31 community and recreation groups share in $229,000+ grant funding
Published on 25 November 2021
31 different community groups and sporting clubs have benefited from the latest round of Mildura Rural City Council’s Community Grants program.
The successful grant applicants will share in more than $229,000 to deliver important projects and initiatives that benefit the wider community.
Mildura Mayor Liam Wood acknowledged the pivotal role community groups and volunteer organisations play in strengthening local communities and supporting residents.
“These groups and organisations really are the backbone of our communities,” Cr Wood said.
“Providing grants is one way Council can support the valuable work of community groups and thank the hundreds of volunteers who give up their time to make a difference.”
“Whether it be through arts, culture, sport, recreation, community connection, or environmental activities, I look forward to seeing how each grant recipient continues to contribute to making ours a great region to live,” Cr Wood said.
Among the recipients are Mildura Storm BMX Club who will use their $15,000 grant to construct a storage shed at their Aerodrome Ovals complex.
Club President Rob Faux said storage space was at a premium as member numbers grew.
“Five years ago we were lucky to have ten riders show up for a meet,” Rob said.
“Now we have around 60 riders and around 120 members and everyone is very keen to be back on the track again after lockdowns.”
Like most sporting and community groups, hard-working volunteers give up their time to keep the Mildura BMX Club running.
“It’s worth it when you see the difference it can make to a young kids’ life just by getting on a bike and being involved in the Club,” Rob said.
“We raise a bit of revenue through member fees and the canteen on race days. But it would take us a long time to raise $15,000, so we’re very grateful to receive a grant from Council”
Underbool Bowls Club received a $3,000 grant to purchase maintenance equipment, while Merbein Golf Club will put their $15,000 grant towards fitting out the kitchen in their new clubhouse.
A $1,672 grant will go towards new uniforms for Sunraysia Cancer Resources’ volunteer staff, who provide invaluable support and practical assistance to people diagnosed with cancer in our region.
OzFish Unlimited will invest their $10,000 grant in a series of restoration works to protect threatened native fish species at Butlers Creek, which forms part of the Kings Billabong Nature reserve.
For more information about Council grant programs visit mildura.vic.gov.au/Grants
Community Grants
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Recipient
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Project
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Grant
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Arts Mildura
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Purchase of chairs and staging equipment to be used at The Arts Hub
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$10,000.00
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Birdlife Mildura
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The purchase of equipment to support the surveillance and monitoring of local bird species and populations
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$2,394.00
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Coomealla Mildura Mountain less Bike Club
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A female focused all abilities social mountain bike riding program
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$1,800.00
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Helping Hands Memorials Australia
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Host community open days at Nichols Point and Murray Pines cemeteries to encourage people to visit family memorials
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$10,000.00
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Irymple Girl Guides
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Purchase and installation of a new sign at the hall
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$253.00
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Mallee Ninjas
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A free one day pop up Ninja course open to children from across the Municipality to attend
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$6,000.00
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Mildura Girl Guides
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Purchase of camping equipment
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$6,000.00
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Mildura Pistol Club
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Purchase and install Solar Panels at the Mildura Pistol Club
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$4,735.00
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Millewa Carwarp Landcare Group
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Pest animal eradication program for the Millewa Carwarp region
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$6,000.00
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Northern Mallee Leaders
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Publication of a free Mental Health Magazine for our community
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$5,340.00
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OzFish Unlimited
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A series of restoration works on Butlers Creek to restore the natural water way for the support of threatened native fish species
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$10,000.00
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Regenerative Communities
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A nine session program to mentor 22 local participants on how to work in a regenerative way
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$5,973.00
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Red Cliffs Secondary College
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2022 College Variety Night
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$6,000.00
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Royal Victorian Honorary Justices Association - Sunraysia Branch
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Purchase of electronic equipment to support the training of Honorary Justices of the peace in the Mildura Rural City Council area
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$3,666.00
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Sunraysia Cancer Resources
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Purchase of new embroidered shirts for volunteer staff to continue the promotion of service in the community
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$1,672.50
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The Embroiderers Guild Victoria – Mildura Branch
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A series of workshops with an accredited Embroidery Master. A school scholarship and purchase of Embroidery Project kits
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$3,776.50
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Recreation Development Grants
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Project |
Grant |
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Chaffey Trail Reference Group
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Equipment to support volunteers leading Riverfront Ramble Walking Tour
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$1,913.76
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Mildura Bowls Club
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Equipment for new youth program
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$3,000.00
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Mildura West Cricket Club
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Equipment for new Under 17 girls team
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$3,000.00
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Murrayville Sporting Club
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Purchase of cricket safety equipment
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$1,977.00
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Sunraysia Cricket Association
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Equipment for Participation Officer community sessions
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$3,000.00
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Underbool Bowls Club
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Purchase of maintenance equipment
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$3,000.00
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Recreation Facility Upgrade Grants
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Recipient
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Project
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Grant
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Bambill Football Club
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Painting of internal walls in clubrooms
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$14,400.00
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Irymple Football Netball Club
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Install netball shelters
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$14,242.42
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Irymple Progress Association
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Cantilevered shade structure over existing seating/tables within the Lloyd Park Community area
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$7,333.33
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Merbein Football Netball Club
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Installation of electronic scoreboard
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$15,000.00
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Merbein Golf Club
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Equipment and fit out of kitchen in new clubhouse
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$15,000.00
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Merbein South Cricket Club
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Development of a lighting plan for Kenny Park
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$15,000.00
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Mildura Basketball Association
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Install digital display boards
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$15,000.00
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Mildura West Cricket Club
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Development of design of new cricket nets
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$3,666.67
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Mildura West–Werrimull Sporting Club Inc
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New cricket and football scoreboard
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$15,000.00
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Mildura Storm BMX Club
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Construction of storage shed
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$15,000.00
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