 Focus on our Community
THE MURRAY CLUB
An invitation for new members or volunteers to join in the fun at The Murray Club.
The Murray Club has been in operation for 17 years and is sponsored by the Pinjarra RSL Sub-Branch under the umbrella of the Department of Veterans Affairs’. The club is run by volunteers from the Pinjarra Women’s Auxiliary and some members from the RSL. We need more volunteers urgently. As you’ll appreciate we are getting older and want to encourage new members to join but we need help from the local community so we can continue to provide our great services. So if you would like to share your special skills and experiences with others and volunteer we would love to hear from you.
We are a club that provides a pleasant, safe venue for veterans, ex-service people, their spouses and other members of the Pinjarra and Mandurah district. You do not have to be a veteran to join this club. The club meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in the month from 10am until 2pm.
What you get?
FUN: most of our members like to play Bingo, some enjoy a game of cards. Bingo is 5c per game. The proceeds from the day go back into the club for the members. The club is a not-for-profit organisation. Lots of raffles items are donated by the members and the local community or and businesses.
FRIENDS: our club helps people to socialise with other people and we have a great day involving lots of laughter and friendship. People come from many areas including age care facilities from Pinjarra and Mandurah. For some of these people this is the only socialising they have.
For a small donation of $5.00 per visit you get morning tea which includes the best homemade scones ever with jam and cream, tea, coffee and a drink from the bar if required (the bar is always open). Lunch is also provided as well as afternoon tea. During winter soup and bread is served as well as sausages, for summer the menu changes to cold meat and salad.
Our club also has events during the year such as “Christmas in July” and a Christmas lunch which is a fantastic roast and there is always Christmas presents at no extra cost for the members.
The club is not an Adult Day Care centre as there are no paid staff to assist those individuals who require a carer. New members who need care are welcome to join providing they are accompanied by their carer for the whole time they attend the club.
If you would like more information, to visit our club or volunteer, please contact our Club Coordinator Megan on 9582 8357. We are located at Lot 4, Pinjarra Road, Pinjarra.
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Available Grants & Funding Opportunities
RDA Peel holds information on many grants available to community groups. The following are just a few current grants and funding opportunities available, however if your group needs funding for purposes other than general administration costs and overheads, please contact us direct to discuss your situation. Please use the links for more information and relevant grant guidelines and applications.
Perpetual Trustees Grants
The Foundations, managed by Perpetual support a wide range of charitable purposes and projects within the community. You must be a charitable organisation with either Charity Tax Concession (TCC) or Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status to apply for this grant.
Past funding has been provided for a wide range of projects at different developmental stages. The following will not be considered for funding:
- deficit funding requests e.g. funding of past activities, loan repayments, operational deficits
- fundraising appeals (excluding capital appeals)
- funding for individuals
The current round is now open and closes EDST 5pm on Wednesday 12 January 2011. Outcomes will be advised July 2011.
More information, guidelines and other documentation go to http://www.perpetual.com.au/philanthropy-funding-opportunities.aspx or phone 1800 501 227.
Indigenous Arts, Culture, Languages, Broadcasting and Heritage 2011-12 funding round
The Office for the Arts (OFTA) administers a range of Australian Government programs that aim to support Indigenous arts, culture, languages and broadcasting. These programs are:
- National Arts and Crafts Industry Support
- Indigenous Broadcasting Program
- Indigenous Culture Support
- Maintenance of Indigenous Languages and Records
The current round is now open and closes AEDST 5pm on 21 January 2011. Outcomes will be advised in June or July 2011.
More information, guidelines and other documentation go to www.arts.gov.au/indigenous
Telstra's Kids Fund
Permanent Telstra Group employees can apply for a Telstra's Kids Fund grant of $1,200 to support a project or activity run by a not-for-profit organisation involving a child, 18 years or under, in their immediate family. Telstra's Kids Fund provides grants for not-for-profit organisations in the following areas:
- Arts and culture
- Disability
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Sport and recreation
- Valuing cultural diversity
The current round opens 29 November 2010 and closes 18 February 2011 (with a decision in early May 2011)
More information and grant applications go to http://www.telstrafoundation.com.au/dir148/tfweb.nsf/telstraskidsfund/telstraskidsfund?OpenDocument&menu=3
Criminal Property Confiscation Grants Program
Criminal money and property is seized by the Police and the Director of Public Prosecutions. After costs are met for these authorities, the balance of the funds is distributed to the community. Grants can only be used to prevent or reduce drug-related crime and drug abuse, support crime victims and to aid law enforcement.
The current funding round opens 21 October and closes 5pm Friday, 17 December 2010.
More information, grant guidelines and application go to http://www.department.dotag.wa.gov.au/C/criminal_property_confiscation_grants.aspx?uid=9409-0734-3847-2832
2010-11 Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS)
Grants can be used for boat launching ramps, jetties, moorings, and channels and breakwaters directly related to a public recreational boating facility or land-based items located at such a facility, including trailer parking areas, toilets, fish cleaning tables and signage. Recreational boat owners are encouraged to discuss project proposals with their local Government. Individuals cannot apply for funds - applications can only be made by eligible authorities.
Applications close 16 February, 2011.
More information and grant applications go to http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/rbfs or phone 9216 8000.
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Community Notice Board
COMMONWEALTH BANK - Register Your Event
Does your organisation need volunteers? Commonwealth Bank Staff volunteer their time to registered charities and not-for-profit organisations. If you need volunteers or would like to advertise upcoming volunteering events, register with the Commonwealth Bank Staff Volunteering Program here.
Volunteer Guidelines
Any external registered charity or not-for-profit organisation can advertise an event. However, the Commonwealth Bank can't provide volunteering leave for employees to participate in:
- Activities that may harm the reputation of the Commonwealth Bank.
- Activities that may be construed as discriminatory.
- Activities that result in an actual or potential conflict of interest.
- Activities that involve, or may be construed as involving, providing financial advice.
- Activities that pose an unacceptable risk to the health and safety of any participants.
- Activities that could be detrimental or public health and safety.
- Illegal activities.
- Political Activities or political lobbying.
- Activities that promote or encourage gambling, smoking, alcohol or substance abuse.
- Protest groups.
As well as filling in the registration form, you will need to fax a copy of your organisation's public liability insurance to (02) 9117 2984 or san and email it to volunteer@cba.com.au
FREE COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Local radio stations 6mm (1116 am) and 97.3 Coast FM
Registered not-for-profit or Incorporated organisations in the Peel Region which have community fundraisers or events can apply to the above radio stations for FREE community announcements. Details required are:
- Who (eg St John's Ambulance)
- What/details (e.g. first aid course)
- When/Time
- Where (e.g. McLarty Hall, McLarty Road, (Mandurah)
- Contact (e.g. Judith)
- Phone (e.g. mobile or home)
For more information and forms contact Leah at Coast Radio on 9581 2786 or email frontdesk@coastradio.com.au
GOVERNING SHARED FACILITIES
Extract from Our Community Matters, Edition 8, 2010
Community groups responsible for the governance of facilities shared with other groups or the government have a new resource in the Department of Planning and Community Development’s A Guide to Governing Shared Community Facilities.
The guide is intended to be particularly useful for those who have not governed such facilities in the past, although it acknowledges that no two facilities are the same, and that the issues addressed will not necessarily be relevant to every facility. It uses public participation as a guiding principle and breaks shared facilities management down into five key elements: facility vision and type; size and catchment; governing bodies; facility maintenance; and operations and integration.
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Current Successful Peel Grant Recipients
CRIMINAL PROPERTY CONFISCATION GRANTS PROGRAM – MARCH 2010
This round attracted 46 applications, with 13 projects approved for funding totalling $1,556,007.19.
• Peel Youth Services Inc. –$83,430 for THE SHED, which is a pilot project aimed at providing at-risk young men with a range of activities to learn new skills, develop confidence, address anti-social behaviour and reconnect with their community.
• Street Net (Peel Community Development Group Inc.) - $128,965. The aim of REACH OUT – Engagement & Mentorship for Marginalised Youth is to develop and implement strategies to engage, educate and build relationships with marginalised youth in the Peel Region in order to lessen the level of crime and substance abuse.
LOTTERYWEST – SEPTEMBER 2010
In September Lotterywest made 234 grants totalling over 31 million.
• City of Mandurah - $10,000 towards access and performance costs to support the Little Nippers Maawit Kara Children’s Festival, to be held on 17 October at the Eastern Mandurah Foreshore Reserve.
• Fairbridge Festival (Inc.) $20,000 towards a shed to meet the share storage needs of the Festival and the Murray Mandurah Riding for the Disabled group based at Fairbridge Village, Pinjarra.
• Greening Australia (WA) $4,397 towards tools for use in Greening Australia activities involving schools and the community in the Peel Region.
• Murray Mandurah Emergency Relief Fund Inc. $50,000 for the provision of emergency relief.
• Uniting Church in Australia (Uniting Outreach Mandurah) $6,600 for the provision of emergency relief.
• WestAus Crisis and Welfare Services Inc. $12,385 towards a vehicle for collecting and transporting food to disadvantaged people as part of the organisation’s emergency and crisis support services in Mandurah.
LOTTERYWEST – OCTOBER 2010
In October Lotterywest made 142 grants totalling over 8 million.
• Belswan Residents Social Club - $4,937 towards equipment to increase the range of recreational activities for seniors residing at the Belswan Residents’ Retirement Village, Greenfields.
• Bunbury Diocesan Trustees – Christ's Church Mandurah $2,750 for urgent heritage conservation work to Christ’s Church Mandurah.
• Event Assist Inc. $14,000 towards access costs for the All Australian Car Day to be held 10 April 2011 and the British Auto Classic 2011 to be held 23 October 2011, with both events to take place at the Waroona Town Oval and Memorial Hall, South West Highway, Waroona.
• Friends of Edenvale (Inc) - $14,500 towards an Interpretation Plan for the Roger May Museum which has a unique historical collection of agricultural materials from the 1880 – 1950 period.
• Lady Brand Lifestyle Village (Mandurah) Residents Assoc (Inc.) $14,987 towards stage lighting and wireless headsets to be used for the social activities of the Lady Brand Lifestyle Village in Mandurah.
• Mandurah Concert Band Inc. $27,876 towards equipment to extend the repertoire of music played by the Band for the community ** Grant assistance provided by RDA Peel **
• Murray Toy Library Incorporated $5,118 for play equipment, toys and photocopier to support the services of the Murray Toy Library, Pinjarra.
• Shire of Murray $24,240 to prepare an Interpretive Plan for the Edenvale Precinct, Pinjarra to enhance visitor and local community interest in the cultural heritage of the area.
• Yarloop Workshop Inc. $15,000 towards the purchase of the special effects equipment and signage for the Yarloop Workshops.
HEALTHWAYS – OCTOBER 2010
Art Sponsorship Approvals of $5,000 or less.
• PULSE Youth Performance Company Mandurah received funding to present a program of performance and workshop activating during 2011 that will officer a series of outreach programs to build capability and profile for young people interesting in developing skills in circus activities.
• Fairbridge Festival Inc. received funding for 2011 Fairbridge Festival, a three day arts event from 29 May – 1 April at the Fairbridge Village Pinjarra and includes performances, workshops and demonstrations which cover a range of music, dance, craft, street theatre, children’s activities and youth festival.
• Events Assist Inc. received funding for the 2011 program which involves two events held in Waroona, the “All Australian Car Day” in April and “British Auto Classic” in October that will mainly attract visitors from the South West and Peel Regions and feature an outdoor stage presenting music and dance activities and a visual arts exhibition targeting young people.
TELSTRA’S KIDS FUND GRANT – SEPTEMBER 2010
Telstra Foundation funded $750,000 to 625 community not-for-profit organisation across Australia.
• South Mandurah Football Club received $1,200 to purchase much needed equipment and jumpers for their junior football club teams.
FRRR - REACH RURAL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM – 2010
In 2010 FRRR provided $585,000 for community groups such as community based pre-schools or kindergartens, not for profit long day or occasional care centres, playgroups, neighbourhood houses and toy libraries in small rural communities.
• Yarloop Playgroup received $5,495 for the vitalisation of the Yarloop Playgroup. ** Grant assistance provided by RDA Peel **
ROYALTIES FOR REGIONS, State Government – OCTOBER 2010
• Waroona Playgroup $11,000 towards the completion of their outdoor patio and play area.
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Does your Group need Assistance?
Finding a Suitable Grant or Funding Opportunity?
Contact us and arrange a meeting where we can discuss your project or initiative.
Writing a Funding Submission or Grant Application?
Contact us to make an appointment so we can assist you with your application on a one-on-one confidential basis.
Access to a Computer or the Internet?
Make an appointment to use our “Open Access” area where you are welcome to use our facilities for your group’s purposes.
Publishing or printing a Newsletter?
Contact us—your group is welcome to use our resources (limits apply).
Photocopying or Collating?
Contact us—your group is welcome to use our resources (limits apply).
Finding a Meeting Venue in Mandurah?
Your group is welcome to use our 15 seat board room in Mandurah to hold meetings. Contact us to make a booking.
ALL OF THESE SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE TO INCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS AND CLUBS IN THE PEEL REGION. CONTACT NOLA DURNIN, COMMUNITY & GRANTS COORDINATOR, RDA PEEL ON 9586 3405 OR community@rdapeel.org.au
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