2023 Successful Grant Recipients

Partnership Grants are for projects that clearly address a significant need and embrace the principles of social justice, healthy living, lifelong learning, environmental sustainability, community safety and inclusion. Grants are up to $10,000 per year for up to three years.

Newly announced funding:

• Attwood House Community Centre - $10,000 per year for three years

The design and construction of an Westmeadows Indigenous Food Fiber and Medicine Garden Gathering Table.

• Distinctive Options - $10,000 per year for three years

A bush tucker garden maintained for the Sunbury community by people with disabilities. An all-inclusive garden where the community celebrates Australian native plants and food.

• SisterWorks Inc. - $10,000 per year for three years

Mobile Hub providing training workshops and classes to migrant, refugee and asylum seeking women to become economically empowered.

• STEM Sisters - $10,000 per year for three years

Dress to Impress aims to empower CALD women to regain their confidence whilst contributing to environmental sustainability through swapping clothes.

• Sunbury Winter Night Shelter - $10,000 per year for three years

Refuge for homeless people where they find meals, companionship, aide and a place to sleep over winter months.

• The Water Well Project - $9,880 for one year

Provide 8-10 free, interactive health education sessions for communities from migrant, refugee, and asylum seeker backgrounds.

• Waves of Wellness Foundation Ltd - $9,984 per year for three years

8-week surf therapy programs for people at risk or experiencing mental health challenges in the community.

• Youth Projects - $10,000 per year for three years

Provision of fresh, healthy food to disadvantaged Hume youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, through assertive community outreach, and associated service linkages.

Previously announced multiyear projects include:

Second year funding

• Life Saving Victoria Ltd - $10,000
• Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) - $10,000
• Migrant Resource Centre North West Region - $10,000
• Sunbury Neighbourhood Kitchen Inc - $10,000
• The One Box Group Ltd - $9,000
• Youth Activating Youth - $10,000

Third Year (Final Year) Funding

• Operation Newstart Victoria - $10,000
• Sunbury Community Health - $10,000
• Westside Circus Inc - $9,641 

The Specialist Partnership Grant (Reducing Gambling Harm) is for new and innovative services, programs and projects to prevent and reduce the harms related to gambling for residents living in Hume. Specialist Partnership grants are for up to $10,000 for up to two years.

This grant is time-limited (2019- 2023) and is funded by contributions from a Craigieburn-based gambling venue. 

• Settlement Services International $10,000 per year for two years

  Create in-language social media marketing campaigns aimed at increasing uptake of existing gambling harm prevention programs via a workshop and social event with community and religious leaders to kickstarting development of the campaigns.

Project Grants are designed to encourage new ideas, development of locally-led initiatives or projects and collaborations that provide significant benefit to the Hume community. Project Grants are for up to $5,000 for a 12-month period. A second round is run in November each year.

Round One

• Amber Community - $4,640

Drive The Change Program aims to increase awareness of safe driving choices, improve safe driving culture and choices and implement a sustainable model.

• Craigieburn Nepalese Community - $5,000

Engage Nepalese community through socialization and empowerment activities to address the issues around family violence, mental health and wellbeing.

• Dallas Neighbourhood House - $5,000

Chatty Café provides an opportunity for lonely and isolated residents to connect and improve their mental health outcomes.

• Project Respect - $5,000

Pilot project to enhance service connectivity for women in Hume who work in the sex industry. 

• Roxburgh Park Primary School Community Hub - $5,000

Roxy Cook & Learn Program - weekly cooking and learning empowerment program.

• St. Annes Primary School - $5,000 

Play program tailored to the needs of children.

• STEM Catalyst - $5,000

Environmental literacy project that reconnects participants to nature and natural phenomena through hands-on Science and technology.

Round Two 

• Kids Own Publishing - $4,705

Workshop facilitation to support children and their families to co-create and publish their own books

These grants support groups and organisations to run programs and activities that encourage community participation and involvement, promote leadership, and develop a strong sense of belonging. This includes health and wellbeing projects that improve and encourage active lifestyles. Grants are available up to $3,000 for a 12-month period.

• 3NRG Community Radio 99.3FM - $3,000

Promote re-engagement of radio station.

• All Saints Inc - $3,000

Indoor sports program for children of all abilities.

• Assyrian Church of the East Youth Association Melbourne - $3,000

2023 Assyrian Church of the East Youth Association Diocesan Youth Conference.

• Australia Nepal Public Link (VIC) Inc - $3,000

Mental health first aid training and social interaction event for Nepalese community members.

• Australian Croatian Senior Citizens Club of Gladstone Park - $2,200

Excursion and Healthy Ageing workshop.

• Australian Croatian Senior Citizens Club Vila Velebita - $2,800

Excursions and celebrating International Women's Day.

• Broadmeadows Turkish Senior Citizens Club Inc - $3,000

Day trips and outings.

• Centre for Muslim Wellbeing - $3,000

Health and wellbeing pop up in Hume for the CALD community featuring Mental Health Awareness Workshops, counselling, local community support and mindfulness session.

• Circolo Pensionati Italiani Gladstone Park - $3,000

Excursions and luncheons to help reduce isolation. 

• Craigieburn Basketball Association Inc - $3,000

Incentivise women to play in basketball competitions.

• Ente Keralam Cultural Forum Inc. - $3,000

Forum to promote language, heritage, cultural integration, welfare and awareness for children, youth and families.

• Ethnic Women Sports Club Incorporated - $3,000

Multicultural Dinner.

• Hmong Australia Society of Vic Inc. - $3,000

Annual festival celebrating the Hmong Culture.

• Hume Men's Shed Craigieburn - $3,000

Mill and cure reclaimed timber to provide a resource for the Hume Men's Shed programs.

• Kerala Hindu Society Melbourne - $3,000

Kids activities program to build self-esteem, develop strong link with the community, promote social inclusion and support relationships.

• M.A.P.S Club Inc (Mature Active Person Social Club) - $3,000

Rural day trips, morning melodies with entertainment and health and wellbeing sessions.

• Meadows Primary School Community Hub - $3,000

Building volunteer capacity to engage new community members and re-engage families.

• Roxburgh Rise Primary School - $3,000

Build capacity of refugee mothers by fostering social inclusion, wellbeing, connection with school and access to community services.

• Second Chance Animal Rescue Pet Support Services - $3,000

Supporting disadvantaged pet owners through free pet support services including pet food and emergency pet boarding for those escaping domestic violence.

• Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation - $3,000

Establish events to celebrate dates of significance for Aboriginal people to be celebrated for the community of Sunbury and surrounds.

• Sunbury Neighbourhood House Inc - $3,000

Provide opportunities to the Sunbury community to participate in sustainability programs.

• Sunbury U3A - $3,000

Learning and activities provided to enhance lives and wellbeing of seniors in Sunbury.

• Sunspec Support Group for Parents/Carers of People with Disabilities Inc - $3,000

Social outings.

• Superoos Basketball Club - $1,604

Basketball program for Children in the U14 age group and below.

• Swim, Dream, Believe - $3,000

Actively coach and teach multiclass swimmers of all ages to swim in a safe environment.

• The Brahma Kumaris - $3,000

Yoga and meditation courses.

• Upfield Soccer Club Inc. - $3,000

Co-ordinate activities for young people of refugee backgrounds to be active in the local community through sport participation and leadership roles.

• Victorian Afghan Youth Association - $3,000

Information sessions and workshops about drug and alcohol.

• Victorian Arabic Artists Association Inc - $3,000

Iraqi Art Exhibition.

• Victorian Arabic Social Services - $3,000

Excursions and activities for the Arabic Women Social Group

• Vietnamese Australian Foundation - $3,000

Organise a multicultural community event for Hume's residents.

• Westmeadows Football Club - $3,000

Westmeadows Football Club Pride changing sporting culture making LGBTI+ people safe, welcome and accepted in football clubs.

These grants support the day-to-day operational activities such as insurance costs, venue hire, or ongoing catering for community groups who are working on ongoing projects that help improve health, wellbeing and connection in the community. Equipment purchases come under this category, and grants are for up to $1,500 for a 12-month period.

• 1st Craigieburn Scout Group - $1,500
• ASG North West Sew'n'sews - $1,500
• Assyrian Assembly of God - $1,500
• Assyrian Culture Centre of Australia Inc - $1,500
• Australia Light Foundation - Broadmeadows Branch - $1,500
• Australian Chaldean Family Welfare Assoc Inc - $1,440
• Australian Croatian Senior Citizens Club Bocce Gospic - $1,500
• Australian Nepalese Multicultural Centre - $1,500
• Australian Track and Field Coaches Association Vic Branch - $1,500
• Australian Turkish Friendship Association Inc - $1,500
• Avonde Calisthenics College Inc - $1,500
• Bhutanese Senior Citizen Group Inc - $1,500
• Boiler House Theatre Company - $1,200
• Broadmeadows Community Toy Library Inc - $1,350
• Broadmeadows Historical Society - $1,500
• Bulla Agility Dogs Inc - $1,500
• CareWorks SunRanges Inc - $1,500
• Chaldean League Foundation of Australia Victoria - $1,500
• Circolo Pensionati Italiani Di Greenvale Inc - $1,500
• Country Womans Association of Victoria Inc - Craigieburn Branch - $730
• Craigieburn Historical Interest Group Inc - $1,500
• Craigieburn Ladies Badminton Club - $600
• Craigieburn Art Group Inc - $1,500
• Diamond Valley Multiple Births Assoc - $1,258
• Ethnic Women Sports Club Inc - $1,500
• Friends Of Will Will Rook Pioneer Cemetery - $1,000
• Gladstone Park Combined Probus Club - $1,500
• Gladstone Park Senior Citizens Club Inc - $1,000
• Goonawarra Neighbourhood House Inc - $1,500
• Greek And Cypriot Social/Welfare Centre - $1,500
• Greek-Australian Recreational & Instructive League Victoria Inc - $1,500 
• Greek Senior Citizen & Disabled Club of Gladstone Park & Tullamarine Inc - $1,500
• Hume Anglican Grammar Parents and Friends Association - $1,359
• Hume Sri Lankan Seniors' Association Inc - $1,500
• Hume Toastmasters Club - $1,200
• Hume U3A Inc - $1,500
• Insync Entertainment Inc - $1,500
• Jacksons Creek Combined Probus Club Inc - $1,500
• Jacksons Creek Town Club Sunbury - $1,500
• Kali Mata Mandir Craigieburn - $1,500
• Kalkallo Community Playgroup - $1,500
• Kalkallo Residents Committee - $1,500
• Lions Club of Broadmeadows Inc - $1,360
• Multicultural Resources Hub Inc - $1,500
• Newburyseniorsclub-3064 - $1,500
• Northern Melbourne Marathi Mandal Inc - $1,500
• Northern Turkish Womens Assoc - $1,500
• Park Panthers Central Lynx Netball Club (PPCLNC) - $1,500
• Probus Club of Craigieburn Combined Inc - $1,500
• Roxburgh Park Football Netball Club - $1,500
• Samadhi Buddhist Meditation Association Inc - $1,500
• Southern Cross Austral Croat Pensioner Club - $1,500
• Spanish Speaking Senior Citizens Club of Broadmeadows Inc - $1,500
• Sunbury Art Society Inc - $1,500
• Sunbury Combined Probus Club Inc - $1,500
• Sunbury Community Arts Network Inc - $1,500
• Sunbury Garden Club - $750
• Sunbury Ladies Probus Club - $1,000
• Sunbury Lions Basketball Club Inc - $1,500
• Sunbury Neighbourhood Kitchen Inc - $1,500
• Sunbury Petanque Players - $1,500
• Sunbury Preschool' Parents and Friends Assoc - $1,219
• Sunbury School Of Calisthenics Inc - $1,500
• Sunbury Senior Citizens Club Inc - $1,500
• Sunbury Stitchers And Quilters - $1,500
• Sunbury Toy Library Inc - $1,500
• The Broadmeadows Greek Elderly Citizens Club Inc - $1,500
• The Craigieburn War Memorial and Remembrance Committee Inc - $1,500
• The Greek Orthodox Community of Broadmeadows & Districts - $1,500
• The Probus Club of Sunbury Inc - $1,500
• The Sunbury Blue Light Disco - $1,500
• Theculturecafeofvictoria - $1,500
• Tullamarine Football Club Incorporated - $1,500
• Tullamarine Live Steam Society - $1,500
• Tullamarine Sporting Club - $1,000
• Ugarit Senior Club - $1,500
• United Khalsa Hockey Club Victoria - $1,500
• Vic.Talk Inc - $1,500
• Vietnamese Senior Citizen Group of Hume Inc - $1,500
• Vietnamese Women Association - $1,500
• Women's Association Southeast Melbourne - $1,500
• Woodlands Ladies Probus Club of Sunbury Inc - $1,500

Hume City Council offers a number of grant categories that are available all year round (or until funds are exhausted). Successful grants so far for 2023-2024 include: