The Malinauskas State Government has allocated an additional $800,000 in funding to support community projects in regional SA, following the immense popularity of its Thriving Communities Program.
Delivered through the Thriving Regions Fund, the program provides small grants to associations and charities for projects that build social resilience. These facilitate greater community participation, a sense of belonging, and ease of access.
The grants range from $20,000 to $50,000 and are used to fund initiatives such as:
- new or improved infrastructure and equipment
- access to services and programs
- events with wellbeing outcomes.
An additional 21 projects have had their applications granted as a result of the funding.
An extension to the Jamestown shearing training centre, new machinery and tools at the Millicent Men’s Shed metal workshop, and a new playground and shaded area at the Lochiel Community Centre are among the successful projects.
There are upgrades to community kitchens in Tulka, Frances, and Kalangadoo, and restoration works at the Mt McKenzie Hall and at Minlaton’s Heritage Show Pavilion. There will also be an upgrade to the Ngarrindjeri Ruwe Empowered Communities group’s Murray Bridge facilities.
Last year, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions funded 17 projects through the Thriving Communities Program.
Approved groups receiving funding
Organisation | Project | Region | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
Ngarrindjeri Ruwe Empowered Communities | It Takes a Village to Build a Community – facility upgrade including construction of a cultural archie, business and learning centre, cafe and extension to patio with fire pit space | Murraylands and Riverlands | $50,000 |
Foodbank of South Australia Incorporated | Annexing Resilience in the Riverland – establishment of a covered unloading and loading area for Berri Foodbank SA warehouse | Murraylands and Riverlands | $35,000 |
Kyancutta Community Club Inc | Outdoor Upgrade – establishment of a safe and family-friendly outdoor area including semi-enclosed shelter and playground | Eyre and Western | $45,000 |
Fisherman Bay Progress Association | Nharangga themed walking trail from Port Broughton to Fisherman Bay | Yorke and Mid North | $35,000 |
Burra Community Management Committee | Heart and Soul of the Country: Goyder Children's Art and Stories – project to collect Goyder children’s ideas about their lives now and into the future | Yorke and Mid North | $20,000 |
Snowtown Progress Association | Snowtown RV Park expansion stages 6, 7 and 8 – project will see current 6 powered sites expanded to 16 | Yorke and Mid North | $47,000 |
Price Progress Association | 5570 Collective – project to transform community shed in heart of Price into a Community and Visitor Centre Museum and artists' space | Yorke and Mid North | $47,485 |
Millicent Men’s Shed | Metal Workshop Fit Out – project to fit out newly built workshop with tools and machinery | Limestone Coast | $30,000 |
Saint Vincent De Paul Society (SA) Inc. | Naracoorte SVDP Conference Office – shop extension to include separate office with its own entrance suitable for prams, wheelchairs, and gophers | Limestone Coast | $22,500 |
Southern Yorke Peninsula Community Hub | Incident Response Trailer Storage Shed – establishment of suitable purpose-built storage shed | Yorke and Mid North | $34,686 |
Southern Yorke Peninsula Agricultural Society Inc | Urgent Priority Restorations Stage B: Minlaton's Heritage Show Pavilion – repairs and restoration works | Yorke and Mid North | $35,000 |
Kalangadoo Community Club | Community Club Kitchen Upgrade – renovations to outdated kitchen facilities | Limestone Coast | $50,000 |
Milang and District Community Association | Install an Industrial Kitchen in the Milang Lakeside Butter Factory –kitchen will be equipped to support hospitality training and events | Outer Adelaide | $50,000 |
Mt McKenzie Hall Inc | Recladding the Mt McKenzie Hall and Supper Room Roof – works to fix leaks and damage to ceiling | Outer Adelaide | $12,553 |
Frances Progress Association | Upgrade of Frances Recreation Reserve Kitchen for Additional Uses – project includes demolition, relocation of services, and installation of new kitchen | Limestone Coast | $48,204 |
Tulka Progress Association | Stage 4: Kitchen and Catering Infrastructure and Fixed Security – kitchen upgrade for community meetings, functions and fundraisers | Eyre and Western | $44,952 |
Jamestown A.H & F Society | Extension to the Jamestown Shearer Training Centre Wool Area – project will allow larger groups to be hosted for training | Yorke and Mid North | $33,754 |
Lochiel Progress Association Inc | Play for the Future – project will deliver a new playground, fencing, shade and soft fall at the Lochiel Community Centre | Yorke and Mid North | $48,009 |
Port Germein Progress Association Inc | Port Germain Community Hub Digital Access and Library Refurbishment – project includes ramp access, new air conditioner, and double door installation | Yorke and Mid North | $50,000 |
Blyth Progress Association | Wool, Rail Train and Dean Nicolle Walk – Construction of new 2km walking and bike trail of the former railway line north of Blyth incorporating Dean Nicolle Walk | Yorke and Mid North | $40,000 |
Clare Agricultural and Horticultural Society | Red Brick Pavilion Improvements Project – includes installation of new air conditioning and kitchen equipment | Yorke and Mid North | $38,693 |
