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COMMUNITY GRANTS
A Message from the Mayor
The City of Port Phillip Community Grants Scheme provides a
strategic opportunity to work in partnership with community
groups, organisations and individuals to strengthen community
capacity and create and promote an engaged, healthy, resilient
and vibrant City of Port Phillip.
I am pleased to present the recipients of the 2014-2015 Community Grants program. This year forty-one
organisations have been awarded a total of $293,813 in funding to implement more than seventy seven
community projects.
These projects demonstrate the profound commitment and dedication of Port Phillip’s diverse community
sector in fostering an engaged and healthy community. Activities funded vary from providing protective
equipment for the volunteers of Port Phillip St Johns Ambulance, to promoting gender equity through a
community forum lead by St Kilda Legal Service, to establishing a new BeachPatrol 3205 group in South
Melbourne. All projects aim to strengthen connections within our community, build capacity and offer
opportunities to improve the health and wellbeing of those that live here.
The City of Port Phillip is honoured to be partnering with such a broad cross-section of volunteer based
community groups, sporting clubs, not-for-profit organisations and service providers, all working to
promote social inclusion and community participation across the municipality.
I congratulate the successful applicants and all involved for their efforts. I hope you find inspiration in the
following pages and are motivated to find opportunity to participate in the thriving communities of Port Phillip.
With warm wishes,
Cr Amanda Stevens
Mayor
Program Support Grants
Organisation, project name, project detail & contact
Primary
target group
Caulfield South Netball Club
NetSetGo. Funding will enable the Caulfield South Netball Club to run Netball Australia’s Junior Netball Program
'NetSetGo!' in the City of Port Phillip for local children aged 5-10. Email: cs.nc@ hotmail.com
Families and
Children
Christ Church Mission Inc.
Christ Church Quilting Group. This program will promote the therapeutic benefits of creativity by offering quilting classes in St Kilda
for senior women, those living with mental illness and/or caring responsibilities. Email: communitycentre @ christchurchstkilda.org.au
Over 55
Christ Church Mission Inc.
Chairbased Yoga. This program, operating in a public housing estate in St Kilda, offers senior residents gentle guided exercise classes
followed by a 'cuppa', building good relationships in a safe, friendly environment. Email: communitycentre @ christchurchstkilda.org.au
People with
disabilities
Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre
ESNLC Graduation and Alumni Conference Day. Funding will be used for a graduation ceremony for ESNLC students. The
ceremony will incorporate reflections from alumni on how their education at ESNLC has helped them in their path in life.
Email: manager @ esnlc.com.au
Whole
Community
Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre
Volunteer Induction and Support. Funding will be used to prepare a volunteer induction and training package for new
ESNLC volunteers. Improved recruitment and retention of volunteers will ensure ESNLC continues to provide a familiar
and friendly environment that welcomes the whole community. Email: co-ordinator @ esnlc.com.au
Whole
Community
Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre
Drop In Art. This program aims to provide an affordable, accessible weekly art class to disadvantaged residents in order
to reduce social isolation and promote self-expression, connection, health and wellbeing. Email: connect @ pmnc.org.au
Low Income
Port Melbourne Yacht Club
Back to Port Day. Funding will contribute to the celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the club on 24 December 2014. All past
members will be invited to celebrate the history of sailing on Port Phillip Bay over the past 125 years. Email: michonhols @ hotmail.com
Whole
Community
South Melbourne District Sports Club
Athletics for All. Funding will be used to assist financially disadvantaged members of the community participate in senior
athletics. Email: grants @ smdsc.com.au
Low Income
Program Support Grants
Organisation, project name, project detail & contact
Primary
target group
South Melbourne District Sports Club
Expanded Big Kick. Funding will be used to develop a specific program for hearing impaired children and enable them to
participate fully in the Auskick program. Email: grants @ smdsc.com.au
People with
disabilities
South Melbourne Mission Kindergarten
Kinder Yoga Club. Funding will provide 10 sessions of yoga to kindergarten children and their families. The program aims to
promote the role of physical activity in developing a healthy and resilient life. Email: smmk @ try.org.au
Families and
Children
South Melbourne Mission Kindergarten
Family Music Time. This program will provide funding for a children's music teacher to perform weekly group workshops
with children from low income families. Email: smmk @ try.org.au
Families and
Children
St John Ambulance Australia (Vic) Port Phillip Division
Personal Protective Equipment for St John Port Phillip Volunteers. Funding will provide St John's Port Phillip volunteers with protective
equipment to be used while delivering life-saving first aid at local community events. Email: angela.taaffe @ stjohnvic.com.au
Whole
Community
St Kilda Gatehouse
St Kilda Gatehouse Community BBQ's. St Kilda Gatehouse provides an inclusive community BBQ every Thursday evening.
These BBQs engage people who access our services, local residents and volunteers and provide an opportunity to
broaden community inclusion. Email: roslyn @ stkildagatehouse.org.au
Socially
Isolated
St Kilda Sharks Women's Football Club – St Kilda City Sports Club
Girls Youth Football Team – Volunteer Training and Education. This program will support the development of the first
Australian Rules football team for girls between the ages of 14 and 17 in Port Phillip. Funding will be used to train
volunteers in coaching and first aid. Email: damiencwhite @ gmail.com
Young
People
The First Step Program
The First Step Program. This program offers a holistic support service to individuals overcoming drug and alcohol
dependence. Funding will provide subsidised public transport passes to clients accessing medical help, psychological
services, legal advice and assistance obtaining employment. Email: bryan @ firststepprogram.org
Low Income
Vintage Men Inc
Ongoing Outreach. This group offers both advocacy and outreach support to older gay and bisexual men living in isolation,
nursing homes and institutions. Email: wilsgo @ bigpond.com
Socially
Isolated
Community Strengthening Grants
Organisation, project name, project detail & contact
Primary
target group
Ardoch Youth Foundation
Elwood College Breakfast Club and Festive Lunch. This project will promote healthy eating, community cohesion and
learning readiness for Elwood College students with support from trained Ardoch volunteers. These socially inclusive
events will offer targeted support for disengaged and isolated students. Email: isobel.michael @ ardoch.asn.au
Young
People
Beach Patrol Australia Inc.
Beach Patrol. Funding will be used to support the growth of existing Beach Patrol groups and establish a new 3205 Beach
Patrol group in South Melbourne. BeachPatrol aims to keep beaches clean through the power of community spirit.
Email: terry.lobert@ gmail.com
Whole
Community
Caulfield South Netball Club
Establishment of Two New Netball Teams. Funding will be used to establish two new netball teams providing opportunities
for more children, particularly girls to engage in regular physical activity, become connected with a community based
sporting club and enhance their health and wellbeing. Email: cs.nc@ hotmail.com
Families and
Children
Caulfield South Netball Club
Netball Coaches Training and Accreditation. This project will provide training and accreditation for coaches and volunteers
at the Caulfield South Netball Club, including the NetSetGo program, increasing opportunities for participation in sport
for young girls in Port Phillip. Email: cs.nc@ hotmail.com
Families and
Children
Claremont & SouthPort Aged Care Limited
A Day at the Theatre. Funding will allow residents the opportunity to attend live theatre performances with morning
tea at Gasworks over the year. This program gives frail elderly increased independence, pleasure and community
engagement, alleviating social isolation, anxiety and depression. Email: hrendell @ caspacare.org.au
Over 55
Creativity Australia
Creating Networks, Supporting Lives. Funding will enable financially disadvantaged individuals to participate in the With One
Voice – St Kilda choir program. This program encourages networking while sharing stories, skills and life experiences.
Email: ross @ creativityaustralia.org.au
Whole
Community
Elwood Life Saving Club
Nipper Access Initiative. Funding will be used to support the growth of the Elwood nipper program teaching vital water
skills to children and training the next generation of lifesavers. This project aims to make the program more accessible
to Port Phillip families. Email: wchosking @ bigpond.com
Families and
Children
Community Strengthening Grants
Organisation, project name, project detail & contact
Primary
target group
Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre
Port Phillip Volunteer Expo 2015. This annual event provides the opportunity for 30-40 local community organisations
to come together at the Port Melbourne Town Hall to provide information on local services and promote volunteering
opportunities across the municipality. The Expo also celebrates the contribution of volunteers within the City or Port
Phillip. Email: co-ordinator @ esnlc.com.au
Whole
Community
Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre
Digital Literacy, EAL (English as an additional language) and Adult Literacy Outreach Project. Working in partnership, with
the Emerald Hill Court Tenants Association and the Park Towers Tenants Association this program will establish and
deliver education in digital literacy, EAL and Adult Literacy at the respective locations. Email: manager @ esnlc.com.au
Socially
Isolated
Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre
Galiamble – Therapeutic Painting Development Program. ESNLC and Galiamble Men's Recovery Centre will work together to run
an art course forming a crucial part of the program supporting social inclusion of Indigenous men. Email: manager@ esnlc.com.au
Indigenous
Inner South Community Health
Wominjeka BBQ. This program provides a weekly opportunity for the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Community to engage over a nutritious meal whilst also facilitating pathways to access health and welfare services.
Email: mawilliams @ ischs.org.au
Indigenous
Inner South Community Health
Winter Homeless Memorial. This annual event is held at the Peanut Farm in St Kilda on the Wednesday evening closest
to the winter solstice. The secular, non-political evening provides an opportunity for people to come together to honour
and remember those who have died as a result of homelessness. Email: swhite @ ischs.org.au
Whole
community
Inner South Community Health
PORTogether. PORTogether will engage Port Melbourne residents in sharing photographs and stories that highlight the
places where people in Port Melbourne connect with each other. By identifying and celebrating Port’s connecting places
the project will foster social connection and create a more inclusive community. Email: jmoss @ ischs.org.au
Whole
Community
Inner South Community Health Service
Waterfront Welcomers. This project will pilot a new approach to social and economic development by training local
residents to act as ambassadors for Port Melbourne and the City of Port Phillip, providing a warm welcome and useful
information to visitors as they arrive at Station Pier. Email: jmoss @ ischs.org.au
Whole
Community
Community Strengthening Grants
Organisation, project name, project detail & contact
Primary
target group
MS St Kilda Peer Support Group Inc.
Going Places. Funding will be used to reduce social isolation and increase community access of local people with
disabilities by providing them with the means and support to get out and about in the community, accessing places they
would otherwise be unable to. Email: lisadavis766 @ gmail.com
People with
disabilities
Port Melbourne Netball Club
Establishment of Port Melbourne Netball Club (PMNC). Funding will be used to establish the Port Melbourne Netball Club.
We aim to provide a welcoming, inclusive Club offering a vital avenue for girls of all ages to participate in organised sport.
Email: jaine @ aurahome.com.au
Families and
Children
Port Phillip Community Group
Stages of Engagement. Through creative workshops this project creates pathways of engagement and skill enhancement
for vulnerable residents in Supported Residential Service accommodation. The project will culminate in 'Five Minutes of
Fame', a platform for showcasing achievements in meaningful social participation. Email: maggie @ ppcg.org.au
People with
disabilities
Port Phillip Community Group
Our Inspired Life. This project aims to help highly marginalised members of the community rediscover meaningful
activities, reconnect with the broader community and support them in making positive changes to their lives.
There will be a strong emphasis on literacy, communication skills and self-learning. Email: robyn @ ppcg.org.au
Socially
Isolated
Port Phillip EcoCentre
Wominjeka Multicultural Garden Workshops. Through a range of workshops co-facilitated by the EcoCentre and community
members, this project will promote sustainable, multicultural gardening and cooking. Email: coord @ ecocentre.com
Whole
Community
Port Phillip Housing Association
Chelmsford Cook-Up. The Chelmsford Cook-Up is a social meals project run for residents at the PPHA Chelmsford
rooming house. Each fortnight, residents and PPHA staff get together to prepare and enjoy an exciting and nutritional
meal in a relaxed setting where people can connect socially. Email: katkinson @ ppha.org.au
Indigenous
Port Phillip Housing Association
Visions In Substance Art Exhibition. The 2013 Visions in Substance Art Exhibition was an enormous success. This project
will work to make the exhibition an annual event, giving Port Phillip Housing Association tenants an ongoing opportunity
to exhibit creative talents and be recognised artistically. In doing so the project will increase tenants’ sense of wellbeing,
inclusion and community connection. Email: katkinson @ ppha.org.au
Whole
Community
Community Strengthening Grants
Organisation, project name, project detail & contact
Primary
target group
Prahran Mission
Activity Program for People Recovering from Mental Illness. This project was established in 2012. Funding will support the monthly
Activity Program for people recovering from a mental illness – residents, friends, family and volunteers of Scottsdale PsychoSocial Disability Rehabilitation and Support Service located at 51 Alma Road, St Kilda. Email: maxine @ prahranmission.org.au
People with
disabilities
Prahran Mission
Women's Group – Connecting the Whole Self. This project will fund regular workshops for women living with a mental illness
to promote the benefits of integrating the inner self with the external. Workshops will help participants understand, address
and overcome some of the barriers to participating in mainstream activities. Email: maxine @ prahranmission.org.au
Women
Roarhouse
Roar-Lounge. Roar-Lounge targets those in long-term supported care arrangements who are some of the most impacted
by disadvantage and isolation. The project will give beneficiaries the opportunity to participate as performers and
audience in a lounge-style showcase of music, poetry, spoken word and storytelling. Email: marjetka.roarhouse @ gmail.com
People with
disabilities
Roomers Project
Social Media, a Virtual Home and the Rooming House Community. This collaborative project between Roomers and professional
writers will research current take-up of social media by residents of rooming houses and its role in wellbeing and connectedness.
Written works created will be shown in Federation Square during 2014 Melbourne Writers Festival Email: roomersmag @ yahoo.
com.au
Low Income
Royal District Nursing Services
Healthcare and Nutritional Support for People Experiencing Homelessness in City of Port Phillip. Funding will be used to
provide practical nutritional support to people experiencing homelessness. As part of the RDNS Homeless Persons
Program the Project aims to improve access for homeless people to holistic, integrated and networked health care
through targeted nutritional support. Email: lsupple @ rdns.com.au
Low Income
Sacred Heart Mission
Women's House Art Therapy Program – "Creative Connections". This therapeutic art program will improve the health and
wellbeing of disadvantaged women living in the City of Port Phillip by developing a safe and welcoming environment for
women to express themselves creatively through individual and group projects. Email: llewis @ sacredheartmission.org.au
Women
Sacred Heart Mission
Outlandish @ SHM. This program provides opportunities for socially isolated women to participate in a range of nature
based activities and volunteering experiences. Participants will gain social connection, the opportunity to learn new skills
and pursue pathways into further education and employment. Email: llewis @ sacredheartmission.org.au
Women
Community Strengthening Grants
Organisation, project name, project detail & contact
Primary
target group
Sacred Heart Mission
Hands on Health Clinic. The Clinic offers a range of complimentary health and wellbeing services to people experiencing
disadvantage in the City of Port Phillip. Largely run by volunteers the program will focus on community engagement and social
participation to address poor health and social isolation. Email: cmiddendorp @ sacredheartmission.org
Socially
Isolated
Sacred Heart Mission
The 5 Minute Volunteer. Funding will be used to pilot and trial the 5 Minute Volunteer Project. This is a social inclusion
initiative targeting vulnerable, disconnected older residents who would benefit from support for small practical tasks and
connection with a volunteer that lives near-by. Email: lcross @ sacredheartmission.org
Over 55
Salvation Army Crisis Services – Access Health
Arts and Yarning. This project works to increase the social, cultural, health and wellbeing of marginalised Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander People within Port Phillip by providing the opportunity to engage in culturally relevant arts sessions
with community leaders and healthcare workers. Email: judy.hanley @ aus.salvationarmy.org
Indigenous
Salvation Army Crisis Services – Youth and Family Services
Growing Together – Edible Gardens Project. This project will promote the health and wellbeing benefits of sustainable living through
gardening. Promoting genuine partnerships between staff, clients and members of the local community, the project generates social
inclusion for young people experiencing significant disadvantage and marginalisation. Email: claire.edmanson @ aus.salvationarmy.org
Young
People
SisterWorks Incorporated
Sustainable Elwood Design Labs. Funding will be used to establish a sustainable business model for the Elwood Design Labs
ensuring we continue to train, coach and support our Sisters to develop their handcraft skills while gaining business and English
skills. Email: luz@ sisterworks.org.au
CALD
South Melbourne Mission Kindergarten
Music Therapy Teacher Training. This project will offer professional training in music therapy to teachers and child care
workers in the city of Port Phillip for use within their classrooms and centres. The training aims to promote resilience,
health and wellbeing through creativity. Email: smmk @ try.org.au
Families and
Children
South Port Community Housing Group
Common Unity Gardens. This project will enable SPCHG residents to work together with staff and volunteers to create
and maintain a kitchen garden space, creating both an attractive communal space and a source of food for residents to
share. Email: janetg @ spchg.org.au
Socially
isolated
Community Strengthening Grants
Organisation, project name, project detail & contact
Primary
target group
South Port Day Links
Volunteer Community Bus Driver Training and Register Service. This project will promote social inclusion by providing
community organisations with access to a pool of voluntary mini bus drivers, facilitating access to services, programs and
activities delivered across the community. Email: robm @ spdl.org.au
Socially
isolated
St Kilda Community Housing
Mentoring Life Skills Project. This project is designed to assist tenants in rooming houses to manage their tenancies when
they move from a room with shared facilities into their own self-contained unit increasing a person's capacity to live
independently. Email: mleveratt @ stkch.org.au
Socially
isolated
St Kilda Legal Service Co Op
Promoting Gender Equity – Addressing the Upstream Determinants of Violence Against Women Through A Community-Based
Approach in the City of Port Phillip. The Port Phillip Gender Equity Summit aims to reduce the incidence of violence against
women. The summit will focus on the determinants that lead to this violence and showcase best practice bringing community,
business and Council together to discuss and develop initiatives for cultural and behavioural change. Email: emma @ skls.org.au
Women
St Kilda Legal Service Co-op
Strengthening the St Kilda Legal Service Volunteer Program Through Provision of Online Resources and Support for Volunteers.
This project aims to promote and further develop the volunteer workforce at the St Kilda Legal Service by developing
new resources and an online volunteer portal. Email: emma @ skls.org.au
Whole
Community
St Kilda Youth Service
SKYS OutLoud. This project provides safe social space in the face-to-face context as well as in the digital environment
for Same Sex Attracted and Gender Diverse young people. Email: kylie @ skys.org.au
Young
People
St Kilda Youth Service
HEAT Homeless World’s Longest Lunch. The lunch provides over 200 people who have experienced homelessness with a
three course meal and a fine dining and non-alcoholic drinks service. We aim to raise issues surrounding homelessness and
disadvantage nationwide and provide disadvantaged youth opportunities to reengage in employment and education with
HEAT patron, Guy Grossi. Email: kylie @ skys.org.au
Low
Income
The Trustee for the NCJW (Victoria) Social Support Trust
Caring Mums. The Caring Mums in home support program provides emotional and social support to pregnant women
and new mothers. Email: annette @ ncjwa.org.au
Women
Social Inclusion Partnerships Grants
Organisation, project name, project detail & contact
Primary
target group
Access Health – The Salvation Army Crisis Services
In partnership with Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
Sexual Health Incentives and Women's Health Promotion. This project will promote sexual health and engage individuals
who are experiencing homelessness, engaging in risky drug use behaviour and/or street based sex work to undertake
regular sexual health checks and pap tests. Email: rebecca.thatcher @ aus.salvationarmy.org
Socially
Isolated
Inner South Rooming House Network
In partnership with Inner South Community Health Service
REPRESENT. Funding will enable two Consumer Representatives to participate on the Inner South Rooming House
Network enhancing the network’s capacity to provide relevant and sustainable outcomes for the socially isolated people
it works with. Email: maggie @ ppcg.org.au
Socially
Isolated
Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre
In partnership with Soup Kitchen Theatre Inc.
Second Act. This project will offer drama workshops for the local community alongside older residents of Wintringham, building
wellbeing and social connections through inter-generational performance-based activities. Email: connect @ pmnc.org.au
Over 55
St Kilda Gatehouse
In partnership with St Kilda Baptist Church
Off The Streets. This program will aid in building meaningful relationships between sex workers and the broader community
through a series of socially inclusive activities including movies, cooking, horse riding and picnics. Email: jim @ stkildagatehouse.org.au
Socially
Isolated
St Kilda Legal Service Co-op Ltd
In partnership with Port Phillip Community Group
A Step Toward Reconciliation: Acknowledging the Past Through Art at St Kilda Community Centre. Inspired by the Council's
Reconciliation Action Plan, funding will be used to install a mural by a local Boon Wurrung artist. The display will include
information promoting understanding of the impacts of Australian 'protectionist laws’ and social policies on Indigenous
Australians. Email: emma @ skls.org.au
Indigenous
Toyota Community Foundation / City of Port Phillip Equipment Grants
Organisation, project name, project detail & contact
Primary
target group
BeachPatrol Australia
Reusable Bags for BeachPatrol Volunteers. Funding will be used to supply all BeachPatrol zones with reusable bags,
to pick up litter from their respective beaches. Branded bags made from recycled plastic will promote the work of
BeachPatrol and eliminate use of disposable plastic bags. Email: 3207@ beachpatrol.com.au
Whole
Community
Elwood Cricket Club
Elwood Cricket Club Asylum Seeker Program. Funding will be used to purchase a club kit and playing whites for a team of
asylum seekers, who due to Australian laws restricting paid work for people on bridging visas and community detention,
would otherwise be unable to participate. Playing cricket with the club will build social networks and a sense of
community. Email: [email protected]
Socially
isolated
Elwood Sailing Club
Rescue – Marine Radio. Elwood Sailing Club provides essential rescue and patrol boat services for members, sailing events
and the general boating community. The grant will be used to replace and upgrade the three current hand held radios,
vital for water safety. Email: manager @ elwoodsc.com
Whole
Community
Elwood Sailing Club
Upgrade of Lifejackets. This funding will be used to upgrade our lifejackets and promote safe sailing to new younger
members who are not presently catered for in the club. Email: manager @ elwoodsc.com
Young
people
Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre
ESNLC Business System Improvement. Funding will be used to purchase and install a new telephone system for the centre
enabling better communication with clients, volunteers and staff. Email: manager @ esnlc.com.au
Whole
Community
First Step Program
The First Step Program. Funding will be used to purchase a laptop, addressing the lack of workspace and standalone PCs
in the office, and enabling First Step to continue to offer a flexible service to individuals undergoing drug and alcohol
rehabilitation. Email: bryan @ firststepprogram.org
Socially
isolated
Melbourne Tigers Women’s Basketball Association
Equipment for the 21st Century. Funding will enable purchase of a range of basketball development equipment for the
ongoing use of children and young people’s teams, assisting to keep fees at a minimum and retain and attract new
participants. Email: admin @ melbournebasketball.com.au
Young
people
Toyota Community Foundation / City of Port Phillip Equipment Grants
Organisation, project name, project detail & contact
Primary
target group
NCJW (Victoria) Community Services Inc.
Exercise and Dance Programs for Independent Living Members of Golden Age Clubs. Funding will be used to purchase
equipment for a series of exercise and dance classes designed for senior Russian speaking community members,
improving health and wellbeing and promoting independent living. Email: nellie @ ncjwa.org.au
Over 55
Port Phillip EcoCentre
Two Wheel Tours. Funding will provide bicycles for this program which promotes the joy of cycling whilst making new
discoveries around the bayside area of Melbourne through guided tours. Providing group members with comfortable
bikes is just the beginning of this sustainable two wheeled adventure! Email: bronnie @ ecocentre.com
Whole
Community
Port Phillip Men's Shed Association
Expanding the Capacity of the Men's Shed. Funding will be used to purchase a welder and required protective equipment
enabling PPMSA to continue to engage the broader community in learning activities. Email: donlaird @ bigpond.com
Over 55
Sacred Heart Mission
Surviving the Heat. This project will address the needs of vulnerable people living in poorly insulated housing by supplying
portable air-conditioners to older people during heat waves. Email: lcross @ sacredheartmission.org
Over 55
Salvation Army Crisis Services – Youth and Family Services
Growing Together – Edible Gardens Project. Funding will be used to purchase essential gardening equipment such as
wheelbarrows, shovels and forks as well as raincoats and gumboots for participants. The project provides young people
with the health and healing benefits of gardening while promoting genuine partnership between staff, clients and local
community members. Email: claire.edmanson @ aus.salvationarmy.org
Young
people
South Melbourne Mission Kindergarten
New Bike Fund. Funding will be used to purchase three new bicycles for the use of children at the kindergarten,
many of whom live in the nearby public housing with limited access to outdoor space. Email: smmk @ try.org.au
Families and
Children
St Kilda Sharks Women's Football Club – St Kilda City Sports Club
Girls – Youth Football Team – Training Equipment. Currently, girls between the ages of 14-17 do not have the opportunity
to play AFL in the Port Phillip area. Funding will be used to purchase a range of start-up equipment for a young girl’s team.
Email: damiencwhite @ gmail.com
Young
people
DIVERSITY AND AGEING GRANTS
Organisation, project name, project detail & contact
Primary
target group
Association of Former Inmates of Nazi Concentration Camps and Ghettos from
the Former Soviet Union Inc
Social Support Program. This program provides support to members through social, recreational and educational
opportunities. These include celebrations, guest speakers, basic English classes and culturally appropriate
commemorations. Email: [email protected]
CALD
Communities
‘Astry’ Polish Senior Citizens Club St Kilda
Social Support Program. Funding will offer members the opportunity for recreational and wellbeing activities and
day trips to places of cultural interest. Email: [email protected]
CALD
Communities
Christ Church Mission Inc
Stepping Stones. This fortnightly social group provides support to elderly local residents who are isolated for various
reasons, such as disability or mental illness. Email: [email protected]
Older adults
(55+)
Elwood Cricket Club
Elwood Cricket Club Asylum Seeker Program. The program will aid participation of asylum seekers on bridging visas
and community detention to join the club, by subsidising their registration fees. Email: [email protected]
CALD
Communities
Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre
Reaching for the Stars. This project will provide short courses in financial budgeting and basic computer skills to
multicultural women with English as a second language. Email: [email protected]
CALD
Communities
Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre
ESNLC Helping Disadvantaged Learners. Funding will be used to enable students experiencing disadvantage or financial
hardship to attend basic English classes or further education classes at the centre. Email: [email protected]
CALD
Communities
Ensemble “Nostalgia” Women’s Group
Social Support Program – From Heart To Heart. This program provides social support to the community by increasing
wellbeing and reducing isolation of elderly members though culturally appropriate, healthy lunches and information
sessions. Email: [email protected]
CALD
Communities
Eremia Greek Elderly Association of Port Melbourne
Social Support Program. This is a weekly social support program for Greek seniors living in the City of Port Phillip.
A culturally nutritious meal is provided and members are encouraged to participate in social, educational and
recreational activities. Email: [email protected]
CALD
Communities
DIVERSITY AND AGEING GRANTS
Organisation, project name, project detail & contact
Primary
target group
Ethnic Discussion Club
Organise and Conduct Seminars and Conferences. Funding will be used to organize and conduct ten seminars discussing
social, cultural, economical and historical problems relating to the needs and interests of the Russian-speaking community.
An informative bulletin for club members will also be published. Email: [email protected]
CALD
Communities
Galini Greek Elderly Association of Port Melbourne Inc.
Social Support Program. This project provides members with social, cultural, educational and recreational activities in a
culturally and linguistically appropriate setting. Activities aim to promote healthy ageing and a positive outlook on life as
we get older. Email: [email protected]
CALD
Communities
Greek Senior Citizens Association of South Melbourne and Albert Park
Social Support Program. The project provides members with a culturally appropriate social program including a weekly
meal, recreational and educational opportunities. Email: [email protected]
CALD
Communities
Healthy Tourism Senior Citizens Club “Vigor”
Social Support for Senior People. This project provides social support and recreation to elderly people from different backgrounds
reducing the impact of conditions associated with ageing and promoting cultural diversity. Email: [email protected]
CALD
Communities
Lemnian Community of Victorian Elderly Citizens Club
Social Support Program. This program provides residents of the City of Port Phillip with a friendly social environment
including nutritional meals to limit risk of isolation to the elderly population. Email: [email protected]
CALD
Communities
Literary Creative Association “Lukomorie” Inc
Social Support Program. This program provides support to the creative endeavours of poets and writers from Russian
backgrounds. Email: [email protected]
CALD
Communities
Mary Kehoe Elderly Citizens
End of Year and Christmas Outing. Funding will be used to provide a Christmas bus trip to the Cuckoo Restaurant in
Olinda for socially isolated seniors. Email: [email protected]
CALD
Communities
Nadezhda Russian Senior Citizens Club
Nadezhda Russian Senior Citizens Club. Our group provides community members with the opportunity to interact in
social, educational, cultural and recreational activities in order to improve member’s health and wellbeing and decrease
social isolation. Email: [email protected]
CALD
Communities
DIVERSITY AND AGEING GRANTS
Organisation, project name, project detail & contact
Primary
target group
Napier Street Aged Care Services
Theatre Experience – Gasworks Morning Music. The project will enable our residents to experience a series of
quality daytime musical theatre performances out in the local community by talented performers with a delicious
complimentary, morning tea at Gasworks Arts Park. Email: [email protected]
Older adults
(55+)
NCJW (Victoria) Community Services Inc
Dance and Exercise for Seniors’ Health and Wellbeing. This project will provide an opportunity to extend the physical
health and mental well-being of Russian speaking seniors within the City of Port Phillip through dance and exercise.
Email: [email protected]
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New Life Association Inc
Social Support Program. The program provides Greek elderly residents living in the City of Port Phillip with recreational,
social and educational opportunities. There is also a culturally appropriate and nutritional weekly meal provided.
Email: [email protected]
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Polish School for Today Inc
Polish Languages Classes for Adults, Teenagers and Children. This program provides Polish language classes to members of the City of
Port Phillip community. Email: [email protected]
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Port Melbourne Elderly Citizens and Trugo Club
Christmas in July. Funding will be used to provide members with a full day outing to foster social inclusion and
connectedness. Email: [email protected]
Older adults
(55+)
Port Melbourne Greek Community Inc.
Social Support Program. This program offers culturally appropriate positive socialization opportunities to keep members
active and engaged with community life and celebrate traditional and religious events. Email: [email protected]
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Port Melbourne Greek Community Senior Citizens Club Inc.
Social Support Program. This social support program aims to bring people together to engage in community life via
companionship, conversations in Greek, sharing a meal and recreational activities. Email: [email protected]
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Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre
DID ACT / Dine in Dance and Cultural Themes. This project will provide opportunity for different cultures to be celebrated
through two dinner and dance evenings. The events will be targeted towards aged, disabled, CALD and disadvantaged
community members. Email: [email protected]
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Communities
DIVERSITY AND AGEING GRANTS
Organisation, project name, project detail & contact
Primary
target group
Port Phillip Life Activities Club
Day in the Country. Funding will be used to take members on an outing to Macedon and Trentham allowing them to enjoy
a part of Victoria they may not otherwise be able to visit. Email: [email protected]
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Shalom Association
Monthly Meetings of Members. Funding will be used to provide lectures on different topics of life, concerts and films to
help our members integrate into Australian society. Email: [email protected]
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Share and Care Entertainers
Claremont Nursing Home. This project will provide a one hour concert with singing and dancing at the Claremont Nursing
Home for socially isolated community members. Email: [email protected]
Older adults
(55+)
Singing Hearts Russian Choir Inc
Social Support Program. The choir brings women and men together from the CALD community with the goal of
enhancing wellbeing and increasing culturally appropriate recreational activities in the local area to reduce social isolation.
Email: [email protected]
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South Melbourne Chinese Women’s Group
Social Support Program. This program provides Chinese women residing in the municipality with culturally sensitive
support and opportunities to participate in cultural festivals and activities. Email: [email protected]
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South Melbourne Greek Women’s Club ‘Olympia’
Social Support Program. Funding will provide social support activities including educational and recreational opportunities
for elderly women who are isolated and living in the City of Port Phillip. Email: [email protected]
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South Melbourne Senior Citizens
Coach trips and Christmas Luncheon. This program will allow for 32 members of the South Melbourne Senior Citizens
club to participate in two coach trips and a Christmas lunch. Email: [email protected]
Older adults
(55+)
South Melbourne Trugo Club
South Melbourne Trugo Club. This program will provide the opportunity for members to maintain health and fitness,
while engaging socially through the game of Trugo. Email: [email protected]
Older adults
(55+)
DIVERSITY AND AGEING GRANTS
Organisation, project name, project detail & contact
Primary
target group
St Kilda Greek Senior Citizens Group Inc
Social Support Program. Funding will support the group to provide weekly culturally appropriate meals and an opportunity
for members to speak together in Greek and foster social connectedness. Email: [email protected]
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St Kilda Mauritian Social Club
Social Support Program. This group aims to reduce social isolation by providing recreational activities and opportunities to
socialize with other members of the community. Email: [email protected]
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The Probus Club of Port Melbourne Inc.
Coach Outing. This grant will provide coach transport for two country outings for approximately 30 to 40 members.
Email: [email protected]
Older adults
(55+)
Victorian Association of WW2 Veterans of the former Soviet Union
Social Support Program. Funding will support Russian-speaking veterans to come together regularly to limit social
isolation and participate in stimulating group activities, outings, cultural celebrations and commemorations.
Email: [email protected]
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Yachad Senior Citizens Club
Celebration of Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) which concludes with the first anniversary of the Yachad Club.
Funding will support the celebration of Jewish New Year with traditional Bukharian meals prepared by community
elders. Traditional music, dancing and colourful costumes and decorations will enable people to enjoy the event.
Email: [email protected]
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