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Farm My School Awarded the 2024 P500 $80,000 Grant
Read MoreThe Geelong Community Foundation hosted its annual P500 Pitch & Vote Night on Thursday 14 November, where three organisations pitched for an $80,000 community grant. The event was the conclusion of this year’s campaigning that attracted 278 donors, who...
2024 P500 Pitch & Vote Night Finalists Pitch Videos
Read MoreWe are excited for this Thursday 14th November when the three shortlisted organisations will pitch for the 2024 P500 grant of $80,000. Below are the pitch videos from the three organisations.
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![Last week our Program & Impact Manager Charlotte Walker visited our grant partner, the Geelong Arts Centre, who delivers ‘Time to Thrive’.
Time to Thrive provides movement and dance for mature aged movers aged 60+ and this new initiative was developed in response to the limited opportunities for older adults to participate in dance and movement in our community. There has been significant demand for the pilot 6-week program, with overwhelmingly positive feedback from current participants.
Upon arrival, the ‘Dancing for Dementia and Parkinsons’ group was in action and the group participants were so joyous, with endless smiles and active participation in the dance steps and exercises. The classes have fostered physical and mental health benefits alongside genuine connection and belonging for group members.
Pictured is the Active and Agile over 60’s class on Monday 2 December, 2024.
[Image credit: Peter Foster.]
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