Sixteen organisations are sharing in $81,281.49 for programs and activities that make a positive contribution to the community.
Fremantle Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge said she was pleased with the variety of projects selected.
“These projects will enhance the lives of many across the suburbs of Fremantle. They include social, environmental, creative and wellbeing initiatives.
“Many of the projects are aligned with the desired outcomes in our Strategic Community Plan. That is, the things that our community identified were important to them and that guide us in governing Fremantle.
“I look forward to seeing these projects come to fruition and pleased that we could provide these opportunities for the community,” Mayor Fitzhardinge said.
There were eight recipients in the Community category:
- Verges in Hilton will be transformed into native verge gardens through a series of volunteer ‘verge busy bees’ organised by the Hilton Precinct Group’s Gardens, Verges and Trees subcommittee.
- A new garden bed in the park adjacent to the North Fremantle Social Farm will grow herbs and vegetables for the community to access at any time.
- Imagined Futures will print and distribute informative materials from the ‘Where is the Door?’ campaign for people in the City of Fremantle who need help with mental health, family and domestic violence and financial support.
- WA Loves Nature and the Samson community will plant butterfly host and nectar plants in a bare laneway in Samson to attract more native butterflies to the area.
- Assistance with a First Nations artist in residence program and art exhibition with East Fremantle Primary School P&C.
- The development and production of a radio program focussing on culture and community within the WA disability sector, by community radio station Freocast in collaboration with therapy provider Humdrum.
- A fitness program, run by On My Feet, which comprises walking, stretching and strengthening, for people in the Davis Park area.
- A multicultural event hosted by the Indian Ocean Dragon Boat Club to introduce the sport to a wider audience.
Recipient | Funding Received |
Hilton Precinct Gardens, Verges and Trees | $5,176.00 |
Growing Change Australia | $2,792.00 + $2,850.00 in kind |
Imagined Futures | $3,000.00 |
WA Loves Nature | $6,818.00 + $680.00 in kind |
East Fremantle Primary School P&C | $5,884.50 |
Fremantle Broadcasting | $5,860.00 |
On My Feet | $6,100.00 |
Indian Ocean Dragon Boat Club | $5,870.84 |
There were two recipients in the Youth category:
- The Constable Care Foundation will deliver youth programs to address issues like personal safety, anti-social behaviour, road/pedestrian safety and issues around the entertainment precinct.
- Armed for Life, a previous grant recipient, will offer their Resilience Program at Fremantle College. The program will empower students to handle challenges with confidence, make positive decisions and nurture healthy relationships.
Recipient | Funding Received |
Constable Care Foundation | $7,500.00 |
Armed for Life Inc. | $3,750.00 |
There were six recipients in the Arts category:
- Catch Music Concert Series supporting workshops and performance for people of all ages, skills, and backgrounds.
- Mohawk Music Management to present a concert supporting emerging musicians performing with established musicians.
- Cool Change presents an exhibition by ceramic artist Shupiwe Chongwe as part of Perth Festival.
- Filmmaker Joseph London and performance artist Mararo Wangai will make a short film with a public screening called Franco’s Hearts
- Visual artist Melissa Clements painting exhibition at PS Art Space will involve public programming for the community to engage with.
- Sculptors Peter Dailey and Beverley Iles exhibition at Old Customs House as part of Sculpture at Bathers.
Recipient | Funding Received |
Cool Change | $3,667.00 |
Joseph London | $7,474.15 |
Melissa Clements | $2,500.00 |
Mohawk Music Management | $3,773.00 |
Beverley Iles | $3,000.00 |
Catch Music | $4,586.00 |
The next round of grants will open on 1 March 2025.
