MORE THAN $300,000 IN GRANTS UP FOR GRABS
A COUNCIL project sharing the experiences of young people with disabilities has been recognised by the State Government.
The City of Greater Geelong’s STREETFACE — Having a Say exhibition was recently highly commended in the Victorian Disability Awards’ ‘Excellence in Creating Inclusive Communities’ category.
The project involved a series of 5m posters on council buildings featuring the faces of nine young people with disabilities, along with their stories.
Mayor Bruce Harwood thanked the young people for making their voices heard.
“Well done to the nine participants who got in front of the camera for this project,” Cr Harwood said.
“Thank you for your bravery in sharing your experiences and aspirations with the community in such a public way.
“I commend the City’s Community Inclusion and Youth Development Units for all their hard work in giving these young people a muchneeded voice.”
The STREETFACE project was launched by council in 2010, with this year’s theme ‘Having a Say’ featured on city walls from January to the end of March.
The 2019 participants were Aimee Miller, Holly Miller, Joshua Rawkins, Brodie Shaw, Jack Tory, Penelope Manning, Mitchell Bond, Lindy-Joy Crouch and Liam O’Neil, pictured. COMMUNITY groups in Geelong’s north are being urged to apply for more than $300,000 of available federal government grants.
Corio federal Labor MP Richard Marles called on community groups in his electorate to apply to obtain their share of funding from a variety of community grants currently on offer.
“Three different grants are on offer ranging from $2500 to $20,000 for local projects that contribute towards improving the Geelong community — either through infrastructure, the environment or local schools,” Mr Marles said.
“In the past, these grants have been successful in helping a range of organisations across Geelong, including funding a wheelchair accessible minibus for Gateways and providing for an upgrade of club rooms for the Geelong Rangers Soccer and Sports Club.
“Expressions of interest are closing on September 2 so I urge community groups with eligible projects to make a submission to my office as soon as possible to avoid missing out.”
Both the Stronger Communities Program and Communities Environment Program grants are offering 20 grants of $2500 to $20,000 to community groups in the Corio electorate.
The Stronger Communities Program is available for projects improving community participation and contributing to “vibrant and viable communities”, while the Communities Environment Program is open to support for environmental projects that help recover and strengthen the environment and build and strengthen local communities.
Local Schools Community Grants between $1000 and $20,000 are also available for small-scale building projects to benefit the school community.
Expressions of interest for any of the available grants can be made by contacting Richard.Marles.mp@aph.gov.au or by calling 5221 3033.