Bushfire recovery grants of up to $10,000 are now available for Greater Hume groups planning activities that bring the community together. Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network said applications for the first round of funding closed on April 17, with further rounds in August 2020 and March 2021. The grants, also directed towards organisations in Snowy Valleys and Cootamundra-Gundagai, are part of the Australian government's supporting communities in recovery program. IN OTHER NEWS: Murrumbidgee PHN chief executive Melissa Neal said the funding would focus on initiatives that aimed to strengthen social connectedness, emotional well being and resilience. "These activities might include a community barbecue to thank local firefighters, regular community meetings to help build local friendships, or workshops designed to help local businesses manage the impact of the bushfires on demand," she said. "Small rural communities are always very resourceful and innovative when it comes to supporting each other and we are really looking forward to seeing what community-led activities are developed to access these grants." If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency should call the Mental Health Line 1800 011 511, Lifeline 13 11 14 or call 000. To access the Head to Health website visit headtohealth.gov.au. For more details about the grants program, go to mphn.org.au/bushfire-recovery-grants.
Bushfire recovery grants of up to $10,000 are now available for Greater Hume groups planning activities that bring the community together.
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network said applications for the first round of funding closed on April 17, with further rounds in August 2020 and March 2021.
The grants, also directed towards organisations in Snowy Valleys and Cootamundra-Gundagai, are part of the Australian government's supporting communities in recovery program.
Murrumbidgee PHN chief executive Melissa Neal said the funding would focus on initiatives that aimed to strengthen social connectedness, emotional well being and resilience.
"These activities might include a community barbecue to thank local firefighters, regular community meetings to help build local friendships, or workshops designed to help local businesses manage the impact of the bushfires on demand," she said.
"Small rural communities are always very resourceful and innovative when it comes to supporting each other and we are really looking forward to seeing what community-led activities are developed to access these grants."
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency should call the Mental Health Line 1800 011 511, Lifeline 13 11 14 or call 000. To access the Head to Health website visit headtohealth.gov.au.
