Seven local initiatives that enrich our community and celebrate our vibrant culture will share in $23,025 through Round Two of AlburyCity’s Community and Cultural Grants Program for 2024/25.
The funding, part of a $25,000 pool, was approved under delegated authority and in line with AlburyCity’s Financial Assistance Policy and Community and Cultural Grant Guidelines.
Recommendations were provided by an independent assessment panel, which included Councillor Geoff Hudson, Kirri-Lee Larsen from the Red Cross (representing the community sector), and Tahni Froudist from the Flying Fruit Fly Circus (representing the cultural sector).
“Albury is lucky to have so many incredible people and groups working to strengthen our community through unique and innovative projects. Whether it’s supporting young people to gain new skills or bringing diverse groups together through food, music and storytelling, we’re proud to back ideas that make our city more connected and inclusive,” Cr Hudson said.
The Community and Cultural Grants Program is a key element of AlburyCity’s commitment to partnering with community groups and local organisations to deliver the objectives of the Community Strategic Plan – Towards Albury 2050.
Funded projects include:
- Orana Community Centre – Community Chicken Coop Co-op ($4,500)
A hands-on initiative teaching chicken husbandry, sustainability and food security. Eggs produced will support a cooking program and the centre’s food relief efforts. - Australian Skateboarding Federation – Skatepark Officiating Course ($2,200)
Training and accrediting up to 25 young people as officials for skateboarding, scooter and BMX events, fostering youth engagement and leadership in sport. - YES Unlimited – Wellness Waves ($5,000)
A wellbeing project for youth, combining hair and beauty sessions with open conversations about mental health, self-esteem and emotional resilience. - Bhutanese Australian Community Support Group Albury Wodonga – Multicultural Event: Culture & Dance ($3,000)
A celebration of food, music, dance and storytelling to be held in October 2025, bringing together over 300 community members to foster cultural exchange and connection. - NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors – Get Active & Social Multicultural Seniors Program ($2,675)
Supporting multicultural seniors with free, inclusive health and wellbeing activities that reduce social isolation and enhance community belonging. - Eleanor Pearson – Inspiring Readers: Author Talks for Local Public Schools ($2,400)
Author-led storytelling sessions at six local primary schools with low ICSEA scores, encouraging literacy and creativity among approximately 860 students. - Albury Rugby League Football Club Inc. – Albury Thunder Indigenous Round: Honouring Culture, Strengthening Community ($3,250)
A community rugby league event celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through sport, storytelling and cultural activities, developed in partnership with local Elders and leaders.
We’re proud to have supported local organisations and community groups through our Community and Cultural Grants Program, which has injected more than $700,000 into worthy initiatives since 2006. This funding helps bring ideas to life - supporting events and projects which strengthen connection, celebrate diversity and contribute to Albury’s vibrant community.
For more information about the Community and Cultural Grants Program, follow this link.