South East Water’s Community Grant recipients

Four community groups in Bayside have been awarded grants to make their community and environmental projects happen through South East Water's 2020 Community Grants Program.

Australian Marine Mammal Conservation Foundation, a not-for-profit charity, scientific and education organisation that aspires to be to be a leading Australian marine mammal conservation organisation, protecting the marine environment through research, community engagement and education, was successful in receiving a grant to support their Mission Marine and Marine Champions projects which support volunteers and youth leaders for the marine environment.

Gould Group, an organisation that empowers teachers, students and the community to live more sustainably through education in, about and for the environment, was successful in receiving a grant to support the redevelopment of their coastal and marine education programs for kindergarten-aged children.

Holy Trinity Anglican Kindergarten Hampton, a community run kindergarten known for providing exceptional play-based learning programs for Bayside children, was successful in receiving a grant to support a the development of a raingarden and planting indigenous plants that will form a habitat to support local wildlife.

Sandringham Life Saving Club, a club run entirely by volunteers with a focus on patrolling the beach, rescue services, training, youth engagement and community involvement, was successful in receiving a grant to purchase equipment to deliver COVIDSafe training for the club patrollers and volunteers.

A total of 23 grants were awarded to groups across the south east service region delivering benefits to our environment and community. For more information about South East Water’s 2020 Community Grants Program and this year’s grant recipients, see the South East Water website or Facebook page.

Photo credit : Marine Mammal Foundation https://marinemammal.org.au