Community grants

Zenon Cultural Centre Inc

Provides Greek language classes on a convenient day for many students in the Stonnington area. These students come from diverse cultural backgrounds and learn to read, write, and speak Greek.

Full funding

NIL

$6,002.40

Launch Housing

Full funding

$10,000

NIL

Chadstone Lacrosse Club Inc

We need new line marking equipment because the old one is broken. We managed with it for the last two years when we only had one ground. Now that we can use up to three grounds and need to mark in two colours, a new one is essential.

Full funding

$2,000

NIL

Chabad House of Malvern/Toorak Inc

Full funding

NIL

$2,254.80

Melbourne Rainbow Band Inc

Full funding

NIL

$10,836.80

Parkinsons's Victoria Limited auspice for Young@Park

Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease that affects people of all ages and currently has no cure. A seminar offers support, education, and updates on research. It helps reduce social isolation and improve mental health by bringing people together. Additionally, it raises community awareness that Parkinson’s is not just a disease of the elderly.

Part funding

$2,300

$176.40

New Eastern Arts Association

Hold regular rehearsals to allow individuals to meet, practice, and learn from each other. Use the annual ensemble to showcase our group’s achievements and introduce Chinese music to the wider community.

Part funding

$8,200

NIL

Arabic Senior Citizens Group

The Community bus service will help Group members go on excursions to enjoy Victoria’s beautiful places. They will share a healthy lunch and discuss their concerns. This is very beneficial for their mental and physical health and will reduce social isolation.

Full funding

NIL

$154.55

Avalon Centre Inc

Part funding

$4,500

NIL

NCJW (Victoria) Community Services Inc auspice for Caring mums program

Caring Mums is a free and confidential program for new and expecting mums experiencing social isolation. It provides emotional support through weekly social connection facilitated by trained volunteers.

Part funding

$5,200

NIL

Phoenix Park Table Tennis Club Inc

Provide regular Tuesday table tennis practice and training sessions to encourage beginners, and to participate in the Seniors Festival by providing free sessions in October.

Full funding

$1,300

$7,406.40

The People's Choir Inc.

Part funding

$3,750

NIL

Inner Eastern Local Learning Network

Full funding

NIL

$2,017

The Toorak Bowling Club

Part funding

$5,000

NIL

Malvern Historical Society Inc

Produce 6 editions of "Stonnington History News - Keeping Stonnington's History Alive!" Our newsletter publicises Council's Stonnington History Centre and Collection. Reprint local history puzzles. Copy and scan old photos. Reprint existing brochures. Provide four talks on Stonnington's local history at the Malvern Town Hall Upper Foyer and Phoenix Park

Full funding

$2,520

$672.30

Friends of Baguia Inc.

Bi-monthly committee meetings to oversee Friends of Baguia Inc. projects in the Baguia sub-district in Timor-Leste.

Full funding

NIL

$292.80

Tibetan Community of Australia Victoria Inc

A skilled meditation practitioner will guide attendees on their path to emotional wellness. Offering personalised support and instruction. Helps cultivate mindfulness, manage emotions, and foster inner peace. Aim to empower individuals to navigate challenges with compassion and expertise, building personal growth.

Part funding

NIL

$3,831.30

Stonnington City Brass Inc.

Full funding

$13,900

$3,102.90

East Malvern Combined Probus Club Inc

Provide a reduced cost to members for some functions, lunches, dinners, bus trips, entry fee if required.

Part funding

$530

NIL

Rotary Club of Chadstone East Malvern

Full funding

$1,000

$5,148.50

The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Stonnington

Full funding

NIL

$3,102.90

The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Stonnington

This event, open to the wider Stonnington community, will feature a formal reception and program highlighting the significance of Holy Days for the Bahai community. It will also place these days in the broader context of global events, with music and entertainment included.

Full funding

NIL

$980.20

Stonnington Chapter, Association Of Former Inmates of Nazi Concentration Camps & Ghettos of the Former Soviet Union

Part funding

$800

$154.55

SEWA International (Aust) Inc auspice for Indian Seniors

Social interactions and gatherings for seniors in the Indian community within Stonnington are structured to enhance mental and physical well-being. Frequent meetings promote social inclusion, benefiting their social and emotional health.

Part funding

$600

$1,915.20

Nar a Non Family Groups Inc

Support group for two hours with a leader. Provide support and a 'safe space' for families experiencing a loved one abusing substances and suffering mental illness. This enables participants of the program to process their distress and live a 'normal' life despite their loved one's illness.

Full funding

NIL

$1,154.40

PMI Victorian History Library Inc.

The PMI Library proposes an innovative three-part event series, “An Immersive Journey through Historical Arts at the PMI – music, film and theatre”. With delicious era-appropriate food and upgraded equipment, we’ll enthral you in a murder mystery, enrapture you with a string quartet and absorb you in film history.

Part funding

$5,398

NIL

Triumph of Good Incorporated

Triumph of Good Celebration is an annual music concert at Malvern Town Hall. This project aims to create an inclusive community space, connecting the Stonnington Chapter Association of Holocaust Survivors (local) group and community members with mental health issues. Free entry is provided for these groups.

Full funding

NIL

$2,122.70

Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria auspice for Rewilding Stonnington

Rewilding Stonnington aims to reintroduce indigenous and endemic plants to our local area in consultation with Traditional Custodians. We enhance biodiversity through plantings on public and public-facing land, and advocate for and educate about inclusive community connection and wellbeing. We work on various projects across Stonnington, engaging residents in each neighbourhood.

Full funding

$10,765

NIL

Toorak Mens Probus Club

Part funding

$1,000

$268.40

Armadale Baptist Church auspice for ABC Community Garden

Part funding

$9,500

NIL

Australian Skateboarding Federation

Eight learn to skateboard workshops, and a skateboard competition at the new Prahran skate park hosted by Prahran Local, former World Champion, and head judge of Paris 2024 Olympic skateboarding event Renton Millar. Competition will be in multiple age groups, with parity in groups for males and females.

Full funding

$10,803

$4,500

Stonnington Dance and Physical Culture

1-hour long weekly class engaging women of all ages and levels of fitness in dance with a focus on strength, coordination and flexibility in community with others

Full funding

NIL

$1,499.20

The doll association of Victoria Inc

The Malvern Doll Fair is Melbourne's nationally renowned prestigious doll fair. Dolls from antique to new are sold and traded by collectors and makers. It allows creative, small-scale businesses to meet buyers across different age groups and communities. Female, queer, differently-abled and CALD presences in public life are affirmed

Full funding

NIL

$9,308.70

Scope (Aust) Ltd

Scope will build upon the success of the Inclusive Hockey 2023-2024 program which piloted an accessible, modified sport for people with significant disability. Collaborating with the City of Stonnington and Hockey Victoria, Scope will introduce a competition element while supporting Stonnington participants and volunteers to be active and socially connected.

Part funding

$8,463

$1,872

Egyptians Christian Association Inc

We invite teachers for Art-and-Craft classes every second month. We also invite 4-5 members to teach and prepare Middle-Eastern dishes for the group to enjoy, monthly.

Part funding

NIL

$4,882.99

Helping Hoops Inc

Helping Hoops Prahran is a free, multicultural basketball program for children aged 8-16 living on the Prahran public housing estate. The program runs every Tuesday from 5-7 pm and is overseen by Nyidier Riak. The program uses basketball to instil values of benefit on and off the court.

Full funding

$10,800

NIL

Panepirotic Union of Melbourne & Victoria Inc auspice for Key Sign Language & Greek Story Time

Part funding

$5,350

NIL

Better Health Network

Our program provides exercise-based therapy to help manage chronic health conditions. Led by Allied Health staff, it uses the latest evidence to improve the health and wellbeing of the local community.

Full funding

NIL

$9,970.40

Reconciliation Stonnington Inc

Our project develops community awareness and appreciation of local Aboriginal history, culture and achievements, through events, publications and social media. We will consult with local Traditional Owners to ensure relevance to their needs.

Part funding

$1,250

NIL

Port Philip Eco Centre auspice for Share & Swap Shop

Share & Swap Shop empowers participants to reduce waste, give new life to pre-loved items, and create neighbourhood-scale circular economies. Our community-driven events model facilitates resource sharing while connecting neighbours and preventing landfill. Participants swap items they no longer need for free in a pop-up shop.

Part funding

$3,404.50

$1,114.10

Ewing Kindergarten Inc

Ewing Kindergarten has a strong history in respecting First Nations people and moving towards reconciliation. We would like to extend the message of reconciliation beyond the Kindergarten by extending events to include the Stonnington Community and build partnerships with other local schools / kinders and businesses to further promote reconciliation.

Part funding

$4,470

NIL

Punt Hill Community Garden Inc.

Punt Hill Community Garden is all about growing veggies to grow the community. We aim to connect with the community and promote sustainable practices like vegetable-growing and composting, encourage connection to green space in an apartment-dense urban area, and partner with local groups and businesses.

Full funding

$15,000

NIL

C Care Inc

The project will see a weekly food and friendship stall pop up in the public area of the Horrace Petty Estate, providing physical activities, food distributions and social opportunities for the senior tenants.

Part funding

$15,000

NIL

Rotary Club of Chadstone East Malvern

We are supporting South Port Housing’s Youth Housing Support Program to assist young people in the Stonnington area to find affordable housing, get help with education and employment, or support with health issues and parenting. Activities include an education program at November 2024 Craft Market and Sleeping Rough Night.

Part funding

NIL

$ 1,947.60

Thorne Harbour Health - The Positive Living Centre

"Nourish Plus" is a vital initiative providing protein-rich sustenance and fresh produce to HIV-positive individuals, promoting their well-being and nutritional health. This program addresses the specific dietary needs of this demographic, enhancing their immune function and overall quality of life through accessible, nutritious provisions. In addition, vouchers for non-residents.

Part funding

$15,000

NIL

Probus Club of Malvern Inc

General running costs of Malvern Probus Club such as canteen provisions, probus paraphernalia, printing, guest speakers costs, and council bus hire for member outings. Further costs are also incurred when a guest speaker joins Malvern probus for lunch. Members for launch after a meeting held at Kooyong Tennis Club.

Part funding

$1,000

$154.55

Malvern Emergency Food Program Incorporated

Each year MEFP provides over a thousand non-perishable food parcels containing a balanced diet of 2-3 days food to Stonnington residents and other Stonnington agencies.

Full funding

$15,000

$881.20

Windsor Senior Citizens Club Inc

Seniors attend Old Time & New Vogue Dancing, listen to music, socialise, enjoy afternoon tea, and collect funds for charities.

Full funding

NIL

$16,898.10

Ptolemei Association of Greek Senior Citizens of Egypt and the Middle East

We aim to bring together members in a friendly, safe and enjoyable manner where they can communicate in their language, enjoy the different “festive” days of their culture, and fight loneliness and depression as many live on their own. We want to promote the health and well-being of our members.

Part funding

NIL

$14,253.90

Hope Connection Inc

This project connects people and the community, creating positive physical and mental health within the Japanese and multicultural communities. We organise weekly activities especially focused on attracting Japanese seniors to socialise with other people in similar situations so they can talk and share their similar interests using their native language.

Part funding

NIL

$ 5,670.15

Malvern Italian Senior Citizens Club Inc

The club provides social and cultural support to senior citizens of Malvern and the surrounding communities. The seniors are mostly of Italian background. The club offers social, recreational, and educational activities. It is run by a committee of volunteers who plan and deliver activities.

Full funding

NIL

$35,841.40

St Kilda Police and Citizens Youth Club (PCYC)

MAC is a free-of-charge youth program, promoting physical activity and positive relationships for youths aged 10 to 17. Held twice weekly at 'The Hub' (Horace Petty Housing Estate), it offers sports, recreation, and mentorship, fostering healthy development. Activities include card games, basketball, soccer, cooking dinner, and much more.

Part funding

$30,240

NIL

Stonnington Chinese Association

Our club meet three times a month to share cultural activities, light exercises, small group chat, English conversation, knowledge sharing, singing, mahjong/table card games and light lunch. We celebrate Chinese and Australian festive events. We have group outings twice a year and occasional invite guest speakers on topics of interest.

Part funding

$300

$5,346

Australia Western Thrace Turkish Association of Victoria Inc.

Our project aims to host a Traditional Iftar Dinner Night during the month of Ramadan and introduce a Year-End BBQ in December. Additionally, we'll establish a dedicated computer station offering training in computer skills and internet use for all needy seniors including in Turkish language.

Part funding

$2,000

$1,812.95

Healthy Tourism Senior citizens club 'Vigor', ensemble "Nostalgia" Women group

Our program aims to engage our members in social support activities, encouraging participation that allows elderly residents to come together and enjoy life. In doing so, we provide a wide range of different activities, like concerts followed by big dinners, dancing, physical activities, excursions, and participation in lovely ensemble Nostalgia.

Part funding

$500

$30,829.25

Uniting Vic Tas

Hartley’s community dining offers free and low-cost lunch meals every weekday throughout the year to people experiencing hardship, providing a warm and welcoming environment to vulnerable people. During the winter months, we offer free hot breakfasts. Our project aims to extend our Winter Breakfast program from 3 to 12 months.

Part funding

$40,000

NIL

Prahran Chinese Women Association of Australia

Our project aims to maintain and promote the welfare of elderly Chinese women. We organised culturally appropriate activities and outings for our members to socialise with one another and engage in the Stonnington community. We will provide culturally appropriate social, educational, and leisure activities to promote positive ageing and well-being.

Part funding

$600

$ 4,838.45

Prahran Greek Seniors Club Inc.

Our project provides weekly social gatherings and regular outings for elderly seniors to socialise in a safe and enjoyable cultural environment. Our meetings promote social cohesion and connectedness, and through regular info sessions and updates on health and Stonnington community matters, our people stay engaged with the greater community.

Part funding

NIL

$10,879.90

Armadale Probus Club Inc

Armadale Probus Club facilitates varied activities for Stonnington seniors that encourage fun, friendship, fellowship, and physical and mental well-being.

Part funding

$1,159

$3,803.80

Malvern Special Needs Playgroup

Our pre-school developmental program aims to continue our (unique in Melbourne) service to provide therapy to children with special needs between the ages of 6 months and 5 years and also to provide respite to the families of these children. We have three therapists, a kinder teacher and a coordinator.

Part funding

$6,500

NIL

JoCare Caring for Neighbours Inc

JoCare uses local volunteers to provide regular companionship visits in the home for older people in Stonnington at risk of becoming socially disconnected. JoCare provides free digital drop-in sessions to help with computers, phones, and the internet; tablets can be borrowed free of charge.

Part funding

$25,000

NIL

Sevdalinka Choir Inc

Established to nurture and preserve basic values of the Bosnian traditional urban songs. Strives to contribute to the culture of acceptance amongst members of the community. Enrich the lives of its members from all religious, cultural, social and economic backgrounds, thereby fostering their personal and community

Full funding

NIL

$4,360.80

Stonnington Greek Seniors The Friendship Club

Provide social support to senior citizens from Greek backgrounds in Stonnington. Our program includes social, cultural, educational, and recreational activities.

Part funding

$500

$5,044.20

Korean Elderly Citizens Association of Victoria inc

Provide a place for senior citizens to meet and engage in cultural activities of interest. Predominantly, but not exclusively, Korean citizens with limited English skills. Our activities include our singing group. Educational and information sessions using an overhead projector in the big Hall, exercise classes, and organised speakers.

Full funding

NIL

$9,642.55

Stonnington Ballroom Dancing Association

Funding supports three activities each week: Mahjong on Thursdays, a dance party on Saturdays and multiple social activities on Sundays.

Part funding

NIL

$20,741

Aims to promote positive aging in the Chinese community by enhancing health, social, mental & physical well-being, enabling them to be connected & active in the community. Activities included: Table-tennis, mahjong, exercise classes, Chinese chess, karaoke, etc.

Part funding

NIL

$6,637.15

Malvern Greek Seniors Club

Our program provides social support and community engagement to senior citizens from Greek backgrounds who live in the City of Stonnington. It includes social, cultural, educational, and recreational activities.

Full funding

NIL

$31,606.80

Stonnington Community Assist Inc.

Our service responds to the needs of Stonnington residents who find themselves financially and emotionally stressed and in need of emergency relief. They also benefit from free legal advice, Tax Help, NILs loans and referrals to other agencies. We also advocate with utility companies on our clients' behalf.

Full funding

$50,000

NIL

Union of Christians from Constantinople inc

We have specialists who come to provide information on mental health and well-being. We socialise, play cards, sing, and feel we belong. We celebrate Christmas, Fathers, and Mother's Day. We celebrate Constantinople carnival festivities. Our outing is for the elderly who can’t drive, a day out for Mother's Day.

Part funding

NIL

$3,483

St Martins Youth Arts Centre

An inclusive, free, and integrated foundational creative workshop pathway program for socioeconomically disadvantaged children aged 5-15 living at the Horace Petty Estate. It addresses essential well-being and life skills that increases the children’s multiple literacies, confidence and creative capacity, and includes performance outcomes for their families and community.

Part funding

$31,600

NIL

LATIN AMERICA ASSOCIATION (GRUPO PRIMAVERA)

Provide social support opportunities to senior citizens from Spain and South American countries to engage in cultural, educational, recreational and social information-sharing stimulating activities.

Part funding

$200

$6,866.55

Dad's Group

This project supports and provides fathers in Stonnington crucial need for perinatal mental health support through peer education and community activities. It strengthens father-child bonds, father-partner equitable/respectful relationships, and addresses mental health with varied engagement opportunities like community events, virtual workshops, and supportive resources, building upon our successful local programs.

Part funding

$48,000

NIL

BHN Better Health Network LTD

The aim of the Stonnington SRS Social Outings Program is to reduce social isolation and provide vulnerable residents living in pension-level SRSs within the City of Stonnington with supported community access for an opportunity to visit sights within their chosen community, planned and facilitated by two staff members.

Part funding

$23,390

$2,827.45

Uniting Vic Tas

Emergency Relief provides immediate support to vulnerable members of our community. By providing fresh and non-perishable food, Coles food Vouchers, material aid, personal care items, and support with prescription payments. We also support the community during the Christmas period, including a Toy Shop, Festive Hampers, and Christmas Day Lunch.

Part funding

$30,000

NIL

Asklipios Greek Womens Group

To provide an opportunity for Greek female elderly Stonnington residents to participate in well-being activities, including tai chi, yoga, and outings to visit the countryside and to celebrate culturally appropriate activities through dance and religious festivities, incorporating and improving connections to the greater community.

Part funding

$600

$8,139.40

St Joseph's Outreach Services Inc

This funding project is for the SJOS Food Store which provides emergency food relief to the disadvantaged in Stonnington and the community. The store is open 3 days a week and is available to visitors for one visit per month, to collect 10 food produce and personal hygiene items.

Part funding

$20,000

NIL

Chabad Malvern Chanukah festival

Seniors' Festival Charity Dance

Weekly Tuesday Dance

New Year's Day Dance

BusyFeet Stonnington

Conversation, knowledge sharing and playing games

Cultural cooking classes

Art and craft activities

Friday afternoon/night activities and 3rd Sunday of month luncheon

Delivery of our hybrid program

The Baha'i New Year, or Naw-Ruz, is celebrated by Baha'is around the world each year on 21 March. It is a Holy Day and central to community life.

Community garden restoration

Trauma-informed Wellbeing Programs for children, parents and bubs at Horace Petty Estate

The Tibetan Community of Australia, Victoria Inc.

Greek language and culture program for children

South Yarra Public Tenants' Association (SYPTA) Inc.

Community gardens upgrade

Fundraiser evening

Stonnington Team Sports 4 All