Senator the Hon Scott Ryan, Special Minister of State and Senator for Victoria, congratulated Kidsafe Victoria and Victorian University, who each received Commonwealth grants in the lead up to Community and Philanthropy Partnerships Week.
Kidsafe Victoria, based in Collingwood, was awarded $5000 to host a dinner to showcase and acknowledge existing partnerships, share collaborative learnings and encourage new partnerships to help address issues leading to unintended childhood injuries.
Victoria University, in Melbourne’s CBD, was awarded $9995 to develop a media strategy and short promotional film to celebrate and share the achievements of the successful partnership between The Sir Zelman Cowen Centre, the Islamic Council of Victoria and the Scanlon Foundation to provide tailored training for Muslim community leaders.
“Kidsafe Victoria and Victorian University are among 19 Australians organisations receiving a share of $152,800 to help showcase community-business partnerships,” Senator Ryan said. “It is great that these two great community initiatives – to help keep children safe and to promote tailored training for Muslim community leaders – will be celebrated as part of Community and Philanthropy Partnerships Week.”
Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter, applauded the importance of what is being achieved at the grassroots, every day, to strengthen communities across Australia. “I congratulate each of these organisations and commend the businesses or philanthropic organisation they work with in communities across Australia,” Mr Porter said.
Community and Philanthropy Partnerships Week will be marked between 5-11 December. It is delivered by Philanthropy Australia in partnership with the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal and supported by the Turnbull Government. It is a chance for grassroots community groups and their philanthropic partners to showcase and promote the great things they have achieved together For more information on Community and Philanthropy Partnerships Week, including information on the grants, visit www.communitypartnerships.com.au/.