Public Notices - Friday 21 October 2022

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SmART COMPETITION OPENS 

Transform trash into treasure at SmART Ballarat.   

SmART (Sustainably Made Art from Recycled Trash) is an art competition with a difference — the artwork must be made from used or recycled materials.   

The City of Ballarat will host the competition in conjunction with Ballarat Youth Services as part of National Recycling Week.   

Competition categories include:   

SmART Open, for ages 18 and above.   

SmART Youth, for ages 13 to 17.  

SmART Young, for children up to 12 years.  

Prizes range from $20 to $450. Award-winning entries will be on display at the Ballarat Visitor Centre from 15 November to 18 November.  

Registrations have now opened and will close on Friday 4 November at 5pm.  

For further information visit ballarat.vic.gov.au

CARERS WEEK 16-22 OCTOBER 

From 16-22 October National Carers Week will be celebrated in Ballarat through a host of events, workshops and engaging activities supporting local carers.  

The week recognises the unpaid care and support given to family members and friends who have a disability, mental health condition, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are aged and in need of care. The week is an opportunity to raise awareness about carers, their diversity and roles.  

If you are a carer in Ballarat you can download the 2022 Carers Week program of events at ballarat.vic.gov.au 

EMPOWERING COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 

The Empowering Communities Grant Program is now open for applications until 5pm Sunday 20 November 2022.  

The Empowering Communities Grant Program has opportunities of funding between $10,000 and $100,000.  

The grants program aims to support groups and organisations to deliver projects, programs, events and activities which improve outcomes for LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse communities, women, people with disabilities, older adults, young people (12-25) and First Nations communities. Programs must relate to:  

Discrimination 

Connection  

Safety  

Applications will be assessed by the Empowering Communities Ballarat Grants Assessment Panel, composed of representatives of local organisations and community members. The Assessment Panel will make funding recommendations to the Department of Justice and Community Safety for final approval.

Following approval grant program funding will be distributed by the City of Ballarat on behalf of the Empowering Communities Action Group and the Department of Justice and Community Safety.  

Who can apply?  

Local, not-for-profit incorporated organisations, groups or associations can apply for Empowering Communities Grants.  

Non-incorporated groups may also apply if they have an auspice relationship with an incorporated group.  

We recommend submitting your application during business hours in case you need any help or support.  

For more information including grant guidelines and assistance to help write your grant please visit ballarat.vic.gov.au  

You can also call for more information on 5320 5500 and ask to speak to the Empowering Communities Grants and Engagement Support Officer or email debracartledge@ballarat.vic.gov.au