Thanks to an Australia Post grant, the Peak Hill Show Society was able to give local children a little treat during the school holidays.
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The Peak Hill Show Society was the recipient of a $500 Australia Post Workforce Grant, which has enabled the organisation to purchase materials for sewing, cheese making and art workshops designed to encourage young people to participate in their annual show.
The Society held a paint pouring workshop at the Peak Hill Showground on July 18, which saw 20 children involved and plenty of mess!
The artworks from the workshop will be entered and put on display at the Peak Hill Show on August 21.
Feeling nostalgic? Click here to see how much fun last year's Peak Hill Show was.
Australia Post has since launched it's next round of community grants and is calling on not-for-profit community organisations to apply, with funding of up to $10,000 available to each recipient.
The initiative aims to support projects and services that address locally identified needs that strengthen social connections and reduce barriers to participating in community life.
Australia Post Executive General Manager Community and Consumer, Nicole Sheffield said it was another way for Australia Post to help communities thrive and prosper.
"Through this program, we're funding projects that bring people together to address local needs," she said.
"With so much change to the way we live, work and shop, it's more important than ever that we have strong, vibrant local communities where people can connect to shape our shared future."
The 2019 Community Grants program follows the completion of this year's Australia Post Workforce Grants which saw over 400 recipients, including Peak Hill Show Society, receive $500 each towards community projects across Australia as nominated by Australia Post's local staff members.
The Workforce Community Grants program recognised the dedication of Australia Post staff to their local communities and provided an opportunity for them to nominate a community project or organisation close to their heart, with funds going to workshops, events, training, equipment, supplies, excursions and camps, as well as computers and internet access - all enabling better community connections.
Eligible community organisations can apply for an Australia Post Community Grant for up to $10,000 via www.auspost.com.au/grants. Applications close this Sunday, August 4 and all applicants will be notified of the outcome in October 2019.
The 2019 Australia Post Community Grants will support initiatives that:
- Help people connect with each other through group activities (e.g. volunteering programs, civic engagement and environmental activities);
- Reduce barriers to participation in community life (e.g. transport, ability to pay, or access to community spaces); and/or
- Develop skills and leadership capability to strengthen community networks.
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