2024-25 grant recipients

Expand the grants below to view the organisations and individuals approved for funding in 2024-25.

Arts and Cultural Grants

Recipient	Description
Just Sing Something	The Singing Sandwich Project delivers six weeks of lunchtime singing sessions at Realm, for approximately 120 people working in central Ringwood, working-from-home, commuting, shopping, or looking for an uplifting mood boost. For those who know they can sing, and those who think they can't.
Lipscombe Park Kindergarten	Mural by First Peoples artist Simone Thomson (Wurundjeri / YortaYorta) to be installed on the wall overlooking the kinder's kitchen garden. Artist will consult with the kinder community in the mural design and the garden and mural will be open to the broader community to enjoy outside kinder hours.
Maroondah Symphony Orchestra	Next Generation Mentorship and Development Programis a new program targeting young school and university graduates in the community who specialise in double bass and conducting. This program will provide an instrument, mentoring, experience and the opportunity to play or conduct in a symphonic orchestra.
Mel Jeffery & Eddie Andrews	Creative expression through a series of public zine making workshops for 36 individuals. Participants from cohorts who are often misjudged based on assumptions and stereotypes (target groups include LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse and older people) will explore their identity and share their story via the accessible art of zine making. Zines will be collated and shared as community resource.
Rhys Cousins and Emma X Zhang	CTRL is an exhibition and public program at MFEG exploring the profound impact of technology on our lives. Funded public program component includes two participatory workshops for up to 40 people in new approaches to light painting and landscape led by the artists.
Ringwood and District Historical Society	Creation and printing of Artists of Ringwood District and Their Art, a book featuring the artwork and stories of Maroondah-based artists throughout history, since the early 1900s.
YourDNA Creative Arts	Site Spark Project delivers public activation dance performances in Maroondah precinct which are then recorded and distributed as short films. Collaborating with diverse artists and using bespoke soundscapes, the project aims to activate community spaces through dance.

Community Development Grants

Organisation	Description
Australian Chin Community (Eastern Melbourne)	Physical activity and mentoring programs Funding allocation: $4,000
Big Little Buddies	Intergenerational music program Funding allocation: $4,000
Cancer Patients Foundation	Deliver 'Look Good Feel Better' programs Funding allocation: $4,000
Carer's Share Centre	Storage of equipment for foster carers Funding allocation: $4,000
Chin Community Victoria	Travel and support for volunteers Funding allocation: $3,000
Communities of Wellbeing	Workplace Wellbeing Expo Funding allocation: $3,000
Croydon City Soccer Club	Establish a new all-abilities team Funding allocation: $3,500
Croydon Hills Community Care	Addressing social isolation and loneliness for Karen seniors Funding allocation: $2,182
Croydon Ranges Hockey Club	Deliver the Up-Skill project for coaches Funding allocation: $3,000
Deshan Chines Seniors Community Group	Translation and advocacy services Funding allocation: $2,800
Downball Australia	Providing access to sport for Maroondah children Funding allocation: $1,950
Eastern All Abilities Netball Club	Recruitment program for players and members Funding allocation: $3,000
Eastern Ranges Retirees	Support for regular social gatherings Funding allocation: $810
Eco Warriors	Community workshops to construct habitat pods Funding allocation: $3,000
Empower Australia	Community BBQ and food relief breakfast program Funding allocation: $2,000
FVREE	Family violence education and support to Toy Library volunteers, toys for children Funding allocation: $4,000
Greater Eastern Malayalees	Support for ONAM cultural festival Funding allocation: $3,200
Heathmont East Preschool Association	STEM equipment and books Funding allocation: $678
Lighthouse Foundation	Support volunteer recruitment and screening. Funding allocation: $3,500
Maroondah Italian Seniors	Support for social opportunities through outings Funding allocation: $2,000
Maroondah SES Unit	Multicultural Family Activity Day Funding allocation: $3,500
Maroondah Singers	Purchase sheet music Funding allocation: $750
Maroondah Volleyball	Good Friday volleyball tournament 2025 Funding allocation: $3,000
Monkami	Inclusive art exhibition Funding allocation: $3,500
Outer East Learning and Employment Network	Apprenticeship and Careers Night Funding allocation: $4,000
Psylaw Incorporated	Podcast and online resources for Chin culture Funding allocation: $4,000
Ringwood Ballet	Free performance for the community Funding allocation: $2,500
Ringwood Church of Christ	Provide Auslan interpreted community events Funding allocation: $2,000
Ringwood Community Church	Monthly lunch for seniors Funding allocation: $600
Ringwood Spiders	Personal development and social skills program Funding allocation: $3,000
Sharing Hope	Leadership and cultural awareness program for Karen youth Funding allocation: $4,000
St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria	Education support for children Funding allocation: $2,000
Team Sports 4 All	Providing access to sport for Maroondah children/young people Funding allocation: $4,000
The Onemda Association	Drama initiative for people with an intellectual disability Funding allocation: $2,000

Emergency Relief Grants

Recipient	Description
4TK Australia	Food pantry service for Burmese families Funding allocation: $5,000
Croydon North Community Meals	Weekly luncheon for isolated people Funding allocation: $6,000
Croydon Uniting Church Helping Hand	Food, toiletries, vouchers, transport assistance Funding allocation: $5,000
Eastern Emergency Relief Network	Emergency meals, toiletries, material assistance Funding allocation: $3,500
Eastern Food Rescue	Assistance with volunteer program/fuel reimbursements Funding allocation: $5,000
Elisha Care	Assistance with purchase of ride-on mower to support gardening social enterprise Funding allocation: $6,000
Feed One Feed All	Deliver fresh, chef-made meals Funding allocation: $5,000
Good Shepherd Lutheran	Support Maroondah Winter Shelter meals Funding allocation: $4,200
Hope City Mission	Food delivery program Funding allocation: $7,000
Maroondah Winter Shelter	Safe, overnight shelter and meals for homeless men Funding allocation: $7,000
New Community Ringwood	Day and evening meals, personal care, hampers and support Funding allocation: $6,000
North Ringwood Care	Emergency food, pharmacy, dental, etc. Funding allocation: $3,500
St Vincent de Paul Croydon	Educational support for students Funding allocation: $2,000
St Vincent de Paul Ringwood North	Food and bill relief for families Funding allocation: $1,600
The Dining Room Mission	Weekly sit-down meal, social connection, material aid Funding allocation: $5,000
The Freedom Initiative	Food hampers, community pantry and material aid Funding allocation: $3,000
TLC Support Inc	Food parcels, accommodation and meals for Maroondah Winter Shelter Funding allocation: $3,700
Urban Life Care	Food pantry Funding allocation: $2,000

Small Equipment Grants

Recipient	Description
3rd Croydon Scouts	Hiking packs Funding allocation: $600
3rd Ringwood East Scout Group	Gazebos for camps and programs Funding allocation: $700
Arrabri Community House	Kitchen equipment to support community events Funding allocation: $578
Australian Jazz Museum	Digital scanner to convert text to audio for members with low vision Funding allocation: $590
Brentwood Park Kindergarten	Ergonomic and safe changing station and sink Funding allocation: $600
Burnt Bridge Tennis Club	Laptop Funding allocation: $500
Community Music & Performances	Wireless microphones Funding allocation: $710
Croydon Chess Club	Laptop Funding allocation: $500
Croydon Conservation Society	Assistance with group running costs Funding allocation: $480
Croydon Park Probus	Laptop Funding allocation: $500
Eastern Sirens Synchronised Swimming Club	Laptop Funding allocation: $500
Eastwood Golf Bowls Club	Accessible aluminium ramps Funding allocation: $702
Enjoy Planned Retirement	Assistance with newsletter printing costs Funding allocation: $500
First Friends of Dandenong Creek	Assistance with group running costs and equipment Funding allocation: $400
Glen Park Community Centre	Miscellaneous equipment to improve safety Funding allocation: $740
Heathmont History Group (Ringwood & District Historical Society)	Assistance with printing Funding allocation: $400
Heathmont Uniting Church Community Lifestyle Centre	Marketing equipment Funding allocation: $400
Heathmont Uniting Netball Club	Netball bibs Funding allocation: $500
Life Activities Club Croydon	Assistance with printing costs Funding allocation: $513
Lightbox Productions	AV equipment to support productions Funding allocation: $500
Maroondah Pre School Parents Club	Assistance with printing costs Funding allocation: $400
Melbourne East Netball Association	Printer Funding allocation: $400
Mountain District Learning Centre	Upgrade equipment and educational resources Funding allocation: $600
North Ringwood Community Children's Centre	Laptop Funding allocation: $500
North Ringwood Community House	BBQ equipment to support community events Funding allocation: $750
Oban Heights T.O.W.N. Club	Laptop Funding allocation: $500
Ringwood Clocktower Probus Club	Knitting supplies Funding allocation: $450
Ringwood East Senior Citizens Centre	Kitchen trolleys Funding allocation: $422
Ringwood Football Club	Equipment for women's teams Funding allocation: $400
Rotary Club of Maroondah	PA speaker for community events Funding allocation: $225
Scouts Association - 7th Ringwood	Personal flotation devices for safe canoeing Funding allocation: $350
St James Netball Club	Netball bibs Funding allocation: $500
Tarralla Kindergarten	Laptop Funding allocation: $500
Trinity Netball Club	Replace training kits Funding allocation: $400
U3A Ringwood	Assistance with printing and online delivery of classes Funding allocation: $500
Yarrunga Community Centre	Laundry equipment to support Maroondah Winter Shelter Funding allocation: $750

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