The New South Wales Government, Community Relations Commission provides funding assistance to organisations through its Community Development Grants Program. The program has been developed to support the objectives of the Commission as set out in the Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Act 2000.
The 2009/10 Community Development Grants Program is now open. The Commission is pleased to advise the introduction of a new direction in grant applications with the creation of three grant categories in order to focus particularly on new and emerging communities. This will enable the Commission to better support the work of not-for-profit incorporated community organisations and to work in partnership with local government councils to address the needs of newly-arrived and emerging communities.
There are three categories of funding under the 2010 Community Development Grants Program:
Funding under this category is for twelve months duration, commencing from the payment of the grant. Projects may include the promotion of cultural expression, the enhancement of community development or capital purchases. Closing date is 2 October 2009.
Funding for-for-profit incorporated organisations for special events such as annual festivals and major cultural events. Closing date is 2 October 2009.
Local partnership grants
Funding for local government councils to enter into partnership agreement with the Commission to address the specific needs of newly-arrived or emerging communities. Closing date is 18 September 2009.
Museum of Fire, Penrtih
The Museum of Fire in Penrtih is one of Australia’s largest community run museums whose staff are mostly volunteers and fire-fighters. The museum has one of the largest fire collections in the world including large fire-fighting vehicles dating from the late 18th century up to the 1980′s. The museum also houses an impressive collection of fire-fighting equipment and memorabilia.
The Museum of Fire is a not for profit, registered charity and any funds raised go towards educating the community about the dangers of fire and preserving our fire-fighting heritage.
Located on the ground floor, the museum is wheelchair accessible and is already well accessed by disability organisations who form a core part of their visitation. The museum also has accessible toilets and parking.
Their current permanent exhibitions incorporate interactive components including fire engine rides and an accessible activities corner. There is a driving simulation game with ramp access for people in wheelchairs.
Museum of Fire - Activity Corner
The museum is also currently looking at ways to improve access such as upgrading their computer station to include touch screens, assistive technology and adjustable desks.
The Museum of Fire is located on 1 Museum Drive, Penrith NSW. Open 7 days per week, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Sunday & Holidays.
www.museumoffire.com.au
Penrith City Council invites you to celebrate an inspiring journey undertaken by seven dynamic projects across the Penrith Local Government Area. These projects, funded by the Magnetic Places Community Cultural Grants Program 2009, demonstrate communities working collaboratively with artists making creative places and spaces. Encouraged to tell their story, our diverse communities have showcased the places where they live, transforming public spaces into magnetic, creative and meaningful spaces connected to the whole of the community.
The success of projects in 2008 and 2009 have established fertile ground for the next round of funding to take the Magnetic Places program into the future. Please join us in celebrating the success of current projects and the launch of the 2010 funding program. Read more about the Magnetic Places program on their blog.
The Magnetic Places 2010 funding round opens Friday 28 August. Applications close 9 October 2009.
Magnetic Places 2010 program launch on Friday 28 August. Bookings essential by Wednesday 26 August.
When: 2010 Program Launch on Friday 28 August 3pm.
Where: Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High St, Penrith
RSVP: Wednesday 26 August 2009
Contact: Bookings or for further information contact Cali Vandyk Dunleavy (02) 4732 7837 or email cvandyk-dunlevy@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au
David Doyle at AART.BOXX07
David Doyle, radio announcer on Music From Everywhere, BLU fm 89.1 Community Radio, will produce an audio version of the Accessible Arts Newsletter each month from his home studio in the Blue Mountains. David is a graduate of Accessible Arts’ 2008 Apprenticeship Training Program where he attained a certificate in Live Production, Theatre and Events. David has a particular interest in voice work. “Animation, video games and movies, giving voice to all kinds of characters; realistic to fictitious, serious to ridiculous, all of it,” explains David. He recently completed a voice acting course at NIDA and producing an audio version of Accessible Arts’ news will contribute to building his career as a voice artist. It will also give subscribers an alternative format to learn about monthly arts & disability news. David’s employment with Accessible Arts is an initiative of the Western Sydney Area Initiative, providing employment opportunities in the arts for people with disability.
For more information contact Jennifer Teo, Strategic Initiatives Coordinator, tel: (02) 9251 699 ext 111 or email jteo@aarts.net.au.