Let's Stay Connected Fund
The Victorian Government is helping communities to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic through a new grants program. Grants of between $5,000 and $200,000 are now available to support innovative, community-based initiatives that build connection, reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation and that can be implemented quickly.
Applications close 31 August
Food Security During COVID-19
The Victorian Government provides Emergency Relief Packages to vulnerable people who are in mandatory self-isolation due to COVID-19. These packages contain essential food and personal care items and are for people who have little or no food, and no network of family and friends to support them. People can access the program by calling the Coronavirus hotline: Ph 1800 675 398.
Additionally, many services operating in City of Port Phillip are providing meals and food parcels free or for a small fee for local community members that have been impacted by COVID-19. An Emergency Food Support guide has been developed with details of free food charities operating within City of Port Phillip.
For more information, contact Kelsey Laffy, Community Strengthening & Safety Officer by email or Tel 0407 748 955.
Volunteering Victoria State Awards
Given the wide-ranging impacts on volunteering during COVID-19, Volunteering Victoria have announced that this year’s State Awards will celebrate the programs that have demonstrated innovation and resilience in continuing to support their communities and programs during the Pandemic.
Dance it Out with Rawcus
Dance it Out is a series of free inclusive and fun online dance sessions facilitated by Rawcus, a critically acclaimed ensemble of performers with and without disability. This program is supported by City of Port Phillip’s Key Arts Organisation Program. Sessions and dates can be found on the website.
To participate and register, email Rawcus Public Program Producer Harriet Devlin-Dunbar. These dance sessions will be Auslan Interpreted.
Seniors Register and the Linking Neighbours Program
The City of Port Phillip Linking Neighbours Seniors Register is a free program that enables over 55's to meet new people and get involved in local community activities. At this time seniors can still join the Linking Neighbours Seniors Register either online or a form can be sent to you in the post.
For further information or to have an application form sent to you, contact Sherridan Green, Community Development and Liaison Officer via email or ASSIST 9209 6777
Port Phillip Volunteer Coordinators Network | Thursday 6 August 2020 | 11am - 12pm
Volunteer Coordinators who work in or service the City of Port Phillip are invited to join the Port Phillip Volunteer Coordinators Network. The network will meet monthly to share information and resources, discuss common issues and make new connections in the local sector.
Where: Online via MS Teams (Link sent once registered)
Bookings: online through TryBooking. For more information, contact the Volunteer Coordinator by email or calling 03 9209 6159.
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City of Port Phillip (CoPP)
Tel: (03) 9209 6777
Email: news@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au