More than $25,000 has been shared among local, not-for-profit community organisations and groups out of Melton City Council’s Mayoral Charity Fund.
This week, City of Melton Mayor Cr Kathy Majdlik presented the funds in a special online event, with projects ranging from an edible community garden and new public seating, to an awareness campaign on the dangers of button batteries, all-abilities sport access, and mental health training.
City of Melton Mayor Cr Kathy Majdlik said she was pleased that the Mayoral Charity Fund would once again help initiate and enhance local activities.
“It’s an honour to support the wonderful work local groups and volunteers do to keep our community active and connected,” Cr Majdlik said.
“I commend each of these organisations for proposing initiatives that will bring such a broad range of benefits to so many people in our community.
“This fund was set up as an alternative to holding the traditional Mayoral Ball, and I’m so pleased to use this opportunity to acknowledge and thank local groups with these donations.”
Funded projects:
- Caroline Springs RSL: Install a metal seat with the ANZAC emblem at the memorial area on Lake Caroline
- Bellas Footprints: Billboard and poster awareness campaign about the dangers of button batteries
- 1st Caroline Springs Scout Group: Equipment for young bush hikers and a celebration for volunteer leaders and youth members
- Diggers Rest Bulla Village Cricket Club: Pink Stumps Day awareness campaign in support of the McGrath Foundation
- Lions Club of Caroline Springs and District: Daily breakfast and lunch for school children who attend school without food
- Christ Church, Anglican Parish Op Shop: Edible community garden on the land next to the op shop
- Sydenham Hillside Cricket Club: Professional coaching opportunities for female players
- Melton & District Pony Club: Build a semi-permanent dressage precinct
- Melton Pistol Club: Install an additional range
- Burnside Springs United Cricket Club: Increase female participation in cricket with ‘come and try’ days and new equipment
- We Love Aintree Ltd: Relocate the Aintree Community Garden
- Zonta Club of Melton: Mental Health First Aid Training and supply bags of essential items to women who are escaping family violence
- North Western Titans Baseball Club: Promote ‘come and try’ days and waive fees for juniors
- Melton Cricket Club: Create all-abilities junior program and subsidise uniforms and equipment for young children with a physical or intellectual disability
- Melton South Cricket Club: Additional equipment for junior players
- Melton Table Tennis Association: Wheelchair-accessible table tennis table
- Burnside Heights Football Club: Provide juniors with a football to practice
- Eynesbury Cricket Club: Replace juniors’ equipment
- Edmund Rice Services Mt. Atkinson: Establish an archery group including purchasing equipment and training volunteer instructors
- Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden: Install a Replas recycled plastic seat on the east side of the main lake
- Caroline Springs Cricket Club: Event with guest speakers to promote the importance of mental health among young club members and mental health training for volunteers
- 3rd Melton Scout Group: Additional equipment
- Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services: Provide professional driving lessons to learners
- Melton Hockey Club: Promote ‘come and try’ days and undertake mental health training
