Thirty-six community organisations have shared in more than $70,000 in funding via the 2017/2018 Warrnambool City Council Community Development Fund.
The fund provides grants of up to $3000 to assist clubs in delivering sporting, recreational, cultural and environmental projects, programs, activities and events.
Warrnambool Mayor Kylie Gaston said that the $70,919 in Council funding would make projects worth $190,242 possible.
“The Community Development Fund certainly provides bang for buck with Council funds pooled with other money raised by groups and often in-kind labour to deliver great outcomes,” she said.
“It is interesting each year to see the range of worthwhile projects and initiatives being undertaken by our city’s community groups.
“With such a diversity of outstanding community organisations in Warrnambool, whatever your hobby or interest, there is probably a group or club you can get involved with.”
Successful projects
Community Radio Endeavour Warrnambool Inc 3WAY-FM - Upgrade of facilities to support volunteers and guests
Friends of Warrnambool Botanic Gardens - Installation of bluestone seating and picnic platform near the 100 year old well
Out There Factory Arts - Implementation of art sessions for artists with disabilities to exhibit completed artwork
South Warrnambool Community Association - Production of a brochure promoting the South Warrnambool Historical Walking trail
South Warrnambool Kindergarten Parent Committee - Explore, Discover and Wonder - Kindergarten Environment and Visual Art Project
The F Project - Fletcher Jones Garden Christmas Party
Warrnambool Branch of Victorian Country Women’s Association of Vic - Installation of reverse cycle air conditioning unit in the CWA Hall to support volunteers
Warrnambool Rock n Rollers - Purchase of essential equipment to support training and improve technique
Warrnambool Triton Woodworkers - Purchase of essential equipment to support volunteers
Fishcare South West - Purchase of fish cut outs for a variety of species to support education program
Friends of Platypus Park - Implementation of community sessions to revegetate and assist maintaining the site
MAD for the Merri Landcare Group - Hydroseeding revegetation trial along various Merri River locations
South West Community Energy - Education sessions to assist in reducing energy usage and encourage sustainable practices
Warrnambool Coastcare Landcare Network - Design and landscape four nature strips with native plants
Warrnambool Community Garden - Facilitate bush food education and conduct cooking workshops
Warrnambool Field Naturalists Club - Purchase of essential equipment to support club volunteers and education programs
Warrnambool Toy Library - Purchase of environmental sustainable toys for the community
Great South Coast Ice Challenge - Warrnambool forum to build awareness, education and prevention
Rotary Club of Warrnambool East - City of Warrnambool Art Show 25th Anniversary
Warrnambool Model Railway Club - Warrnambool Model Railway Exhibition
Warrnambool Gem Club - 50th Anniversary Gem Show
Warrnambool Organ Festival - Warrnambool Organ Festival
Archers of Warrnambool - Purchase of essential equipment to support club activities
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club - Upgrade of kitchen facilities to support club members
Dennington Pony Club - Purchase of additional arena equipment to support an increase in club participation
Nestles Rowing Club - Purchase of new boat trailer to support club activities
Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail Committee - Purchase of essential equipment for encouraging and supporting volunteers
Russells Creek Club Cricket Division - Supply and installation of a Split System at Jetty Flat to support all user groups
The South C Dragons Women’s Dragon Boat Team - The purchase of essential equipment to support training and competition
Warrnambool Basketball - The purchase of additional equipment for the wheelchair basketball program
Warrnambool Masters Swim Club - Purchase of essential training equipment to support the Restart Swim Sessions
Warrnambool Neighbourhood and Community Centre - Implementation of sport and social programs to the East Warrnambool community
Warrnambool Tri Club - Purchase of safety matting to assist participation in the All Abilities Triathlon
Warrnambool Wolves Football Club - Purchase of essential portable safety equipment (boundary fencing and protection netting)
Warrnambool Yacht Club - Purchase of essential safety equipment to support junior development and participation
West Warrnambool Cricket Club - Upgrade of Cricket training facilities at Davidson Oval
