Published on Wednesday, 31 March 2021 at 4:34:05 PM
Four community based initiatives facilitated by 13 organisations have received nearly $40,000 in funding as a result of the latest round of the Town’s Community Collaboration Grant.
The Grant empowers local non-profit organisations to make community focussed projects a reality, part of the Town’s broader suite of grants.
Pilbara Community Legal Services Inc., in collaboration with The Junction Co. & The Web Business Hub were granted $10,000.00 to deliver a range of activities as part of Creative Hands Harmony Week – Celebrating Hedland Multiculturalism and Diversity.
FORM Building a State of Creativity Inc., with support from Youth Involvement Council, Headspace and Care for Hedland were granted $9,940.00 to deliver the SH+SEA Brendan Pang Residency and Workshops, an artist-in-residence program that will enable a diverse group of WA artists to engage with local young people.
Fair Game Australia Ltd. in partnership with South Hedland Police were granted $10,000 to deliver Game On! With Fair Game, delivering free after school fitness sessions during terms.
Hedland Toy Library, liaising with Mackillop Family Services, Wirraka Maya Health Services and Well Women’s Centre were granted $9,817.52 to deliver the Inclusive Community Collaboration project, which seeks to acquire a range of educational toys, sensory resource materials and therapy equipment to expand accessible play for families.
Mayor Peter Carter encouraged local community groups to work together to make a positive difference within the community.
“I’m pleased the latest round of the Town’s Community Collaboration Grant has contributed nearly $40,000 to empower local organisations to deliver initiatives that make a real difference to the lives of local residents.
“The delivery of events which celebrate diversity, arts programs which increase participation, sports activities which improve fitness and expanding access to accessible play are just some of the benefits this last Grant round will achieve.
“The Town’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028 guides us in administering a grants program which delivers targeted funding to organisations reaching a broad cross section of the community.
“I look forward to seeing how this latest round of grant funding will make a positive difference to the recipients’ social impact.”
For media information:
Laura Hawes
Manager Corporate Affairs
(08) 9158 9365 | lhawes@porthedland.wa.gov.au
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