Group Name
Project Title
Brief Project Description
Project Area
Amount
Funded
Acacia
Indochinese
Community
Support
Association
Inc.
Social Support
Group for
Vietnamese Women
and Their Pre-School
Children
This project is a partnership between the Acacia Indochinese Community Support Association Inc. and the Australian Vietnamese
Women’s Association Inc, to provide social support for Vietnamese women and their preschool-aged children in Brimbank. It aims
to enhance parenting skills, foster community connections, and address intergenerational issues to strengthen family
relationships. Weekly support groups and annual information sessions will help parents share experiences, access resources, and
build life skills. Additionally, multicultural events will promote networking and reduce isolation, particularly among disadvantaged
and isolated Vietnamese parents, including those facing mental health challenges.
Deer Park, St
Albans
$5,000.00
Arts Access
Victoria
Maker Space -
Brimbank
Maker Space – Brimbank is a project designed to offer accessible arts learning, social connection, and creative practice
opportunities for young Deaf and Disabled people aged 18-30. It aims to break down barriers to participation in the arts, such as
lack of access to Auslan interpretation, wheelchair access, and other support services. The project also focuses on building
community, confidence, and professional skills among participants while combating social isolation. Workshops, led by Deaf and
Disabled artists, will include various mediums and will be tailored based on feedback from the Brimbank community. Maker Space
seeks to refine and expand its pilot program to better serve the local community and provide employment opportunities for Deaf
and Disabled artists.
St Albans
$10,000.00
Walking
Football 4
Health Victoria
Inc
Brimbank Walking
Football 4 Health
Walking Football 4 Health Victoria promotes walking football as a gentle, inclusive form of exercise, particularly for older adults
and those with health limitations. The project offers family, adults-only, and disability-specific walking football programs at Keilor
Park, aiming to create a safe, welcoming environment for all community members. Collaborating with organisations like Disability
Sports Australia and AAAPlay, it provides tailored sessions that support accessibility and community engagement. Additionally,
partnerships with Diabetes Victoria and Gotcha4Life emphasise the mental and physical health benefits of walking football.
Keilor
$8,021.00
Brimbank Annual Community Grants 2024/2025 Program Successful Grants
Community Strengthening Category
Inner West
community
Bike Hub Inc.
Learn to Ride in '25
The Community Bike Hub, powered by the non-profit organisation, Local Impact, aims to increase access to active transport in
Melbourne's west, especially in Brimbank. Through the 'Learn to Ride in ‘25' initiative, it will promote inclusivity, health, and
sustainability by encouraging cycling and fostering a connected, active community. Recently established at the Green Gully Traffic
School in Keilor Downs, the Hub will serve as a base for community programs. Planned activities include bike riding sessions
tailored for diverse groups, such as general community rides, sessions for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) members,
and programs for primary school children.
Sydenham
$9,000.00
Life Saving
Vicotira
Limited
Inclusive
Communities: An
Aquatic Inclusion
Project for CALD,
Seniors, and People
with Disabilities
The program aims to deepen engagement with existing culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) participants and broaden
outreach to include seniors and people with disabilities. Activities include swim teacher accredited employment courses, aquatic
safety education, Learn to Swim programs, and youth/seniors/disability beach excursions day, with support from partners like
Sunshine Leisure Centre and local schools. The initiative brings together over 600 participants and volunteers, enhancing health,
community connection, and settlement for Brimbank’s diverse residents.
Across
Brimbank, Deer
Park
$10,000.00
Downball
Sports
Australia
Incorporated
Engage and Play:
Downball for
Healthier, Happier
Brimbank Kids
Downball Australia will deliver five Downball workshops to disadvantaged primary schools in Brimbank, reaching 750 Grade 3-6
students. Partnering with Brimbank City Council, they will identify schools most in need, focusing on socioeconomic disadvantage,
mental health, and CALD representation. The workshops in Term 2, 2025, will engage entire classes while targeting children less
likely to participate in sports, especially girls, CALD individuals, and those facing mental health challenges. Each student will
receive a Downball to encourage continued physical activity, benefiting both families and the broader school community. Teachers
will also receive resources and training to maintain Downball activities, with feedback collected to evaluate the program's impact.
Across
Brimbank
$8,625.00
Victorian
Skateboard
Association
Inc.
Promoting Brimbank
Skateable Spaces
The Promoting Brimbank Skateable Spaces project aims to increase skateboarding participation and community connection in
Brimbank by engaging children, youth, and families through skate parks and local schools. The project will take place in numerous
skate parks including Sunvale Skate Park, St Albans Skate Park, Parkard Street Skate Park, and surround schools/pop up spaces
within Brimbank. Victorian Skateboard Association (VSA) will host ten public All Aboard workshops, where experienced coaches
will teach skateboarding basics at no cost, with equipment provided. These free sessions will enhance safety skills and encourage
greater use of local skate parks, while promoting skateboarding's physical and social benefits. VSA’s direct involvement ensures
effective communication, resulting in high participation and strong community connections.
St Albans,
Sydenham
$4,072.00
Kontiki Cultural
Women
Empowerment
Eco Fashion for
Mother Earth
Eco Fashion for Mother Earth is a 12 month community project focused on zero-waste recycling and upcycling, run in partnership
with the Samaritan Foundation and Skilling Employment and Aid Enterprises Australia (SEAEA). It engages people of all ages to
transform discarded fabric into creative fashion items, aiming to reduce textile waste. Guided by skilled sewing machinists,
participants will create unique items like aprons, tote bags, and bean bags using techniques like tie-dye and patchwork, with the
final pieces displayed in a public exhibition. This project fosters a fun, inclusive environment where participants can connect, learn
about self-care, and enhance mental wellbeing. The final collection will be presented to the Brimbank community in a public
exhibition.
Across
Brimbank, St
Albans,
Sunshine
$10,000.00
Inspire Hope
A Hope for
Christmas
The aim of the 'A Hope for Christmas' event is to bring 'Christmas Cheer' alive and into the hearts of our homeless/struggling
community members in Brimbank that would be spending this day alone or isolated from loved ones. They hope to foster an
environment where they are surrounded by gifts, colour, food and festivities. All will be welcome to celebrate this day of
togetherness. Through this time spent celebrating it will help bridge the gap of social isolation on a day with such a heavy
expectation, while offering the hope for more connecting community events that promote the spirit of giving and joy.
St Albans
$6,885.00
Total
$71,603.00
Diabetes
Victoria
Vietnamese
Diabetes Peer
Support Group
This project aims to establish a diabetes peer support group specifically for the Vietnamese community in Brimbank, addressing
high diabetes rates among over 17,000 affected residents. It seeks to improve health outcomes through culturally tailored
education and support, reduce stigma, and strengthen social connections within this community. The program will include five
facilitated sessions in 2025, led by Vietnamese-speaking health professionals and community leaders, with culturally specific
educational materials distributed. Expected outcomes include creating a safe, inclusive support space for 15-20 participants per
session, improving health outcomes, and fostering community bonds. The pilot will be evaluated to inform future culturally tailored
health initiatives in Brimbank and beyond.
Across
Brimbank,
Sunshine
$8,600.00
1000
Generations
Ltd.
Shine and Strength
Wellbeing and
Development
Program
The Shine and Strength program is a tailored personal development and mentoring initiative aimed at empowering young people by
building resilience and improving mental health and wellbeing. Focused on youth facing hardship or at risk of disengaging from
school, these programs are collaboratively developed with local schools to address the unique needs of diverse backgrounds,
including LGBTQIA+, migrant, refugee, Aboriginal, and culturally diverse young people. Over nine weeks, participants go through
three units—Worth, Strength, Purpose in Shine, and Significance, Resilience, Courage in Strength—to foster emotional resilience,
healthy relationships, and engagement. Through hands-on support in areas with high unemployment and social challenges, 1000
Generations seeks to uplift young people and strengthen communities.
Across
Brimbank
$9,760.00
Mental Health and Wellbeing Category
GUIH Org Ltd
Community
Engagement,
Empowering,
Enrichment, Health
and Wellbeing Group
(CEEEH&WG)
The project aims to identify and support vulnerable and isolated community members early, helping them avoid involvement in
health, legal, and criminal systems. The project will expand current activities through monthly outreach, bi-monthly group
programs, and community connection activities, employing a culturally respectful, strengths-based approach. Volunteers will
engage with participants weekly through calls, face-to-face meetings, or email, assisting them with tasks such as accessing health,
legal, and housing services. Brimbank grant funding will support bi-monthly group events focused on health and wellbeing topics
like Healthy Living, Community Safety, and cultural adjustment for migrants. Volunteers will also receive Mental Health First Aid
training to enhance their skills in supporting community members effectively.
Deer Park, St
Albans,
Sunshine,
Sydenham
$8,150.00
Australian
Vietnamese
Women's
Association
Be active.Be happy:
Dementia Wellbeing
Project for
Vietnamese Seniors
The Australian Vietnamese Women's Association (AVWA) is dedicated to supporting Vietnamese seniors with dementia in
Brimbank through weekly nature-based, music, and arts activities designed to enhance mental wellbeing and foster social
connections. Seniors aged 65+ gather at St. Paul Community Hall in Sunshine West, where they can share their interests and
participate in activities tailored to their preferences and experiences. AVWA’s holistic approach aims to provide a supportive
environment that promotes personal fulfilment and social connection. This initiative not only builds a sense of community and
belonging but also enriches the quality of life for participants. The program emphasises meaningful engagement, improving overall
well-eing for Vietnamese seniors with dementia.
Across
Brimbank
$5,600.00
Quang Minh
Temple
Mental Health and
Wellbeing
Awareness and
Inclusiveness: A Pilot
Study in Brimbank.
The Quang Minh Temple, in partnership with Cohealth Brimbank Local Mental Health and Wellbeing, is launching a project to raise
mental health awareness among Brimbank’s Asian communities. This initiative includes ten supportive workshops aimed at
empowering community members with mental health knowledge and tools. The project will involve approximately 100 people and
will offer activities tailored to participants’ interests, promoting mental health in a culturally relevant way. By embedding these
workshops in community spaces, the program aims to reach those who may struggle to access the Australian health system. With
a history of community support initiatives, Quang Minh Temple provides a welcoming environment for open discussions on mental
health and wellbeing.
St Albans $10,000.00
Centre for
Muslim
Wellbeing
Limited
Mental Health First
Aid for Muslim
Communities
This project involves delivering five culturally responsive mental health first aid workshops in Brimbank, designed specifically for
Muslim community leaders and members. The training will be co-designed, using focus groups to identify gaps in mental health
literacy and knowledge within the community. Key outcomes include improved access to mental health resources, bridging the gap
between community members and professional services, and normalising mental health discussions to reduce stigma. The
program also emphasises the role of community leaders in fostering a supportive environment, encouraging participation, and
promoting mental health. Ultimately, the workshops aim to enhance social cohesion, resilience, and empowerment within the
community.
Across
Brimbank, Deer
Park, Keilor, St
Albans,
Sunshine,
Sydenham
$9,500.00
International
Nature and
Forest Therapy
Alliance
Naturally Connected
Brimbank
This project offers guided nature therapy walks for adults with disabilities and their carers in Brimbank parks. Following a co-design
workshop, four accessible nature therapy trails will be created, with a Certified Forest Therapy Guide leading eight two-hour walks
over short distances, free of charge. These walks engage participants in sensory activities that promote relaxation, reduce stress,
and support physical and mental health. The program fosters inclusivity, mindfulness, and a sense of social connection in natural
settings. Additionally, it encourages participants to explore and appreciate local green spaces in Brimbank, promoting
environmental stewardship.
Deer Park,
Sunshine,
Sydenham
$8,385.00
Total
$59,995.00
Eco Warriors
Australia
Incorporated
Planting the Seed:
Helping
Schoolchildren to
Create a Living
Classroom
'Planting the Seed' is an interactive learning program for Ardeer Primary School students aimed at revegetating the "Verdant
Woodlands" area near Kororoit Creek. The program teaches students to collect local native plant cuttings and seeds, propagate
seedlings, and use these plants for site revegetation, involving community members in the process. Students will also engage in
"citizen science" by monitoring their planting sites. Additionally, a Traditional Owner representative will educate students about the
cultural significance of local native plants and wildlife. A Wayapa Wuurrk wellbeing educator will help students connect with and
care for the environment through Indigenous wisdom.
Sunshine $9,997.00
Kororoit Creek
Neighbourhood
House
Incorporated
Albion Library of
Things
The Albion Library of Things project aims to create a community resource that offers a variety of tools and equipment for loan to
Brimbank residents. By promoting borrowing over purchasing, the initiative encourages households to reduce their carbon footprint
and increases awareness of the circular economy. The project will feature an online library catalogue and borrowing system based
on community input about which tools and equipment would be most beneficial. It will also facilitate the donation of unwanted
items to expand the library's offerings, focusing on tools from manufacturers that support repair rights. Additionally, the project will
provide workshops to help the community develop skills for using the available equipment and create materials to educate
residents about the benefits of a circular economy.
Across
Brimbank,
Sunshine
$5,000.00
Total
$14,997.00
Climate Emergency Category
Young People's Ideas Category
Australian
Vietnamese
Arts Inc.
"Our Brimbank - Half
a Century Home"
documentary project
This project is the creation and screening of the documentary "Our Brimbank - Half a Century Home," created by Australian
Vietnamese Arts and Culture (AVAC)'s young members, aim to capture the resilience and hope of Vietnamese families throughout
their journey in Brimbank. In 2025, Australia will commemorate 50 years of Vietnamese refugee settlement, with Brimbank housing
one of Victoria's largest Vietnamese communities. It will highlight their initial struggles, including language barriers and cultural
challenges, while also showcasing their ability to adapt and thrive by establishing businesses, places of worship, and cultural
centers. This youth-led project serves not only as a record of the community's history but also as a bridge connecting younger
generations to their heritage, fostering mutual respect and inspiring change. The initiative will culminate in a dynamic screening
event that celebrates this rich history and diversity, reinforcing community bonds and shaping a narrative for the future.
Across
Brimbank
$10,000.00
Australian
Young
Christian
Workers
Movement Inc
Girls and Young
Women
Empowerment
Project
The Girls and Young Women Empowerment Project expands on the successful Youth Food Project (YFP), aiming to foster a safer
and more welcoming community for girls and women in Brimbank. Participants will engage in various responsibilities including,
helping to plan activities, prepare meals, and promote the program to build self-confidence, community connections, and
leadership skills. Each participant will be paired with a mentor to further develop their leadership abilities in areas of interest. The
sessions will include 'girl talk' discussions during meals, allowing participants to share project information, make presentations,
and hear from guest speakers on topics related to safety and wellbeing. Additionally, the fortnightly cooking program encourages
young people to choose and prepare meals together, facilitating discussions on their interests and promoting further community
involvement.
Across
Brimbank
$8,600.00
Total
$18,600.00
International
Youth
Fellowship
Incorporated
2025 World Culture
Festival
The World Culture Festival will celebrate diversity and showcase the various cultural traditions and art forms of our community,
fostering mutual understanding and appreciation. The main activities will include trying on traditional costumes, play cultural
games, arts and crafts, see live cultural, musical, and fashion show performances, as well as eat street food from different ethnic
communities. Each local cultural group will have their own stalls with unique activities. The event will potentially promote cultural
diversity and raise awareness of traditions, beliefs and customs, and foster community spirit by bringing people together to interact
and collaborate with each other, and thereby strengthening relationships. The festival is for all ages and backgrounds, but
specifically targeted at families and the local youth.
Across
Brimbank
$10,000.00
Community Festivals and Events
Santa Maria
Assunta
Association
Incorporated
Santa Marija Assunta
Traditional &
Cultural
Maltese/Gozitan
Village Festa
The Santa Marija traditional Village Festa is a significant local festival celebrating Maltese and Gozitan culture. The festa
symbolises freedom and national identity, featuring a vibrant procession with brass bands and children in costumes. The event will
bring the whole Maltese & Gozitan community together at Deer Park, as well as other ethnic communities. Over three days,
attendees enjoy feasts and participate in folk music and dance, with the grounds decorated with flags, bunting, and the Maltese
coat of arms. Since its inception in 1983, the event has consistently attracted between 4,000 and 45,000 participants from the
Maltese and Gozitan community, as well as other ethnic groups and visitors from nearby suburbs and states.
Deer Park
$10,000.00
Sophie
deLightful
Presents Pty
Ltd
Curbside Carnies:
Circus Snapshot
Curbside Carnies: Circus Snapshot' is a series of circus-based, pop-up events which can be offered to a broad range of
communities across Brimbank. Eight outings of two hours duration will be delivered in consultation with council, altered to fit each
audience/community. A typical outing would include warm-up games, circus play space and mini-workshops. The goal is to use
circus arts to increase mental, physical and emotional wellbeing, and encourage active and healthy lifestyles across a diverse
range of priority communities. Its aim is to build on the initial success and reach of the Curbside Carnies 2022 Festivals & Events
project.
Across
Brimbank, St
Albans
$10,000.00
Society Of
Automotive
Engineers -
Australasia
Formula SAE-A 2024
Formula SAE-A is an exciting event where university teams design, build, and race small formula-style cars in a time trial. Over a
weekend, teams will showcase their engineering skills through design presentations, build demonstrations, and competitive racing
on a professional track. The event includes workshops and networking sessions with industry experts, aiming to enhance students'
practical skills, foster innovation, and strengthen university-industry ties. Open to the public, the challenge promotes STEM
education and inspires future engineers while advancing automotive technology. Comprehensive safety measures will ensure a
secure and thrilling experience for all.
Sydenham
$10,000.00
St Sebastian
Assoc
Incorporated
Multicultural Festival
The St. Sebastian Seniors Association, in partnership with Resurrection Parish, MMG Brass Band, and the Maltese Association, will
host a no-cost Maltese cultural event that has been celebrated since the association was formed in Victoria in 1990. This event
has a rich history dating back to the 16th century in Malta. After the mass service, a procession will be around the church grounds
featuring a statue, accompanied by the Maltese brass band playing traditional marches and musical arrangements. The Maltese
Association will join the St. Sebastian Association in celebrating its feast day by parading their flags and banners.
Across
Brimbank, Deer
Park, Keilor, St
Albans,
Sunshine,
Sydenham
$4,210.00
Sunshine
Golden Age
Garden Club
Inc.
Craft and Garden in
Brimbank for Health
and Wellbeing
This event will focus on mounting a display of home made items that reflect the customs and competence of the Garden Club.
Members will bring items that they have grown or made at home, in a competitive display. Tables covered with colourful cloths and
members' exhibits, flowers, dahlias, roses, vegetables, children's items, photography, crafts, cookery to make an attractive display
that can be viewed by everyone. Refreshments and a light meal will be served to exhibitors, judges, club members. It will be a
welcoming event held in Brimbank.
Sunshine
$3,968.00
Vietnamese
Community In
Australia -
Victoria
Chapter Inc
50 Years of Refugee
Settlement,
Preservation of
Culture & Traditions
The King Hung's Commemoration event celebrates the resilience, ingenuity, the preservation of cultures and traditions, and the
invaluable contributions of the Vietnamese community in shaping of Australia's vibrant multicultural fabric over the past five
decades. It has been a Vietnamese cherished tradition that is being held every year by the Vietnamese Community. For 2025, the
commemoration is further highlighted with the 50th anniversary of refugee settlement in Australia. The event showcases
contemporary music, exhibitions, traditional dance, free food, the presentation of recognition to senior community members,
cultural & arts groups and the high-achieving 2024 VCE students in the Vietnamese language
.
Across
Brimbank, Deer
Park, Keilor, St
Albans ,
Sunshine,
Sydenham
$6,500.00
Vietnamese
Families With
Special Needs
Inc
Vietnamese
Community Event
2025
Vietnamese Community event 2025 will bring together families of people living with a disability from diverse backgrounds,
strengthening community bonds and promoting social cohesion. The event will have face painting, local artists displaying their
work, offering handmade crafts, paintings. The event will also have sensory activities, butterfly house, Easter eggs hunting,
interactive games, magic show, music and dancing. Through these activities, the attendees will have opportunities to play with their
children and friends to have fun together. People living with a disability will improve their social connection and physical skills. The
event will have lunch with Vietnamese food and Australian food, that will support local Brimbank businesses and will provide
attendees with a happy, relaxing and enjoyable day.
Deer Park
$9,200.00
Anna Reynolds
Allegro Non Oppo
Out West
Allegro Non Oppo Out West is a series of four free public piano concert series performed in four op shops in the City of Brimbank.
The op shop concerts will take place over four Saturday afternoons from 1-4pm in the months of May (Autumn), June (Winter),
October (Spring) and December (Summer) in Salvos Stores Deer Park, Taylors Lakes, Sunshine and Derrimut. The concerts will be
given by award-winning composer and musician Ania Reynolds, performing all original solo piano compositions in cinematic, Latin,
classical and jazz genres.The concerts will be free live music events for the local communities, and will also serve as pop-up
performances to be encountered by chance.
Across
Brimbank
$10,000.00
Ukrainian
Association
Sunshine
ANZAC Day
Community Family
Day
The Ukrainian Association Sunshine is hosting a family day for members and the broader Brimbank community, featuring a BBQ,
cake stalls, craft activities, games for children, and Ukrainian and English language entertainment. The event aims to foster pride in
Australian heritage by honoring the ANZACs with a wreath-laying ceremony at the dawn service beforehand. It will also promote
Ukrainian and Australian culture through food stalls and entertainment. Additionally, the event seeks to strengthen connections
with local organisations and residents.
Sunshine
$1,300.00
Vietnamese
50up Club Inc.
Mid Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival in Brimbank aims to deepen cultural understanding and appreciation by highlighting Vietnamese,
Chinese, Filipino, and other traditions through activities like lantern making, cultural performances and the lion dance. Scheduled
for October 4, 2025, at Sunshine Plaza Shopping Centre, it expects around 500 attendees. The event focuses on helping children
and young people connect with their heritage, fostering pride in cultural identity. It also promotes cross-cultural interactions,
enhancing respect and cohesion within the community. This festival will inspire discussions on cultural heritage at home, school,
and social gatherings, emphasising community participation.
Sunshine
$8,700.00
Bach Viet
Dance Not For
Profits
Association
Incorporated
The Vibrant Heart of
Southern Vietnam
This project is a cultural performance. 'Journey from the Mekong River to Saigon' will take audiences back to Vietnam, exploring its
history and the diverse cultures of various ethnic groups. Bach Viet Dance is committed to bringing dance performances that have
never been seen before in Australia including - the Southern Vietnamese traditional dance, including the festive tray dance, the
Khmer, Hakka dances and a traditional Vietnamese wedding with comedic role-playing. This cultural concert will demonstrate the
livelihoods of people living along the Mekong River through dance and will showcase the stylish old Saigon through both singing and
dancing.
St Albans
$10,000.00
Friends of HV
Mckay
Memorial
Gardens Inc
McKay Gardens
Community Festival
The McKay Gardens Community Festival will offer performances, music, dance, and various entertainment options for all ages. It
will feature four main activity areas: the KIDS Corner with arts, crafts, face painting, and storytelling; the FITNESS Corner where
local sports clubs invite children to join and actively participate; the HERITAGE Tree displaying historical photos and information
with a self-guided Oak Walk; and an Entertainment Tent hosting multiple multicultural performances. Occasionally, there will be
stalls selling jewelry, candles, and other small items. Children can also enjoy fun garden play items like skipping ropes, hula hoops,
balls, and inflatable swimming rings.
Sunshine
$10,000.00
Taylors Lakes
Of Lions Club
Lions Community
Music and Picnic
Day
The Lions Community Music and Picnic Day will feature live music, food, and activities suitable for all ages in a relaxed setting.
There will be a a range of delicious food options through food stalls, and the classic Lions BBQ. Children can enjoy live
performances, novelty experiences, and fun activities throughout the day. Local community groups are encouraged to participate
by hosting displays, food stalls, activities, and volunteering opportunities to engage with attendees. Families and friends can enjoy
the event in the scenic surroundings of Taylors Creek Linear Park.
Sydenham
$10,000.00
The Task At
Hand
Incorporated
'The Wayfarers'
The Wayfarers', is a public space roving performance featuring circus and performance designed specifically for public libraries
exploring themes of inclusion, comradery and the travelling imagination through the world of literature and story telling. Featuring
some of Melbourne's most exciting and diverse circus and physical theatre performers and a book trolley laden with unwanted
books and hidden speakers that doubles as a floating performance platform for acrobatic feats, 'The Wayfarers' will inspire and
bedazzle audiences as it travels through libraries in Brimbank.
Across
Brimbank
$10,000.00
Avalokitesvara
Yuan Tong
Monastery Inc
WESAK Festival =
Celebrating Cultural
Diversity on
Buddha's Birthday
The Buddha’s Birthday celebration will be a collaborative event with various Buddhist temples and organisations, featuring the
historical practice of 'Alms offering' (dana) by monastics from different cultural backgrounds. Free for the public, the event will
include interactive programs such as Q&A talks on life issues, meditation sessions, Chinese calligraphy, music, cultural dances,
and children's activities like animal petting and face painting. There will also be a baby Buddha bathing ceremony as part of the
cultural experience. The festival aims to foster social connections across all ages, genders, and backgrounds, helping to reduce
isolation and mental stress. It promotes a sense of community and encourages healthy lifestyles for attendees.
St Albans
$10,000.00
Little Pine Tree
Productions
Sincerely Yours
This event aims to connect senior residents with local council services, clubs, and organisations while making theatre and the arts
accessible to all. It features four world-class performances, followed by an afternoon tea for socialising and accessing information
on local support services. Information stalls will provide details about various community resources, clubs, and council offerings.
Local councils, libraries, neighborhood houses, aged care centers, and probus clubs are all involved. The event strengthens
community ties and enhances access to cultural and support services for senior residents.
Across
Brimbank, Deer
Park, Keilor,
Sunshine,
Sydenham
$9,982.00
Africa Day
Australia Inc.
Africas Got Talent -
Music Arts and
Dance Festival
Africa's Got Talent - Music Arts and Dance Festival will be a showcase of emerging young people's creative talents and celebrate
African cultural diversity. A youth-led committee will plan, manage and deliver a creative festival led by young people helping them
acquire vital skills. They will work closely with Council Youth Teams, Youth Service Providers and schools to identify and audition
creatives that will participate in the festival.
Across
Brimbank, St
Albans,
Sunshine
$10,000.00
St. Albans
Sports Club
Inc.
St Albans Family Fun
Day
The St Albans Sports Club, in collaboration with the local football and cricket clubs, will host a family fun day to strengthen
community connections. Building on 16 years of organising The St Albans Gift and Family Day, this event aims to focus more on
engaging families and fostering community ties. The event will offer a variety of family-friendly activities, including sports
workshops. It encourages participation from families of diverse cultural and social backgrounds. The goal is to provide a healthy,
enjoyable environment for community interaction and engagement.
St Albans
$10,000.00
Sunshine
Heights Cricket
Club Inc
Sunshine Heights
Goes Platinum!
'Sunshine Heights Goes Platinum' will be a weekend-long festival to celebrate the 70th anniversary the cricket club. The festival
will be a celebration of the club's entire history and will welcome people of all genders, cultural backgrounds and ages across
various cricketing, educational and social activities throughout the weekend. The festival will seek to engage people of all ages to
celebrate all that Sunshine Heights Cricket Club represents in the cultural diversity and cricketing space. The weekend will also
provide both past and present junior and senior members to participate in a cricket tournament to celebrate 70 years!
Deer Park,
Sunshine
$5,000.00
Uganda The
Pearl Of Africa
Victoria
Association
Inc.
Ugandan
Independence and
Cultural Day Festival
2025
The purpose of this festival is to unite the Ugandan community residing in Brimbank and provide a platform for cultural exchange
and celebration with other communities. By showcasing Ugandan diversity through food, dance, arts, crafts, and other artistic
elements, the festival aims to foster cultural appreciation among the local Brimbank diverse community and beyond. This event
will promote mutual understanding, celebrate diversity, and cultivate a shared sense of belonging within Brimbank. Activities will
include cultural performances, music, games, exhibitions featuring Ugandan businesses, and a formal three-course Ugandan
traditional dinner.
St Albans
$10,000.00
Western Edge
Youth Arts Inc.
St Albans Edge
St Albans Edge is a free, 20-week youth theatre program for Brimbank young people aged 13-18, especially those facing structural
disadvantage. The weekly two-hour workshops will be facilitated by professional Lead and Support artists who identify as People
of Colour (POC) with strong ties to the local community. They will provide a safe, creative space for youth to develop skills in
performance, playwriting, collaboration, and leadership. Participants will also learn additional theatre skills, such as dance,
costume design, and music production, from industry professionals. The program concludes with a performance at The Bowery
Theatre, inviting the community to celebrate the participants' work.
Deer Park,
Keilor, St
Albans
$10,000.00
North Cyprus
Turkish
Association Of
Victoria
Muslims of Victoria:
Intercultural
Community Event
The event aims to promote positive narratives about Muslims and foster community connections by sharing common histories,
challenges, and aspirations. The initiative centers on the "Muslims of Victoria Project," which is a film which features stories from
10 diverse Muslims in Victoria. There will be a public screening of this film at the Bowery Theatre for Brimbank residents. This
event seeks to build a sense of belonging and understanding within the community.
Across
Brimbank
$3,250.00
Women Of
Brimbank
Incorporated
Brimbank Colour
Festival
This festival is an inclusive celebration inspired by the Hindu festival of colours Holi, aiming to strengthen community ties and
promote cultural diversity. Attendees will experience a kaleidoscope of colours as they participate in traditional rituals like
throwing colour powders and water. The atmosphere will be filled with joy, music, and dance performances, showcasing the rich
traditions associated with Holi. The event will also feature cultural exhibitions and interactive workshops to encourage learning and
cultural appreciation. Diverse food stalls will offer an array of cuisines, adding to the festival's sensory richness. The overall goal is
to foster unity, respect, and belonging among attendees from various backgrounds.
Across
Brimbank, St
Albans
$10,000.00
Total
$202,110.00
St Albans
Business
Group
Association Inc
St Albans Lunar
Festival 2025 on
19/01/2025 at
Alfrieda Street, St
Albans
The St Albans Lunar Festival is an annual tradition designed to connect, include, and support local communities and businesses.
The event will feature stalls for local brands and businesses to showcase and promote their services and products, a variety of
traditional food options to cater to all tastes, and rides and entertainment for all ages. Additionally, there will be musical
performances, including dance, singing, and instrumental pieces that celebrate the cultural richness of the Lunar New Year
festivities in January 2024. This celebration is made possible through event staff, volunteers, and the many groups that come
together to donate, contribute and supply event essentials for this meaningful yearly festival.
St Albans
$25,000.00
Keilor Park
Soccer Club
Inc.
Keilor Cup 2025
THey Keilor Cup 2025 is a four-day junior soccer tournament for boys and girls aged 6 to 13, attracting over 200 teams from all
parts of Victoria. The event has grown over the years as a result of bringing together players, families, friends and the local
community through a common love of the game and its associated individual and community benefits. The 25th cup will be bigger
than ever as a cultural festival celebrating diversity in the local and soccer playing communities.
Keilor
$7,500.00
Major Festival and Events
Utsav
Melbourne
Association
Incorporated
Mega Indian Spring
Festival & Durga Puja
- 2025
The Durga Puja 2025 is a free and inclusive mega Hindu festival which will celebrate the triumph of good over evil while honoring
feminism through the worship of Goddess Durga and her family, who will be prominently featured on an elaborately decorated
stage. The event will showcase various ancient Indian rituals and cultural performances from at least 20 multicultural groups,
along with traditional meals for attendees. Additionally, it will include charitable activities, food donations, live shows, online
programs, and food stalls from local businesses, all contributing to a vibrant atmosphere of positivity.
Across
Brimbank,
Sunshine
$25,000.00
Sunshine
Business
Association Inc
Sunshine Lunar New
Year Festival 2025
on 26/01/2025 at
301 Hampshire Rd
Sunshine 3020
The Sunshine Lunar New Year Festival or Tét Festival is a free multicultural community event that celebrates the lunar calendar, a
time of renewal and for friends and family to come together to celebrate the start of a new year. The festival will bring our culturally
diverse community together in a safe and fun environment. It will be an event to highlight Sunshine's Vietnamese, Chinese & Asian
communities' cultures and traditions at a 1-day inclusive festival. The event encompasses a large visually exciting performance
stage with seating, music, dancing, street performers, street food stalls of many nations, kids rides, face-painting, cultural kid’s
activities, Lion and Dragon dancing, blossom trees, red-pockets, firecracker long-strings ending with spectacular fireworks.
Sunshine
$25,000.00
Football
Empowerment
Incorporated
African Nations Cup
Victoria 2024
The African Nations Cup Victoria 2024 will showcase African-Australian youth talent through soccer competitions featuring 20
Men's and 4 Women's teams in a round-robin format leading to finals. Attendees will enjoy cultural music performances by local
artists and a variety of cultural foods. Dedicated kids activities will ensure a family-friendly atmosphere. Leadership workshops will
run alongside sporting events, enriching the experience for all participants. The event culminates with quarterfinals, semi-finals,
and finals, celebrating both athletic achievement and cultural diversity.
Keilor,
Sunshine
$25,000.00
Total
$107,500.00
No.
Group Name
Activity Area
Number of
Members
Amount
Funded
1
Keilor Over 50's Recreation Club Inc.
Kealba
50
$1,000.00
2
Association Of Ukrainians In Victoria (St Albans)
St Albans
92
$1,000.00
3
The St Albans Combined Pensioners Association
St Albans
67
$1,000.00
4
West Sunshine Greek Citizens Club
Sunshine West
117
$1,000.00
5
Australsko Hrvatsko Drustvo Hercegovina Geelong
Inc.
Sunshine West
40
$1,000.00
6
Indochinese Elderly Refugees Association Victoria
Inc.
Keilor Downs
350
$1,000.00
7
Australian Ukrainian Senior Citizens Fellowship
Golden Age Inc
St Albans
67
$1,000.00
8
Seniors Latin Club Inc
Sunshine
47
$1,000.00
9
Western Chinese Friendship Association
St Albans
65
$1,000.00
10
Australian Macedonian Seniors Group Nostalgija
Of Brimbank Inc.
Deer Park
45
$1,000.00
11
Macedonian Pensioner's Group 'Pitu Guli' Inc.
Taylors Lakes
18
$1,000.00
12
Keilor Life Activities Club Inc.
Keilor
218
$1,000.00
13
Probus South Pacific Limited
Taylors Lakes
125
$1,000.00
14
Keilor Downs Senior Citizens Bocce Club Inc
Kealba
140
$1,000.00
15
Western Region Maltese Womens Group
Sunshine West
50
$1,000.00
16
Serbian Pensioner Club 'King Peter' Inc
St Albans
117
$1,000.00
17
Serbian Senior Social Club Nikola Tesla
Incorporated
St Albans
79
$1,000.00
18
Greek Orthodo Archdioces & Parish of St Anthony
Sunshine
Sunshine West
70 plus
$1,000.00
19
Santa Maria Assunta Association Incorporated
Deer Park
170
$1,000.00
20
U3A Brimbank
Kings Park
262
$1,000.00
21
Macedonian Pensioners Group Brimbank 'Dimce
Mogilceto' Incorporated
Deer Park
120
$1,000.00
Seniors Operational Grants
22
Indian Seniors Association-West
St Albans
70
$1,000.00
23
Anglo Indian Guild of Victoria
Deer Park
125
$1,000.00
24
St Sebastian Assoc Incorporated
St Albans
130
$1,000.00
25
The Lakes Estate Residents' Association Inc
Taylors Lakes
200
$1,000.00
26
Klabb Ghannejja Maltin Inc
St Albans
250
$1,000.00
27
St Bernadette Seniors & Social Club Inc
Sunshine West
73
$1,000.00
28
Greek Cypriot Parent And Youth Club Western
Suberbs Of Melbourne
Sunshine West
195
$1,000.00
29
Senior Citizens Melbourne Croatia Inc.
Sunshine North
150
$1,000.00
30
Senior Chilean Group Incorporated
Deer Park
50
$1,000.00
31
Australian Bosnian Seniors Group Inc.
St Albans
70
$1,000.00
32
Greek Orthodo Archdiocese of Aust Parish of St
Albans & Districts
St Albans
55
$1,000.00
33
Brimbank Croquet Club Inc
Cairnlea
24
$1,000.00
34
Turkish Cypriot Elderly Womens association Inc
St Albans
100
$1,000.00
35
Circolo Pensionati De Brimbank Inc
Keilor Downs
100
$1,000.00
36
St Paul's Elderly Support Group
Sunshine West
58
$1,000.00
37
Italian Independent Senior Club Of Sunshine
St Albans
33
$1,000.00
38
Sydenham Baptist Church
(Tuesday Friendship Group)
Sydenham
40
$1,000.00
39
Deer Park Senior Citizens Club
Deer Park
80
$1,000.00
40
Saint Albans Senior Citizens Club Inc
St Albans
68
$1,000.00
41
Harvester Day Club
Sunshine
30
$1,000.00
42
North Cyprus Turkish Association Of Victoria
Albion
250
$1,000.00
43
Macedonian Pensioner Group 'Uspeniena Presveta
Bogorodica' of Sydenham Inc.
Deer Park
22
$1,000.00
44
Macedonian Senior Citizens Pelisterclub St Albans
St Albans
74
$1,000.00
45
Macedonian Senior Citizens Women Group Plister
St Albans
St Albans
26
$1,000.00
46
Sunshine RSL Memorial Bowling Club
Sunshine
50
$1,000.00
47
Croatian Senior Citizens Club Inc.
St Albans
120
$1,000.00
48
Macedonian Senior Group 'Tumbe Cafe'
Hillside
40
$1,000.00
49
Filipino Elderly & Youth Association Incorporated
Delahey
47
$1,000.00
50
Macedonian Senior Citizens Group West Sunshine
Sunshine West
65
$1,000.00
51
Senior Citizen Turkish Club
St Albans
32
$1,000.00
52
Keilor Activities for Older Adults
St Albans
59
$1,000.00
53
New Age Woman Awarness Group Inc
St Albans
31
$1,000.00
54
Western Suburbs Maltese Association Inc.
Keilor Downs
20
$1,000.00
55
Polish Senior Citizens Club
Ardeer
34
$1,000.00
56
Ukrainian Women's Association Australia - Alla
Horska Branch
Ardeer
25
$1,000.00
57
Combined Probus Club Deer Park Inc
Deer Park
33
$1,000.00
58
The Greek Orthodo Community of St Albans Aghia
Paraskevi
St Albans
65
$1,000.00
59
Keilor Macedonian Elderly Group
Keilor Downs
50+
$1,000.00
60
SCATS Senior Citizen Organization
St Albans
70-85
$1,000.00
61
West Sunshine Multicultural Spanish Senior
Citizens Inc
Sunshine West
100
$1,000.00
62
Social Senior Club Macedon Inc.
Kealba
more than
50
$1,000.00
63
Brimbank Senior Citizens Friendly Group Inc.
St Albans
35
$1,000.00
64
St Margaret's Social Club Australian Sannat
Association Inc.
Keilor Downs
90
$1,000.00
65
St Helena Maltese Australian Social Club
Incorporated
Ardeer
250
$1,000.00
66
Latin Seniors St Albans Group
St Albans
26
$1,000.00
67
Filipino Australian Senior Citizens Of Victoria
St Albans
40
$1,000.00
68
Macedonian Women's Senior Citizen Group
Markovi Kuli Inc
Deer Park
52
$1,000.00
69
Macedonian Senior Citizens Group Markovi Kuli Inc
Deer Park
52
$1,000.00
70
Maltese Cultural Association of Victoria Inc
Albion
75
$1,000.00
71
West Sunshine Turkish Senior Citizens Group
Sunshine West
60
$1,000.00
72
Macedonian Senior Citizen Group of Ardeer Inc
Sunshine West
30
$1,000.00
73
Australian Croatian Senior Citizen Club Sunshine
Inc.
Sunshine West
89
$1,000.00
Total
$73,000.00
