Chifley Community Update - Hon Ed Husic

 

I wanted to let you know about grant opportunities and local events happening in our local area. The Volunteer Grants - 2021 Round is open and I am calling on Expression of Interest for projects by 15 April 2021. Please note, if you are successful through the Consultation Committee, you will be notified by 20 May 2021 to submit your official applications with the Department. Further information can be found below.  There is also ONE WEEK left to submit your nominations for the Coral McLean Awards. The presentation will be held at a special ceremony on 20 April 2021.  Please do not hesitate to contact my office if you require any further information or assistance.  Regards,

VOLUNTEER GRANTS - EOI OPEN    Volunteers and volunteer organisations are the heart and soul of our communities, but they also need  support for the valuable work they do. This is why  I’m writing to let you know that the 2021 round of the  Volunteer Grants is now open.   Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 are available  for eligible not-for-profit community organisations.   These grants can be used for things such as: purchasing equipment contributing to transport or fuel costs providing training for volunteers or covering the cost of screening checks Please carefully read the guidelines on the Department’s website here and if your organisation is eligible you may wish to complete the application form here. This form must be returned to my office by 5pm on Thursday, 15 April 2021 by email to contact@edhusic.com or by mail to PO Box 589, Plumpton NSW 2761. Please note this is an EOI round and successful applicants will be notified by 20 May 2021 to process their official applications to the Department. If you require further information, please do not hesitate to call Melisa in my office on 9625 4344. CORAL MCLEAN AWARDS  - NOMINATIONS OPEN Every year, through the Coral McLean Awards, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of local  Chifley women.   If you know an inspiring woman who deserves to be recognised for her contribution to our community, I’d  appreciate it if you could please fill in the nomination  form here. Nominations close at 5:00pm on  Tuesday, 6 April 2021. To submit the form, please  email to contact@edhusic.com, post to PO Box 589,  Plumpton NSW 2761 or drop into the office.   Three categories will be awarded; the Coral McLean  Award, Chifley Woman of the Year Award and Young  Chifley Woman of the Year Award. Further details on  the criteria can be found on the nomination form  otherwise, feel free to give my office a call if you  have any questions.   The Coral McLean Awards are dedicated in memory  of Coral McLean, known to many as the ‘Mother of  Mt Druitt’. Coral helped establish the Mt Druitt and  Area Community Legal Centre and was one of the  founders of the Mt Druitt Reconciliation Group,  helping pioneer the annual Reconciliation Walk. Sadly, we lost Coral in 2011 after a 20-month battle  with breast cancer. This year we will proudly be  donating all proceeds raised to the McGrath  Foundation who help women and families  with information, education, reassurance, and  empathy throughout the trajectory of their breast  cancer treatment.   The awards will be announced at a special breakfast  on Tuesday, 20 April 2021. An invitation will be sent  out shortly.   I look forward to receiving your nominations.

SALUTING THEIR SERVICE PROGRAM   The Australian Government is inviting applications  through an open competitive process to apply for  grant funding under the Saluting Their  Service Commemorative Grants Program. The program is designed to preserve Australia’s  wartime heritage; involve people around the country  in a wide range of projects and activities that  highlight the service and sacrifice of Australia’s  service personnel in wars, conflicts and peace  operations; and promote appreciation and  understanding of the experiences of service and the  roles that those who served have played in shaping  the nation. There are 2 categories of grants available under the program: Community Grants (STS-CG) Grants to a maximum of $10,000 are available for local, community-based projects and activities. Major Grants (STS-MG) Grants between $10,001 and $150,000 are available for major commemorative projects and activities that are significant from a national, state, territory and/or regional perspective. For more information, including access to the latest  guidelines and information on how to apply, visit  the Community Grants Hub. Applications close at 11:00 pm AEDT on 8 February  2022. Click here for previous post