc. | Peak Body Volunteering - will advocate, promote and be a key enabler of volunteering services in the Territory. | $148,141 |
Volunteering and Contact ACT Inc. | Community Information Services - will provide an information and referral service to residents of the ACT. This service will be provided through the online ACT Community Directory, ACT Community Diary, the shopfront, and the information line. | $464,822 |
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. | $81,569 |
Woden Community Service Inc. | Woden Community Service Inc. will manage the distribution of the Big Issue Street Magazine and provide support to Magazine Vendors across the ACT. | $106,973 |
Woden Community Service Inc. | Community Development undertake community development activities based on identifying needs, capacities and assets within the community to enhance opportunities for, and establish strong effective community development at a local and regional level. | $139,588 |
Women with Disabilities ACT Inc. | Advocacy, Information and alternative forms or communication. | $82,205 |
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. | $364,992 |
YWCA Canberra | Community Development - undertake community development activities based on identifying needs, capacities and assets within the community to enhance opportunities for, and establish strong effective community development at a local and regional level. | $125,887 |