Past Annual Community Grant recipient nourishing connections

It’s cakes, coffee and social connection on the menu at Hampton Community Centre when community members get together for Nourish.

The program - held Wednesdays from 10.45am–3pm, provides residents the chance to nourish their mind, body and soul with a host of free activities including a walk to the beach and community lunch. As part of Council’s Annual Community Grant program - Nourish received $7,000 funding to establish the initiative.

Partnering with another successful Annual Community Grant recipient, Chatty Café, attendees can also have a chat with volunteers - the makings of a day full of social connection.

Manager of Hampton Community Centre Melanie Tighe said Nourish is a great example of different community groups coming together.

“Not only do we have Chatty Café, we also have Year 10 students from Bayside Glen Eira Kingston Local Learning & Employment Network, who are studying a Certificate 2 in Active Volunteering, making the delicious coffees,” Melanie said.

Bayside is home to many community groups making a positive difference in our community.

Council is proud to support our community groups to help build a stronger and more connected Bayside.

More information on the Nourish program

Bayside City Council is pleased to announce the Annual Community Grants Program 2021.

The Annual Community Grants support organisations to establish, extend and improve programs and services that address local needs and enrich community life in the areas of leisure, cultural, community development, environmental, health, education, sporting and welfare programs and activities.

Grants of up to $7,500 each may be made for initiatives by community groups that meet the eligibility criteria.

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 19 May 2021.

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