Youth Donations
Financial Support for Young People
Applications open
Total funding value: $2,500
The Town's donation program enables young people residing in the Town to make a positive contribution to their sporting and recreation, academic or personal development.
Applications for funding can be made year-round pending annual budget approval or until all funds have been expended. There are two youth donation categories:
Youth Leadership and Development Donations
To support individuals aged between 12-25 years who live in the Town and have been nominated to undertake a youth leadership or development course delivered by a recognised organisation for personal and/or professional development.
Applicants must demonstrate a letter of offer to undertake the personal or professional development.
Donations for youth leadership and development are limited to $300 per individual or $500 per group at no more than 75% of the total event cost.
Examples of Leadership and Development Courses
- Barista training
- Provide First Aid (inc CPR)
- White Card (Construction Induction)
- Customer Service training
- Digital skills or Microsoft Office courses
- Social Media and digital marketing courses
- Public speaking or presentation skills
- Project management fundamentals
- Babysitting or childcare skill courses
- Lifeguard or Swim Teacher qualifications
- Coaching or sports officiating accreditation
- Coding or web development bootcamps
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Youth National and International Sports Donations
To support residents who reside within the Town aged between 12-25 years to participate within their sporting discipline at a national or international level.
Applicants must produce a letter of selection from their state sporting association or national body.
Donations for sporting activities are limited to a maximum of $200 per individual travelling interstate per annum, or $300 per individual travelling internationally per financial year.
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Eligibility
Applicants will be ineligible for a donation where the applicant:
- has already received a donation within the same financial year.
- has an outstanding debt with the Town.
- has failed to submit a satisfactory acquittal for a previous donation or grant.
- has submitted the application retrospectively.
- is a Town employee or an Elected Member or an immediate family member.
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