The grants were awarded under the Social Recovery Quick Response Grant program to support small-scale projects that encourage community members to lead their own recovery activities.
Council said the successful applications focused on community-led approaches, which is one of the six key principles of the National Principles for Disaster Recovery, along with recognising and building capacity.
Council invited eligible not-for-profit organisations and community groups to make an application for funding. Eight were received and each was successful.
“This grant program is a particularly important one for council. The October 2022 flood event was devastating and affected every member of the community in some way,” Mayor Shane Sali said.
“We understand the importance of coming together when times are tough, and offering support and an outlet to take your mind off things.”
Social Recovery Quick Response Grant recipients ($1000 each)
The Lions Club of Toolamba - Toolamba Community Link. A joint venture between the Lions Club and Recreation Reserve Committee to address social isolation and build community connection.
Bunbartha Recreation Reserve - Community barbecues. A series of community gatherings throughout March to encourage community connectedness and support for those impacted by floods in the area.
Mooroopna Community Plan Steering Committee - Steven’s Crescent Community Barbecue. An event to bring the community in the northern part of Mooroopna together following the October floods.
GV Pride - Dripping with Pride. Over five months from April to August 2023, GV Pride will co-design and facilitate several social-support events and learning opportunities for community.
Murchison Community Planning Group - Community Consultation Day. Since COVID-19 and then the October 2022 devastating floods in Murchison, there has been no opportunity for the community to come together to have their say in prioritising the proposed community plan. This will give the community a chance to come together and contribute.
Katandra West Country Fire Authority - Christmas In July. Katandra West CFA hosted a ‘Christmas In July’ community event for families around the region at the Katandra CFA Shed.
Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project - Family Haven Shade Sail. Following the flood, the Family Haven in Mooroopna has been able to fix the gardens, sandpit surround and replace the contaminated sand. By installing a shade sail it is able to complete the refurbishment of the sandpit and increase its usability.
Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre - Replace vacuum, which was destroyed during the floods. MEAC helps community engage, socialise, learn new skills, find the right services and supports, or just to have a place to go where people are welcomed and treated with dignity and respect.
Total: $8000
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