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12.8

Annual Brimbank Community Grants Program 2024/2025

12.8

Annual Brimbank Community Grants Program

2024/2025

Directorate

Community Wellbeing

Director

Lynley Dumble

Manager

Elyse Rider

Attachment(s)

1. Brimbank Annual Community Grants 2024/2025

Successful Grants [

12.8.1

- 16 pages]

Purpose

For Council to note the Brimbank Annual Community Grants Program 2024/2025

assessment outcome.

Officer Recommendation

That Council notes the Annual Brimbank Community Grants Program

2024/2025 assessment outcome as at Attachment 1.

Background

The Brimbank Community Grants Program provides one-off financial assistance to not

for-profit organisations and community groups seeking to deliver projects that support

and improve the Brimbank community’s health and wellbeing, support life-long learning,

encourage sustainable living, promote Brimbank as a destination and build capacity

through partnerships and networks.

The Community Grants Program has a total financial year allocation of $600,000 spread

throughout two funding streams:

1. Annual Community Grants - delivered once per calendar year.

2. Quick Responsive Grants – Two Community Grants categories (Responsive and

Establishment Grants) available throughout the year from 2024 to fill a gap for

eligible organisations requiring assistance for emerging or unexpected needs

and opportunities outside the Annual Community Grants Program timelines.

These Grants are assessed tri-annually in February, August and November.

Funded initiatives are required to align with Council’s Strategic objectives:



People and Community - A welcoming, safe and supported community - An

inclusive place for all.



Places and Spaces - Liveable and connected neighbourhoods that support

healthy and sustainable futures - A green place for all.



Opportunity and Prosperity - A future focused, transforming city where all have

opportunities to learn and earn - A prosperous place for all.

The Brimbank Annual Community Grants Program 2024/2025 was open for a period of

approximately 7 weeks from 29 May to 14 July 2024. There were 168 applications, with

a requested total amount of $1,015,241. These included: 23 Community Strengthening

Grants, 15 Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants, 3 Climate Emergency Grants, 4 Young

People’s Ideas Grants, 38 Community Festival and Event Grants, 8 Major Festival and

Event Grants, and 77 Seniors Operational Grants applications.

Assessments were completed in October 2024. Out of the $600,000 budget allocation, a

total of $547,805 was allocated to this program and the remaining $52,195 will be

allocated to all year round Quick Responsive Grants.

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Successful and unsuccessful applicants were notified in November 2024.

Council has also supported 13 grant applicants through the Quick Responsive Grants

since the program’s inception in February 2024.

Matters for Consideration

Analysis

The 2024/2025 Annual Community Grants categories were endorsed by Council at its

Ordinary Council Meeting on 21 May 2024. Under the Community Grants Policy, Council

determines the Community Grants categories annually while the grant assessment is

delegated to Council Officers. The final grant approval is delegated to the Director

Community Wellbeing with the engagement of an external Probity Officer to provide

independent probity advice on the final approval’s conduct.

The following categories endorsed to be delivered as part of the Brimbank Annual

Community Grants Program 2024/2025:

Community Strengthening Grants - up to $10,000

- support for projects

and activities that strengthen the community, promote resilience and leadership,

lifelong learning, encourage partnerships and involvement in community life and

develop a strong sense of belonging and identity.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants - up to $10,000

- support projects or

activities that improves community mental health and wellbeing, builds

community capacity to support mental wellbeing and strengthen community

connections.

Climate Emergency Grants - up to $10,000

- support the community to

implement projects that support greenhouse emissions reduction and climate

adaptation within Brimbank.

Young People’s Ideas Grants - up to $10,000

- support a young person or

group of young people (aged 12-25 years) who are supported by an auspice

organisation or are part of an incorporated group, to deliver a project, event or

program that positively impacts other young people in the Brimbank

Community.

Community Festival and Event Grants - up to $10,000

- support the

contribution of Brimbank’s smaller groups and organisations that play a role in

building a more connected and engaged community via a festival and event.

These are local smaller scale festival and events primarily attracting local

audiences.

Major Festival and Event Grants - up to $25,000

- support festival and

events that showcase Brimbank’s diversity, places, talents, cultures or unique

offerings. These festival and events enhance Brimbank’s reputation as a great

place to live, work, visit and play and are of larger scale attracting more than

5,000 people.

Seniors Operational Grants - up to $1,000

- support Brimbank seniors'

groups towards their day-to-day operating costs.

The Brimbank Annual Community Grants Guidelines and a Seniors Operational Grant

Guidelines were developed to provide applicants with information about the categories,

eligibility requirements, the application, assessment and approval processes, and

requirements for the administration of funding.

Grants promotion and information sessions

Council promoted the grants opportunity through a variety of mediums and offered

online and face-to-face information and drop-in sessions. To publicise the grants,

advertisements were placed in local newspapers, on Council’s website, digital screens

and social media platforms, and information was sent to various partner organisations,

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community networks and mailing lists, and all council facing customer service areas.

Supporting documents including local demographic data, translated materials and other

supporting resources for grant applicants were made available.

Face to face and online information sessions included:



2 interactive Grants Writing Workshops at St Albans Community Centre (STACC)

and Sunshine Library – in attendance were 37 participants



3 drop-in sessions at STACC and Sunshine Library



2 information sessions at Keilor Library and online



Promotion at the Seniors Expo and presentation at the Seniors Forum meeting



8 online and in-person festival and events training sessions related to contracts

& suppliers, risk management, events permits and accessible events.



Over 230 phone enquiries answered during the application period.

Assessment Process

All applications were assessed via SmartyGrants, an online grant management portal

against the published criteria of the Grants Guidelines.

Each of the eligible applications, excluding the Seniors Grants, were assessed by a

minimum of two selected content expert officers from across different Council units. The

Seniors Operational Grants were assessed by the Carers, Disabilities and Seniors Unit. A

second-round assessment was then completed by senior council staff.

The Final Panel Assessment was completed by the Director Community Wellbeing,

Manager Community Strengthening and Social Planning, Coordinator Connected

Communities, Community Grants Officer, Coordinator Arts and Culture, Social Policy and

Research Coordinator and an external Probity advisor.

An external and independent Probity Advisor provided probity advice on the conduct of

the Final Grants Assessment Panel in consideration of the Brimbank Community Grants

Policy and Guidelines. In addition, the probity advisor ensured the following probity

principles were met transparency and accountability, Fairness and equity, Impartiality

and ethical conduct, value for money, conflict of interest management and confidentiality

management.

Summary of Grant Outcomes

The table below provides a summary of the applications received, recommended, not

recommended and the recommended amounts.

Grant

Category

Total

Applications

Received

Total

Applications

Recommended

Total

Applications

Not

Recommended

Total

Amount

Allocated

Community

Strengthenin

g Grants

$71,603

Mental

Health and

Wellbeing

Grants

$59,995

Climate

Emergency

$14,997

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Grants

Young

People’s

Ideas Grants

$18,600

Community

Festival and

Event Grants

$202,110

Major

Festival and

Event Grants

$107,500

Seniors

Operational

Grants

$73,000

Total

168

122

$547,805

Implementation

Successful applicants have until December 2025 to implement their projects, events or

festivals.

Community Engagement

Not applicable

Resource And Risk Implications

Resource requirements can be met within the Annual Budget 2024/2025.

Community:

potential impact on community, including public trust and customer

service impact

• Yes - Unsuccessful grant applications have received feedback and an invitation to

attend future grant writing workshops.

Regulatory:

legal, legislative or regulatory implications including the rights/obligations

of stakeholders

• Yes - The grant round was administered in accordance with the Brimbank City Council

Grants Major Policy 2014 and assessment overseen by an independent probity

governance officer.

There are no Environmental, Financial or Safety risks identified.

Legislation/Council Plan/Policy Context

This report supports the Council Plan 2021-2025 strategic direction and objective of:

1. People and Community - A welcoming, safe and supported community - An

inclusive place for all

• Wellbeing and Belonging - Responsive services that support mental and physical

wellbeing

• Pride and Participation - Community and cultural connections built through social and

artistic expression

2. Places and Spaces - Liveable and connected neighbourhoods that support

healthy and sustainable futures - A green place for all

• Sustainable and Green - Protect natural environments for current and future

generations

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3. Opportunity and Prosperity - A future focused, transforming city where all

have opportunities to learn and earn - A prosperous place for all

• Earning and Learning - Everyone has access to education, training and lifelong learning

to support their aspirations

This report complies with S5 Instrument of Delegation to the Chief Executive Officer, S7

Instrument of Sub-Delegation from the Chief Executive Officer to Council Staff, and

Brimbank City Council Grants Major Policy 2014.

Council officers contributing to the preparation and approval of this report, have no

conflicts of interests to declare.

Brimbank Annual Community Grants 2024/2025 Program Successful Grants

GroupName ProjectTitle

BriefProjectDescription

ProjectArea

Amount

Funded

CommunityStrengtheningCategory

Acacia

Indochinese

Community

Support

Association

Inc.

Social Support

Group

for

Vietnamese

Women andTheir

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 socialsupportfor 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 buildlife skills.Additionally,multiculturaleventswillpromotenetworking andreduce 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

opportunitiesfor young Deaf and Disabled people aged 18-30. It aimsto break down barriersto 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 professionalskills 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

seeksto refine and expand its pilot program to betterserve the local community and provide employment opportunitiesfor Deaf

and Disabled artists.

StAlbans $10,000.00

Walking

Football 4

Health Victoria

Inc

BrimbankWalking

Football 4 Health

Walking Football 4HealthVictoria promoteswalking football as a gentle, inclusive formof exercise,particularly for older adults

and thosewithhealth limitations. The project offersfamily, adults-only, and disability-specificwalking football programs at Keilor

Park, aiming to create a safe,welcoming environmentfor all communitymembers. Collaboratingwith organisationslikeDisability

Sports Australia and AAAPlay, it providestailored sessionsthatsupport 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

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Attachment 12.8.1

Inner West

community

Bike Hub Inc.

Learnto Ride in'25 The Community Bike Hub, powered by the non-profit organisation, Local Impact, aimsto increase accessto active transport in

Melbourne'swest,especially inBrimbank.Throughthe'LearntoRidein‘25' initiative,itwillpromoteinclusivity,health,and

sustainability by encouraging cycling and fostering a connected, active community. Recently established attheGreenGully Traffic

School in Keilor Downs,the Hub willserve as a base for community programs. Planned activitiesinclude bike riding sessions

tailored for diverse groups,such as general community rides,sessionsfor culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)members,

and programsfor primary school children.

Sydenham $9,000.00

Life Saving

Victoria

Limited

Inclusive

Communities: An

Aquatic Inclusion

Projectfor CALD,

Seniors, and People

with Disabilities

The programaimsto deepen engagementwith 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 localschools. The initiative bringstogether 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

Incorporate

EngageandPlay:

Downball for

Healthier,Happier

Brimbank Kids

DownballAustraliawilldeliverfiveDownballworkshopstodisadvantagedprimary schoolsinBrimbank,reaching750Grade 3-6

students. Partnering with Brimbank City Council,they will identify schools mostin need, focusing on socioeconomic disadvantage,

mental health, and CALDrepresentation. The workshopsin Term 2, 2025, will engage entire classes while targeting children less

likely to participate in sports, especially girls, CALDindividuals, and those facingmental health challenges. Each student will receive

a Downball to encourage continued physical activity, benefiting both families and the broaderschool community. Teachers will

also receive resources and training to maintain Downball activities, with feedback collected to evaluate the program'simpact.

Across

Brimbank

$8,625.00

Victorian

Skateboard

Association

Inc.

Promoting Brimbank

Skateable Spaces

The Promoting Brimbank Skateable Spaces project aimsto increase skateboarding participation and community connection in

Brimbank by engaging children, youth, and familiesthrough skate parks and localschools. The project willtake place in numerous

skate parks including Sunvale Skate Park, St Albans Skate Park, Packard Street Skate Park, and surround schools/pop up spaces

withinBrimbank.VictorianSkateboardAssociation(VSA)willhosttenpublicAllAboardworkshops,whereexperiencedcoaches

will teach skateboarding basics at no cost, with equipment provided. These free sessions will enhance safety skills and

encourage greater use of localskate parks, while promoting skateboarding’ s physical and social benefits. VSA’s direct

involvement ensures effective communication,resulting in high participation and strong community connections.

StAlbans,

Sydenham

$4,072.00

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Attachment 12.8.1

KontikiCultural

Women

Empowerment

EcoFashionfor

MotherEarth

Eco Fashion for Mother Earth is a 12-monthcommunity projectfocused on zero-waste recycling and upcycling,run in partnership

withtheSamaritanFoundationandSkillingEmploymentandAidEnterprisesAustralia (SEAEA).Itengagespeopleof all agesto

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

aboutself-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

InspireHope AHopefor

Christmas

The aim of the 'A Hope for Christmas' eventisto bring 'Christmas Cheer' alive and into the hearts of our homeless/struggling

community membersin 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 thistime spent celebrating it will help bridge the gap ofsocial isolation on a day with such a heavy

expectation, while offering the hope formore connecting community eventsthat promote the spirit of giving and joy.

StAlbans $6,885.00

Total

$71,603.00

MentalHealth andWellbeingCategory

Diabetes

Victoria

Vietnamese

Diabetes Peer

SupportGroup

This project aimsto establish a diabetes peersupport group specifically for the Vietnamese community in Brimbank, addressing

high diabetes rates among over 17,000 affected residents. Itseeks 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 healthinitiativesinBrimbank andbeyond.

Across

Brimbank,

Sunshine

$8,600.00

1000

Generation

s Ltd.

Shine and Strength

Wellbeingand

Development

Program

The Shine and Strength program is a tailored personal development and mentoring initiative aimed at empowering young people

by building resilience and improvingmentalhealth and wellbeing. Focused on youth facing hardship or atrisk of disengaging from

school, these programs are collaboratively developed with local schools to address the unique needs of diverse backgrounds,

includingLGBTQIA+,migrant,refugee,Aboriginal,andculturallydiverseyoungpeople.Overnineweeks,participantsgothrough

three units—Worth, Strength, Purpose in Shine, and Significance, Resilience, Courage in Strength—to foster emotionalresilience,

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

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Attachment 12.8.1

GUIH Org Ltd

Community

Engagement,

Empowering,

Enrichment,Health

andWellbeingGroup

(CEEEH&WG)

The project aimsto identify and support vulnerable and isolated communitymembers early, helping themavoid involvementin

health, legal, and criminalsystems. The project will expand current activitiesthrough 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 grantfunding willsupport bi-monthly group eventsfocused on health and wellbeing topics

likeHealthyLiving,CommunitySafety,andculturaladjustmentformigrants.VolunteerswillalsoreceiveMentalHealthFirstAid

training to enhance theirskillsin supporting communitymembers effectively.

Deer Park, St

Albans,

Sunshine,

Sydenham

$8,150.00

Australian Beactive. Behappy: The AustralianVietnameseWomen'sAssociation (AVWA)is dedicated to supportingVietnamese seniorswith dementia in

Across

Vietnamese DementiaWellbeing

Brimbankthroughweeklynature-based,music,andartsactivitiesdesignedtoenhancementalwellbeingandfostersocial

Women's

Projectfor

connections. Seniors aged 65+ gather at St. Paul Community Hall in Sunshine West, where they can share their interests and

participate in activitiestailored to their preferences and experiences. AVWA’s holistic approach aimsto provide a supportive

environment that promotes personal fulfilment and social connection. Thisinitiative not only builds a sense of community and

belonging but also enrichesthe quality of life for participants. The programemphasisesmeaningful engagement, improving overall

Association Vietnamese Seniors

wellbeing for Vietnamese seniors with dementia.

Brimbank

$5,600.00

Quang Minh

Temple

Mental Health and

Wellbeing

Awareness and

Inclusiveness:APilot

Study in Brimbank.

TheQuangMinh Temple,inpartnershipwithCohealthBrimbank LocalMentalHealthandWellbeing,islaunching aprojecttoraise

mental health awareness among Brimbank’s Asian communities. Thisinitiative includesten supportive workshops aimed at

empowering community members with mental health knowledge and tools. The project will involve approximately 100 people

and will offer activitiestailored to participants’ interests, promotingmental 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 supportinitiatives,Quang Minh Temple provides a welcoming environmentfor open

discussions onmental health and wellbeing.

StAlbans $10,000.00

Centre for

Muslim

Wellbeing

Limited

MentalHealthFirst

AidforMuslim

Communities

Thisprojectinvolvesdeliveringfiveculturally responsivementalhealthfirst aidworkshopsinBrimbank,designedspecifically for

Muslim community leaders and members. The training will be co-designed, using focus groupsto identify gapsin mental health

literacy and knowledge within the community. Key outcomesinclude improved accessto mental health resources, bridging the

gap between community members and professional services, and normalising mental health discussions to reduce stigma. The

program also emphasisesthe role of community leadersin 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

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Attachment 12.8.1

International

Nature and

ForestTherapy

Alliance

Naturally Connected

Brimbank

This project offers guided nature therapy walksfor adults with disabilities and their carersin Brimbank parks. Following a co-design

workshop, four accessible nature therapy trails will be created, with a Certified Forest Therapy Guide leading eighttwo-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 participantsto explore and appreciate local green spacesin Brimbank, promoting

environmental stewardship.

Deer Park,

Sunshine,

Sydenham

$8,385.00

Total

$59,995.00

Climate EmergencyCategory

EcoWarriors

Australia

Incorporate

Planting the Seed:

Helping

Schoolchildren to

CreateaLiving

Classroom

'Planting the Seed' is an interactive learning program for Ardeer Primary Schoolstudents aimed atrevegetating 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 Ownerrepresentative will educate students about the

culturalsignificance of local native plants and wildlife. A Wayapa Wuurrk wellbeing educator will help students connect with and

care forthe environmentthrough Indigenous wisdom.

Sunshine $9,997.00

Kororoit Creek

Neighbourhood

House

Incorporated

AlbionLibraryof

Things

TheAlbionLibraryofThingsprojectaimstocreateacommunityresourcethatoffersavarietyoftoolsandequipmentforloanto

Brimbank residents. By promoting borrowing over purchasing,the initiative encourages householdsto reduce their carbon

footprint

andincreasesawarenessofthecirculareconomy.Theprojectwillfeatureanonlinelibrarycatalogueandborrowing

systembased oncommunityinputaboutwhichtoolsandequipmentwouldbemostbeneficial.Itwillalsofacilitatethedonation

ofunwanted

itemsto expand the library's offerings,focusing on toolsfrom manufacturersthatsupportrepairrights.

Additionally,the project will

provideworkshopstohelpthecommunitydevelopskillsforusingtheavailableequipmentand

creatematerialstoeducate residentsaboutthebenefitsofacirculareconomy.

Across

Brimbank,

Sunshine

$5,000.00

Total

$14,997.00

Young People'sIdeas Category

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Attachment 12.8.1

Australian

Vietnamese

Arts Inc.

"OurBrimbank-Half

a CenturyHome"

documentary

project

This projectisthe creation and screening ofthe 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 familiesthroughout

theirjourney in Brimbank. In 2025,Australia will commemorate 50 years of Vietnamese refugee settlement,with Brimbank housing

oneofVictoria'slargestVietnamese communities. Itwillhighlighttheirinitialstruggles,including languagebarriers andcultural

challenges, while also showcasing their ability to adapt and thrive by establishing businesses, places of worship, and cultural

centers. This youth-led projectserves not only as a record of the community's history but also as a bridge connecting younger

generationsto their heritage,fosteringmutualrespect and inspiring change. The initiative will culminate in a dynamic screening

event that celebratesthisrich history and diversity,reinforcing community bonds and shaping a narrative forthe future.

Across

Brimbank

$10,000.00

Australian

Young

Christian

Workers

MovementInc

Girls and Young

Women

Empowerment

Project

TheGirls and YoungWomen Empowerment Project expands on the successful Youth Food Project(YFP), aiming to foster a safer

andmorewelcoming community for girls andwomeninBrimbank.Participantswillengage invariousresponsibilitiesincluding,

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 mentorto further develop their leadership abilitiesin areas of interest.

The sessions will include 'girl talk' discussions during meals, allowing participantsto share project information, make

presentations, and hear from guestspeakers on topicsrelated to safety and wellbeing. Additionally,the fortnightly cooking

program encourages young people to choose and prepare mealstogether, facilitating discussions on their interests and

promoting further community

involvement.

Across

Brimbank

$8,600.00

Total

$18,600.00

Community Festivals and Events

International

Youth

Fellowship

Incorporate

2025WorldCulture

Festival

The World Culture Festival will celebrate diversity and showcase the various cultural traditions and artforms of our community,

fosteringmutual 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 isfor all ages and backgrounds,

but specifically targeted at families and the local youth.

Across

Brimbank

$10,000.00

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Attachment 12.8.1

SantaMaria

Assunta

Association

Incorporate

SantaMarijaAssunta

Traditional&

Cultural

Maltese/Gozitan

VillageFesta

The Santa Marija traditional Village Festa is a significantlocalfestival celebratingMaltese andGozitan culture. The festa

s y m b o l i s e s

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.

DeerPark $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 isto 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 isto build on the initialsuccess and reach of the Curbside Carnies 2022 Festivals & Events

project.

Across

Brimbank, St

Albans

$10,000.00

SocietyOf

Automotive

Engineers

Australasia

Formula SAE-A 2024

Formula SAE-A is an exciting event where university teams design, build, and race smallformula-style carsin 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' practicalskills, fosterinnovation, and strengthen university-industry ties.Open to the public,the challenge promotes

STEM education and inspiresfuture engineers while advancing automotive technology. Comprehensive safety measures will

ensure a secure and thrilling experience for all.

Sydenham $10,000.00

St Sebastian

Assoc

Incorporate

Multicultural Festival

The St. Sebastian Seniors Association, in partnership with Resurrection Parish, MMG Brass Band, and the Maltese Association, will

hostano-costMalteseculturaleventthathasbeencelebratedsincetheassociationwasformedinVictoriain1990.Thisevent

h a s

arichhistorydatingbacktothe16thcenturyinMalta.Afterthemassservice,aprocessionwillbearoundthechurch

grounds featuringastatue,accompaniedbytheMaltesebrassbandplayingtraditionalmarchesandmusicalarrangements.

TheMaltese AssociationwilljointheSt.SebastianAssociationincelebratingitsfeastdaybyparadingtheirflagsandbanners.

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

andWellbeing

This event will focus on mounting a display of homemade items that reflect the customs and competence of the Garden Club.

Members will bring itemsthat 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 welcomingeventheldinBrimbank.

Sunshine $3,968.00

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Vietnamese

Community in

Australia

Victoria

Chapter Inc

50YearsofRefugee

Settlement,

Preservation of

Culture & Traditions

The King Hung's Commemoration event celebratesthe resilience, ingenuity, the preservation of cultures and traditions, and the

invaluable contributions ofthe Vietnamese community in shaping of Australia's vibrantmulticulturalfabric overthe pastfive

decades. It has been a Vietnamese cherished tradition that is being held every year by the Vietnamese Community. For 2025,

the commemoration isfurther highlighted with the 50th anniversary of refugee settlement in Australia. The eventshowcases

contemporary music, exhibitions, traditional dance, free food, the presentation of recognition to senior community members,

cultural&arts groups and the high-achieving 2024 VCE studentsin 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

VietnameseCommunityevent2025willbring togetherfamiliesof people livingwitha disability fromdiversebackgrounds,

strengthening community bonds and promoting social cohesion. The event will have face painting, local artists displaying their

w o r k

, 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 opportunitiesto play with

their children and friendsto have fun together. People livingwith a disabilitywill improve theirsocial connection and physicalskills.

The event will have lunch with Vietnamese food and Australian food,that willsupportlocal Brimbank businesses and will provide

attendees with a happy, relaxing and enjoyable day.

DeerPark $9,200.00

Anna Reynolds Allegro Non Oppo

Out West

AllegroNonOppo Out Westis a series of fourfree public piano concertseries performed in four op shopsin the City of Brimbank.

The op shop concerts willtake place overfour Saturday afternoonsfrom1-4pmin themonths of May (Autumn),June (Winter),

October(Spring) and December(Summer)in Salvos StoresDeer Park, Taylors Lakes, Sunshine and Derrimut. The concerts will be

givenby award-winning composer andmusicianAniaReynolds,performing alloriginalsolopianocompositionsincinematic, Latin,

classical and jazz genres. The concerts will be free live music events for the local communities, and will also serve as pop-up

performancestobeencounteredbychance.

Across

Brimbank

$10,000.00

Ukrainian

Association

Sunshine

ANZACDay

Community Family

Day

TheUkrainianAssociationSunshine ishosting a family day formembers and thebroaderBrimbank community,featuring aBBQ,

cake stalls, craft activities, gamesfor children, and Ukrainian and English language entertainment. The event aimsto foster pride in

Australian heritage by honouring theANZACswith a wreath-laying ceremony atthe dawn service beforehand. Itwill also promote

Ukrainian and Australian culture through food stalls and entertainment. Additionally, the eventseeksto strengthen connections

with local organisations and residents.

Sunshine $1,300.00

Vietnamese

50up Club Inc.

Mid-Autumn Festival

TheMid-AutumnFestival inBrimbankaimstodeepenculturalunderstandingandappreciationbyhighlightingVietnamese,

Chinese, Filipino, and other traditionsthrough activitieslike 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. Thisfestival will inspire discussions on cultural heritage at home,school,

and social gatherings, emphasising community participation.

Sunshine $8,700.00

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Bach Viet

DanceNotfor

Profits

Association

Incorporated

TheVibrantHeartof

SouthernVietnam

This projectis a cultural performance. 'Journey fromtheMekong Riverto Saigon'willtake audiences back toVietnam, exploring its

history and the diverse cultures of various ethnic groups. Bach Viet Dance is committed to bringing dance performancesthat 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

livelihoodsof people living along theMekongRiverthroughdance andwillshowcase the stylisholdSaigonthroughbothsinging and

dancing.

StAlbans $10,000.00

Friends of HV

Mckay

Memorial

Gardens Inc

McKay Gardens

CommunityFestival

The McKay Gardens Community Festival will offer performances,music, dance, and various entertainment optionsfor all ages. It

willfeature fourmainactivityareas:theKIDSCornerwitharts, crafts,facepainting,andstorytelling;the FITNESSCornerwhere local

sports clubsinvitechildrentojoinandactivelyparticipate;theHERITAGE Treedisplayinghistoricalphotosandinformation with a

self-guidedOak Walk; and an Entertainment Tent hostingmultiplemulticultural performances.Occasionally,there will be stalls

selling jewellery, candles, and othersmall items. Children can also enjoy fun garden play itemslike skipping ropes, hula hoops,

balls, and inflatable swimming rings.

Sunshine $10,000.00

Taylors Lakes

OfLionsClub

Lions Community

Music and Picnic

Day

The Lions CommunityMusic and PicnicDay willfeature livemusic,food, and activitiessuitable for all agesin a relaxed setting.

There will be a rangeof deliciousfood optionsthrough food stalls, and the classic Lions BBQ. Children can enjoy live performances,

novelty experiences, and fun activitiesthroughout the day. Local community groups are encouraged to participate by hosting

displays, food stalls, activities, and volunteering opportunitiesto engage with attendees. Families and friends can enjoy the

eventin the scenic surroundings of Taylors Creek Linear Park.

Sydenham $10,000.00

The Task at

Hand

Incorporate

'TheWayfarers' The Wayfarers’ is a public space roving performance featuring circus and performance designed specifically for public libraries

exploring themesofinclusion, comradery and the travelling imagination through theworld ofliterature and storytelling. Featuring

some of Melbourne's most exciting and diverse circus and physical theatre performers and a book trolley laden with unwanted

books and hidden speakersthat doubles as a floating performance platform for acrobatic feats, 'The Wayfarers' will inspire and

bedazzle audiences asit travelsthrough librariesin Brimbank.

Across

Brimbank

$10,000.00

Avalokitesvara

Yuan Tong

MonasteryInc

WESAKFestival=

CelebratingCultural

Diversity on

Buddha'sBirthday

The Buddha’s Birthday celebration will be a collaborative event with various Buddhisttemples and organisations,featuring the

historical practice of 'Alms offering'(dana) bymonasticsfromdifferent cultural backgrounds. Free forthe 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 activitieslike 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.

StAlbans $10,000.00

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Attachment 12.8.1

LittlePineTree

Productions

Sincerely Yours

Thiseventaimstoconnectseniorresidentswithlocalcouncilservices,clubs,andorganisationswhilemakingtheatreandthearts

accessibletoall.Itfeaturesfourworld-classperformances,followedbyanafternoonteaforsocialisingandaccessinginformation

on localsupportservices. Information stalls will provide details about various community resources, clubs, and council offerings.

Localcouncils,libraries,neighbourhoodhouses,agedcarecenters,andprobusclubsareallinvolved.Theeventstrengthens

communitytiesandenhancesaccesstocultural andsupportservicesforseniorresidents.

Across

Brimbank, Deer

Park,Keilor,

Sunshine,

Sydenham

$9,982.00

AfricaDay

Australia Inc.

Africa’sGotTalent

MusicArtsand

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 committeewill plan,manage and deliver a creative festival led by young people helping them

acquirevitalskills.Theywillwork closelywithCouncilYouthTeams,YouthServiceProviders,andschoolstoidentifyandaudition

creativesthat will participate in the festival.

Across

Brimbank, St

Albans,

Sunshine

$10,000.00

St.Albans

Sports Club

Inc.

StAlbansFamilyFun

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.Buildingon 16 years of organising The StAlbansGift and FamilyDay,this event aimsto focusmore on

engagingfamiliesandfosteringcommunityties.Theeventwillofferavarietyoffamily-friendlyactivities,includingsports

workshops. It encourages participation from families of diverse cultural and social backgrounds. The goal isto provide a healthy,

enjoyable environmentfor community interaction and engagement.

StAlbans $10,000.00

Sunshine

HeightsCricket

ClubInc

Sunshine Heights

GoesPlatinum!

'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 activitiesthroughout the weekend. The festival willseek to engage people of all agesto

celebrate all that Sunshine Heights Cricket Club representsin 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!

DeerPark,

Sunshine

$5,000.00

Uganda The

Pearl of Africa

Victoria

Association

Inc.

Ugandan

Independence and

CulturalDayFestival

2025

The purpose ofthisfestival isto unite theUgandan community residing in Brimbank and provide a platformfor cultural exchange

and celebration with other communities. By showcasing Ugandan diversity through food, dance, arts, crafts, and other artistic

elements, the festival aimsto foster cultural appreciation among the local Brimbank diverse community and beyond. This event

willpromotemutual understanding, celebrate diversity, and cultivate a shared sense of belongingwithinBrimbank. Activities will

include cultural performances, music, games, exhibitions featuring Ugandan businesses, and a formal three-course Ugandan

traditionaldinner.

StAlbans $10,000.00

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Western Edge

Youth ArtsInc.

StAlbansEdge 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 tiesto the local community. They will provide a safe, creative space for youth to develop skillsin

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.

DeerPark,

Keilor,St

Albans

$10,000.00

NorthCyprus

Turkish

Associationof

Victoria

Muslims of Victoria:

Intercultural

Community Event

The event aimsto promote positive narratives about Muslims and foster community connections by sharing common histories,

challenges, and aspirations. The initiative centres on the "Muslims of Victoria Project," which is a filmwhich featuresstoriesfrom

10diverseMuslimsinVictoria. Therewillbe a public screeningofthisfilm attheBoweryTheatre forBrimbank residents.This

eventseeksto build a sense of belonging and understanding within the community.

Across

Brimbank

$3,250.00

WomenOf

Brimbank

Incorporate

Brimbank Colour

Festival

This festival is an inclusive celebration inspired by the Hindu festival of coloursHoli, aiming to strengthen community ties and

promote cultural diversity. Attendees will experience a kaleidoscope of colours asthey participate in traditional ritualslike

t h r o w i n g

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 workshopsto encourage

learning and cultural appreciation. Diverse food stalls will offer an array of cuisines, adding to the festival'ssensory 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

MajorFestivalandEvents

StAlbans

Business

Group

AssociationInc

StAlbansLunar

Festival2025on

19/01/2025 at

AlfriedaStreet,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 optionsto cater to all tastes, and rides and entertainment for all ages. Additionally, there will be musical

performances, including dance, singing, and instrumental piecesthat celebrate the cultural richness of the Lunar New Year

festivitiesin January 2024. This celebration is made possible through eventstaff, volunteers, and the many groupsthat come

together to donate, contribute and supply event essentialsfor this meaningful yearly festival.

StAlbans $25,000.00

KeilorPark

Soccer Club

Inc.

KeilorCup2025 The Keilor Cup 2025 is a four-day juniorsoccertournamentfor boys and girls aged 6 to 13, attracting over 200 teamsfrom all

parts of Victoria. The event has grown overthe 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

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Attachment 12.8.1

Utsav

Melbourne

Association

Incorporate

Mega Indian Spring

Festival&DurgaPuja

-2025

TheDurga Puja 2025 is a free and inclusivemegaHindu festival whichwill celebrate the triumph of good over evilwhilehonouring

feminismthrough the worship of Goddess Durga and herfamily, who will be prominently featured on an elaborately decorated

stage. The event willshowcase various ancient Indian rituals and cultural performancesfrom at least 20 multicultural groups,

along with traditionalmealsfor attendees.Additionally, it will include charitable activities,food donations, live shows, online

programs, and food stallsfrom local businesses, all contributing to a vibrant atmosphere of positivity.

Across

Brimbank,

Sunshine

$25,000.00

Sunshine

Business

AssociationInc

SunshineLunarNew

Year Festival2025

on 26/01/2025 at

301 Hampshire Rd

Sunshine 3020

The Sunshine Lunar New Year Festival or Tét Festival is a free multicultural community eventthat celebratesthe lunar calendar, a

time ofrenewal and forfriends and family to come togetherto celebrate the start of a new year. The festival will bring our

culturally diverse community togetherin a safe and fun environment. It will be an eventto 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, kidsrides, face

painting, cultural kid’s activities, Lion and Dragon dancing, blossom trees,red-pockets, firecrackerlong-strings ending with

spectacular fireworks.

Sunshine $25,000.00

Football

Empowermen

Incorporated

AfricanNationsCup

Victoria 2024

TheAfricanNations CupVictoria 2024willshowcaseAfrican-Australian youth talentthrough soccer competitionsfeaturing 20

Men's and 4 Women'steamsin 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

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Attachment 12.8.1

Seniors Operational Grants

No.

GroupName

ActivityArea

Numberof

Members

Amount

Funded

KeilorOver50'sRecreationClub Inc.

Kealba

50 $1,000.00

AssociationOfUkrainiansinVictoria(StAlbans)

StAlbans

92 $1,000.00

The St Albans Combined Pensioners Association

StAlbans

67 $1,000.00

West Sunshine Greek Citizens Club

Sunshine West

117 $1,000.00

AustralskoHrvatskoDrustvoHercegovinaGeelong

Inc.

Sunshine West

40 $1,000.00

IndochineseElderlyRefugeesAssociationVictoria

Inc.

Keilor Downs

350 $1,000.00

AustralianUkrainianSeniorCitizensFellowship

GoldenAgeInc

StAlbans

67 $1,000.00

Seniors LatinClubInc

Sunshine

47 $1,000.00

Western Chinese Friendship Association

StAlbans

65 $1,000.00

Australian Macedonian SeniorsGroupNostalgija

Of Brimbank Inc.

Deer Park

45 $1,000.00

Macedonian Pensioner'sGroup 'Pitu Guli' Inc.

Taylors Lakes

18 $1,000.00

Keilor LifeActivities Club Inc.

Keilor

218 $1,000.00

Probus SouthPacific Limited

Taylors Lakes

125 $1,000.00

KeilorDowns SeniorCitizensBocceClubInc

Kealba

140 $1,000.00

Western Region Maltese Women’s Group

Sunshine West

50 $1,000.00

Serbian Pensioner Club 'King Peter' Inc

StAlbans

117 $1,000.00

SerbianSenior SocialClubNikola Tesla

Incorporated

StAlbans

79 $1,000.00

GreekOrthodoxArchdiocese&ParishofStAnthony

Sunshine

Sunshine West

70plus $1,000.00

Santa Maria Assunta Association Incorporated

Deer Park

170 $1,000.00

U3ABrimbank

KingsPark

262 $1,000.00

Macedonian PensionersGroup Brimbank 'Dimce

Mogilceto' Incorporated

Deer Park

120 $1,000.00

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Indian Seniors Association-West

StAlbans

70 $1,000.00

Anglo IndianGuild ofVictoria

Deer Park

125 $1,000.00

St Sebastian Assoc Incorporated

StAlbans

130 $1,000.00

The Lakes Estate Residents' Association Inc

Taylors Lakes

200 $1,000.00

KlabbGhannejjaMaltinInc

StAlbans

250 $1,000.00

St Bernadette Seniors&Social Club Inc

Sunshine West

73 $1,000.00

GreekCypriotParent andYouthClubWestern

Suburbs Of Melbourne

Sunshine West

195 $1,000.00

Senior CitizensMelbourneCroatia Inc.

Sunshine North

150 $1,000.00

Senior Chilean Group Incorporated

Deer Park

50 $1,000.00

AustralianBosnianSeniorsGroupInc.

StAlbans

70 $1,000.00

GreekOrthodox Archdiocese of Aust Parish of St

Albans&Districts

StAlbans

55 $1,000.00

BrimbankCroquetClubInc

Cairnlea

24 $1,000.00

TurkishCypriotElderlyWomen’sAssociationInc

StAlbans

100 $1,000.00

CircoloPensionatiDeBrimbankInc

Keilor Downs

100 $1,000.00

St Paul's Elderly SupportGroup

Sunshine West

58 $1,000.00

Italian Independent Senior Club of Sunshine

StAlbans

33 $1,000.00

Sydenham Baptist Church

(TuesdayFriendshipGroup)

Sydenham

40 $1,000.00

Deer Park Senior Citizens Club

Deer Park

80 $1,000.00

SaintAlbans SeniorCitizensClub Inc

StAlbans

68 $1,000.00

HarvesterDayClub

Sunshine

30 $1,000.00

NorthCyprusTurkishAssociationofVictoria

Albion

250 $1,000.00

Macedonian Pensioner Group 'Uspeniena Presveta

Bogorodica'of SydenhamInc.

Deer Park

22 $1,000.00

Macedonian Senior Citizens Pelister club St Albans StAlbans

74 $1,000.00

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Attachment 12.8.1

Macedonian Senior Citizens Women Group Plister

StAlbans

26 $1,000.00

Sunshine RSL Memorial Bowling Club

Sunshine

50 $1,000.00

Croatian Senior Citizens Club Inc.

StAlbans

120 $1,000.00

Macedonian Senior Group 'Tumbe Cafe'

Hillside

40 $1,000.00

Filipino Elderly & Youth Association Incorporated

Delahey

47 $1,000.00

Macedonian Senior Citizens Group West Sunshine Sunshine West

65 $1,000.00

SeniorCitizenTurkishClub

StAlbans

32 $1,000.00

Keilor Activitiesfor Older Adults

StAlbans

59 $1,000.00

NewAgeWomanAwarenessGroupInc

StAlbans

31 $1,000.00

Western Suburbs Maltese Association Inc.

Keilor Downs

20 $1,000.00

PolishSeniorCitizensClub

Ardeer

34 $1,000.00

UkrainianWomen'sAssociationAustralia-Alla

Horska Branch

Ardeer

25 $1,000.00

Combined Probus Club Deer Park Inc

Deer Park

33 $1,000.00

TheGreekOrthodox CommunityofStAlbansAghia

Paraskevi

StAlbans

65 $1,000.00

Keilor Macedonian Elderly Group

Keilor Downs

50+

$1,000.00

SCATS Senior Citizen Organization

StAlbans

70-85 $1,000.00

West Sunshine Multicultural Spanish Senior

CitizensInc

Sunshine West

100 $1,000.00

Social Senior Club Macedon Inc.

Kealba

morethan

50 $1,000.00

BrimbankSeniorCitizensFriendlyGroupInc.

StAlbans

35 $1,000.00

St Margaret's Social Club Australian Sannat

AssociationInc.

Keilor Downs

90 $1,000.00

St Helena Maltese Australian Social Club

Incorporated

Ardeer

250 $1,000.00

LatinSeniors StAlbansGroup

StAlbans

26 $1,000.00

Filipino Australian Senior Citizens of Victoria

StAlbans

40 $1,000.00

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Attachment 12.8.1

Macedonian Women's Senior Citizen Group

Markovi Kuli Inc

Deer Park

52 $1,000.00

MacedonianSeniorCitizensGroupMarkoviKuliInc Deer Park

52 $1,000.00

MalteseCulturalAssociationofVictoria Inc

Albion

75 $1,000.00

West Sunshine Turkish SeniorCitizensGroup

Sunshine West

60 $1,000.00

MacedonianSeniorCitizenGroupofArdeerInc Sunshine West

30 $1,000.00

Australian Croatian Senior Citizen Club Sunshine

Inc.

Sunshine West

89 $1,000.00

Total $73,000.00

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Attachment 12.8.1