Thriving Communities Program
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The Thriving Communities Program consists of small grants for projects that build social capital through facilitating:
- community group participation
- a sense of belonging
- equity of access.
Projects that meet the aims of the program may include:
- physical infrastructure – new and expanded
- plant and equipment
- events to enhance community wellbeing and engagement, including promotional expenses capped at 10% of the grant
- training such as first aid, mental health first aid, child safe, cultural awareness and inclusion.
The grants support projects that can be completed within 12 months.
The Thriving Communities Program is non-competitive which means each application is assessed as it is submitted.
Grants are amounts of $20,000 up to $50,000 and the total funding available for all grants in 2022–2023 was $600,000.
Projects funded in 2024–25
| Organisation | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Port Broughton Bowling Club Inc. | Ramp it up: Improving access for all to the Port Broughton Clubrooms | $50,000 |
| Orroroo Netball Club | Orroroo Outdoor Youth Zone | $49,948 |
| The Echunga Memorial Institute Inc. | Upgrade of rain water catchment for the Echunga Memorial Institute | $25,180 |
| Kulpara Old School Site Committee | Nature meets community: Kulpara School site revamp | $50,000 |
| Balgowan Progress Association | Balgowan Progress Association playground upgrade | $27,058 |
| Nairne Golf Club Inc. | Nairne golf clubroom and surrounds upgrade | $37,275 |
| Rocky River Lions Club, Crystal Brook Branch | A Place of Intergenerational Connection | $50,000 |
| Dunjiba Community Council Inc. | Dunjiba Community Food Hub infrastructure upgrade | $50,000 |
| Blinman Mens Shed Inc. | The Blinman Community Hub Project community garden | $31,451 |
| Prospect Hill Community Organisation Inc | Rainwater tanks for the Prospect Hill Community Hall and War Memorial | $48,656 |
Projects funded in 2022–23
| Organisation | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glencoe Woolshed Branch National Trust | Glencoe Woolshed toilet upgrade with inclusion of a disabled toilet | $36,000 |
| 54 31 Collective | Establish a community garden, workshops and a rural women's celebration community event | $44,379 |
| Naracoorte District Men's Shed Incorporated | New engine shed – Stage 2 | $21,000 |
| Millicent Golf Club | The Millicent golf club wheelchair and disabled access project | $28,802 |
| Bundaleer Forest Community Areas Association | Wayfinding signage at Bundaleer Forest Reserve | $50,000 |
| South Australian Isolated Childrens Parents Association (SAICPA) | Engage a facilitator to work with members on future direction, priorities and governance | $30,209 |
| Kingscote Football Club | Redevelopment of playground at Centenary Oval | $50,000 |
| Hahndorf Bowling Club Inc. | Kitchen upgrade and floor coverings replacement | $26,000 |
| Callington A & H Society Inc. | Show pavilion | $50,000 |
| Hardwicke Bay and District Progress Association | Shelter and lookout at the boat launch area | $20,000 |
| Wilmington Progress Society Inc. | Wilmington community multipurpose gym facility – amenities | $25,000 |
| Riverton Community Management Committee | RCMC community storage shed | $22,250 |
| Bungala Aboriginal Corporation | Commercial kitchen equipment | $47,635 |
| Barossa Valley Community Kids | Cafe blinds to increase capacity for the creche, as well as shade structure over mud kitchen | $28,621 |
| The National Trust of South Australia – Willunga Branch | Construction of an all-weather shelter for the Wirra Creek Garden | $31,196 |
| Girl Guides South Australia Inc. | Renmark Guide Hall upgrade | $50,000 |
| Loxton Netball Club | Rebuilding of playground | $38,000 |
| Fisherman Bay Progress Association | Port Broughton to Fisherman Bay Nharangga public art project (walking trail) | $35,000 |
| Kyancutta Community Club Incorporated | Outdoor shelter and playground | $45,000 |
| Ngarrindjeri Ruwe Empowered Communities | Facility upgrade – cultural archive, IT infrastructure and patio extension | $50,000 |
| Foodbank of South Australia Incorporated | Freestanding annex | $35,000 |
| Snowtown Progress Association | Snowtown RV park expansion | $47,000 |
| Price Progress Association Inc | Upgrade and restore community owned shed to a community and visitor centre museum and artist space | $47,485 |
| Millicent Men's Shed | Metal workshop fit-out | $30,000 |
| Saint Vincent De Paul Society (SA) Inc. | Naracoorte SVDP conference office upgrade internally and signage | $22,500 |
| SYP Community Hub | Incident response trailer storage shed | $34,686 |
| Kalangadoo Community Club | Community Club kitchen upgrade | $50,000 |
| Milang and District Community Association | Install an industrial kitchen in the Milang Lakeside Butter Factory | $50,000 |
| Southern Yorke Peninsula Agricultural Society Incorporated (SYPASI) | Restoration of Minlaton's Heritage Show Pavilion | $35,000 |
| Mt McKenzie Hall Inc. | Recladding the Mt McKenzie Hall and Supper Room roof | $12,553 |
| Frances Progress Association | Upgrade of Frances Recreation Reserve kitchen | $48,204 |
| Tulka Progress Association | Kitchen and catering infrastructure and fixed security assets | $44,952 |
| Jamestown A. H. & F. Society | Extension to the Jamestown shearer training centre wool area | $33,754 |
| Lochiel Progress Association Incorporated | New playground | $48,009 |
| Port Germein Progress Association Inc. | Port Germein Community Hub digital access and library refurbishment | $50,000 |
| Blyth Progress Association | Wool/Rail Trail and Dean Nicolle Walk | $40,000 |
| Clare Agricultural and Horticultural Society | Red Brick Pavilion Improvements Project | $38,693 |
| South East Christian Broadcasters | Upgrading computing infrastracture | $22,772 |
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