The groups have been granted a share of the funding under two grants programs — the community matching grants program and the access and inclusion grants program.
Ten groups shared $32,868.50 in round one of the matching grants program.
Recipients included Tatura Civic Halls Inc, Shepparton Access, Tallygaroopna Men’s Shed and Siasi Uesiliana Tau’ataina o Tonga i Aositelelia, Shepparton branch, which each received $5000 under the scheme.
Shepparton Access received the largest grant under the Access and Inclusion program.
It has been granted $10,000 for the construction of a covered parking area at Eco Park to increase the safety of visitors, staff and participants.
City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali welcomed seeing money being distributed back into the community.
“We are always pleased to deliver grants and funding to community groups and organisations that need a helping hand to achieve their goals, whether that be through hosting an event, purchasing upgraded equipment, improving access for the community, or running workshops and training programs,” he said.
“We understand how important this grant funding can be, and we look forward to seeing these successful applicants put the funding to good use.”
Grant recipients
Community matching grants 2023-24 round one
| Tatura Civic Halls Inc. | Upgrade electrical switchboards, enhance safety and efficiency. $5000 |
| Goulburn Valley Woodworkers | Assist with 31st annual woodworking show. $3322 |
| Shepparton Access | Establish a gaming café for people with disabilities. $5000 |
| Tallygaroopna Men’s Shed Inc. | Installation of cladding and add entry and roller doors. $5000 |
| Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre | Purchase barbecue for regular community gatherings, fostering recovery from the 2022 floods. $1000 |
| Toolamba Recreation Reserve and Community Centre, Community Asset Committee | Upgrade lighting and kitchen facilities at Toolamba Community Centre. $3406.50 |
| Murchison Community Plan | Encourage residents to create visual art inspired by historical artefacts. $2525 |
| Primary Care Connect | Micro Kitchen Gardens Project encouraging growth of own produce, addressing food insecurity and promoting mental wellbeing. $1850 |
| Siasi Uesiliana Tau’ataina o Tonga i Aositelelia, Shepparton branch | PA system for newly developed Tongan group to promote cultural advancement in Greater Shepparton. $5000 |
| Caniambo Public Hall | Replace curtains with blinds for local events. $765 |
| Total | $32,868.50 |
Access and Inclusion Grant Program 2023-24
| Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre | Creation of a sensory space, normalising the use of sensory and emotional regulation across the community. |
| Bunbartha Recreation Reserve | Installation of ramp to provide access for people with mobility aids. |
| Slade Consulting | Transcending the Narrative — Project inviting neurodivergent people on a journey of writing, re-writing, and transcending their story. |
| Shepparton Access | Construction of a covered parking area to increase the safety of visitors, staff and participants at Eco Park. |
| Shepparton Heritage Centre | Installation of access ramp at the History Hub for all users. |
| Total | $17,444.80 |
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