Community Donations 2009 - 2010
Byron Shire Council would like to congratulate this year’s successful applicants for community funding grants.
In 2009/10, Byron Shire Council will support over 65 community organisations and events with a total value of over $75,000.
Assistance to Festivals |
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| Brunswick Triathlon | $700 | |
| Bangalow Xmas Eve Carnival | $1,500 | |
| Bangalow Billy Cart Derby | $1,500 | |
| Byron Bay Writers Festival - (Part 2) | $1,000 | |
| NAIDOC Week Celebrations 2009 | $1,000 | |
| Total | $5,700 | |
Arts/Music |
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| Arts Northern Rivers | $1,500 | regional museum development |
Coorabel P&C Citizens Association $200 contribution towards musical equipment
Durrumbul Music Club $200 equipment maintenance
Northern Rivers Screenworks Inc $500 contribution towards cost of printer
Ocean Shores Arts Expo $500 arts prize sponsorship
Practising Artists Network (PAN) $500 contribution towards upcoming exhibition
Arts/Music Total $3,400
Childcare/Youth Services
1st Bangalow Scout Group $200 contribution towards attending the national Jamboree
Bangalow Community Children's Centre $500 multicultural equipment
Bangalow Outside School Hours Care $500 office equipment
Federal Community Centre $600 youth school holiday activities
Federal Community Children’s Centre $800 youth equipment resources
Ocean Shores Pre School Inc $500 sustainability education program
Periwinkle Children’s Centre $500 purchase of fridge
South Golden Beach Playgroup $480 purpose built lockable noticeboard
Byron Youth Services $6,130 building insurance and rates
Childcare/Youth Services Total $10,210
Aged Care/Senior Services
Brunswick Valley U3A $1,000 computer equipment
Byron Shire Seniors Computer Club Inc $1,000 computer equipment
Country Womens Association $450 building rent
Juke Box Joy $500 entertainment for seniors
Aged Care/Senior Services Total $2,950
Animal Welfare Services
Companion Animals Welfare Inc Op Shop $500 veterinarian fees Pets For Life Animal Shelter Inc. $500 veterinarian fees
Animal Welfare Services Total $1,000
Community Buildings/Facilities
Byron Community & Cultural Centre $550 heavy duty trolley
Community Buildings/Facilities Total $550
Disability Services
Disabled Surfers Association $1,800 aquatic “freewheeler” wheel chair
Mullumbimby Community Garden Inc. $1,000 access for vehicles
Disability Services Total $2,800
Educational/Training
Mullumbimby High School $500 Eco Awards
RRISK – Young Drivers program $1,500 young drivers program
Educational/Training Total $2,000
Emergency Services
Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol - Byron Bay $2,500 purchase of a telescope
Volunteer Rescue Inc (Brunswick Valley Rescue) $10,000 ongoing operation expenses
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service $5,000 maintenance and engineering
Emergency Services Total 17,500
Environment
Brunswick Valley Landcare $1,050 purchase of rainforest trees and mulch
Mullumbimby & District Garden Club $500 beautification of Mullumbimby cemetery
North Coast Climate Action Group $1,000 Sustainable Streets Eco-home program
Shearwater Steiner School Mullumbimby $500 mulch for Mullumbimby Creek
Environment Total $3,050
Events
Australian Indonesia Arts Alliance $1,500 Byron Harmony Day Multicultural Festival
Brunswick Heads Community Care Council $2,000 in support of youth events
Byron Bay Boardriders Inc $500 Easter amateur surfing event
Bay Surfers Charity Challenge $500 Australia Day charity event
Initiative BUDDI $500 Youth event for Mental Health Week
Northern Rivers Writers Centre $1,250 Byron Bay Writers Festival
Ocean Shores Arts Expo $550 Hall fees for the art expo
Ocean Shores Tidy Towns Committee $500 Children’s Christmas event
Byron Bay Writer’s Festival $500 Byron Bay Writers Festival
Events Total $7,800
Family
The Fatherhood Project $1,200 expectant Father’s programs
Family Total $1,200
Health Services
Byron Bay Beach Bums $1,000 NSW Variety Bash
Northern Rivers Maternity Action Group $500 promotional brochure
Health Services Total $1,500
Homelessness
Byron Neighbourhood Resource Centre $1,000 “Beggars Banquet” event
Liberation Larder Inc $2,500 operational expenses
Homelessness Total $3,500
Indigenous
Cavanbah Reconciliation Group $500 Marquee
Dreamtime Weavers $500 Marquee
Koori Kids School Initiatives $450 NAIDOC Week School Competitions
Sisters for Reconciliation $500 Reconciliation Week events
Indigenous Total $1,950
Miscellaneous
Bangalow Quilters Inc $350 quilting materials
Byron Bay Primary School $200 annual fundraising event
Island Quarry Reserve Trust $700 public liability insurance for community access
Lions Club of Brunswick Mullum Inc $1,500 Driver Reviver Van
Byron Bay History Research $750 history research
Mullumbimby Local Food and Produce $200 promotional material
Ocean Shores Community Association $500 historical brochure for 40th Anniversary
Ocean Shores Tidy Towns Committee $300 purchase of plants
Miscellaneous Total $4,500
Recreation/Sport
North Coast Academy of Sport $3,700 development of junior sports people
Recreation/Sport Total $3,700
Council is currently holding additional funding in reserve for Community Building/Facilities $5,990 and Environment projects $1,250.