Council grants presentation to outstanding community projects
Published on 16 December 2019
Forty-three Council grants totalling more than $188,400 were recently presented to local groups, clubs and organisations as part of the latest round of Council’s grants program.
The program is designed to support groups with projects that benefit the wider community, from sporting groups through to whole-of-community events and projects.
Last week's recipients successfully applied for funding under Council’s Recreation Development, Recreation Facilities Upgrade, Community Project and Environmental Project grants streams.
Mildura Mayor Simon Clemence congratulated the latest round of recipients, not just for their successful applications, but the projects they’ve developed.
"Our Grants program is a great way for us to partner with community groups throughout our municipality, but it’s also a good way to highlight the amazing projects local clubs, groups and organisations have come up with,” Cr Clemence said.
“In the majority of cases these groups are run entirely by volunteers who donate countless hours of their own time, and their own resources for initiatives that ultimately benefit the broader community.”
Community Project Grants - $84,328.20
These grants are designed to provide financial assistance to local not-for-profit organisations and groups for innovative projects, or service enhancements, which target recognised high-need groups in our community and meet the goals of Council’s Community and Council Plan.
Councillor for Community Development and Gender Equality Helen Healy presented more than $84,000 in grants to 15 Community projects.
“These 15 amazing projects will make a major difference to the lives of a broad range of residents across our municipality, particularly those who may need extra support or assistance,” Cr Healy said.
“From projects that support new migrant farmers in our region, through to initiatives that provide employment or work experience opportunities for people with disabilities, all 15 projects are certainly worthy recipients.”
Recreation Grants - $84,881.73
Council’s Recreation Development Grants program provides recreation groups with the opportunity and financial assistance to undertake a broad range of small to medium projects, with funding available through two different programs – Development Grants and Facilities Upgrade Grants
Councillor for Recreation and Sport Glenn Milne presented nine recipients with Recreation Development Grants valued at $8,936 and 13 recipients with Recreation Facilities Upgrade Grants totalling $75,945.
“The numerous sport and recreation groups in our region serve a vital purpose providing facilities and activities for thousands of residents, young and old, to enjoy and benefit from,” Cr Milne said.
“In the majority of cases these groups are run entirely by volunteers, and to see the professionalism and standard of projects put forward this year is a real credit to these groups, and something our community should be thankful for.”
Environmental Project Grants - $19,218
The Environmental Project Grants program is designed to assist local, not-for-profit organisations and groups to access funding for innovative environmental projects in the Mildura Rural City Council area and meet the goals of the Community and Council Plan.
Councillor for Environment and Farming Sustainability Anthony Cirillo said six recipients received more than $19,000 in grants as part of the latest round of this program.
“Our environment is one of our most precious resources, and it’s encouraging to see the work being done by local groups to ensure it is protected,” Cr Cirillo said.
“This round’s innovative projects, also demonstrate recipients’ awareness of the need to keep pushing for more sustainable outcomes and we’re proud to partner with them.”
Please see below for the full list of the latest round of grant recipients.
Community Project Grant Program
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Millewa Carwarp Landcare Group
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Meringur Community Comfort Grant
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Ouyen Lions Club
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Upgrade of gardening equipment
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Mallee Accommodation and Support Program
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MASP Sensory Playground
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Irymple Progress Association
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Irymple Idyll newsletter
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Sunraysia Residential Services
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VicTrack Tram Café
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Mallee Living Histories Project
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Mallee Living Histories Project
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Mildura English Language Centre (MELC)
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MELC Learn to Swim
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Sunraysia Sustainability Network
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Mildura Eco Village outdoor paving project
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Walk Off The War Within
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Walk Off The War Within Mildura event
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Food Next Door Co-op
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Growing small-scale farmers
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Connecting2 Australia
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Connecting2 Australia Second chance shop
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Merbein District Inc.
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Build Merbein ad
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Mulberry Tree Playgroup
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Play Outside – it’s cool
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Sunraysia Community Health Services
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Volunteer upskill program
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Murrayville Cemetery
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Public toilet installation
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Recreation Grants (Development)
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Mildura Clay Target Club
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Upgrade to wireless speaker to support senior/disabled members
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Mildura West Cricket Club Inc.
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Purchase cricket balls for girl’s competition
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Sunraysia Baseball League
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Purchase bats for junior rep. sides during state and national tournaments
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Wanderers Baseball Club Inc.
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Uniforms and equipment for new women’s competition
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Millewa Community Complex
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Appliance upgrade to achieve energy efficiency
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Underbool Bowls Club
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Purchase light-weight bowls suitable for beginners
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Waratahs Hockey Club
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Purchase goal keeping equipment for junior girls
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Sunraysia Residential Services
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Purchase cubby houses to encourage and support the learning and development of social skills and play
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Red Cliffs Star Spirits Netball Club
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Purchase portable furniture for the club’s use
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Recreation Grants (Facilities Upgrade)
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Riverside Golf Club Mildura
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Upgrade of two greens to increase efficiency of water usage and power and reduce impact on the environment
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Mildura West Cricket Club
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Construct new shade structure on Aero Ovals 1 for cricket spectators
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Sunraysia Aeromodellers Inc.
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Remove and replace sink, stove and benches in kitchen area in the club house
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Sunraysia Baseball League
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Batting tunnel and bullpen club house
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Red Cliffs Lawn Tennis Club
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Paving between the clubhouse and new fencing along the Croquet Club boundary to create safe walking surface
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Red Cliffs Golf Club
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Kitchen renovation to ensure compliance with club’s Food Safety Program
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Sunraysia Hockey Association
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Development of feasibility study and business plan for proposal to upgrade the pitch surface
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Mildura Clay Target Club
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Upgrade to an automated Matarelli trap
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Ouyen Inc.
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Project to install a security system into the Ouyen Community Gym building
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Irymple Cricket Club
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Design of electrical infrastructure upgrade at Henshilwood Reserve to accommodate the delivery of the Reserve Masterplan
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North West Victorian Adult Riding Club
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Prepare arena for surface upgrade
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Mildura Harness Racing Club
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Levelling of flooring in upstairs dining room at Ray Hepworth Centre to bring the flooring up to one level and allow removal of stairs to lower level
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Mildura Harness Racing Club
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Extension of stables to include Pony Trots Stalls
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Environmental Project Grant
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Red Cliffs Golf Club
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Rainwater Harvesting
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Millewa Advisory Group
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Rain water
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Murrayville Landcare Group
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Creating an Environment to Capture Young Minds
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Sunraysia Residential Services
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Scraps Revisited
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Murrayville Landcare Group
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Murrayville Wetlands and Walking Trails Signage
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Murrayville Landcare Group
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Murrayville Rabbit Control Program
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Media enquiries
Ben Piscioneri
p) (03) 5018 8689
e) ben.piscioneri@mildura.vic.gov.au