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CoPP | THIS | November Edition | 5 November 2020

[Edited extract from public address]

Connecting and strengthening communities through inclusion and partnerships

Free training session: Securing your future with a fundraising plan | Thursday 3 December 2020 | 10am-12pm

City of Port Phillip is offering local community groups a free training session to support the recovery from COVID-19. There is little doubt that the pandemic has made it hard for groups to fundraise. This timely session will help your group to review your current fundraising practices and look to secure your future with alternative solutions. At the end of this session, participants will have constructed a three-year funding plan.

Where: Online – link to be provided upon registration.
Cost: Free
Bookings: online through Trybooking

ImageCoPP Celebrates International Day of People with Disability | Thursday 3 December 2020

Join Council on International Day of People with Disability, 3 December 2020, to celebrate inclusion within the community. Showcase your talent and help celebrate inclusion within the local community by taking part in a short virtual community performance for International Day of People with Disability.

The performance will premiere online on International Day of People with Disability, Thursday 3 December 2020.

Bookings: Register your interest to participate by completing the registration form before 5 pm Monday 9 November. Submissions are due by 5 pm Thursday 12 November.

If you have any questions or require an adjustment to participate, please contact Cathy Horsley or Julia Wanhill, or email IDPWD@portphillip.vic.gov.au

State of Volunteering in Victoria – Report

Volunteering Victoria has released its much-anticipated State of Volunteering in Victoria report. You can access the report on their website and explore a range of resources including posters, infographics, report launch videos, volunteer replacement cost calculator and more.

City of Port Phillip Youth Access Grants Program are now open

The Youth Access Grant Program is designed to increase access to recreational activities for young people 12 to 18 years of age in City of Port Phillip.

The program has two streams:
Stream 1: Get Involved Grant
‘Get Involved’ funding provides up to $500 for a young person aged 12 to 18 years without the financial means to participate in recreational activities. An organisation can apply on behalf of the young person, parent or guardian. The organisation will manage the funds.

Stream 2: Recreation Programs Grant
The Recreation Programs Grant is available for organisations to apply for up to $20,000 with a total pool of $110,000. They must provide a free or low-cost recreation program for young people aged 12 to 18 years of age.

Read the Youth Access Grants Program Guidelines for more information and visit SmartyGrants to apply. For general queries about the guidelines or application form, please contact youthaccessgrants@portphillip.vic.gov.au.

Gardens re-opening at Rippon Lea Estate

The gardens at Rippon Lea Estate will re-open from 10am on Wednesday 4 November 2020. City of Port Phillip residents can enjoy free access to the spectacular, stately gardens.

Residents will need to complete an application form and present on entry to the Estate along with photo ID with proof of residency. The application form can be downloaded from the Rippon Lea Estate website or completed at the Rippon Lea Estate gatehouse entry.

Responding to family violence: Interactive session | Tuesday 10 November 2020 | 10-11.30am

The Port Phillip and Stonnington Youth Network and Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) will be hosting an upcoming interactive session on responding to family violence. Network members will gain a clear process to provide safe and appropriate family violence support and referrals to young people.

Where: Online – link to be provided upon registration.
Cost: Free
Bookings: online through Trybooking

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City of Port Phillip (CoPP)
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182, Australia
Tel: 9209 6777