New Healthy Eating and Active Living grant applications open 1 July 2018

Media Release

Golden Plains Shire Council is pleased to announce the launch of a new ‘Healthy Eating and Active Living’ (HEAL) grant, which is available to community groups to the value of $500.

The ‘Healthy Eating and Active Living’ grants officially open on 1 July 2018, and applications will be open all year round for community groups.

There are two different funding categories which groups can apply for, ‘Eat well! and ‘Be active!’.

The ‘Eat well’ category includes a wide range of initiatives which contribute to promoting healthy eating and drinking, such as increasing intake of fruits, vegetables and water. ‘Be active’ activities encourage community members to be active and get moving, through initiatives focusing on moving more and being physically active.

Applicants should be incorporated bodies or have an auspice community group who can manage the funds on behalf of the applicant.

Mayor, Cr Helena Kirby, says that these grants are a great way for community groups to help shape the health and wellbeing of their local communities.

“During our Council Plan consultation last year, our community told us they want Council to help improve community health, which had a huge influence on our Council Plan 2017-2021,” she said

“These grants directly support our strategic direction of ‘Promoting healthy and connected communities’ and Council strongly encourages community groups to apply for these grants.”

“$500 can make a big difference in our communities, so if you and your community group have a great idea to help your community eat well and be active, apply today!” she concluded.

Applicants should be able to show that they can match funding on a one-to-one basis, which can be matched through in-kind contributions by volunteers or by financial contributions.

These grants will replace our existing ‘Gem of an Idea’ grants, to align more closely with the Central Highlands and G21 regional priorities and the Golden Plains Shire Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 priority area of ‘Healthy Eating and Active Living’. Funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, this direction will support opportunities to increase physical activity and healthy eating opportunities for residents across the Shire.

Click here for more information. Alternatively, you can contact a Council staff member from our Health and Wellbeing team on 5220 7111.

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Released by: Eric Braslis, CEO, Golden Plains Shire Council
Media contact: Ann Card, Senior Communications and Marketing Officer, Golden Plains Shire Council
P. 5220 7147  │  E. [email protected]
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