Grants in Action Program - 2023 Grants
In 2023, the Hobsons Bay Community Fund provided $88,012.17 to 25 community projects across Hobsons Bay, under the Fair, Inclusive and Vibrant grant categories. This included $25,000 from the Complete Family Care Fund (El-Khoury Family Fund) directed towards Mental Health projects.
Headspace Werribee - Impact Grant of $5,000 via the Complete Family Care Fund
Grant to expand Headspace’s Global Ambassadors Program in schools across Hobsons Bay. Click here to find out more about the group.
Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre - Community Support Grant of $3,000
Grant to extend the Plant, Grow, Eat, Connect program that commenced in 2022. Click here to find out more about the group.
I’m Still Learning - Community Support Grant of $4,000
Grant to support the cost of running two Basic Home Maintenance courses that provide hands-on life skills for people who live alone, care for others in their homes or who generally lack support. Click here to find out more about the group.
The Scouts Association of Victoria - Community Support Grant of $2,289.17
Grant to upgrade the facilities at The Pines in Altona via the purchase of games equipment and solar lights Click here to find out more about the group.
Leading Note Music Education - Community Support Grant of $3,000
Grant to support the cost of 3 disadvantaged students to participate in the Elgars Woodwind project for 12 months. Click here to find out more about the group.
Laverton Community Centre - Impact Grant of $9,810 via the Complete Family Care Fund
Grant to deliver a program aimed at Youth Skills Training - Facilitation of upskilling young people in the Hobsons Bay area. Click here to find out more about the Centre.
Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed Restoration Group - Community Support Grant of $2,020
Grant to support social connection of local restoration group members through weekly meetings. Click here to find out more about the Club.
Williamstown Community & Education Centre - Community Support Grant of $3,000
Grant to fund the planning, development and facilitation of a range of workshops for the community covering the themes of ‘Grow, Create, Move and Share’ over a 6 month period. Click here to find out more about the group.
Reading Out of Poverty Incorporated - Community Support Grant of $3,000
Grant to provide 1,000 literacy starter kits to children aged 0 - 5 years from disadvantaged communities within Hobsons Bay. Click here to find out more about the group.
Footscape Incorporated - Community Support Grant of $1,000
Grant to assemble 100 footcare kits to enhance foot health for homeless, Indigenous and Culturally & Linguistically Diverse people by improving access to necessary resources. Click here to find out more about the group.
Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre - Community Support Grant of $3,000
Grant for the establishment of the Inter Gen Project. Aimed at bringing together people with different cultural backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences to raise awareness and reflect on experiences of both the older and younger generations. Click here to find out more about the group.
Robina Scott Kindergarten - Community Support Grant of $900
Grant to fund a 2 hour Child Sexual Abuse Prevention program to empower families with practical safety tools that can be used within the home, school and community. Click here to find out more about the group.
Inner West Community Foundation - Community Support Grant of $3,000
Grant to fund facilitators to deliver the Money Mentor program in schools across Hobsons Bay. Click here to find out more about the group.
St Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church - Community Support Grant of $3,190 via the Complete Family Care Fund
Grant to assist youth mental health by funding a mental first aid training course. Click here to find out more about the group.
Laverton Magpies Football Club - Community Support Grant of $3,000
Grant to assist support families from Laverton to integrate into the club, including uniforms and equipment. Click here to find out more about the group.
Empty Seat Theatre - Community Support Grant of $3,000
Grant to hold an audition skills workshop for emerging creatives of West African background from the Hobsons Bay area. Click here to find out more about the group.
Altona All Abilities Inclusion Basketball Program - Community Support Grant of $5,000
Grant to run Basketball sessions for children and youth with additional needs for one term. Click here to find out more about the group.
Friends of Newport Lakes - Community Support Grant of $2,000
Grant to purchase 50 protective shirts for volunteers to ensure appropriate protection from the sun and environment while working outdoors. Click here to find out more about the group.
Welcome West Wagon - Community Support Grant of $3,000
Grant to enable three Community Reach Out days in Hobsons Bay to support asylum seekers and refugees but connecting them to the community and allowing them to select from donated goods. Click here to find out more about the group.
Hobsons Bay Dementia Soaring Falcons Alliance - Community Support Grant of $1,705
A newly formed group, the grant supports the initial work needed to create a dementia-friendly Hobsons Bay. This includes the running of the first dementia forum in Hobsons Bay.
The Substation - Impact Grant of $10,000
Grant to enable the Preservation and sharing of the Yalukit-Willam dictionary & language, including language classes. Click here to find out more about the group.
Blue Light Victoria - Impact Grant of $8,278.10 via the Complete Family Care Fund
Grant to enable the delivery of the DASH Mental Health Program at Altona North Primary School . Click here to find out more about the group.
St Mary’s Primary School Altona - Community Support Grant of $3,000
Grant to enable flooring to be installed in the new well being tram. Click here to find out more about the group.
Community Singing for all Abilities - Community Support Grant of $1,820
A newly formed group that brings community members together each month to harness the power of singing, with a focus on an inclusive and safe environment.