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VOLUNTEER GRANTS
Volunteer Grants provide funding opportunities to eligible organisations whose volunteers are actively working in the community. Eligible non-profit organisations are invited to apply for funding ranging between $1,000 and $5,000 to support the work of their volunteers. The funding will enable organisations to purchase small practical and tangible equipment items and contribute towards the cost of training, background checks and fuel costs associated with their volunteering activities.
The Volunteering Grants 2010 Application form, Application Guidelines and further information is available at www.fahcsia.gov.au Organisations are encouraged to read the Guidelines then complete and submit the electronic application online.
Applications close Friday 16 April 2010 at 2.00p.m. AEST. Any questions should be directed to the Volunteer Grants 2010 toll-free hotline at 1800 183 374. A TTY service for people who have a hearing or speech impairment is available on 1800 555 677.
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EMPLOYERS GET SUBSIDISED TRAINING FOR WORKERS
A message from
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE currently has available government subsidised training available to employers in the following qualifications:
- Certificate IV in Hospitality
- Certificate IV in Tourism
- Diploma of Project Management
- Diploma of Management, and
- Certificate IV in Frontline Management.
These usually fee for service programs are part of the Australian Government’s Skilling Australia for the Future policy and are now available for a limited time for a significantly discounted price to assist organisations in gaining higher level qualifications to benefit the productivity of their employees and organisation.
Please contact Ashley Williamson on 0429 616 773 or Daniel Sanderson (see below for contact details) for more information.
Regards,
Daniel Sanderson
Community Education Training Officer
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE
LMB 279
Maryborough QLD 4650
Ph No: (07) 4120 2568
Fax: (07) 4120 2466
Email: daniel.sanderson@deta.qld.gov.au
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AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY-ENGINEERING-MANUFACTURING FREE SEMINARS
Dear Members and Supporters,
FREE Seminars
AIEMnet (Australian Industry Engineering and Manufacturing Network) is proud to offer the following FREE Seminar to be held in Maryborough & Bunderberg on 23 February and 24 February respectively. RSVP by tomorrow, 19 February.
Please CLICK HERE to download flyer and registration form.
Topics include:
Please contact Peter Gregory at peter@aiemnet.com for any further information.
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Small Grants for Small Rural Communities
Funder: Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
Program summary
A small grants program for small rural Australian communities will offer about $850,000 a year in grants to benefit people in rural and remote communities.
Key dates
Applications close 29 March 2010
Who can apply?
? Not-for-profit Organisations can apply for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for communities living in small rural and remote locations in Australia, contributing to their development in social and community welfare, economic, environmental, health, education or cultural areas.
? Applications from communities with a population of 10,000 or less will receive priority.
? Grants will be made in amounts up to $5,000.
Who can’t apply?
Individuals, for-profit businesses
What will be funded?
To be eligible, projects must be for a charitable purpose
(benefit the whole community).
What will NOT be funded?
The encouragement or advancement of sport or recreation or social activities are not considered a charitable activity by the Australian Taxation Office. Applications from sporting organisations need to benefit the wider community and should clearly indicate which other local organisations are involved.
Operational and administrative costs.
Travel and accommodation.
Current priorities
Currently, preference will be given to projects that support:
- Drought affected areas (Exceptional Circumstances Classified)
- Community Infrastructure
- Resettlement of Immigrants in rural Australia.
- Community Development involving Disadvantaged Children or Young People
How much funding is available?
$5,000
More information
Small Grants for Small Rural Communities Guidelines
Contact
Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
Postal Address: PO Box 41 Bendigo ACT 3552
Email: info@frrr.org.au
Website: FRRR
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