FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities (Small & Vital) – next round closes 25 June 2019

The Strengthening Rural Communities program gives small rural, regional and remote communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds that can benefit and help secure their future prosperity. Grants are available for a broad range of initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities.

Applications from not-for-profit organisations in communities of fewer than 15,000 people are prioritised, particularly those communities whose size, remoteness and relative access to services, funding, and resources present particular ongoing challenges

Grants of up to $10,000 are available with application assessed by FRRR on a quarterly basis.

Click here fore more details. Next round closes 25 June 2019.

Sunsuper Community Grants – various closing dates

If you’re looking for sports grants to help people of all ages and abilities be more active, or to improve the health and fitness of those in your community, Sunsuper’s Active Community grants round may be for you. Or if you have a dream to create more active communities through health initiatives, wellbeing programs or by tackling medical issues faced by the wider community Sunsuper want to hear from you.

To qualify, your dream must aim to make a positive difference in the community, and it must also:

  • benefit a registered community cause, charity group or not-for-profit organisation (and not an individual)
  • be based in Australia with funds being spent in Australia
  • be able to be undertaken in the next 12 months
  • fit with the round theme

Grants of up to $50,000 are available

Better Living – closes 5 April

Brighter Futures – closes 21 June

Active Community – closes 13 September

For more information, please click here.

Latrobe City Council DREAM Individual Support Grants – ongoing

Latrobe City Council offer a number of small grants to individuals who inspire to reach and sustain their goals by dedicating their time, realising their ambitions, empowering themselves through on going participation and learning; and are able to share the outcomes with other members of their communities. The following funding is available:

  • General participation costs and Latrobe City representation – Up to $100
  • Representing Victoria – Up to $300
  • Representing Australia – Up to $500

Applications for funding are invited all year round. The assessment will commence on the 15th day of each month.

Click here for more details.

Whites Rural Community Grants – closes 30 November 2017

Whites Rural Community Grants are designed to make a difference to kids in regional, rural, and remote areas.

Grants of up to $4,000 will be awarded to at least 10 applicants – designed to help kids in rural communities through art, music, sport, sustainability, or social well-being.

Click here for more information.

Applications opened on the 1st of October and finish on 30th November 2017.

Cali-fit; getting busy women fit!

Calisthenics Victoria is launching its pilot program for Cali-fit right here in Sale, aimed at helping women to get fit, be healthy and stay connected.

Expert and qualified calisthenics coaches, will deliver a 1.5hr per week program of fun, fitness and friendship to women of all ages, in a safe and welcoming environment.

“At Calisthenics Victoria, we know the benefits of keeping healthy and active, and we understand that a busy lifestyle sometimes means women miss out on those enormous benefits,” said Matthew Brown, CEO.

“We know that our mainstream calisthenics program gets people moving, teaches a variety of new skills and is delivered in a terrific social setting, and we saw the opportunity to share this positive body, mind and soul experience with others in a less formal way.”

Cali-Fit draws on the foundation of calisthenics – movement to music – and will have women dancing, exercising their memory with new skills, and making new social connections each week for only $10 per session.  A great, affordable way for busy women to look after their health, fitness and wellbeing.

East Gippsland Calisthenics in Sale have been selected to pilot the program in this area and will begin classes on 11th October. Details are as follows: Wednesday nights 7.00pm-8:30pm; Delbridge Hall, 149 Cunninghame Street, Sale.

Alex Otzen, coach from East Gippsland Calisthenics says, “Cali-Fit is a program that welcomes beginners and past calisthenics performers.  We are really excited to be part of this new initiative and look forward to working with our local community helping busy women to look after their health.  We hope that lots of women try Cali-Fit for a total mind and body experience.”

To find out more visit www.calisthenics.asn.au or contact gippycali@gmail.com

Free meningococcal vaccine for 15-19 year olds ending 31 December

We at GippSport are supporting the Victorian Government in the introduction of a free, time-limited vaccination program for young people aged 15-19 in Victoria to combat a recent rise in cases of deadly strains of meningococcal disease.

The vaccine is safe and effective and free until 31 December at secondary schools, local council immunization sessions, or at the doctor.

Young people receiving the meningococcal vaccine will be protected against the recently prominent ‘W’ strain of the disease, as well as three other strains (‘A’, ‘C’ and ‘Y’). Although uncommon, meningococcal disease can become life-threatening very quickly. Those aged 15-19 are the most frequent carriers.

 Getting the vaccine at school – To receive the vaccine at secondary school 15, 16 and 17 year olds need consent from a parent or guardian. Parents/guardians must complete and return the consent card that eligible young people bring home from school. Eighteen and 19 year olds can provide their own consent.

 Getting the vaccine outside of school – Eligible young people can also get the free vaccine from their GP or from their local council. The vaccine is free, however some GPs may charge a consultation fee. Some local councils hold free vaccination sessions that eligible young people can attend.

If vaccinated, the young person can protect themselves and others around them. With the program ending on 31 December 2017, we strongly encourage eligible club members to take advantage of the free vaccination while it is available.

To find out about free immunisation sessions, contact your local council.

For more about the vaccine and the disease visit www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/menvax