Grants

Members of Benalla Girl Guides are encouraged to plan their own evening programs. They encompass a range of outdoor activities including camping, sailing and canoeing as well as communication, leadership, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) . These activities help to build career aspiration, improve problem solving, critical thinking and practical skills.  The grant will fund the purchase of STEM resources to enhance the Guides’ skills and knowledge in the principles of engineering and coding.

The mission of Scouts globally is to contribute to the education of young people to help build a better world where individuals play a constructive role in society. The Benalla Scouts participate in camps and skill-building activities that support this mission. The grant will fund the acquisition of essential equipment for group activities, including portable steel fire pits, a camp chef 3-burner cooker, and handheld GPS devices. The equipment helps educate the Scouts in cooking, fire safety and navigation.

The Centre Against Violence (CAV) is a family violence and sexual assault service providing support in communities across the Ovens and Murray Region. The grant will fund a series of five free workshops in Benalla and will provide practical tools and resources on topics including financial empowerment, parenting support, art therapy, legal guidance, mindfulness, and meditation. The workshops are intended to empower participants to take control of their lives and make positive changes in a safe inclusive space.

The Goorambat and District Community Group holds events to encourage community connection and works to improve the local amenities. The grant will fund the addition of sensory play equipment to the existing playground. This will make the area more inclusive and interactive for families and visitors alike.

The Mollyullah Recreation Reserve is a popular meeting spot for people from the surrounding areas to gather to form connections and support one another. The grant funding will be used to purchase and install two permanent picnic tables near the recently built children’s playground. The tables will provide a meeting place for the playgroup as well many other community activities including CFA training nights, monthly community fish and chips night, Australia Day celebrations and the Molyullah Easter Sports event.

For more than 60 years, Ride Avenue Kindergarten has serviced the Benalla community. Currently, the centre provides an enriching learning program for 45 children each day. With the grant funding the kindergarten will renew its outdoor play equipment designed to promote children’s wellbeing and their physical and emotional development.

The Portsea Youth Camp has long been a beacon of growth and learning for all ages, fostering a safe and stimulating environment where everyone can thrive. The Rotary Club of Benalla is providing funding for 25-30 children aged 10-12 years from Benalla families experiencing disadvantage to attend the Portsea Youth Camp in 2025. Our grant will support the children to attend the camp.

The ‘Cooking to Connect’ program provides a hands-on and engaging environment for students to learn life skills about nutrition and preparing healthy food. Our funding will be used for the construction of a vegetable garden to complement this program. The expansion of the learning space beyond the classroom will help to deepen students’ understanding of nature and biology and provide a platform for interdisciplinary learning by integrating subjects like science, maths and health.  

Waminda Community House provides opportunities for community participation, learning and growth as well as flexible access to support and information services in a safe, supportive and socially inclusive environment. Funds will support 30-40 children aged 6-16 to participate in the ‘Waminda Dancers’ and ‘Waminda Voices’ performing arts programs.  Participants in the program aim to hold an end of year performance showcasing their talent and hard work.