Published on 28 September 2020
Campaspe Shire Council has allocated $9,730 in funding to ten community groups to assist with the delivery of projects and events via the Seniors Grant Program.
General Manager Community, Keith Oberin said the program provides donations of up to $1,000 to incorporated organisations within the shire to deliver programs or events aimed at increasing the health, wellbeing and social connectedness of older citizens.
“More than a quarter of Campaspe’s population is over 60 years of age and Council is committed to supporting the wellbeing and connectivity of our senior citizens,” Mr Oberin said.
Approved grants include communal Christmas celebrations for those on their own, technology education, and connecting family with digital communications (podcasts, video and social media) to tell the story of our region’s history.
Grants were provided as follows:
Organisation | Project | Funding amount $ |
Lockington Neighbourhood House | Lockington Seniors Festival | $1,000 |
Stanhope Senior Citizens Inc | Celebrate Together in 2020 | $1,000 |
Waranga Health – Community Health | Waranga Music Melodies | $1,000 |
Echuca Historical Society Inc | The Stories We Tell | $1,000 |
Kyabram and District Health Service | Ky Konnect | $1,000 |
Tongala Aged Care | Staying Connected | $900 |
Rochester Community House | Covid Re-Connect | $830 |
Rushworth Golf Club Inc | Rushworth Golf Club Cart | $1,000 |
Lockington & District Bush Nursing Centre Inc | Senior Christmas Dinner | $1,000 |
Kyabram and District Men’s Shed Inc | Test and Tag Equipment | $1,000 |
