In 2016, the Hobsons Bay Community Fund provided $36,863 to 13 community projects across Hobsons Bay, under the Fair, Inclusive and Vibrant grant categories. 

The grants have benefited our Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, migrants and asylum seekers, people with disabilities, and communities at risk of social isolation, as well as providing equal opportunities for youth in education and employment. 

HBCF has enabled projects focused on the arts, physical/mental health and wellbeing, positive ageing, access to food and housing security and environmental sustainability.

New Hope Foundation - Community Grant of $5,000

Grant towards a learning and recreation program for 25 refugees and young people from culturally diverse backgrounds, including a homework program. Click here to find out more about the Foundation.

Williamstown Community & Education Centre - Community Grant of $5,000

Grant to finance a twenty week financial literacy program for up to 150 enrolled students of the Centre. Click here to find out more about the Centre.

Latitude Directions for Young People - Community Grant of $3.650

Grant to provide a 2 day workshop for 30 young people to provide mental health and wellbeing information. Click here to find about more about the organisation.

The Transformation Centre - Community Grant of $3,113

Grant to purchase equipment to run a weekly cooking program aimed at refugee clients.

Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre - Community Grant of $3,000

Grant to connect students at local schools with local senior citizens to document their life stories. Click here to find out more about the Centre.

Hope Link Shine Program - Community Grant of $3,000

Grant to develop a Shine Personal Development program for women and girls from disadvantaged backgrounds to promote a deeper understanding of personal values, enhance social connection and achieve personal goals. Click here to find out more about the Program.

Gateway Community Services - Community Grant of $3,000

Grant to deliver education sessions for adults with a disability living in Hobsons Bay to educate them about abuse and neglect and how to seek help. Click here to find out more about the Services.

Melbourne Myanmar Christian Fellowship - Community Grant of $3,000

Grant to part fund an annual camp for local Burmese young people to attend. Click here to find out more about the Fellowship.

Australian Arabic Women’s Community Group - Community Grant of $2,500

Grant towards workshops involving police and community members to educate women about their rights and entitlements and how to seek help during family violence situations. Click here to find out more about the Group.

Friends of Floyd Lodge Community Garden - Community Grant of $2,500

Grant to further develop the community garden at the base of Towers for the use of elderly residents. Click here to find out more.

Yarraville Special Development School - Community Grant of $2,500

Grant to provide additional ipads to assist those without access to ipad technology. Click here to find out more about the school.

Secondbite - Community Grant of $2,500

Grant to work with Altona Meadows Primary School to deliver a community fresh program for 350 children across the school with fresh food each week. Click here to find out more about the program.

West Welcome Wagon - Community Grant of $1,600

Grant to buy materials to produce fabric bags to deliver items to asylum seekers. Click here to find out more about the organisation.