Step 5
Discuss your idea with a Council officer
Before you apply for a grant, you must talk through your project idea with a Council officer. They'll help you shape your application to give it the best chance of success.
Depending on which stream your grant falls under, please contact the relevant person below.
Active Community
| Department | Contact | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Recreation | William Bullock | (03) 9278 4783 |
| Sport | Dominique Bebbington | (03) 9278 4797 |
Life-long Community
| Department | Contact | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Services | Maree Guthrie | (03) 9278 4955 |
Creative Community
| Department | Contact | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arts and Culture | Bridget Rasmussen | (03) 9278 4770 |
Healthy Community
| Department | Contact | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Children and Families | Suzanne Jervies | (03) 9278 4698 |
| Cultural Diversity | Emma Wilkinson | (03) 9278 4436 |
| Disability, Access and Inclusion | Cassandra Chatwin-Smith | (03) 9278 4436 |
| Health and Wellbeing | Elanna Nolan | (03) 9278 4427 |
| Neighbourhood Houses | Katelyn Stanyer | (03) 9278 4869 |
| Safer Communities | Andrea Learbuch or Mila Sumner |
(03) 9278 4715 or (03) 9278 4691 |
| Reconciliation | Liz O’Loughlin | (03) 9278 4693 |
| Volunteering | Georgia Lukacs-Rotow | (03) 9278 4550 |
| Youth | Brydie Shackleford | (03) 9278 4608 |
Sustainable Community
| Department | Contact | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Environment | Liz Casper | (03) 9278 4347 |
Vibrant Retail Precincts
| Department | Contact | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Economies | Sonja Tomasovic | (03) 9278 4879 |
For general enquiries about the grants program, please the Community Development Officer (Grants and Partnerships) on 9278 4753 or email [email protected].
Have you talked to a Council officer about your project?
- If yes, go to step 6
- If no, please contact the relevant Council officer from the list above. Your project won't be eligible for funding if you don't complete this step.
Would you like any help with your application? We have information sessions, one-on-one grant writing help and assistance with applying online. See our website for more information.