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Home (https://www.business.gov.au/) Grants, assistance & other support (https://www.business.gov.au/assistance)Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) (https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/building-better-regions-fund)Building Better Regions Fund Community Investments Stream (https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/building-better-
regions-fund/building-better-regions-fund-community-investments)Building Better Regions Fund Community Investments stream funding o�ers
Building Better Regions Fund CommunityInvestments stream funding o�ersLast updated: 22/09/2017
The list of successful applicants that have been o�ered funding under the Building Better Regions Fund Community Investmentsstream for round one.
Opening Our HeARTS will see dozens ofartists open their studios across the MidNorth Coast of NSW joined by up to 70galleries, community arts groups andeducation institutions.
The StoryCentre BerrimaDistrictMuseum DigitalExhibitionGallery
The Society will develop ‘The Story CentreDigital Exhibition’ to be opened a newextension of the Berrima District HistoricalMuseum. The project will allow forexpanded future digital exhibitions.
Berrima NSW $20,648 $41,297
Byron ShireCouncil
BuildingCapacity inByron'sCommunityHalls
Collection and preparation of informationrelating to Byron Shire Council's twentycommunity halls resulting in acommunications / marketing strategy withstandardised facility and inventory plansfor each venue.
Mullumbimby NSW $20,000 $20,000
Central CoastCouncil
Central CoastA�ordableHousingStrategy andinnovative pilotproject
The development of a Central CoastA�ordable Housing Strategy andimplementation of an innovationa�ordable/alternative housingpartnership pilot.
Wyong NSW $50,000 $100,000
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
Central WestFarmingSystems Inc.
CWFSAgMarketingSkills Audit inCentral WestNSW
A skills and knowledge audit of farmers inthe grain and livestock sectors in CentralWest NSW designed to direct prioritiesand inform the 'AgMarketing Project'.
Condobolin NSW $67,500 $90,000
Cessnock CityCouncil
Cessnock CitySkills Audit
Develop and utilise a survey instrument togather data from business regarding skillsshortages and training needs to developtraining programs speci�c for jobplacement opportunities.
Cessnock NSW $15,000 $30,000
Coolamon ShireCouncil
Launch padsand modularpumptrack
Support for a local skate/bicycle/scooterfacility for youth events in four regionaltowns.
The project will provide a designframework to assist in Broken Hill's visionto be a Smart Community. TheSustainable Mobility Solution will guidedecision makers to form educated spatialdecisions (parking, walking, cycling andpublic transport) essential for a liveablecommunity.
The project will audit regional arts andcommunity venues to create industrystandard venue speci�cations for touringarts/performing organisations to access.
Wagga Wagga NSW $19,350 $19,350
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
EurobodallaShire Council
EurobodallaTourismSignageStrategy
The development of a Tourism SignageStrategy to enhance the tourism appeal ofthe Eurobodalla Shire to simplify accessfor visitors to diverse locations,experiences and attractions, and lead toeconomic and social bene�ts associatedwith extended stays and expenditure.
Narooma NSW $50,000 $100,000
Forbes ShireCouncil
Developing aStrategic Planfor Agriculturein the ForbesShire
The development of an agriculturalstrategic plan for the Forbes Shire tosupport existing and encourage newagricultural products and industries,explore new marketing and processingopportunities, maintain and upgradeinfrastructure and the building of strongand dynamic partnerships.
Forbes NSW $70,000 $140,000
Gri�th CityCouncil
The Festival ofLights
A range of free community events calledthe ‘Festival of Lights’. The project aims tobuild capacity through communityengagement and participation as well asencouraging the inclusion of all culturesand socio- economic backgrounds.
Gri�th NSW $18,500 $18,500
Kiama ShowSocietyIncorporated
Kiama ArtisanExpo
Establish an Expo to showcase artisanequipment and products throughcompetitions, workshops and commercialstalls.
Kiama NSW $16,000 $35,000
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
Lake MacquarieCity Council
Repackagingour Past: A LakeMacquarieStory
A Heritage Asset and Visitor EngagementStrategy for the professional network ofhistorical societies in Lake Macquarie. Thestrategy will feed into the development ofa 'Heritage Interpretation' series ofactivities and events and a semi-permanent heritage exhibition.
Speers Point NSW $32,500 $65,500
Leeton ShireCouncil
Yanco andWhitton -CommunityDirectedPlacemaking
Leeton Shire Council has formed two newTown Improvement Committees (TICs) atthe villages of Yanco and Whitton todevelop a Community DirectedPlacemaking Plan.
Growth of Wingham Akoostik MusicFestival through the development of animproved marketing plan.
Wingham NSW $18,000 $20,000
MuswellbrookShire Council
Blue HeelerFilm FestivalExpansion
Support for the expansion of the BlueHeeler Film Festival.
Muswellbrook NSW $30,000 $60,800
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
NambuccaShire Council
NambuccaValley OrganicFarm BusinessProgram
The project will provide the organicfarmers in the Nambucca Valley regionaccess to regional agribusiness andnatural resource management expertsand peer to peer learning. The projectaims to increase employment and smallbusiness opportunities, boost regionalproduction and help the valley attract newresidents as an organic food hub.
Engagement of specialist consultants tofacilitate community engagement anddevelop an Environment Strategy thatintegrates and informs all relatedelements to achieve a consistent,measured and balanced approach toenvironmental planning, use andmanagement for Norfolk Island.
Norfolk Island NSW $165,000 $220,000
Port MacquarieHastingsCouncil
Port Macquarie-Hastings SkillsAudit
Skills Audit to identify current strengthsand future skills gaps within PortMacquarie, Wauchope and Laurieton.
PortMacquarie,Wauchope,Laurieton
NSW $25,262 $50,524
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
Port MacquarieHastingsCouncil
Neon Summer:A festival ofinspiredcreative &cultural activity
A three month summer festival ofperformances, workshops andprogrammed events showcasing artists,designers and practitioners.
The project will provide a vision, andstrategies to inform investment decisionsfor the next 10 years for this newlyamalgamated LGA.
Braidwood NSW $90,000 $180,000
Regional ArtsNew SouthWales Ltd
ARTSTATELismore 2017
ARTSTATE Lismore is a two-day regionalarts conference/festival to be held inLismore that showcases the strength anddiversity of NSW regional arts inpartnership with local community.
Development of and event strategy andcommunity toolkit for Shellharbour thatwill enhance current events and attractnew events.
Lake Illawarra NSW $15,000 $20,000
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
Snowy ValleysCouncil
Development ofa Hume &Hovell TrackMountain BikeTrail MasterPlan
Preparation of a master plan for mountainbiking on the Hume and Hovell Trackidentifying opportunities for trailimprovements.
Tumbarumba NSW $25,000 $50,000
Snowy ValleysCouncil
Snowy ValleysEconomicDevelopmentMasterplan
Economic Development Masterplandeveloped through engagement withbusiness and the wider community. TheMasterplan will establish a vision and �veyear strategy for the region with emphasison supporting new industries and buildingregional social identity.
Tumbarumba NSW $45,000 $90,000
The Council OfTheMunicipality OfKiama
Kiama - Makinga Great Place toWork, Rest andPlay
A commercial market assessment andstrategic plan will be undertaken toinvestigate food and beverage industrytrends that can be adopted to reinvigoratethe town centre of Kiama.
Kiama NSW $20,000 $40,000
Upper HunterShire Council
Upper HunterShire CouncilAged andDisability CareStrategic Plan
Development of an aged and disabilitycare strategic plan.
Merriwa NSW $19,430 $19,430
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
Wagga WaggaCity Council
Fusionsustainabilitystrategy
Strategic planning, consisting of research,analysis and assessment for theredevelopment of FUSION Festival, ayearly festival celebrating cultural diversityin Wagga Wagga, from its current formatto a sustainable Regional Festival.
Wagga Wagga NSW $18,400 $18,400
Warrigal Care Club Connect The formation of a membership modelentitled ‘Club Connect’ which links peopleover the age of 65 years within theIllawarra Region to local businesses andsuppliers of lifestyle and leisure productsand services.
Albion ParkRail
NSW $68,500 $137,000
Youth Action &Policy Assn(NSW) Inc
BuildingArmidale'sYoung SocialEntrepreneurs
A pilot workshop to engage young peoplefrom the Armidale region to participatewith local organisations and businesses todevelop entrepreneurial ideas to addresssocial issues and establish a community ofsupport.
Armidale NSW $16,905 $16,905
AustralianWomen inAgriculture(AWIA) Limited
AgendHER Plus- Remote,Regional andReady forBoards
A course consisting of four webinars andone face to face session to assist womenin the agricultural sector with board andgovernance preparedness.
Orange, PortLincoln,Rockhampton,Wangaratta
NSW SAQLD VIC
$20,000 $20,000
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
ArmidaleRegionalCouncil
The RegionsCooperative:Deliveringlasting value torural Australia
The development of a Strategic Plan,incorporating the development of bestpractice’ methodologies for maximizingsocial and economic returns using tworegionally located private sector casestudies.
New England,Chillagoe
NSWQLD $108,000 $144,000
Barkly RegionalArts Inc
DesertHarmonyFestival -CreatureComforts
An annual festival in its 28th year, theproject will expand the tourism, volunteerand audience operations to create betterexperiences for audiences. The project willalso expand the mentoring delivery tolocal artists.
Development of waste managementstrategy in the very remote communitiesof Ampilatwatja, Elliott, Ali Curung,Wutunugurra and Alpurrurulam. TheStrategies will include master plans foreach community's waste facility, actionplans and estimated costs.
Support for an all-season race track atNhulunbuy BMX Club to provide year-round events and to hold the NT BMXTitles in 2018.
Nhulunbuy NT $46,007 $61,343
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
Tracks Inc Milpirri 30 YearCelebrationFestival
Milpirri, a celebration of Warlpiri culturethrough dance and music. This projectfocuses on two areas which are central tothe 30 Year celebration: the Bannersproject and the making of Milpirriartefacts.
Lajamanu NT $61,560 $93,866
Burdekin ShireCouncil
BurdekinTourismStrategy
Development of a tourism strategy thatwill outline the strategic direction forBurdekin Shire Council to plan anddevelop tourism opportunities for theperiod 2017-2022.
Ayr QLD $15,000 $20,000
Burke ShireCouncil
North WestQueenslandQuarryManagementStrategy
Collaborative procurement by the NWQueensland Roads and RegionalTransport Group comprised of nine LGAsto develop a co‑ordinated managementstrategy for quarry and gravel pits acrossthe region.
Burketown QLD $50,400 $67,200
Burke ShireCouncil
Burke ShireEconomicDevelopmentStrategy
Development of a community-consultedeconomic development strategy for theBurke Shire.
Burketown QLD $20,000 $20,000
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
Burnett InlandEconomicDevelopmentOrganisationInc
Building aBetter Burnett -ImprovingBusinessProsperity andPractice
Delivery of a series of informationsessions to provide networkingopportunities and information onbusiness development and innovation.The project will target established andstart-up businesses and produce a projectevaluation report.
Murgon QLD $25,000 $50,379
Cairns RegionalCouncil
Youth UrbanArt Project
The project will provide youth createdurban artworks at four recreationalspaces. The project will seek to buildyouth pathways for economicparticipation by building technical skills,connections with business and personalskills development.
Gordonvale QLD $65,000 $130,000
CarpentariaShire Council
StrategicBusiness Planfor the MuttonHoleConservationpark
Undertake community and keystakeholder consultation and develop aStrategic Management Plan to identifyculturally and environmentally sensitivetourism opportunities for the Mutton HoleConservation Park.
Normanton QLD $24,474 $36,710
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
CassowaryCoast RegionalCouncil
A strategic planto supportevents &activitiesaround theTully River
Development of a strategic plan to deliveractivities and events based around theTully River and Gorge.
The project will produce a suite ofdocuments to guide the evolution of theCentral Highlands Gigs and Digs Festival,which commenced in 2005. The expandedevent, will develop the capability ofregional leaders.
A Seniors Week event to celebrate themany contributions Seniors make to ourregional community, promote healthyactive ageing and encourage inter-generational cross-collaboration. Theevent will include additional elements tocapture a wider audience and increasedparticipation.
Blackwater QLD $18,000 $40,000
CentralHighlandsRegionalCouncil
National YouthWeek Event(CentralHighlands, Qld)
Central Highlands Regional Council willhost a premier National Youth Week eventto showcase and celebrate the positivecontributions young people make to theregional community.
Emerald QLD $12,000 $20,000
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
DalbyWelcomingCommunity Inc.
Dalby on theCatwalk
Dalby on the Catwalk will be aprofessionally organised multiculturalfashion parade and cultural scarf tyingworkshop which will form part of theDalby Delicious and DeLIGHTful Festival.
Dalby QLD $14,250 $14,250
DiamantinaShire Council
StrategicDevelopmentPlan for theDiamantinaShire Council
Preparation of a comprehensive strategicdevelopment plan for the DiamantinaShire Council.
Support for two events in November2018: the International A Class CatamaranNational Titles; and the International AClass Catamaran World Titles.
Torquay QLD $54,420 $109,481
GreaterWhitsundayAlliance Limited
Mackay-Isaac-WhitsundayRegionalEconomicDevelopmentStrategic Plan
To develop a strategic plan for theMackay-Whitsunday-Isaac (MIW) regionwhich will provide a coordinated approachto identify opportunities for sustainableeconomic growth.
Mackay,Moranbah
QLD $55,000 $110,000
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
GulfCattleman'sAssociation
BeefUpKarumba
A two day beef industry forum, tradeshow and networking activities with afocus on workplace health and safety,planning and markets.
Karumba QLD $30,000 $42,000
Gulf SavannahDevelopmentInc
Gulf SavannahRegional WasteStrategy
This project will develop a regional wastestrategy for Carpentaria, Burke andDoomadgee Aboriginal Shire Councils toprovide a framework for greater regionalcollaboration in waste management andidentify opportunities for remote localgovernment agencies to improvecompliance, environmental andcommunity outcomes.
The Chamber of Commerce, with thesupport of Gympie Regional Council, willdeliver a one-day business summit fromwhich the Chamber will develop a seriesof workshops and business events and aplan to facilitate business leadership andgrowth.
Gympie QLD $20,000 $20,000
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
GympieRegionalCouncil
Rush Festival A strategic plan, business plan andmarketing plan to redevelop the historicGympie Gold Rush Festival followed bysupport for the delivery of the revisedformat as a key part of the region's RUSHFestival, (a platform for the delivery ofmultiple events).
Gympie QLD $75,000 $150,000
Just Us TheatreEnsemble
ChangingYoungIndigenousLives ThroughTheatre
Develop, write and perform Indigenousstories with positive messages to tenschools and communities in far northQueensland. Teach young children how tocreate their own positive stories andperform them.
Expanding the annual and historic KilkivanGreat Horse Ride event to create a �veday community festival in 2018 that willattract a larger, more diverse populationof spectators and participants to thisiconic 32 year old rural event and delivergreater economic, social and culturalbene�ts for the region.
Development of a report on thehorticultural production industry withinthe Lockyer Valley Region. The report willprovide accurate baseline statistics, agreater understanding of the industry,and guidance for future planning anddecision making to the Council,industry/community groups and localproducers.
Gatton QLD $15,000 $20,000
MackayRegionalCouncil forSocialDevelopmentLtd.
StrengtheningCommunities -Realising theVision
Improving governance through a trainingand mentoring program; disseminatingand skill development in the use of theRegionalising Social InfrastructureProtocols for communication andcollaboration partnerships.
A governance training workshops, ‘BetterGovernance for Community Servicesorganisations’, across theWhitsunday/Isaac/ Mackay (WIM) region.
Mackay QLD $20,000 $20,000
Mount IsaRotary RodeoInc
Isa Rodeo Hallof Fame
To collect, preserve and share Mount Isa'sRodeo's unique history through amultimedia gallery that will be situatedwithin the Outback at Mount Isa's VisitorCentre. The project will be completed byApril 2018 and its gala opening will be theinaugural event of the Rodeo's DiamondJubilee Celebrations.
Mount Isa QLD $130,000 $250,000
NapranumAboriginal ShireCouncil
Western CapeCultural Festival
The inaugural weekend festival toshowcase Indigenous culture, skills andproducts in the Western Cape region.
Development of an evidence-basedcapacity-building framework and aninteractive digital tool designed to aidusers in project execution. The project willinclude a regional project pitch event with12-week incubation opportunity.
SunshineBeach
QLD $19,500 $19,500
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
Noosa ShireCouncil
Floating Land2017
Support for additional elements to beadded to the Floating Land Festival. Afestival held over a period of �ve weeksfocussing on environmental sustainabilityto promote the regions of Sunshine Coastand Wide Bay.
Tewantin QLD $47,425 $146,850
NorthernPeninsula AreaRegionalCouncil
2018 CulturalFestival -NorthernPeninsula Area
Host the 2018 “Keep the Flame of CultureBurning” cultural festival, showcasing theculture and heritage of the �ve Aboriginaland Torres Strait Island communitieswithin the Northern Peninsula AreaRegional Council area.
Bamaga QLD $100,000 $150,000
Palm IslandAboriginalCouncil
Palm IslandDidge Fest
Delivery of 'Palm Island Didge Fest', amusic and cultural festival beingshowcased over three days and two nightsas part of the April 2018 centenarycommemorations of Palm Island.
Palm Island QLD $135,000 $180,000
QueenslandMurray-DarlingCommittee Inc.
Fishing for ourRegion's future
This project will assist regionalcommunities improve recreational �shingopportunities by working on strategies toimprove the native �shing experienceacross the Queensland Murray-DarlingBasin.
Condamine QLD $19,725 $19,725
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
Red EarthCommunityFoundationSouth BurnettLimited
Building aStronger SouthBurnett
Deliver four skills and development eventsand conduct two study trips to build localleadership capacity.
Durong QLD $20,000 $20,000
Scenic RimRegionalCouncil
Eat Local ScenicRim InteractivePlatform andVolume 2Cookbook
Development of an online platform tocomplement the existing Eat Local WeekEvent, featuring local producers andbusinesses, enabling consumers to createtheir own local food adventure.
To conduct critical research into theregional growth markets to developtourism products and marketingstrategies. It will seek to identifymotivators for consumers to purchaseproducts, and the channels to get to thosemarkets. The project will identifyconsumer trends and consumerbehaviours.
Warwick QLD $20,000 $20,000
The Dr EdwardKochFoundationLimited
Cape York LifeProgramSuicideAwareness &PreventionWorkshops
Delivery of eleven culturally appropriateworkshops to very remote communitiesacross cape York.
Bamaga QLD $39,562 $52,750
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
The Hervey BayNeighbourhoodCentreIncorporated
Fraser CoastRegional SocialPlan
Development of a Social Plan for FraserCoast Regional Council Region re�ectingthe demographic and social issues of thearea and providing strategies to addressthese through an implementation planand redevelopment of the ‘Our FraserCoast’ website as an interactive site.
Delivery of four information sessionsacross the Sunshine Coast, discussing theopportunities for volunteering and theopportunities and challenges facingmature aged jobseekers and how toovercome them.
Coolum Beach QLD $5,652 $5,652
Western DownsRegionalCouncil
WEstern DOwnsFood and FibreFestival
A free community festival that celebratesthe contribution of local agricultural andcreative industries by showcasing the endproducts in the form of a signature dishcompetition, fashion show, artisanworkshops and markets.
Development of a Tourism and EconomicDevelopment Plan and Waltzing MatildaCentre Business Plan for the Winton Shire.
Winton QLD $46,350 $61,800
A.M.Y.Nominees PtyLtd
A.M.Y.NomineesCharitable TrustStrategic Plan
Development of a strategic plan to guidedirection with the Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara Aboriginal Corporation foreconomic and social development overthe next three to �ve years.
Coober Pedy SA $20,000 $20,000
Adelaide HillsCouncil
GumerachaMain StreetMaster Plan
Development of a design Master Plan forGumeracha's main street.
Gumeracha SA $20,000 $20,000
Adelaide HillsCouncil
DigitalKnowledgeBank for theMount LoftyRanges WorldHeritage Bid
The establishment of a digital knowledgebank (DKB) platform for strategic planningand information sharing for the MountLofty Ranges World Heritage collaborativebid.
Gumeracha SA $40,000 $80,000
Central LocalGovernmentRegion of SouthAustralia Inc
Yorke and MidNorth RegionalLeadershipProgram
A Regional Leadership Course comprisedof four group learning modules, a groupresearch project and structuredmentoring from a regional mentor.
Develop a Strategic Marketing Plan forCoober Pedy.
Coober Pedy SA $46,000 $46,000
DestinationRiverlandIncorporated
RiverlandAmbassadors'Programme(RAP)
To recruit and train ambassadors locatedin and near the area to build awareness ofthe Riverland, foster local pride andincrease tourism.
Berri SA $20,000 $20,000
District CouncilOf MountRemarkable
MelroseCaravan ParkExpansionStudy
Conduct a research study and makerecommendations to guide the expansionof the Melrose Caravan Park.
Melrose SA $18,000 $20,000
District CouncilOf MountRemarkable
Rail TrailDevelopmentResearch Study
Development of a plan, designs andrecommendations to complete un�nishedsections of a walking and cycling track ondisused railway lines within the DistrictCouncil of Mount Remarkable, �nishingthe Southern Flinders Rail Trail from Yackato Wilmington. Completion of the trail willlink several towns in the area and result ina multi-use trail.
Melrose SA $18,000 $20,000
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
District CouncilOf The CopperCoast
Copper CoastEconomicDevelopmentand MarketingPlan
Strategic Planning for tourist sector of theeconomy and employment generation.
Kadina SA $50,000 $100,000
Eyre FuturesIncorporated
Tod Reservoir AMaster Plan fora CommunityReserve
Investigate and develop a Master Plan fora reserve that identi�es key developmentopportunities.
Port Lincoln SA $19,800 $19,800
KangarooIsland Council
Kangaroo IslandGrowth Project
Development of strategies that will driveregional planning and expand regionalleadership capabilities through leadershipcourses and workshops.
Kingscote SA $155,300 $235,300
Livestock SAIncorporated
Development ofa SouthAustralian BeefCattle IndustryBlueprint
Develop a beef blueprint for the SouthAustralian beef cattle industry to grow in astrategic and coordinated fashion.
The Business SA Regional CollaborationProject will support SA business andindustry, drive membership growth, jobgrowth, and business con�dence throughcross collaboration with RegionalChambers of Commerce.
Port Lincoln SA $63,150 $126,300
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
SouthAustralianVolunteer FireFightersMuseum
SA VolunteerFire FightersMuseumStrategicBusiness Plan2017-2027
Development of a strategic plan, businessplan, funding strategy and marketingstrategy to support establishing andoperating a �re �ghters museum.
Naracoorte SA $18,750 $19,250
The NationalTrust Of SouthAustralia
Preserving OurPast andPromoting OurFuture
A mentoring team will work with Riverlandbranches of the NTSA to develop theprofessional and leadership skills ofheritage volunteers. Each branch willdevelop a project for improving existingheritage assets and the development andpromotion of new heritage tourismexperiences.
Renmark,Ramco,Cobdogla
SA $9,024 $12,032
TourismBarossaIncorporated
BarossaGourmetSeasonsProgram
Rebranding the Barossa GourmetWeekend event to create the BarossaGourmet Seasons Program, a series ofquarterly events (Spring, Summer,Autumn and Winter) to promote theregion's produce at di�erent times of theyear and attract year round tourism to theBarossa Valley and South Australia.
Barossa Valley SA $42,000 $84,000
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
Cradle CoastAuthority
Development ofthe CradleCoast RegionalFutures Plan
Creation of a Strategic Plan for the CradleCoast in Tasmania that aims tosustainably grow the regional economy byimproving its productivity andcompetitiveness.
Burnie TAS $80,000 $160,000
Flinders Council FlindersBusinessEconomic andSocial StructuralReview
Socio-economic analysis, review andreport of aspects of the operation ofFlinders and Cape Barren Island and otherislands in the Furneaux Group.
Whitemark TAS $52,500 $70,000
GeevestonCommunityCentre Inc
The SouthernFood and FireFestival
A large-scaled themed festival in Spring,called the Southern Food and Fire Festivalthat is focused upon the cultivation oflocal food and learning experiences andbringing the community together tocelebrate the return of summer afterTasmania's cold winter.
Geeveston TAS $19,987 $19,987
Hobart CityMission Inc
YouthEmployment &Retainment inthe SouthMidlandsCouncil Area
A strategic plan to address the issues ofyouth unemployment and disengagementin the South Midlands area throughcommunity engagement through phasedinitiatives to achieve the goals of thestrategic plan.
Oatlands TAS $20,000 $20,000
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
Junction ArtsFestival Inc
Junction ArtsFestival Pop UpPerformanceVenue
Support for performance and visual artsactivities at the Junction Arts Festival.
This project will see an Asset AcquisitionStrategy to store event production andmanagement equipment in the region,avoiding expensive recurring costs ofhiring and transporting equipment.
Skills audit and strategic planning toidentify initiatives to improve social andeconomic conditions in the Waratah-Wynyard and Circular Head municipalities.
Wynyard TAS $19,400 $19,900
Buloke ShireCouncil
Building Buloke2030
A project to deliver an integratedcommunity planning process and developuniform community plans for ten ruraltownships.
Wycheproof VIC $90,000 $120,000
CentralGold�elds ShireCouncil
CentralGold�elds ShortFlicks Festival
Short Film Festival including locallyproduced �lms and workshops for localyouth in digital storytelling, �lm writingand production.
Maryborough VIC $70,000 $140,000
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
Colac OtwayShire
Colac OtwayShire TourismParking andTra�c Strategy
Evidence-based plan outlininginfrastructure priorities & tra�cmanagement strategies, includingdevelopment and implementation ofStakeholder Engagement &Communications Plan, EnvironmentalScanning and Research and Developmentof the Tourism Parking and Tra�cStrategy.
Apollo Bay VIC $75,000 $150,000
Colac OtwayShire
Colac OtwayEconomicDevelopmentStrategy
Development of an EconomicDevelopment Strategy that will articulateCouncil's vision, objectives and actions foreconomic development to plan for andfacilitate economic growth and prosperityfor the Shire.
Colac VIC $25,000 $50,000
CommunityLeadershipLoddon MurrayInc
CommunityLeadership - 21and Beyond
A two-day community leadership summit. Bendigo VIC $15,000 $30,000
ApplicantOrganisation
Project Name Project Description ProjectLocation
State GrantApproved
TotalProjectCost
Cooinda TerangInc
Terang andRegion FinancialServices NeedsAnalysis
The Terang and Region Financial ServicesNeeds Analysis will review the �nancial,postal and other services in Terang todetermine local community and businessneed, the impact of the loss of theseservices, processes to retain and/orattract them and potential bene�ts to thecommunity.
Terang VIC $16,400 $19,400
CultivateAgribusinessCentralHighlands Inc
CultivateAgribusiness -Agrifeast
Agrifeast is a formal daytime event whichwill provide a unique opportunity toshowcase the Victorian Central Highlandsregion and celebrate the produce, peopleand future potential of the region.
Dean VIC $20,000 $20,000
DaylesfordCommunityChild CareCentre Inc
LearningTogether
Learning Together is an education basedproject that is designed to gather thecommunity and early educators inaccessing training and resources to createa shared understanding on how tosupport our growing children, includingdelivery of three community sessions.
Delivery of a study on the opportunity forextracting more value from vegetablebiomass across Gippsland's nutraceuticaland functional food markets; and deliveryof at least two brie�ng events for regionalleaders.
A �eld day event which is designed todraw attention to threats posed to theagricultural sector by invasive species andenlist people to support ongoing action ata local level.
Bairnsdale VIC $12,250 $12,250
East GippslandShire Council
One Place OnePlan: A di�erentway of workingwith ourcommunities
A strategic plan to address social andeconomic issues a�ecting three rural andremote areas, creating an individualblueprint for each.
Cann River VIC $75,000 $100,000
GeelongChamber OfCommerce
Establishmentof the BarwonSouth WestRegionalBusinessCouncil
A project to establish and map out aframework for the establishment, ongoingsustainability and governancearrangement of a regional businesscouncil. Deliver a regional businesssummit to bring regional businesses andpotentially key governmentrepresentatives together.
Geelong VIC $19,500 $20,000
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GreaterBendigo CityCouncil
BendigoRegional digitaltourismmentoringprogram
A tailored regional development programdesigned to grow the digital capacity ofsmall and micro sized tourism businessesthroughout the Bendigo tourism region.
Bendigo VIC $25,000 $50,000
Into Our HandsCommunityFoundation
Give where welive |Introducingphilanthropy toWangaratta
An information program and a smallgrants round to introduce the communityfoundation concept to the Wangarattaregion.
An inaugural Regional Suicide PreventionConference targeting mental health andsuicide prevention practitioners fromacross the Loddon Mallee region inVictoria. The forum will focus on suicideprevention strategies that have provensuccessful within a rural context.
Inglewood VIC $15,700 $17,900
Moira ShireCouncil
Sun CountryFood and WineFestival 2018
Coordination and marketing for a regionalfestival that integrates with a city event.
This project aims to accelerate regionaleconomic returns by building dairycommunity resilience and capacity inareas of �nancial management,leadership and farm business transition.
Cohuna VIC $200,000 $445,000
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Museum ofAustralianDemocracy atEureka Ltd
HUL BallaratDigitalShowcase,Global LeadersLab,CommunityToolkit
This project creates a digital showcaseand community toolkit about HUL Ballaratfor a global and local audience ofcommunity leaders. Using an onlinedocumentary as a springboard, thecommunity toolkit will use a communityco-design process at a global leadershiplab �lled with regional leadershiprepresentatives and international guests.
Ballarat VIC $17,993 $19,993
ParklandsAlburyWodongaLimited
Pilot aSupported FourDay UpperMurray HorseTrail Ride
A four day horse riding trail pilot ride andthe preparation of the horse trail prior toevent including installation of gates andclearing of tracks.
Shelley VIC $20,000 $20,000
Swan Hill RuralCity Council
Central MurrayRegionalTransportForum RegionalStrategy
Development of a Regional Strategy toenable each of the seven regionalmunicipal members to work with industryproviders, the community and regionalpartners to identify priority transportprojects that will protect, enhance andimprove regional transport links.
Swan Hill VIC $35,000 $70,000
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UpstartEntrepreneurialChallengeLimited
Building anEntrepreneurialCommunity
Two entrepreneurial communityinnovation workshops for business,community groups, educators and youngpeople to explore the bene�ts andpractical means to build innovativeentrepreneurial communities.
Rippleside VIC $17,950 $18,950
Women’sHealth LoddonMallee Inc
ResilientWomen LeadingChange
The project is a women empowering bootcamp, including a series of trainingprograms to help women source andnominate for awards and build capacity ofyoung rural women.
Narraport VIC $18,500 $19,500
Bruce RockParents &CitizensAssociation
Bruce RockHigh SchoolTrue BlueDreamingMentorProgramEvaluation
An in-depth evaluation of the Bruce RockStudent Mentoring program. Thecollation, analyses of data and objectiveassessment of the program will alsounderpin the development and futurefunding of a cohesive mentoring modelthat could be implemented across HighSchools in remote regions throughoutAustralia.
Bruce Rock WA $16,500 $16,500
BunburyHarveyRegionalCouncil
Scrap BattleRecycled ArtCompetition
An art competition aimed at primary andhigh school youth to create sculpturesfrom recycled materials, to be held acrosssix council areas concluding with a publicexhibition and awards night.
Bunbury WA $20,000 $20,000
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BunburyRegionalTheatre Inc
ChangemakersFestival
A conference, aimed at approximately 200people aged between 16-22 years of age.Young leaders will be selected toparticipate in a 10 week mentoringprogram where they will work on projectsrelated to social and cultural change andemployment skills with the focus on thesouth west community region.
Bunbury WA $14,000 $20,000
City Of Albany Anzac Albany2018
A commemorative and communityprogram marking the �nal year of theCentenary of Anzac in Albany. Theprogram runs from April to Novemberand includes memorial services, festivalsand an event hub.
Yakamia WA $395,000 $790,000
City Of GreaterGeraldton
Wind on WaterFestival (WoWFest)
Wind and water sports festival inGeraldton.
Geraldton WA $80,000 $189,080
City OfWanneroo
It's all aboutPlay
Delivery of an active and child-centredprogram designed to increase theunderstanding of the importance of playin early childhood development, includingdelivery of 5 hands-on sessions.
The festival will showcase Aboriginalmusicians, artists, dancers, storytellersand bush tucker experts will provide anopportunity for the community to gain anunderstanding of Aboriginal businessesand support services.
Yanchep WA $19,500 $19,500
EsperanceCommunityArts Inc
Esperance Artsand CultureTrail (EACT)
The Esperance Arts and Cultural Trail willdevelop opportunities for greaterparticipation of Esperance artists, artgroups and arts businesses in tourismnetworks in local and neighbouringregions.
Esperance WA $20,000 $20,000
Form Building AState OfCreativity Inc.
PUBLIC Trainand Silo TrailProject
Development of a cultural tourism trailacross key regions of WA's south/east thattransforms signi�cant Western Australianinfrastructural icons into artworks,enabling regional communities to reapeconomic and social bene�ts.
An analysis of population movements inand out of Parnngurr and systemicbarriers to working. A skills audit of adultcommunity members and employmentplan. A cost-bene�t analysis of employinga community facilitator to work across theservice providers operating in remotecommunities.
Newman WA $19,500 $19,500
KarrathaBusinessEnterpriseCentreIncorporated
AICDGovernanceTraining Course
Delivery of the Australian Institute ofCompany Directors (AICD) GovernanceFoundations for NFP Directors course tobe o�ered in Karratha providingopportunity for local NFP board membersto participate in this valuable coursedeveloping local capacity.
Karratha WA $22,500 $30,000
KarrathaBusinessEnterpriseCentreIncorporated
PilbaraWomen'sNetwork EventSeries
The Pilbara Women's Network EventSeries supports women working in thePilbara through business events. Theseevents provide professional development,showcasing services/products andsupport business diversi�cation, resilienceand community development.
Karratha WA $75,000 $100,000
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Midwest SportsFederation
Mid WestSports TourismProject
The Mid West Sports Tourism Projectinvolves the collection of economic impactdata from sporting events in the Mid-Westregion of Western Australia, over a 12month period to develop a strategic sporttourism plan.
Meekatharra WA $125,000 $166,900
PaupiyalaTjarutjaAboriginalCorporation
SpinifexCulturalTourism
The project will assist the community toestablish an Aboriginal cultural tourismenterprise.
A series of music events bringing togetherIndigenous musicians and artists to be�lmed and recorded. The project will bringthe local community together to supportand develop local indigenous musicaltalent.
A prospectus, that when implemented,will create a better place to live and work,and maximise the potential of the MucheaEmployment Node, leading to asustainable and active regional economy.
Bindoon WA $120,563 $243,003
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Shire OfKatanning
KatanningBusinessActivationProject
A joint project between the Shire ofKatanning and the Katanning RegionalBusiness Association to engage inbusiness development and activationactivities as well as create a businesscentre to support, mentor and train newand start-up businesses.
Katanning WA $20,000 $20,000
South CoastNaturalResourceManagementIncorporated
SouthernProspects 2018to 2023
A revised South Coast Regional Strategy toguide natural resource management onthe south coast of Western Australia.
Jerramungup WA $74,238 $99,238
South WestCatchmentsCouncil
Talkin' SoilHealth 2018conference
Funding for two keynote speakers toattend structured conferences andfacilitate practical workshops on biologicalcontrols and solutions to promote cropyields and control pests and disease. Thiswill happen over three consecutiveconferences in seven days at threelocations, with the aim of increasingknowledge and skills for adoptinginnovative and sustainable agriculturalpractices.
Katanning WA $26,160 $54,110
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Southern EdgeArtsIncorporated
RISK YouthCircus Project
An annual program of weekly circus skillsworkshops for at risk, indigenous youths,with ongoing mentorship andperformance opportunities for youngparticipants. Twelve weeks of maskmaking and stencil art workshops toincrease emotional literacy around angerand family violence, resulting in a publicart project in the city centre.
Albany WA $57,376 $150,714
ToodyayChamber OfCommerce &Industry Inc
Let's BRANDand thenMARKETToodyay -Strategic Brand& Market Plan
Develop a Strategic Brand and Marketingplan for Toodyay, including strategicinterpretation, developing the strategicpartnerships plan and the ToodyayMarketing Strategy.
Toodyay WA $15,600 $15,600
West MidlandsGroupIncorporated
Developing anunifyingregional brandfor the WestMidlands region
A strategic project to develop a unifyingregional brand for farmers and suppliersin the West Midlands region of WesternAustralia.
Dandaragan WA $20,000 $20,000
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WunambalGaamberaAboriginalCorporation
KandiwalCommunityLearning Centre
Developing a strategic business case tosupport a dedicated educational andlearning facility for members of theKandiwal Community. The projectincludes a learning facility that facilitatesand enhances participation in educationalcurriculums, self-paced online trainingprograms, bridging courses and tertiaryprograms.
