Community Services Directorate
2015 International Day of People with Disabilities (I-DAY)
I-DAY is a United Nations sanctioned day that aims to promote awareness and understanding of disability issues and encourage support for the dignity, rights and wellbeing of people with disability.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| Belconnen Arts Centre Inc |
Belconnen Art Centre's I-Day celebrations:
| $5,000 |
| House With No Steps | The DISH hosts a ‘Youth Networking’ event. Toby Halligan, an award-winning comedian, was the MC. Participants spent three minutes speaking to another person from the community or representative from a club/group/organisation, then moved to the next person; emulating the methods applied to speed networking. | $3,500 |
| Technical Aid to the Disabled ACT Inc | Walk 4 Ability, a 5km or 1km walk or ride around the central basin of Lake Burley Griffin, was designed to promote disability inclusion while also advocating for public accessibility with a wheelchair challenge hosted by the Canberra Chargers, the ACT wheelchair basketball team. Friends of Brain Injured Children and Boundless Playground joined in the Walk 4 Ability event on Saturday 28 November 2015. | $5,000 |
| Richmond Fellowship ACT Inc |
Fresh Mess aims to address the poor health outcomes for those living with severe and persistent mental health issues by promoting good health and a range of healthy lifestyle choices. The funds allowed Fresh Mess cooperative members to celebrate a successful year of participation in the running of the Fresh Mess program. The event celebrated the supportive and inclusive environment created by cooperative members to each other and provided a Christmas event for members who may otherwise be excluded or isolated from participating due to ongoing mental illness. The aim of the Christmas Celebration was to create a relaxed and inclusive environment, free from the stress often encountered over the Christmas period, particularly for those living with a mental illness. | $3,450 |
| Ms Nipuni Wijewickrema (individual) | The GG’s Flowers team run a series of flower classes that enable people with special needs to make their own floral arrangement and take it home. Participants were able to choose their colours and design and make it with their friends. At the conclusion, the students were given a chance to share a snack and celebrate their creations. They walked away with the satisfaction of creating their own masterpiece in a supported learning environment with a business that genuinely cares about people with special needs. | $3,050 |
Capacity Building Workshops and Promoting Self Advocacy
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| Carers ACT Ltd | NDIS Carers Pathways and Carer Wellness Program. | $60,000 |
| ACT Disability Aged & Carer Advocacy Service Inc (ADACAS) | Capacity Building Workshops. | $100,000 |
| Advocacy for Inclusion Inc | Promoting Self Advocacy. | $50,000 |
2015 NDIS Business Investment Packages Grant (Round 1 & Round 2)
The packages provide tailored assistance to support eligible providers of disability services in the ACT to achieve their National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) related business plan objectives. Grants from $1,000 to $50,000 were allocated.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| ACT All Abilities Occupational Therapy | Purchase specialist therapy equipment to deliver NDIS services in the ACT. | $10,000 |
| Autism Asperger ACT | Continue the development of a new service model and undertake organisational structural changes to prepare for its implementation. | $50,000 |
| Ballairs, Ryan T/A All Abilities Occupational Therapy | Purchase therapeutic equipment needed to provide disability services in the ACT. | $10,000 |
| Capital Therapy Services Pty Ltd | Towards the cost of human resources and recruitment advice and for information communication technology to support NDIS service delivery in the ACT. | $10,000 |
| C A R E Inc T/A Financial Counselling and Consumer Credit Legal Service | Consultancy assistance and non-recurrent staffing to support the development of an NDIS service in the ACT. | $50,000 |
| Community Connections Inc | Support the development of a new NDIS service in the ACT. | $50,000 |
| Community Options Inc | Employment of non-recurrent staff to operationally prepare the service for the NDIS. | $50,000 |
| Community Programs Association Inc (Lead) | Information communication technology to support NDIS service delivery in the ACT. | $50,000 |
| Darryl's Den Inc | Prepare the organisation for the NDIS. | $10,000 |
| Everyman Australia Inc (formerly Canberra Men's Centre Inc) | Towards the cost of enhancing information communication technology and consultancy support to prepare the organisation for the NDIS. | $50,000 |
| Hartley Lifecare Inc | Purchase of technical advice on the optimum integrated information communication technology system required by the organisation for the NDIS. | $50,000 |
| Holistic Health Group Canberra | Costs, including information communication technology and other equipment to establish an NDIS service in the ACT. | $7,600 |
| Just Better Care | Contribute to the cost of a business model for therapy services, plan management and support coordination and to develop a consumer advisory committee. | $11,000 |
| Kalinga Australia Pty Ltd | Operational costs associated with establishing an NDIS service in the ACT. | $8,345 |
| Koomarri | Employment of non-recurrent staff to prepare the organisation operationally for the NDIS. | $50,000 |
| L'arche Geneserat | Review and develop financial systems to operate in the NDIS environment. | $50,000 |
| Macdonald, Lauren T/A Easy, Speak, Learn - Speech Pathology Services | Operational costs associated with establishing an NDIS service in the ACT. | $9,000 |
| Manning, Pieta-Marie Elizabeth T/A Your Plan Way | Information communication technology to support NDIS service delivery in the ACT. | $10,000 |
| Mental Health Foundation (ACT) Inc | Support the preparation of the organisation as an NDIS provider in the ACT. | $50,000 |
| My OT! Therapy Services | Office and equipment costs to establish an NDIS occupational therapy service in the ACT. | $10,000 |
| Richmond Fellowship ACT Inc | Non-recurrent staffing costs to establish an NDIS recovery service for people with psychosocial disabilities. | $50,000 |
| Riding For The Disabled of The ACT Inc | Undertake an operational audit in order to operate in the NDIS environment. | $50,000 |
| Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT Inc | Towards the cost of information communication technology and non-recurrent staffing to continue the NDIS preparation activities. | $50,000 |
| Inclusive Fitness | Operational costs associated with establishing an NDIS service in the ACT. | $10,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Pty Limited | Support the organisation’s continued preparation as an NDIS provider in the ACT. | $50,000 |
| Technical Aid To The Disabled (ACT) Inc | The continuation of operational preparation for the NDIS. | $50,000 |
| The Deaf Society NSW | Towards the cost of upgrading the data management system to enhance services to people in the ACT deaf community. | $50,000 |
| Woden Community Service | Purchase of technical advice on the optimum integrated information communication technology to operate as an NDIS provider. | $50,000 |
| Irabina Autism Services | Non-recurrent staffing costs associated with establishing policies, procedures and systems to deliver NDIS services in the ACT. | $50,000 |
2015 NDIS Community Participation Grants
The grants were available for organisations seeking sponsorship from the ACT Government towards costs associated with hosting NDIS subject matter conferences, seminars or other events in the ACT.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| ACT Deafness Resource Centre Inc | The Deafness Resource Hearing Awareness Week Expo. | $5,000 |
| Cranleigh School P&C | NDIS education events. | $5,700 |
| Friends of Brain Injured Children | Four NDIS workshops. | $2,400 |
| Koomarri | I-Can workshops. | $10,000 |
| Microboards Canberra | Cost of video editing retreat footage and production of documentary film. | $5,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Limited | NDIS mini-expos in November 2015 and March 2016. | $5,000 |
| Royal Society for the Blind | Three workshops assisting people who are blind or vision impaired to transition to the NDIS. | $7,100 |
2015 NDIS Community Participation Grant
2015 NDIS Community Participation Grants were intended to assist eligible applicants to develop life goals or future plans for the NDIS. Grants of up to $1,000 per person were available.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| 234 individuals | Eligible applicants to develop life goals or future plans for the NDIS. | $196,977 |
2016 NDIS Business Investment Packages Grant
2016 Business Investment Packages were available for eligible ACT-based organisations requiring tailored assistance to undertake NDIS business development. This included complex reform related to service design or establishment, financial viability, workforce redevelopment, human resource management, organisational structure and systems and governance. Twenty grants from $6,750 to $50,000 were allocated.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| ACT Disability Aged & Carer Advocacy Service Inc (ADACAS) | Engage consultancy advice, purchase office equipment and enhance information communication technology to operate more effectively in the NDIS environment. | $40,000 |
| Advocacy for Inclusion Inc | Engage consultancy assistance to develop a two-stage NDIS transition plan. | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Australia ACT Ltd | Enhance business management systems to operate more effectively in the NDIS environment. | $50,000 |
| Belconnen Community Service Inc | Integrate enhanced data management systems to the NDIS environment. | $50,000 |
| Capital Community Housing Inc | Engage non-recurrent staffing and consultancy assistance to design and implement enhanced business processes suited to the NDIS environment. | $50,000 |
| Duo Services Australia Ltd | Enhance information communication technology systems in both Duo and CatholicCare. | $50,000 |
| Hartley Lifecare Inc | Purchase software/hardware to enhance rostering and billing administration and engage non-recurrent staffing and consultancy assistance to develop and implement policies and procedures suited to the NDIS context and human resource management advice. | $40,000 |
| Inanna Inc | Enhance information communication technology systems to suit the NDIS environment. | $30,000 |
| Koomarri | Engage non-recurrent staffing to develop new NDIS programs and pathways. | $50,000 |
| O'Mahoney, Carolyn Patricia T/A Therapy 4 Kids | Develop service and staffing systems for the NDIS environment. | $15,000 |
| Print Handicapped Radio of ACT Inc | Employ short-term assistance to identify sustainable revenue streams, undertake business reform and implement marketing strategies. | $50,000 |
| Quest Employment Solutions Pty Ltd | Commission enhanced easy employer data management systems, partnering with Belconnen Community Service. | $30,000 |
| Riding for The Disabled of The ACT Inc | Engage consultancy advice and non-recurrent staffing to enhance administrative procedures and data management systems to suit the NDIS environment. | $50,000 |
| Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Inc T/A Sunflower Health Services | Enhance information, communication and technology equipment to support a mobile workforce suited to the NDIS environment. | $10,000 |
| Senger, Katharina T/A Little Hands Occupational Therapy | Towards start-up equipment and assessment tool costs. | $6,750 |
| Sharing Places Inc | Engage consultancy assistance to progress business analysis and reform, and to investigate and build opportunities for service partnerships including the potential to share therapy resources with Hartley Lifecare and Just Better Care. | $50,000 |
| Sexual Health And Family Planning ACT Inc (SHFPACT) | Toward non-recurrent costs associated with strategically reshaping SHFPACT’s workforce to sustainably deliver services in the NDIS environment. | $49,475 |
| The Trustee For Nelson Family Trust T/A Just Better Care Canberra | Undertake business financial analysis to enhance efficiency in the NDIS environment. | $15,000 |
| Wheelchair Therapy Pty Ltd | Enhance information communication technology and purchase specialised therapy equipment. | $10,000 |
| Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Clinic/Health Service (ACT) Inc | Engage non-recurrent staffing to undertake work to progress Winnunga Nimmityjah’s preparation to operate as a registered NDIS provider. | $50,000 |
2016 NDIS Community Participation Grants (organisations)
Organisations were able to apply for a grant of up to $10,000 to deliver an event in the ACT which will progress NDIS preparation and planning for potential NDIS participants, their families and other unpaid carers.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| Belconnen Community Service | Towards the cost of NDIS information sharing sessions. | $3,795 |
| Vision Australia | Towards the cost of creating a short film to assist low vision/blind clients prepare for the NDIS. | $10,000 |
| The Deaf Society | Towards the cost of an NDIS pre-planning workshop for the ACT deaf community. | $3,655 |
| Your Plan Your Way | Towards the cost of participant information sessions, pre-planning workshops, one-on-one outreach sessions and an online video information resource. | $10,000 |
2016 NDIS Community Participation Grants (individuals)
2016 NDIS Community Participation Grants were intended to assist eligible applicants to develop life goals or future plans for the NDIS. Grants of up to $1,000 per person were available.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| 82 individuals | Eligible applicants to develop life goals or future plans for the NDIS. | $70,949 |
Disability Services and Policy Grants (Other)
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| BDW Special Events Management | Promote and coordinate the development and delivery of the Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards. This included: securing sponsorship and sponsorship packages; co-ordinating and promoting the Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards; co-ordinating related presentation function including ticketing; and co-ordinating post-event functions. | $47,250 |
| Enabled Employment Pty Ltd | Assist in the promotion, coordination, development and delivery of the Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards. | $12,695 |
| Individual client of Disability ACT | Pharmaceutical grant. | $12,000 |
NDIS Sector Development Fund and Disability Fund
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| ACT Deafness Resource Centre inc | Sponsor Hearing Awareness Week Expo 2016. | $2,500 |
Participation (Multicultural) Grants Program
The aim of the Participation (Multicultural) Grants Program is to enhance the ACT community through the development of innovative projects that contribute to sustainable communities by highlighting and promoting cultural diversity and social harmony. Funds will be directed towards activities that fall within the following categories:
- National Multicultural Festival
- community radio stations and multicultural community broadcasters
- multicultural community participation and social harmony.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| ACT Bilingual Education Alliance | Celebrate and promote the languages and cultures of Canberra at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,500 |
| ACT Chinese Australian Association Inc | Purchase costumes for the 2016 National Multicultural Festival, and assist radio program and cultural events. | $2,000 |
| ACT Chinese Women Cultural Association Inc | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and purchase materials for workshops. | $1,000 |
| ACT Hazara Community | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival, celebration of cultural events and for the community radio. | $2,500 |
| ACT Pacific Islands United Council | Coordinate the stage performances at the Pacific Islands Showcase at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival, to provide assistance for the Council’s radio program and for the Pacific Capital Fashion Show. | $6,500 |
| ACT Tibetan Community Inc | Cultural performance at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and organisation of cultural activities such as Losar, Tibetan New Year. | $2,000 |
| ACT Tongan Language and Cultural School | Purchase costumes for participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and assistance towards the radio program and events. | $1,500 |
| Alianza Cultural Latino Americana Inc (ACLA) | Provide assistance for the Latin American radio program. | $1,500 |
| Arthritis Foundation of the ACT Inc | Translate and print the organisation’s information in five languages. | $2,000 |
| Association for Learning Mandarin in Australia Inc | Celebrate and promote Chinese language, Chinese culture and intercultural understanding. | $1,000 |
| ATN Canberra Inc | Organise a Continental Dance Festival and for a celebration of the Bengali New Year. | $2,500 |
| Aussie Forum Inc | Organise several forums and a lecture on topical and current issues for the Canberra community. | $3,000 |
| Australia China Friendship Society ACT Branch | Convene a lantern making workshop and organise the annual lantern festival. | $1,500 |
| Australia Mon Association Inc | Put on a Mon cultural performance at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and organise a Harmony Day event. | $2,500 |
| Australia Nepal Friendship Society | Purchase resources for the Nepali radio program and participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,500 |
| Australian American Association Canberra Division | Coordinate and present an American experience extravaganza showcase at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival. | $7,000 |
| Australian Chinese Culture Exchange and Promotion Association Inc | Purchase costumes and accessories for performances at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
| Australian Karen Organisation Inc (ACT Branch) | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and to celebrate the Karen New Year and other activities. | $1,900 |
| Australian Tamil Cultural Society of the ACT Inc | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and for the organisation of various cultural events. | $2,500 |
| Baila Chile Folk Dancers Inc | Perform in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and purchase new costumes. | $1,000 |
| Bangla Language and Cultural School | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and to publish the school magazine. | $1,500 |
| Bangla Radio Canberra | Towards the running of the radio program and purchase of equipment and accessories. | $1,300 |
| Bangladesh Australia Association Canberra Inc | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and to celebrate Bengali New year and other cultural activities. | $2,500 |
| Bangladeshi Seniors Club, Canberra Inc | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and to celebrate other cultural events. | $1,500 |
| Bluestar Intercultural Centre | Assist with the organisation of the Centre’s cultural activities. | $2,500 |
| Bodhisattva Kadampa Buddhist Centre | Make a promotional banner and flyers for the 2016 National Multicultural Festival. | $600 |
| Bong Sanskriti Australia Inc | Showcase Bengali cultural heritage during Bengali New Year celebrations. | $2,500 |
| Bornomala Inc | Celebration of Diwali and other Australian national events. | $1,500 |
| Canberra and District Hungarian Cultural Association Inc | Commemorate major Hungarian historical events, observe national days and hold cultural and social events. | $2,500 |
| Canberra Chinese Language Teachers Society (CCLTS) Inc | Purchase costumes for participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival. | $500 |
| Canberra Chinese Methodist Church in Australia | Participate in the Woden Community Fair. | $500 |
| Canberra India Council Inc | Celebrate Indian cultural festivals including Holi,Vaisakhi Mela and Raksha Bandan. | $7,000 |
| Canberra Interfaith Forum | Organise interfaith activities during the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and other events. | $2,500 |
| Canberra Islamic Centre | Assist the radio program and the Canberra Islamic Centre’s Open Day. | $2,000 |
| Canberra Islamic School | Contribute towards the celebrations of two Holy Eid festivals and the Ramadan Iftar. | $2,500 |
| Canberra Multicultural Community Forum Inc | Assist with the production of the Multicultural Voice radio program and the program’s 10th anniversary celebrations. | $1,000 |
| Canberra Muslim Youth Inc and Islamic Society of Belconnen Inc | Assist with the Open Mosque Day. | $2,500 |
| Canberra Punjabi Sports and Cultural Association | Participate in the National Multicultural Festival and present Punjabi Bhangra and Giddha performances. | $2,500 |
| Canberra Singapore Club | Celebrate various cultural events. | $1,500 |
| Canberra Swiss Club Inc | Purchase resources for the Swiss radio program and towards the publication of the newsletter. | $1,500 |
| Canberra Tamil Association | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with the running of the Association’s radio programs. | $2,000 |
| Canberra Telugu Vaani and Samithi Inc | Assist with the Association’s radio program. | $500 |
| Chabad ACT Limited | Participate in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and social harmony initiatives. | $1,500 |
| Chinese Photographic Federation of Australia (CPFA) Inc | Purchase photographic resources for use at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival. | $500 |
| CJC Nihongo Yochien (CJC Japanese Preschool/ Kindergarten) | Co-host the Japanese Autumn Festival in May 2016. | $1,000 |
| Community Radio 2XX FM Inc | Contribute towards the costs associated with running the radio station. | $10,000 |
| Cremeschnitten Chörli | Purposes under the Multicultural Community Participation, Social Harmony and Inclusion Initiatives category. | $1,000 |
| Cyprus Radio Program | Costs associated with the radio program. | $1,300 |
| Dante Alighieri Society of Canberra Inc | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and to produce the Dante Review newsletter. | $1,500 |
| Das Zentrum Australian-German Institute Inc | Assist with the German games stall, produce the newsletter and buy resources for the library. | $1,500 |
| El Salvador Australia Friendship Association | Participate in the National Multicultural Festival and assist with the radio program. | $1,000 |
| Ethnic Broadcasters Council of the ACT & Surrounding Districts Inc | Purchase equipment, CDs and USB sticks for the Multi Mix program. | $480 |
| Ethnic Broadcasters Council of the ACT and Surrounding Districts Inc | Assist with the broadcasting fees for the Women's Yes She Can and the Multimixprograms. | $1,000 |
| Ethnic Broadcasters Council of the ACT And Surrounding Districts Inc | Towards costs associated with the Yes She Can radio program. | $500 |
| Federation of Chinese Associations of Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Inc | Coordinate and present the Chinese New Year celebrations at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival. | $7,000 |
| Federation of Chinese Community of Canberra Inc | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and to celebrate Chinese New Year activities. | $2,000 |
| Federation of Indian Associations of ACT (FINACT) | Celebrate community harmony day and produce a newsletter. | $1,500 |
| Fiji Australia Association of ACT Inc | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and assistance towards Fijian cultural performances at the Association's Fiji Day celebrations. | $2,000 |
| Gilmore Church Inc | Develop leadership skills in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids through participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
| Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) Canberra Inc | Perform Indian cultural dance and songs at the National Multicultural Festival, to observe specific international days and for information dissemination. | $2,500 |
| Gujarati Samaj of ACT | Organise the Navaratri Festival celebration (Garba and Danadia Dance). | $2,500 |
| Gyongyosbokreta Folkloric Association Inc | Purchase boots for cultural performances at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with the Hungarian folk dance camp. | $2,500 |
| Hellenic Broadcasting Program | Costs associated with the radio program. | $1,300 |
| India-Australia Association of Canberra Inc | Celebrate Holi festival at Stage 88 in Commonwealth Park. | $2,500 |
| Indian Seniors Well-Being Group | Purchase costumes and equipment for participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
| Initiatives for Women in Need | Assist with the organisation's newsletter and to organise workshops for women in the south Asian community. | $1,170 |
| Integrated Cultures ACT Inc | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and present cultural items from south Asia, assistance for Harmony Radio and purchase equipment. | $2,500 |
| International Mother Language Movement | Organisation of mother language workshops and events. | $4,000 |
| Italian Language School | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival. | $850 |
| Karnataka Association of Canberra Inc | Towards the celebration of various cultural activities. | $1,500 |
| Learning Filipino Together T/A Filipino Language School of Canberra | Costumes for the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with the organisation’s radio program. | $1,500 |
| Macedonian Orthodox Church Cultural and Educational Centre | Resources for the radio program. | $1,300 |
| Mandarin for Fun Playgroups | Resources for the Mandarin language radio program. | $500 |
| Mandir Society of Australia Inc | Costumes for performances at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and to hold a Mandir open day. | $2,000 |
| Mauritius Community ACT | Showcase the culture of Mauritius at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and organise a cultural night to promote social harmony. | $6,000 |
| Niko Niko Japanese Language Playgroup ACT | Books for library and materials for cultural workshops. | $800 |
| Oranjefeest Canberra Inc | Contribute towards the annual Oranjefeest celebrations. | $2,500 |
| ORIOZ Inc | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and to purchase costumes as well as assistance for the annual newsletter and community events. | $2,500 |
| Pacific Island Showcase Association Inc | Coordinate the decorations and stalls layout for the Pacific Island Showcase for the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with radio broadcasting information sessions for youth. | $6,500 |
| Pakistan Australia Friendship Association | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival, assistance for the Urdu radio program and community events. | $2,500 |
| Pakistan Cultural Association Inc (PCA) | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival, assistance for the Urdu radio program and celebration of cultural events. | $2,500 |
| Pearl of the Pacific Samoan Cultural and Dance Group Inc | Performance at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and to purchase costumes and accessories. | $2,000 |
| Philippine Australian Association of the ACT and Monaro Region Inc | Publish a newsletter and to celebrate community events. | $2,000 |
| Polish Folkloric Dance Group Wielkopolska of Canberra | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival, and to purchase costumes and assist with the organisation of cultural events. | $2,500 |
| Polish-Australian Youth Alliance of Canberra | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival, and to purchase costumes and assist with the organisation of cultural events. | $2,500 |
| Rajdhani Marathi Mandal (Canberra) Inc | Celebration of traditional Indian festivals. | $1,000 |
| Republic of South Sudan Australian Community Association Inc | Perform cultural dances at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and for the organisation of community events. | $2,500 |
| Royal Society for the Blind | Assist with the production of general services brochures for the visually impaired in languages other than English. | $2,500 |
| Samoa Community in Canberra & Queanbeyan | Purchase costumes and equipment for participation in the Pacific Islands Showcase at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and support for the community radio program. | $2,500 |
| Sene Canberra Inc | Conduct research on education, health and employment study on young Pacific Islander adults in the ACT region. | $2,500 |
| Sierra Leone Community In Canberra ACT and Regions | Purchase costumes and repair drums for the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and celebration of other events. | $1,500 |
| Sierra Leonean Community In Canberra ACT and Regions | Organisation of the African Showcase at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival. | $7,000 |
| Sol de España Flamenco Spanish Dance Group | Participation in the National Multicultural Festival, to purchase costumes and towards the Hispanidad Spanish Festival. | $2,500 |
| Spielwelt German Parents Association Inc | Organise the annual German Lantern Parade in Canberra. | $500 |
| Spondon Musical Group Canberra Inc | Purchase costumes and jewellery for performances at the National Multicultural Festival and for the celebration of cultural events. | $2,500 |
| Sri Lanka Dhamma Vihara Association of Canberra Inc | Sri Lankan New Year celebrations and to commemorate ‘Vesak’. | $2,500 |
| St Athanasius Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church Inc | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and other cultural activities. | $1,500 |
| St Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church Canberra | Participation in community festivals and fetes. | $1,000 |
| St John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church School | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and to showcase Russian cultural heritage. | $2,500 |
| Standard Chinese School of Australia (SCSA) Inc | Purchase costumes and equipment for performances at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
| Support Asian Women's Friendship Association Inc | Assist with the production of a Multicultural Community Bulletin. | $500 |
| Taiwanese Association of Canberra, Australia | Celebrate and organise various cultural events. | $1,700 |
| Telugu Association of Canberra | Purchase costumes and participate in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and celebrate other cultural events. | $2,000 |
| Telugu Badi | Purchase costumes and accessories for children's performance at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival. | $500 |
| Thai Media and Cultural of Canberra Association Inc | Purchase costumes for the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and assistance for the Association’s radio program. | $1,000 |
| The Association of the Aged Free Vietnamese in the ACT & Surrounding Districts Inc | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and to assist with the publication of the quarterly magazine. | $1,500 |
| The Canberra Multicultural Artists Association Inc | Perform Hollywood-Bollywood Fusion dances at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,500 |
| The Multicultural Group | Purchase materials for participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival. | $500 |
| The Royal Commonwealth Society of the ACT | Celebrate Commonwealth Day in 2016 and for a public speaking competition. | $1,500 |
| The Tongan Association of Canberra & Queanbeyan Inc | Purchase traditional costumes for participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival. | $1,000 |
| Treffpunkt German Language Program | Purchase of resources and costs for the radio program. | $1,000 |
| United Nations Association of Australia (ACT) | Assistance towards organising celebrations for the 70th Anniversary of the United Nations. | $3,000 |
| United Nesian Movement | Participation in the 2016 National Multicultural Festival and purchase costumes and equipment for performances. | $2,000 |
| Welcome To Australia | Organise the Kite Festival by the lake and the Walk Together event in Canberra. | $7,000 |
Canberra Multicultural Community Forum (CMCF) Incorporated Grant
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| Canberra Multicultural Community Forum | Contribute towards resources to conduct advocacy work on behalf of Canberra’s multicultural community. | $15,405 |
Multicultural Youth Service (MYS) Grant
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| Multicultural Youth Service | Provide community development activities for young people from multicultural communities. | $33,374 |
Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services | Assist migrants, refugees and asylum seekers with a range of settlement issues. | $54,160 |
Community Language Schools Association
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| Community Language Schools Association | Provide advocacy and support to community language schools in the ACT and promote teaching of languages | $72,365.37 |
Community Language Schools Grants Program
The ACT Government’s Community Language Schools Grants Program enhances the ACT community through the continuing support of community language schools, preschools and playgroups in the Canberra region.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| Abeltje, Dutch School Canberra | To promote Dutch. | $2,830 |
| ACT German Language School Inc | To promote German. | $5,130 |
| ACT Tongan Language and Cultural School | To promote Tongan. | $2,290 |
| Alfalah | To promote Arabic. | $3,290 |
| ANZ Maori Cultural School of Dreams Inc | To promote Maori. | $3,250 |
| At-Taqwa Language School | To promote Arabic. | $4,820 |
| Australian Indonesian Language Schools Association (AILSA) | To promote Indonesian. | $2,740 |
| Australian School of Contemporary Chinese | To promote Chinese. | $12,690 |
| Bangla Language and Cultural School | To promote Bangla. | $2,650 |
| Canberra Cambodian School | To promote Khmer. | $1,810 |
| Canberra Community Chinese School | To promote Chinese. | $3,160 |
| Canberra Finnish School | To promote Finnish. | $1,810 |
| Canberra Hebrew School | To promote Hebrew. | $3,290 |
| Canberra Hindi School | To promote Hindi. | $3,070 |
| Canberra Islamic School | To promote Arabic. | $11,340 |
| Canberra Japanese Supplementary School | To promote Japanese. | $4,860 |
| Canberra Korean School of Education | To promote Korean. | $4,730 |
| Canberra Tamil School | To promote Tamil. | $7,200 |
| Canberra Vietnamese School | To promote Vietnamese. | $9,450 |
| Chennai Tamil School | To promote Tamil. | $3,560 |
| CIC Community Language School | To promote Arabic. | $3,180 |
| Croatian Ethnic School ACT Inc | To promote Croatian. | $3,380 |
| Dari Language School | To promote Dari. | $1,900 |
| FCCCI Chinese School | To promote Chinese. | $12,420 |
| Filipino Language School of Canberra (FLSC) | To promote Filipino. | $3,560 |
| Hamro Pathshala | To promote Nepali. | $2,290 |
| Italian Language School | To promote Italian. | $2,470 |
| Kaw Lah | To promote Karen. | $3,250 |
| Macedonian School 'St Kliment of Ohrid' | To promote Macedonian. | $2,380 |
| Malayalam Vidhya Vedhi | To promote Malayalam. | $3,560 |
| Ositos Cool | To promote Spanish. | $3,360 |
| Persian Language School | To promote Persian. | $2,650 |
| Polish Language School in Phillip | To promote Polish. | $3,560 |
| Samoan Language School | To promote Samoan. | $1,900 |
| Scandinavian School in Canberra, Swedish Section | To promote Swedish. | $3,010 |
| Sri Lanka Dhamma Vihara Sinhala Language School | To promote Sinhala. | $1,900 |
| Sri Lanka Sinhala Language School in Canberra | To promote Sinhala. | $8,100 |
| St John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church School | To promote Russian. | $3,380 |
| St Nicholas Greek Language School | To promote Greek. | $5,580 |
| Telugu Badi | To promote Telugu. | $2,890 |
| Canberra Bilingual Auslan-English Playgroup | To promote Auslan. | $500 |
| German Australian Playschool | To promote German. | $500 |
| Mandarin for Fun (Playgroup) | To promote Chinese. | $500 |
| Spielwelt German Playgroups | To promote German. | $500 |
Participation Community Support and Infrastructure Grants Program
The purpose of the grant is to build capacity within community organisations to deliver their programs effectively and efficiently for the benefit of the ACT community. The 2015–16 program had three categories for funding:
- Category one—Community Support and Capacity
- Category two—Non-fixed Infrastructure and Equipment
- Category three—Capital Works and Fixed Infrastructure.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| Abbeyfield Curtin Incorporated | Purchase an iPad to facilitate communication. | $900 |
| ACT Deafness Resource Centre Inc | Computer and security software upgrade. | $4,900 |
| Asthma Foundation ACT | Asthma education and support space. | $4,839 |
| Birralee Scout Group | Sealing Birralee Scout Hall car park. | $2,000 |
| Burrunju Aboriginal Corporation | Improve resources for the Burrunju art gallery and upgrade MYOB software. | $2,580 |
| Canberra Community Law | Working smarter with portable devices – one iPad Pro and one smart keyboard. | $1,520 |
| Canberra Hindu Mandir Inc | Purchase shipping container for the storage of statues of deities for the Temple. | $3,000 |
| Canberra Interfaith Forum | Setting up seating facilities at the Environment Meditation and Healing Garden. | $5,168 |
| Canberra Muslim Community Inc | Solar panels for the Gungahlin Mosque. | $2,500 |
| Canberra Rape Crisis Centre | Security camera replacement project. | $2,739 |
| CanTeen ACT and Southern NSW Division | CanTeen office relocation with hot desk area for young people and staff. | $3,500 |
| Darryls Den Association Incorporated | Woodworking machinery replacement. | $3,000 |
| Epilepsy Association ACT | Air-conditioning and heating system installation. | $6,048 |
| Federation of Indian Associations in ACT Inc | Purchase a portable wireless PA system. | $1,600 |
| Girl Guides Association ACT & SE NSW Region | Improve insulation at the Girl Guide Hall. | $2,280 |
| Grow | Furnishings and equipment for the ACT Grow House. | $5,000 |
| Health Care Consumers’ Association of the ACT | Hearing loop and sound system. | $5,000 |
| Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre of the ACT Inc | Installation of 10KW solar system. | $2,500 |
| Islamic Society of Belconnen | Upgrade ladies’ section entrance. | $2,500 |
| Knitted Knockers Australia (Canberra Branch) A Burwood Neighbourhood House Community Project | Purchase of production materials. | $2,900 |
| Les Petites Etoiles | Door and ramp to outdoor play area for child safety and to encourage active play. | $2,000 |
| Mandir Society of Australia Inc | Upgrade community kitchen and hall. | $2,500 |
| Murrungundie District Girl Guides | Electrical upgrade for the guide hall. | $2,400 |
| Scouts ACT C/O Les Explorateurs Scout Group | Storage for trailer. | $2,000 |
| Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT Inc | Enhancing clinical services for people with disability and other health issues. | $3,000 |
| South Canberra Girl Guides | Facility upgrade. | $2,000 |
| South Sudanese Australian Community Association ACT Inc | Purchase a minibus for the South Sudanese community. | $10,000 |
| St John Ambulance Australia (ACT) Inc | Community education training resources. | $5,275 |
| Stromlo Forest Scouts | Outdoors equipment program. | $2,000 |
| The African Gospel Band Inc | Purchase equipment for the Gospel music training class. | $3,176 |
| Toora Women Inc | One Toora Cloud Platform. | $3,000 |
| Wanniassa District Girl Guides | Wanniassa district girl guide hall upgrade. | $2,000 |
| Woden Seniors Inc | Provision of stackable chairs. | $3,175 |
Participation (Digital Communities) Grants Program
The grant aims to support ACT community organisations to establish and/or enhance their capacity to effectively engage their communities and clients to participate fully in the life of Canberra through the use of digital technology.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| A Gender Agenda Inc | IT support. | $1,000 |
| ACT Disability, Aged and Carer Advocacy Service (ADACAS) | Upgrade the ADACAS website. | $1,000 |
| ACT Screen Industry Association | Website upgrade – Building a Digital Screen Hub for the ACT. | $1,000 |
| Asthma Foundation ACT | Upgrade current IT system to increase capacity. | $1,000 |
| Australian Muslim Voice Inc | Phone call back system for Radio Ramadan. | $2,300 |
| Bangla Language and Cultural School | Upgrade school ICT hardware. | $968 |
| Belconnen Arts Centre | Audio description for the gallery program. | $4,991 |
| Canberra Bengali Association Canberra Inc | Digital transformation project. | $1,000 |
| Canberra Chinese School (Chinese Language and Culture Association Inc) | Purchase a laptop for the teaching and learning of Chinese. | $698 |
| Canberra Muslim Community Inc | Procure digital equipment for community. | $2,508 |
| Canberra Police Community Youth Club Inc | Purchase of computer hardware. | $3,396 |
| Canberra Potters’ Society | Enhance website functionality. | $1,000 |
| COTA ACT | Connected Care. | $1,000 |
| E.A.A.S. Chinese School Inc | Replace laptop computer. | $698 |
| Federation of Indian Associations in ACT Inc | Reaching the community through web and newsletter. | $1,000 |
| Havelock Housing Association Inc | Havelock House tenant wireless network project. | $5,000 |
| Heart Foundation ACT | Renew and upgrade Canwalk website. | $1,000 |
| Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre of the ACT Inc | Computer literacy for seniors and digitise records. | $2,598 |
| Initiatives for Women in Need (IWiN) | Computer for IWiN events, publications and enhancing IWiN’s online presence. | $980 |
| Integrated Cultures ACT Inc | To enhance the online presence of the association. | $547 |
| Islamic Society of Belconnen | Digital knowledge for community. | $5,000 |
| Landcare ACT Ltd | Working smarter for our Landcare community. | $1,000 |
| Navya Andhra Telugu Association | A laptop for the community’s digital education project. | $1,147 |
| Northside Community Service | iSeniors Project. | $1,000 |
| PhotoAccess Incorporated | Snapshot digital literacy project. | $3,346 |
| Royal Society for the Blind (RSB) Canberra | Accessible computer solutions for people who are blind or vision impaired. | $4,901 |
| South Sudanese Australian Community Association ACT Inc | A projector and screen for the community. | $1,646 |
| Tamil Senior Citizens Association Canberra | Seniors digital kiosk. | $2,469 |
| Technical Aid to the Disabled ACT Inc | Creating relevant and accessible website content, increasing community participation and economic viability. | $5,000 |
| Telopea Amateur Swimming Club | MYOB and Windows software. | $1,224 |
| TeluguBadi | Procure ICT hardware for community school. | $1,750 |
| The Australian and New Zealand Maori Cultural School of Dreams Inc | Purchase a laptop for the radio program. | $1,000 |
| Tuggeranong Community Arts Association | Digital equipment for ‘Telling Our Stories’. | $2,500 |
| Tuggeranong Link of Community Houses and Centres | Upgrade ICT hardware, equipment and financial software package. | $2,333 |
| Vietnam Veterans and Veterans Federation ACT Inc | Website redevelopment. | $2,000 |
ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Grants
The Leadership Grants encourage and support ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to develop the knowledge and skills to be better equipped to lead and engage on behalf of their communities and organisations.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| Community Radio 2XX FM | A two-day workshop to teach Indigenous people media industry skills, how to be efficient radio presenters and how to engage with Indigenous audiences. 2XX also consulted with Indigenous broadcasters to develop ways to be more inclusive of Indigenous interests. | $6,560 |
| Individual | ‘Training’ – undertake Harvard business school senior executive leadership program. | $3,000 |
| Individual | ‘Training’ – creating Aboriginal in the virtual world. | $3,000 |
| Individual | ‘Diploma in Government’ – purchase a computer and software. | $2,500 |
| Tuggeranong Community Arts Association | An opportunity for an Aboriginal emerging cultural leader to take up a mentorship in the documentary film project that tells the life story of Ngunnawal Elder Aunty Agnes Shea. | $10,000 |
| whiSPers Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Softball Corporation | The design of the LIVE-LIFE-LAUGH program is based on leadership opportunities for the corporation to continue growth of members who provide coaching, officiating and education to teams in competition as leaders within the club and the community. | $10,000 |
ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Grant
The Cultural Grants encourage and support ACT-based community organisations to apply for financial support, in the form of a once-only grant to assist in a program or event that will promote wider understanding of the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the ACT community.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| ACT Torres Strait Islander Corporation | Publication of the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Book. The project will celebrate and promote a wider understanding of the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the ACT community. The book will be a valuable resource to encourage the local community to participate in the ACT community. | $5,000 |
| Canberra Institute of Technology Student Association | Side by Side - ‘Growing Stronger Together’ - Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultures in the ACT coming together in the spirit of reconciliation acknowledging the Inaugural Apology. This project will provide participants with skills to make informed decisions and implement strategies that will assist in developing and understanding culture and putting it into practice. | $5,000 |
| Capital Woodland and Wetlands Conservation Association Inc | The Jerrabomberra Wetlands Bush Tucker Garden will be located in the car park at the Jerrabomberra Wetlands offices. It will provide a welcoming display of local plants in a garden carefully designed around an important wetland animal with significance to the Indigenous community. Associated interpretation signs will also be included. This garden is within the context of developing a strong community engagement program for the wetlands with Indigenous interpretation an important part of this. The garden will be designed and constructed in collaboration with Thunderstone and Culture on the Move, who are already committed to working in partnership with the Trust to increase Indigenous awareness at Jerrabomberra Wetlands which was once a very important floodplain area. | $4,400 |
| Relationships Australia Canberra and Region Inc | Relationships Australia Dhunlung Yarra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Service will work with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and respected members of the community, and members of the Galambany Circle Sentencing Court to further develop the principles of restorative practice and how it can be used to address grief and loss within the community. | $4,920 |
| Tuggeranong Community Arts Association | The main aim of this project is to produce a documentary film which will capture the life and times of the region’s most senior living Ngunnawal Elder, Aunty Agnes Shea. The film will allow current community members to understand the local Aboriginal community and their significant ties to this region. It will highlight the important role that these people have played and will continue to play in our cultural landscape. | $5,000 |
| Individual | The Ngambri Cultural Camp project will involve building and maintaining relationships. It will initiate further networking in the community, enhance unity and provide opportunities to rekindle old relationships and develop new ones. | $2,500 |
| Individual | To develop an ABC book for children called ‘W is for Wiradjuri’. The book uses Wiradjuri words and English as well as photos, and some illustrations by a Wiradjuri artist. It would be wonderful if every child in school knew at least one Aboriginal word. | $3,000 |
ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Grant
The Scholarship Grants encourage and support ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents to undertake study and training which will enhance and support their employment prospects in the ACT and further develop their skills and qualifications.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| 21 individuals | Study and training to develop skills and qualifications to increase employment prospects. | $69,447 |
ACT Participation (seniors) Grants Program
The ACT Participation (seniors) Grants Program provides funding towards activities and events which promote positive ageing in the ACT, supporting older Canberrans to maintain their wellbeing and to remain active and connected in their community.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| ACT Chinese Australian Association Inc. | The ‘Connect Our Seniors and Living Well’ project is a new initiative designed to engage with the Chinese older community. It targets recent migrants aged 60+ to participate in numerous group activities to build their confidence, break down barriers, encourage greater participation in community events and expand their interests of promoting Canberra as a safe and age-friendly city in personal way. | $3,650 |
| ACT Playgroups Association Inc | The Intergenerational Playgroup Program will be inclusive of seniors and families with young children. It will provide the opportunity for all participants to interact through play and informal interaction. The playgroups will be offered in nursing homes and in retirement villages. | $10,000 |
| Artsound Inc | Produce and broadcast radio programs focusing on issues such as health, exercise, relaxation and wellbeing for seniors as part of the ArtSound Silver Memories internet radio network. The project will support the independence and social inclusion of participants and include training of seniors to join the production team. | $10,000 |
| Canberra Potters' Society Inc | The Pottery For All seniors’ only class will teach students to make functional and decorative ceramic ware with an experienced teacher. Over two terms (16 weeks) students will learn hand building, throwing, mould making, surface decoration, glazing and firing. | $3,000 |
| Council on the Ageing (COTA)ACT | The ‘Mature-Aged Jobseeker Support Program’ will provide support to mature-aged jobseekers residing in Canberra to get back into the workforce, followed by a mentoring program and job club. The project will be based on the outcomes of the Mature Age Employment Roundtable and on COTA ACT’s research on older jobseekers. | $7,100 |
| Health Care Consumers Assoc of the ACT Inc | ‘Social media: finding your voice’ – Consumers are increasingly using social media to research and make decisions about their health care. This project looks to support older people to learn how to use social media to connect to others and learn more about being active in their own health. | $4,500 |
| Isabella Gardens Residents Association auspice by Lend Lease Rl (Isabella Gardens) Pty Ltd | Establish a community garden for residents of Isabella Gardens Retirement Village and children from Isabella Plains Early Learning and Childcare Centre and Isabella Plains Neighbourhood House and Play Centre. The project will assist seniors at Isabella Gardens to participate in the broader community and encourage the community to engage with seniors. | $4,553 |
| Royal Society for the Blind in association with Canberra Blind Society (RSB|CBS) | Provide clients aged 55 and over who are blind or vision impaired with training in the use of apps, online services and information, and social media so they can independently participate in a range of online activities for communication and daily living. | $5,812 |
| The Brite Notes | Brite Notes performances at aged-care facilities throughout the Canberra district bring joy into the lives of many residents who are otherwise isolated and have very little to stimulate them to exercise their faculties. They demonstrate as seniors themselves that they can be bright and active and have fun while sharing an enjoyable experience with others. This lifts individual’s spirits and the collective spirit of the community. Performances often reignite very happy memories and associations from the residents' past. | $4,950 |
| Tuggeranong 55 Plus Club Inc | The ‘Introduction to Art for Seniors’ course aims to inspire and prepare seniors to create their own works independent of the class and will provide a catalyst to form an ongoing art group. The participants will be introduced to all art mediums, colour and textures, music and the use of negative spaces. | $1,780 |
| Weston Creek Citizens' Council Inc (known as Weston Creek Community Council) auspiced by Fetherston Gardens Friends | ‘Horticulture Workshops for Seniors’ – A program of eight one-hour horticulture workshops for residents of Uniting Care Mirinjani Aged Care in Weston Creek. The residents will participate in activities involving plant establishment and care though guided tuition. The program will be focused around the capabilities of the residents and adjusted to their needs as necessary. | $1,000 |
| Woden Seniors Inc | The ‘Bridge tuition for seniors’ project aims to develop a long-term and sustainable program of tuition in the card game of bridge. A consultant develops training courses and support materials that can be implemented by dedicated volunteer instructors to small groups of seniors wishing to learn the game. | $1,500 |
The 2015–16 ACT Women Grants Program
The 2015–16 Women’s Safety Grants program was a joint initiative between the Justice and Community Safety Directorate and Community Services Directorate. The grants program provided funding to groups and organisations to develop activities that advance the objectives of the ACT Prevention of Violence against Women and Children Strategy 2011–2017 so that women and children are safe, diverse groups of women are supported, and early intervention and prevention programs for children and young people are a priority.
In April 2015 the Attorney-General announced the allocation of $100,000 under the confiscated assets program to be combined with the Women’s Grants Program to allow a more sizeable and flexible program targeted to awareness and prevention of domestic violence. A total of $310,000 (GST exclusive) in funding was available in the 2015–16 grants round for projects in three categories.
Early Intervention projects: for children and young people at greater risk of becoming involved in domestic violence as adults, including children who have been exposed to domestic violence.
Engagement projects: that engaged with business, real estate/financial advisors and legal services to support women who have experienced domestic violence. This was targeted at women in the post crisis phase who may be at risk of homelessness or facing ongoing abuse through property settlement, child custody or other legal/financial issues.
Diverse experiences of violence projects: that targeted diverse experiences of violence such as newly- arrived migrant women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, women with disability and women from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex community.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| AIDS Action Council of the ACT | The Mentors in Violence Prevention Program for the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) Community focuses on the prevention of intimate partner and sexual violence in LGBTIQ communities. It utilises a bystander approach to prevention where program participants are empowered bystanders who can confront, interrupt or prevent violence. The program seeks to enlist all people in the fight against violence by equipping them with the skills to be effective bystanders. Workshops empower participants to identify themselves as bystanders with the ability to confront, interrupt and prevent gender-based violence. It aims to raise awareness of participants about violence within the LGBTIQ community; challenge thinking by countering mainstream messages about gender, sex and violence; open dialogue by creating a safe environment for participants to share their opinions and experiences about these issues; and inspire leadership by empowering participants with options to confront violent situations. | $31,260 |
| Beryl Women Inc |
The domestic/family violence booklet and education package provides crisis support to women and children escaping domestic/family violence within a trauma informed framework, through:
| $22,500 |
| Canberra Police Community Youth Club | ‘Domestic Family Violence Intervention’ – the project will deliver four 10-week domestic family violence early intervention programs targeted at young people that have been exposed to domestic family violence directly or indirectly. The program incorporates physical activities and therapeutic sessions based on the evidenced-based Duluth model for domestic violence intervention. | $35,842 |
| Integrated Cultures ACT Inc | The Positive Relationships project will encourage young people to explore their values and what they look for in a relationship, to explore how to communicate respectfully, and will offer young people some tools to help resolve conflict. It will get young people thinking about the gender stereotypes that exist in society, and challenge them to start thinking critically about them. | $4,000 |
| Legal Aid ACT | Develop Staying Safe, Staying Here: A guide to the evidence required to meet the Family Violence Exemption in the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth). Newly arrived migrant women on spousal or partner visas are particularly vulnerable where they are subjected to domestic violence by their partners. | $9,250 |
| Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT Inc (SHFPACT) | Trial of an Apple Store App abuse disclosure tool designed for the learning and communication needs of people with moderate-severe intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder based on the SoSAFE! Program framework. | $14,250 |
| This is Not a 'Wife Beater' | Produce two videos – one video will be about 8–10 minutes in length, and the other will be a shortened version of the first video about 2–3 minutes in length – featuring women, children and men from a diverse range of backgrounds and sectors of the Canberra community. These videos will explain why it matters how we speak about intimate partner and family violence. The participants, including children and young people, will explain what it means to be a ‘respecter’—a person who, through their promotion of a language of respect in relationships, and their calling out of disrespectful language and behaviour, contributes to a culture in which respectful relationships are promoted and intimate partner and family violence is no longer minimised and condoned. | $9,884 |
| Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Clinic/Health Service (ACT) Inc | This project will address the significant need within the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community by providing support, advocacy, referral, counselling, information and education to people affected by domestic violence, or at risk, within a culturally appropriate comprehensive primary health care setting. | $80,710 |
| Women With Disabilities ACT | ‘To provide an online training resource for workers in the disability sector to understand the nature and effect of violence on women with disabilities, how to identify if women may be victims of violence, as well as how to assist them, in order to improve the safety of women with disabilities particularly in group accommodation settings, but also in the wider community. | $15,000 |
| Women's Centre for Health Matters | This project is aimed at engaging with private business groups through industry workshops to identify opportunities for them to contribute to reducing barriers for women who have experienced domestic violence. | $27,227 |
| Women's Centre for Health Matters |
To develop resources, both online and hard copy, for: members of the LGBTIQ community in the ACT to raise their awareness about domestic violence, what it looks like and what they can do/where they can seek support services (both domestic violence/crisis services and mainstream services) to increase their inclusivity and accessibility for LGBTIQ clients accessing their services. The project will also develop a central online presence for accessing these resources. | $22,114 |
| Women's Legal Centre ACT | To pilot a Health Justice Partnership between the Women’s Legal Centre, Interchange General Practice and Sexual Health and Family Planning which would support a multi-disciplinary approach to supporting women experiencing or at risk of domestic violence. | $37,962 |
The 2015–16 Audrey Fagan Women’s Enrichment Grants
The Audrey Fagan Women’s Enrichment Grants provide funding to encourage and enable young ACT women to develop or enhance their skills and knowledge in their area of passion. In 2015–16, seven young Canberra women were awarded grants to complete projects in their chosen areas of internationally recognised study, veterinary science, health education, sports and the arts.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| 16 year old student from Campbell High School | Enrolment in the International Baccalaureate Program at Narrabundah College. | $2,000 |
| 16 year old student from Lake Tuggeranong College | Enrolment in a professional art course in NSW and to purchase art materials. | $2,000 |
| 15 year old student from Lanyon High School | Funding to attend Go-Kan-Ryu Karate World Cup in Liverpool, the National Titles in Melbourne and local competitions. | $2,000 |
| 15 year old student from Namadgi School | Enrolment in a Future Vet Kids Camp, as a stepping stone to achieve her ambition of becoming a veterinarian. | $2,000 |
| 14 year old student from Amaroo High School | Develop awareness of eating disorders and mental health issues by inviting an anorexia nervosa survivor to present at her school. Additional funds will enable the student to develop her own recovery skills through creative outlets such as therapeutic art and dance classes. | $1,000 |
| 17 year old student from Erindale College | Assistance to participate in volleyball and soccer competitions, in particular to represent her school in volleyball in New Zealand this year. | $500 |
| 15 year old student from Campbell High School | Enrolment in Ev&Bow dance course in Sydney to develop her skills in dance. | $500 |
Women’s Return to Work Grants
The ACT Women's Return to Work Grants Program is an ACT Government initiative providing women returning to the paid workforce with financial assistance, information and resources to assist them to reach this goal. Individual grants of up to $1,000 are available to women who have been absent from the workforce for more than 12 months due to caring responsibilities, and who meet the program criteria.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| Individuals (names not provided due to privacy) | Up to $1,000 to support women to return to the workforce. | $113,610 |
The Domestic Violence Support Group Program
The Domestic Violence Support Group Program enhances the wellbeing of women who have experienced domestic violence by supporting their capacity to rebuild self-efficacy and safe social worlds. In recognition of the diverse access needs of Canberra women affected by domestic violence and the different stages they are at in their recovery, three groups are offered to provide a range of supports during ACT school terms.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| Domestic Violence Crisis Centre Inc | Delivery of the Domestic Violence Support group program for 2015–16. | $28,618 |
2015–16 Youth InterACT Grants
Youth InterACT Grants provide funding for young people to organise projects, events, activities and/or programs that benefit other young people in the community.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| Alfred Deakin High School | Student 'Life Skills' seminar. | $1,500 |
| Canberra High School | The Gardening Project aims to gather a small group of students from across the vertical year groups to be part of a community gardening project. Two new garden beds have been installed in the school to beautify spaces for everyone's benefit. | $1,500 |
| Canberra Institute of Technology | The Drumbeat Program for year 12 students combines the therapeutic potential of musical expression with a range of social learning outcomes including emotional control, improved relationships and increased self-esteem. The program utilises drumming to engage participants and explore commonalities between making music together as a group and developing healthy relationships. The program was developed to combine the benefits of the group drumming process with cognitive behavioural therapy so that young people can transfer some of the lessons from the drum circle to their everyday lives. | $1,496 |
| Girls Rock! Canberra | Girls Rock! Canberra (GR!C) aims to empower young girls (ages 10–17) through a week-long series of workshops that encourage creativity, self-expression and teamwork through music. The inaugural session of GR!C was run at Ainslie Arts Centre 11–16 January 2016. | $1,152 |
| Hawker College | To celebrate diversity at Hawker College. In 2015 the student population of Hawker College was a veritable United Nations, with 29 countries other than Australia being represented and Chinese students equalling 7.5 per cent of the total number of students. | $1,100 |
| Individual | Set up a young people’s bereavement network in Canberra, for youth aged 16–25. This service would allow young people who have experienced the isolation of profound loss to find support, guidance and friendship through networking with others in a similar situation. If a family member has died from cancer, young people can gain similar support from Canteen, but individuals whose loved ones died through other means, or are over 24, have limited organised support in the ACT. | $1,500 |
| Individual - Headspace Canberra | The ‘Mind the Gap’ project will coordinate and showcase local Canberra talent including dancers, actors, writers, musicians and film makers. | $1,500 |
| Melrose High School | Student 'Life Skills' seminar. | $1,500 |
| Mount Stromlo High School | Student 'Life Skills' seminar. | $1,500 |
| Telopea Park High School | Student 'Life Skills' seminar. | $1,500 |
| UN Youth ACT | ‘Voice National Finals’ is a challenging public competition for students from around the country in Years 7 to 10. Delegates are asked to propose creative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues, from refugee crises to climate change to global economic inequality. In 2016, the conference will also incorporate educational workshops and speaker sessions. | $1,500 |
| Woden Community Service | West Woden Field Beats is a chance for young people to showcase their talents, in music and dance, to the wider community. Past events have been successful at breaking down barriers between Westfield Security, young people and ACT Police. It also provides the opportunity for various community service providers to provide information in an informal manner to young people and families. | $1,500 |
2015–16 Youth InterACT Scholarships
The Youth InterACT Scholarships provide funding of up to $500 for individuals aged 12 to 25 who wish to attend an activity, event, conference or course for personal or career development.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| James Ansell | Amateur Radio Foundation Licence Course. | $270 |
| Charlotte Breen | Horse Riding lessons. | $500 |
| Ashleigh Eason | Great Bunya Gathering (Girl Guides Camp). | $500 |
| Lauren Freeman | Sporting equipment. | $500 |
| Josephine McGrath-Weber | 2015 SSSA U16 Girls AFL National Championships. | $500 |
| Amber McLeish | Great Bunya Gathering (Girl Guides Camp). | $500 |
| Blake Murray-Hensen | World Cup for Indigenous Oztag. | $500 |
| Hugo Webster | UN Youth Conference. | $500 |
| Dominic Hawksworth | SSSA Football Championship. | $500 |
| Josiah Ah Lam | Brumbies Emerging Talent Camp. | $500 |
| Joel Dignam | Organise 2015. | $370 |
| Carys Atkinson | Commonwealth Youth Forum, Malta. | $500 |
| Darcy Laundness | Driving lessons. | $500 |
| Rachel Lysnkey | 2015 Conference of Parties climate negotiations, Paris. | $500 |
| Teig Sadhana | The Cutting Room Floor: Talk Dirty to Me (Perth Fringeworld Festival act). | $500 |
| Alexandre Tetreault | World Junior Under 20 Ice Hockey Championships, Serbia. | $500 |
| Leo Coleman | UN Evatt Debating Competition, Melbourne. | $500 |
| Amel Saeed | UN Evatt Debating Competition, Melbourne. | $500 |
| Louise Blessington | 2016 Australian Scout Jamboree. | $500 |
| Zoe Cuthbert | Oceania Mountain Bike Championships 2016, New Zealand. | $500 |
| Eugenia Stuart | UN Youth Diplomatic Tour of Europe. | $500 |
| Archie McGrath-Weber | NSW Pony Club State Championships. | $500 |
| Nipuni Wijewickrema | Nexus Australia Youth Summit. | $500 |
| Rasha Farrukh | International Alliance of Research Universities Global Summer Program. | $500 |
| Stephanie Freeman | Blue Mountains Taekwondo Championships. | $500 |
| Lachlan Hogg | 2016 UN Youth Pacific Project. | $500 |
| Jayden McNeil | European Rubik’s Cube Championships 2016. | $500 |
| ACT State Debating Team | 2016 National Schools Debating Championships (Group Application). | $1,275 |
2015–16 Youth InterACT - Youth Tube Competition
The YouTube Competition provides an alternate media method to engage young people in the Canberra community and raise awareness of issues that affect them. Each ACT High School Network will create four short films (90 to 120 seconds in length) based on the following priority areas from the Youth Advisory Council Work Plan:
- drug and alcohol
- gender and diversity
- youth homelessness
- mental health.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| Belconnen High School Network | Create four short films about issues affecting young people in the Canberra community. | $5,000 |
| North-Gungahlin High School Network | Create four short films about issues affecting young people in the Canberra community. | $5,000 |
| Tuggeranong High School Network | Create four short films about issues affecting young people in the Canberra community. | $5,000 |
| Weston High School Network | Create four short films about issues affecting young people in the Canberra community. | $5,000 |
Community Relations—Other Community Grants (Other)
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| Youth Coalition of the ACT | Coordination of National Youth Week. | $38,879 |
Community Relations—Sponsorships
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| Council on the Ageing ACT | Coordination of 2016 ACT Seniors Week. | $40,000 |
| Council on the Ageing ACT | Delivery of the 2015–16 ACT Seniors Card program. | $106,249 |
Statutory Services—Care and Protection and Youth Justice—Sponsorships
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| Institute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University | Sponsorship of Institute of Child Protection Studies. | $102,750 |
Social Housing Services—Community Grants
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| Connection ACT | Vehicle lease costs. | $9,800 |
| Hare Krishna | Contribution to food for life program. | $8,216 |
| Toora Women Inc | Family and individual support. | $8,400 |
Social Housing Services—Community Grants
2015–16 Tenant Participation Grants (round 1 and round 2)
This grant program provides funding for activities that promote participation in the ACT community. The primary aim of the program is to encourage and support ACT public housing and community housing tenants and their families to participate in a range of sporting, arts, cultural, education, employment and training activities for physical, social and personal development. The program does not aim to fund IT equipment, hardware or capital works.
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
| 40 individuals | Round 1: Support ACT public housing and community housing tenants and their families. | $14,114 |
| 56 individuals | Round 2: Support ACT public housing and community housing tenants and their families. | $20,945 |
