Community grants awarded to Elders to attend 2021 Elders Olympics

Published on 17 December 2020

At its October and November Ordinary meetings, Council awarded community grants to Aniwan Elders Pamela Meehan, Trevor Watkins, and Robyn Wheeler to attend the 2021 Elders Olympics.

The successful applicants will benefit with Council’s contribution of $300 each to help cover the costs to attend the annual event, which brings together teams of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders for a day of friendly competition and celebration of healthy living through sporting activities and traditional indigenous games.

Uralla Shire Mayor, Cr Michael Pearce said Council will continue to support opportunities for athletic achievements and cultural and creative expression through its Community Grants Program.

“Council is proud to help fund our Elders’ attendance at the annual Elders Olympics and support them as they represent the Uralla Shire community at the event.”

“The Community Grants Program for individuals provides financial assistance to help Uralla Shire residents pursue their athletic, cultural or academic endeavours.”

“We congratulate the Elders on their successful award of the grants and wish them great success.”

The annual Elders Olympics event promotes healthy lifestyles and wellbeing, and provides an opportunity for social engagement and developing ongoing networks.

The 2021 Elders Olympics is scheduled to be held in Nambucca Heads in April 2021 and is hosted by the Ngambaga Bindarry Girrwaa Community Services Aboriginal Corporation.

Council’s Community Grants Program is open to individuals year round, provided that applications meet the funding criteria and are submitted at least four weeks prior to the commencement of the planned project or activity.

Grants of up to $300 are available to Uralla Shire residents to pursue achievements in their chosen area of expertise, such as sports and recreation, arts and culture, and academic endeavours.

Council’s Community Grants Program runs two funding rounds for groups and organisations. Groups and organisations can apply for funding up to $3000 to benefit the wider Uralla Shire community through community development, arts and cultural development, social services, environmental initiatives, sport and recreational activities, and educational support.

Applications under Council’s Community Grants Program Round 2 will open to groups and organisations on 1 February 2021.

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