Funds boost for Broome community groups

Twelve community projects will share more than $56,000 in funding support following the latest round of the Shire of Broome Community Sponsorship Program and Energy Developments Pty Ltd West Kimberley Community Donations.

Applications for a second round of funding for 2018 will now open in August to help community-based organisations to develop social, cultural, economic, recreational, environmental and reconciliation projects and initiatives that benefit the Broome community.

Broome Shire President, Harold Tracey, said Broome’s community groups and organisations played a vital role in the life of the town, and the Shire was pleased to be able to partner with them and to support their work.

“We appreciate the important contribution of these many groups and organisations and the roles they play in making Broome the dynamic community that it is,” Cr Tracey said.

“We also thank energy supplier Energy Developments Pty Ltd for its commitment to Broome and its financial contribution through the West Kimberley Community Donations.” 

The Shire of Broome runs the Community Sponsorship Program and Energy Developments Pty Ltd West Kimberley Community Donations each year and calls for applications from community groups seeking financial help.

Applications for the next funding round will open in August 2018, with more information to be available at www.broome.wa.gov.au.

Full details of recipients from the recent round of funding can be found in the following table:

2018 Shire of Broome Community Sponsorship Program and

Energy Developments Pty Ltd West Kimberley Community Donations

Cacoy Doce Pares

Martial Arts Youth and Family Workshop

$2,500

Broome Sports Association

2018 Broome Sports Awards

$5,000

Pearl Coast Gymnastics

PCGC Pilates Strength Program & Beam Replacement Project

$2,100

Broome North Primary School Year 6 Camp Fundraising Committee

Broome North Primary School Yr 6 Camp to Point Walter Camp School (Perth)

$6,000

Broome RSL

Crab Races

$5,000

Broome Fishing Club

Community Engagement Events

$4,500

Broome Aboriginal Media Association

Kullarri NAIDOC Festival (2018-2020)

$10,000

Broome Aboriginal Media Association

Young Women's Indigenous Pathways Program (2018 - 2020)

$5,000

WA PCYC

Broome School Holiday Program

$8,000

Broome Netball

Umpire Development Program - Skill Enhancement

$3,679

Broome Historical Society

IT Upgrade

$2,090

Peninsula Bombers

Establishing Women's Team

$2,926