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Community Grants Program

Annual Grants 2010 - NOW OPEN

Council’s Annual Grants provide financial and in-kind support for community initiatives and projects that address local needs and enhance the health and wellbeing of the local community.

The Annual Grants 2011 provide funding for small to medium sized projects and initiatives that respond to the diverse social, cultural, recreational, economic and environmental needs of Yarra residents.

Annual Grants are awarded under six streams including:

Notes from the last Collingwood Safety Working Group meeting Feb/2010

Written by residents for residents

English, Arabic, Chinese and Viet are attached, please check the attachment.

The Thrive Program is a new 12 month skills development pilot program of the City of Yarra. Thrive will involve successful community groups in a skills development program which focuses on fundraising, governance and operational excellence. Applications to be received by 5pm Thursday 4th March 2010.

Application forms are available at:
www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Community/Grants/Index.asp

Thrive Program
http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Community/Grants/pdf/ThriveInformationandApplicationform.pdf

 If you want to have a chance to speak your mind about your estate,
from health and wellbeing to safety and security then come to the estate working group meetings.
Download the dates below.

The Wellington  Knitting group meet every Thursday for one and half-hours.

We have a very enthusiastic teacher who encourages people to have a go.

The City of Yarra and Willowview Day Centre are starting a new Men's Outing Group for men over 60.

The aim of the program is to have a place for men to meet on an informal basis, to encourage men's activities and to promote active and healthy lifestyle activities.

Collingwood Housing Estate Arts Committee

Arts group of residents and agencies working together to beautify the estate.
First Tuesday of the month, 2pm to 4pm, Collingwood Neighbourhood House.
Next meeting: 7 April

Estate Improvement Community
Every second month, dates vary (beginning 26 February), Harmsworth Hall.

Next meeting: 23 April

DACCHTA Meeting
 DACCHTA (Dight Street, Abbotsford, Collingwood and Clifton Hill Highrise Tenants Association)
DACCHTA is a non-profitable association consisting of residents that volunteer to assist residents of Collingwood, Abbotsford and Clifton Hill.
Third Wednesday of the month, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, Harmsworth Hall.
Next meeting: 15 April

Contact Name:
Sharon Simon
Contact Phone:
03 9417 5144