2012 McEwen Foundation Grant Recipients
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) partnered with The McEwen Foundation, (then managed by ANZ Trustees), to distribute $67,500 in grants aimed at strengthening the Goulburn Valley community. The McEwen Foundation has made grants through FRRR to Goulburn Valley community organisations since 2007, and is now managed by Equity Trustees.
Nine organisations will receive funding for much needed activities and infrastructure. In keeping with the wish of the late Lady McEwen, preference has been given to projects that relate to Junior Legacy, hospitals, charities and accommodation which benefits older people.
| Organisation | Project | Location | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Street Victoria Incorporated |
HEAL : Healthy Eating and Active Living Support for Youth in residential to set their own lifestyle goals, including health/fitness activities, and develop healthy eating habits. |
Shepparton | $5,000 |
| Cooinda Village Inc |
Table and Chairs for the New Community Centre Purchase of light weight stackable chairs and tables to increase the overall number of activities and functions at the Hub. |
Benalla | $10,740 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Limited |
Establishment of a Nurse led Clinic at Goulburn Valley Hospital, Shepparton Establishment of MS Support Office for Goulburn Valley area. |
Shepparton | $2,877 |
| North East Support and Action for Youth Incorporated |
Buckle up Benalla West Babies - BUBB's Assistance to develop a local awareness program, targeting the use of child restraints. |
Wangaratta | $3,896 |
| Save the Children Australia |
Learning through Play - Mobile Early Learning and Parenting Support Assistance to provide educational toys and materials to the mobile Early Learning and Patient Support Service. |
Mooroopna, Merrigum & Murchison | $6,408 |
| Shepparton Retirement Villages Inc |
Installation of 3 Doctors Consulting Rooms Purchase of medical equipment for use by visiting GP’s. |
Shepparton | $9,756 |
| Stride Foundation |
Supportive Schools Shepparton Supporting Peer Mediation Workshops at St Mel’s Primary School. |
Shepparton | $9,030 |
| Victoria State Emergency Services - Tatura Unit |
Divisional Communication Enhancement Assistance to purchase communication equipment for SES Headquarters. |
Tatura | $6,993 |
| Vision Australia Shepparton Branch |
Vision Australia's Orientation and Mobility Training for People with Vision Loss Living in the Goulburn Valley Training to provide local vision impaired people with strategies and support as they relearn various essential skills to maintain independence at home and in the community. |
Shepparton | $12,800 |
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