Community general manager Keith Oberin said the Seniors Grant Program provided donations of up to $1000 to incorporated organisations within the shire to deliver programs or events aimed at increasing the health, wellbeing and social connectedness of older citizens.
“More than a quarter of Campaspe’s population is over 60 years of age and council is committed to supporting the wellbeing and connectivity of our senior citizens,” Mr Oberin said.
Approved grants include communal Christmas celebrations for those on their own, technology education, and connecting family with digital communications (podcasts, video and social media) to tell the story of our region’s history.
The following grants were provided:
● Lockington Neighbourhood House — Lockington Seniors Festival: $1000
● Stanhope Senior Citizens — Celebrate together in 2020: $1000
● Waranga Health Community Health — Waranga music melodies: $1000
● Echuca Historical Society — The stories we tell: $1000
● Kyabram and District Health Service — Ky connect: $1000
● Tongala Aged Care — Staying connected: $900
● Rochester Community House — COVID re-connect: $830
● Rushworth Golf Club — Golf cart: $1000
● Lockington and District Bush Nursing Centre — Senior Christmas dinner: $1000
● Kyabram and District Men's Shed — Test and tag equipment: $1000