Air Quality In The Home, And Our Communities, Climate Council of Australia Ltd
Climate Council has worked to highlight the direct health risks of fossil fuels, particularly burning gas in the home to help build support for Australia’s transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. However, CC has had to rely on rented equipment for this. Climate Council will purchase air quality monitors to use in their work to highlight the negative impacts of fossil fuels and promote through social media.
The Sargood Foundation, Accessible Garden
The Sargood Foundation will create and maintain an accessible garden to be enjoyed by their community of people who live with life changing Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). The garden will enable those living with SCI to connect with others who share the same life experience and take part in activities together that are geared towards increasing independence, building self-confidence and forming connections to help with others to help with mental wellbeing.
Bonnie Support Services Ltd, Bonnie's Community Connections
The Bonnie's Community Connections program will enhance the support services provided to aid vulnerable women, including those facing domestic violence and homelessness. The funding will be used to arrange excursions and/or workshops aimed at enhancing participants' mental health and well-being.
Nambucca Valley Landcare Inc, Community Engagement Equipment Support
Nambucca Valley Landcare run workshops and various events that provide education and support to local landholders on sustainable agriculture and environment restoration. This project will enable the purchase of community engagement equipment such as a gazebo and projector to run these educational events. Currently they are borrowed from other organisations.
NSW Rural Fire Service – Central Coast Communications Brigade, Radio Communications Headsets Upgrade
NSW Rural Fire Service – Central Coast Communications Brigade will upgrade their Radio Communication Headsets in their emergency operations centre and their Forward Command Vehicle to enhance clarity for volunteers receiving messages from firefighters and rescue operators during incident call-outs.
Young Minds Thrive Inc, Empowering Futures: School Screening Program
Young Minds Thrive Inc is committed to improving the well-being of predominantly First Nations children in the Nambucca Valley by addressing high levels of developmental delays. Currently the area has developmental delays that are 2-3 times higher than the state and national average. Through collaboration with local primary schools, Young Minds Thrive provide screenings and assistance, striving to promote the success of every child. This grant will be utilised to cover the child development screening fees.
Buddharangsee Thai Community Language School Inc, Thai Classical Dance Workshop & Senior Luncheon
Buddharangsee Thai Community Language School Inc will host a Thai classical dance workshop for children. Students will learn fundamental steps, cultural significance, choreographies and symbolism, along with dressing, m