Are you developing a project which focuses on women who experience chronic homelessness? You can receive a grant of up to $50,000: The Mercy Foundation’s Grants to End Homelessness program is now open, with Expression of Interests due by October 7. The Mercy Foundation Grants to End Homelessness are available for seeding initiatives, services, projects, […]
Disadvantaged families can gain assistance to increase their children’s success at school via the The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. Learning for Life helps each child to reach their potential by supporting their education from primary through to post-school studies. To be eligible, you child/children must attend partner schools Caloundra State School, Nambour State […]
As the sun came up on Maroochydore beach this morning, after a highly successful 2019 Vinnies Community Sleepout Sunshine Coast at the Maroochy Surf Club, spare a thought for the homeless. More than 1600 people sleep rough on the Sunshine Coast; for them, there is no out – no going home to a warm bed and […]
Caloundra has arguably never looked so good: Skyline Ferris Wheel’s stay in Bulcock Beach has been extended until July 28, due to popular demand. So, don’t miss your chance to experience it! The Sunshine Coast Council initiative has enjoyed huge success, popular with the community and business owners alike. Fast facts: >> More than 38,000 […]
No one should be homeless. However, there are more than 116,000 Australians who sleep rough each night of the year. Just under half of these are women; a quarter are under the age of 18. Yet the power to change a life is within us all, says the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland, in […]
Calling all environment grants applicants! A Noosa and District Landcare project to map and propagate some of Noosa’s rarest trees is among the initiatives given a boost from Noosa Council‘s new Environment Grants program. The program is aimed at supporting the community to achieve environment project goals. It offers one-off project grants of up to […]
Noosa will go off like a packet of crackers thanks to NOOSA alive! – a 10-day arts and culture festival showcasing the best of local, national and international acts. The festival of theatre, literature, music, dance, film, visual arts, cuisine and barrier-breaking forums is being held at Noosa Heads from Friday, July 19 until Sunday, […]
Have your say on the draft Sunshine Coast Community Strategy 2019-2041, open for public consultation until July 19. Late last year, people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds throughout the region shared their views on what a strong community meant to them and what some of the region’s key challenges and opportunities were now and […]
Calling all community groups! Sunshine Coast Council is seeking partnership proposals to ensure the best use of three land parcels in Birtinya (pictured), Brightwater and Currimundi. Council has opened an Expression of Interest process to determine the future of the following land parcels: A 5,003m2 lot at Shine Court, Birtinya, a 5,000m2 lot at Brightwater […]
Got a passion for community spirit and connection? You can apply for a $10,000 grant to start a choir. To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, Creativity Australia is offering the grants to people or groups who want to start their own With One Voice choir. Get in quick: The closing date for round 10 applications is […]