Grant Allocations
Click To View DetailsAustralian Croatian Community ServicesTo provide simple and clear information about high quality aged care, education and the promotion of healthy and active ageing and living to a target group that belongs to a generation of migrants who did not have a chance for schooling in their country of origin. Grant provided over 2 years.
$20,000
Click To View DetailsSirovillaTo assist the development of “The Sirovilla Hub” that will help to reduce social isolation among the elderly, enabling the community to come together, share information and provide a place for those that don’t interact socially due to financial constraints.
$10,000
Click To View DetailsArt of the MindsTo support the running of mental health events centred on musical performances and stories of lived experience, for youth and adults of all backgrounds.
$5,000
Click To View DetailsBellarine Living & Learning CentreTo engage a Co-ordinator to facilitate 2 urban harvest food swaps per term assist in the development of food security. This will include interactive demonstrations and workshops.
$32,000
Click To View DetailsBravehearts FoundationTo deliver the Ditto’s Keep Safe Adventure Education program for children from prep to age 8 in schools across the Geelong region. Parent and teacher information sessions also offered as reinforcing messages annually provides confidence, knowledge and skills to all who attend.
$8,000
Click To View DetailsCommunity VeracityTo assist individuals who are struggling with substance abuse issues who have completed either intensive day programs or residential rehabilitation programs. The day programs provide activities as well as a support group.
$25,000
Click To View DetailsCottage By The Sea QueenscliffTo support the provision of meals to vulnerable members of the community during the CoVID-19 pandemic while children’s program are unable to operate.
$15,000
Click To View DetailsDiversitatTo provide support for a Humanitarian Housing Program Coordinator to liaise with Geelong real estate agents, landlords and volunteers to assist vulnerable new arrivals into safe and secure housing.
$80,000
Click To View DetailsDrysdale Family SupportTo construct a small ‘wetland bio-pond’ area for birds, bees, frogs and insects to assist productivity and biodiversity; acquire a pizza oven to improve our social cohesion and to acquire tools and equipment to support activity.
$2,000
Click To View DetailsFareShare AustraliaTo assist with the purchase of a new refrigerated van for the delivery of meals, pastries and fresh produce to people in need throughout the Geelong region.
$24,000
Click To View DetailsFeed Me BellarineTo contribute to the organisation’s overheads and other operational costs for 12 months, enabling the expansion of the service by opening the regions FIRST waste food cafe and mini mart which runs on a ‘Pay as You Feel or Can’ model.
$40,000
Click To View DetailsGateways Support ServicesTo purchase equipment for the new sensory room in the multipurpose building that supports people with autism, intellectual disability and or complex needs with a focus on capacity development through skills acquisition.
$10,000
Click To View DetailsGeelong Food Relief CentreTo fund additional emergency food purchases for disadvantaged members of the Geelong community. This will indirectly benefit 38,000 people and encompasses individuals of all ages, nationalities, religions and backgrounds.
$30,000
Click To View DetailsHands of ChangeTo teach year six students practical business skills for the future - focusing on planning and budgeting, building resilience and a can-do attitude and focussing on true community engagement.
$35,000
Click To View DetailsHope Bereavement ServicesTo provide grief education, resources, pathways and support that increases individuals and organisation’s ability to care for and cope in the event of a death, particularly sudden and unexpected, in their community.
$25,000
Click To View DetailsLazarus Community CentreTo appoint an Operations Manager to assist in providing sustainable governance, enabling self-sufficiency and to be able to better address the Geelong regions homeless and isolation issues.
$40,000
Click To View DetailsLifeline Geelong Barwon RegionTo upgrade and renovate the crisis support offices in central Geelong, assisting in the management of the increased volunteer staff numbers associated with answering more help seeker calls on the 131114 phone service.
$8,000
Click To View DetailsNorlane Community InitiativesTo re-activate the Spruhan Avenue Neighbourhood Hub and increase the service hours to 5 days a week at the new residence, addressing community needs of food insecurity, social isolation, participation, health issues and belonging.
$25,000
Click To View DetailsOrange SkyTo support the continued provision of laundry and showers services to Geelong’s homeless and also offer a place for non-judgmental conversation.
$5,000
Click To View DetailsRiding for the Disabled BarwonTo pay rider registration and insurance for children of low socio-economic backgrounds and families already dealing with the additional cost of a child with disabilities.
$3,000
Click To View DetailsSamaritan House GeelongTo contribute to the cost of financing the annual service agreement between Samaritan House Geelong and SalvoConnect Barwon. Under the terms of the annual agreement SalvoConnect Barwon is responsible for the operational management of the two properties that make up Samaritan House and the delivery of specialised services to guests. Grant provided is over 2 years.
$70,000
Click To View DetailsUniting (Vic & Tas) Ltd / Uniting BarwonTo employ an administrator to assist with the Geelong Food Assistance Network, focusing on elevating community awareness of food insecurity and improving the coordination of membership to support more efficient distribution of nutritious and culturally appropriate food.
$40,000
Click To View DetailsBancoora Surf Life Saving ClubTo purchase new lifesaving equipment that will be used to help deliver programs and increase engagement of members.
$6,500
Click To View DetailsEdConnectTo train and place volunteers with students in need in Government primary and secondary classrooms throughout Geelong, where they remain engaged for an average of 3 years, and some many more.
$10,000
Click To View DetailsKids ThriveTo engage a Geelong-based Coordinator to liaise with school campuses, students, teachers, school, community leaders, and local community groups. Geelong Kids as Catalyst Pilot is the first step in a unique creative leadership program; igniting and skilling grade 6 students at Northern Bay College to become catalysts for local change leading delivery of projects to benefit their community. Grant provided is over 2 years.
$80,000
Click To View DetailsThe Song RoomTo provide a Teacher Music Mentoring program for Whittington Primary students to assist with building capacity, capability and confidence of generalist teachers, lift learning outcomes and enhance socio-emotional well-being of students by incorporating Arts Learning into their classroom.
$30,000
Click To View DetailsVolunteering GeelongTo provide support for the introduction of the 'Pathways to Employment' training program, a skills based pathway for young people who may not have a work history.
$20,000
Click To View DetailsYouth Plus FoundationTo support a partnership with Good Cycles, a social enterprise that trains and works with young people aged 18-24 experiencing disadvantage, learning bike maintenance and repair skills. The students will work on restoring a donated bike, which they will ultimately be able to own.
$3,000
Click To View DetailsBluebird FoundationTo continue the TBA North program, a particular educational intervention targeting disadvantaged families with young children in the north of Geelong. It is designed to be embedded in primary schools and uses music-making as a tool to engage caregivers, children and school staff.
$30,000
Click To View DetailsSt Kilda Mums (Geelong Mums)To support disadvantaged families by providing the essentials they need, for their babies and children through the recycling of nursery equipment like cots, prams and car seats.
$40,000
Click To View DetailsWombats WishTo engage a Psychologist to provide a service to support bereaved children and their families in this very difficult and traumatic period of their lives, prior to and after attending a Wombat's Wish camp.
$7,750
Click To View DetailsBay Leaf Community KitchenTo help build and equip a kitchen that will allow referred vulnerable families to drive through, with anonymity, and collect a nutritious meal to eat together, at home, as a family.
$20,000
Click To View DetailsBellarine Community HealthTo support the Provisional Psychologist position for continuity of the role in the youth environment, providing services for young people 12-25 years seeking psychological support.
$30,000
Click To View DetailsKids Plus FoundationTo support the SMART (Sensory; Motor; Activity; Responsive; Timely) program, an early intervention initiative aimed at supporting babies (and their families) at high risk of having a significant neurodevelopmental disorder.
$20,000
Click To View DetailsThe Sanctuary Counselling CentreTo fund a range of counselling and support services that are affordable and accessible to all individuals and families living with a life challenging illness or bereavement. Therapeutic options include individual and family counselling, music therapy and group workshops.
$25,000
Click To View DetailsBack To Back TheatreTo offer a “Slow Art Movement” program to increase social connectedness by addressing issues of loneliness, isolation and exclusion for individuals with disabilities, expanding access to artistic practice for those who may have never had access to participation in the arts.
$5,000
Click To View DetailsQueenscliffe Historical MuseumTo purchase preventative conservation equipment to monitor the condition of collections throughout the relocating to temporary premises and then in the new museum, ensuring the internal environment of the temporary storage and new premises, satisfies Museum standards.
$2,000
Click To View DetailsTorquay Museum Without WallsTo purchase a book scanner for preservation of historical items by digitising and archiving documents, photographs and objects before writing a contextual and historical understanding of Torquay community volunteering.
$1,000
Click To View DetailsDeakin University Housing ProjectTo engage a wide range of stakeholders, to assist in the identification of the community benefits and challenges of integrating a “micro-village,” or cluster of small, affordable homes into the Geelong community to address homelessness and housing stress before it happens. Grant provided is over 2 years.
$40,000
Click To View DetailsAustralian Schools PlusTo introduce a Learning to Provisional Driving (L2P) program at Northern Bay College for senior refugee students that supports students to get their Learner's Permit and then to oversee their driving lessons and practice.
$33,000
Click To View DetailsBellarine Training and Community HubTo employ a mental health practitioner for a two year period to provide case management and support to young people participating in the Youth Drop In Program which is heading into its 18th year of operation. This additional resource will address the current waitlist of young people wanting to access the program. Grant provided is over 2 years.
$20,000
Click To View DetailsGood CyclesTo provide entry-level employment for the “Geelong Laneways Waste” service for young people facing adversity to fulfil a vital role servicing the Geelong community and to also experience meaningful employment.
$14,500
Click To View DetailsKids Under CoverTo fund annual scholarships for young people living in Kids Under Cover accommodation in the Geelong region. The scholarships help offset the basic costs of education enabling disadvantaged young people to remain engaged or re-engage with their education.
$10,000
Click To View DetailsOcean MindTo support an early intervention project to support young people (8-18 year olds) experiencing mental health challenges, social isolation and disabilities to develop confidence, build social connections and improve their skills.
$30,000
Click To View DetailsRead the PlayTo implement youth Mental Health First Aid courses, lead by Mental Health clinicians, to the Geelong sporting community addressing the community’s need for adequately skilled support people (both adults and peers) regarding mental health concerns.
$17,000
Click To View DetailsSkyline Education FoundationTo support the engagement of a part-time Alumni Development Manager to design an Alumni support framework for implementation over a three-year timeframe from July 2020-June 2023
$10,000
Click To View DetailsSomebody’s Daughter Theatre CompanyTo support the “I’m fighting for a normal happy life. Where I can be a kid while I’m still a kid” ‘Let Me Be Young’ theatre project for all young people aged 12-26, particularly disengaged young people across the Greater Geelong Region.
$15,000
Click To View DetailsSports Challenge AustraliaTo introduce a program to address mental and physical health in 'at risk' children 9-12 years that have been identified in the East Geelong community.
$10,000