 Focus on our Community
Boddington Community Resource Centre
The Boddington Community Resource Centre, formally known as the Boddington Old School, was established on the 18th May 2003. The Old School Complex was original used as the local primary school and high school from 1st of September 1920 til the 7th of March 2000 before being relocated to the new school adjacent the town sports oval.
The BCRC provides many services ranging from internet, printing, desk top publishing, faxing, venue hire for meetings, training & functions. It currently has Centrelink, TAFE access point, Newmont Community Relations Office, Youth Centre and other community groups operating within the Old School complex. As part of the Community Resource Network (through Royalties for Regions), we are able to employ two full time trainees (12 month contracts), we also have a student based trainee and a work experience student. In addition we employ a number of locals in fulltime/part time/casual positions to service the centre & its functions which include an annual Music Festival and a Community Festival (held on Rodeo Weekend). Not only do we organise events and functions we also organise regular community activities such as; a Men’s Shed, Youth Arts, Welcome to Boddington
morning teas, Community excursions etc; it’s a great way for the town to socialise and engage in activities whilst supporting out local organisations and businesses.
The BCRC has preserved the historical aspects of this once successful school by keeping the room names as “the principal office”, “the staff room” and “the library” some rooms still have the original benches, sinks, doors, pin-up boards and blackboards. Many people who enter the BCRC are intrigued with the structure of this establishment and begin to remiss back to their schooling days. It’s a fantastic, enthusiastic and historical environment enjoyed by both the young and the elderly.
For more information drop into Lot 61 Bannister Road, Boddington or contact Elizabeth Hoek on 9883 8246.
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Available Grants & Funding Opportunities
RDA Peel holds information on many grants available to community groups. The following are just a few current grants and funding opportunities available, however if your group needs funding for purposes other than general administration costs and overheads, please contact us direct to discuss your situation. Please use the links for more information and relevant grant guidelines and applications.
Shed Development Program - Australian Government
Men's Sheds and community-based organisations can apply for up to $10,000 through the second round of the Australian Government's Shed Development Program. All Sheds in Australia can apply for up to $10,000 (GST excl) for a range of financial support across three funding categories: Workspace Development; Building and Operational; and Shed Co-ordinator. This allows Sheds and organisations supporting Sheds in the community to apply for funds to better respond to local needs.
Men’s Sheds have long been recognised as meeting places where men can find social support and camaraderie. During consultations for the National Male Health Policy there was considerable support expressed for Men’s Sheds for their demonstrated success in reaching marginalised and isolated males and in contributing to improvements in male health and wellbeing.
The funding available directly to Men’s Sheds includes provisions for Men’s Sheds to apply to AMSA for items such as tools, equipment, purpose built workspaces, improvements to Sheds and the engagement of a Shed Co-ordinator.
Applications close 29 April 2011.
More information and grant guidelines/applications go to http://www.mensshed.org/page14837/Start-a-Shed---_Shed-Development-Plan.aspx or phone 1300 550 009.
2011/12 Sports Leadership Grants for Women - Australian Sports Commission
The grants cover course fees, presenter fees, presenter travel, translator / interpreter fees, participants travel costs and child care (if required). These activities must be undertaken between 1 July 2011 and 30 June 2012.
The grant money cannot be used for equipment, accommodation, uniforms, salaries, competition entry, venue hire, catering, sports trainers, fitness or first aid training, retrospective course costs and administration costs.
Successful applicants will receive a one-off sport leadership grant of up to $5000 for individuals and up to $10,000 for organisations. In addition to their identified projects, successful individual applicants are expected to attend a two day leadership workshop covering a range of leadership and development topics, including effective communication, conflict resolution and influencing change. All successful applicants will be involved in the evaluation of the grants program and contribute to its continual improvement.
To be eligible to apply for a Sport Leadership Grant for Women, individual applicants must be:
•female
•established in a paid or volunteer capacity in community sport
•available to attend an ASC Sport Leadership Workshop
•an Australian citizen or have been granted permanent residence status
•aged 18 years or more
•supported by a sporting organisation affiliated with a sport that is recognised by the ASC*.
To be eligible for a Sport Leadership Grant for Women, sporting organisations must be:
•affiliated with sports recognised by the ASC*
•able to send at least one representative or participant to an ASC Sport Leadership Workshop
•committed to support, encourage and provide appropriate ongoing opportunities for female beneficiaries of the grant.
Applications close 29 April 2011.
More information, grant information/applications go to http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/women/get_involved/grants_and_scholarships
Sidney Myer Fund
The Arts and Humanities (Small Grants Program) are seeking Expressions of Interest for grants for charitable purposes from Australian incorporated organisations that have been endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as Tax Concession Charities (TCC). If your organisation is not endorsed as a TCC, but you are an Australian incorporated organisation, you may still be eligible to apply as long as they can be satisfied that the nature of the project is charitable. Grants are capped at $30,000 and are generally made for a 12 month period only.
Applications for EOI close Thursday, 21 April 2011.
More information go to http://www.myerfoundation.org.au/programs/content.cfm?loadref=25 or to discuss your project telephone (03) 8672 5555.
Adult Learners' Week Grant 2011 - Government of Western Australia
Adult Learners' Week is celebrated between the 1-8 September proving the opportunity to promote and highlight the value of all forms of adult learning in the community. Funding available between $2500-$5000 per application from organisations based in WA currently who provide ongoing adult and community education opportunities. This year there will be two categories of grants:
- Community activity
- Awards event
The grant program will focus on community partnership arrangements to encourage regional participation and the Department will be seeking to run a range of projects across the State. To be eligible organisations must be either:
- not-for-profit;
- community based; or
- local government.
Applications close Monday, 9 May 2011
To register go to www.tenders.wa.gov.au to download the tender documents.
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Community Workshops
Planning for 'Success'ion
A FREE workshop focusing on planning for the ongoing success of coastal community groups.
Can your Volunteer Coastcare group cope with a key member leaving, or will you have trouble filling this position? Dr Megan Paull from Murdoch University has studied these issues extensively and worked with community groups to overcome them. Her workshop will include:
- what groups can do to ensure the renewal and survival of their groups
- exploring what current obstacles exist within the group and how they can be overcome
- discussing creative ideas and examples other groups have used successfully.
When: Thursday, 28 April 2011
Time: 6.00 - 9.00pm
Where: The Tuckey Room, City of Mandurah Offices, Mandurah
RSVP Essential, contact Chris Gibbs on 9780 6172, 0447 867 900 or email chris.gibbs@agric.wa.gov.au
Australian Scholarship Foundation - Scholarships Alert
ASF is pleased to announce NEW SCHOLARSHIP OFFERINGS for people who work in the not-for-profit sector:
* Harvard Nonprofit Leaders Workshop - Sydney - 11-13 August 2011
10 x 100% scholarships available now, including airfares to Sydney. Be QUICK! Applications close 30 April 2011
* University of Melbourne - Executive Decision Making and Negotiation - 2-3 June 2011
2 x 100% scholarships available now. $2500 value. Be QUICK! Applications close 10 May 2011
For more information on these scholarships and others click here or contact Amy Lyden, CEO www.scholarships.org.au or phone 1300 248 675.
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Community Notice Board
Free Phone System
Community Solutions Inc. has an “OMNI” UF16 phone system with 5 phones to give away. If your NFP organisation can utilise this equipment.
Contact Jan Tye, Administration Manager on 9581 4606 or email Jan@csi.org.au
S.O.S. (Supporting Our Seniors & Disabled Inc.) - Volunteers needed urgently
S.O.S. are urgently in need of 10 very special people to work as volunteers in their 'Seniors Helping Seniors' Program.
If you don't mind a bit of gardening, are quite good as an all-rounder doing anything a handyperson can do, don't mind using your own vehicle and can pass (which S.O.S. will pay for) a Federal Police Clearance, are over the age of 55 (as this is a Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) whether or not you are a Centrelink client, they would love to talk to you.
Phone 9535 9544 Monday-Friday 9.00am - 9.30pm now to have a chat.
RDA Peel Community Client Survey
If you haven't participated in our Community Client Survey which was forward via email mid April, then please assist us by completing our quick survey. It is required to measure our community development, in regard to the services we provide to the Peel Region.
Please CLICK HERE to take the online survey, which will close 4pm Thursday, 21 April 2011.
Any queries please contact me direct via telephone 9586 3400 or email community@rdapeel.org.au.
RDA Peel can assist your group with:
* Finding a Suitable Grant or Funding Opportunity?
Contact us and arrange a meeting where we can discuss your project or initiative.
* Writing a Funding Submission or Grant Application?
Contact us to make an appointment so we can assist you with your application on a one-on-one confidential basis.
* Access to a Computer or the Internet?
Make an appointment to use our “Open Access” area where you are welcome to use our facilities for your group’s purposes.
* Publishing or printing a newsletter?
Contact us—your group is welcome to use our resources (limits apply).
* Photocopying or Collating?
Contact us—your group is welcome to use our resources (limits apply).
* Finding a Meeting Venue in Mandurah?
Your group is welcome to use our 15 seat board room in Mandurah to hold meetings during business hours. Contact us to make a booking.
All of these services are FREE of charge to incorporated associations and clubs in the Peel region. Contact: Nola Durnin on 9586 3400 or email community@rdapeel.org.au
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Current Successful Peel Grant Recipients
PEEL CCI & ROTARY - PRIDE IN WORKMANSHIP AWARDS
Six recipients from within the region were recently awarded plaques and six recipients awarded certificates, of which two were from NFP community.
- Roslyn Carman - Calvary Youth Services (plaque)
- Coral Beard - Mandurah Garden Club (certificate)
SUNCORP BANK SHADE TENT GIVEAWAY
60 community group recipients throughout Australia won a portable shade tent and a year's supply of sunscreen.
- Assistance Dogs Australia
- Mandurah Tennis Club
LOTTERYWEST
In January there were 125 grants totalling over $8 million
- Mandurah Wildlife Rescue Inc. $30,543 towards equipment costs to support the urgent lodging and treatment of injured animals as a result of bushfire damage in the Lake Clifton area.
- North Yunderup Community Association Inc. $4,900 towards facilitation fees and materials in relation to the Kingfisher Skate Park Project (Dec 2010)
- Pinjarra Katijin Inc. $7,500 towards the completion of a community history DVD that shares the stories of three notable residents of the Carrolup Mission.
- S.O.S. Supporting Our Seniors and Disabled Inc. $10,000 towards information technology to support the administration and promotion of various programs run by volunteers.
In February there were 45 grants totalling over $3 million
- Calvary Youth Services Mandurah Inc. $20,461 towards a vehicle to transport homeless and disadvantaged young people of the Peel Region to appointments, training, interviews and outings.
- Murray Auto Xtraganza Inc. (Max Inc.) $5,000 towards access costs associated with the Murray Auto Xtravaganza 2011 to be held on 3 April at Sir Ross McLarty Oval in Pinjarra.
- Peel Volunteer Resource Centre Inc. $27,000 for an information technology upgrade that will support the management and recruitment of volunteers of the Rockingham & Peel region.
- Shire of Murray - Edenvale Heritage Precinct $192,094 towards a community facility within the historic Edenvale complex incorporating a meeting room, office, storage room and toilet.
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