Step 5
Discuss your idea with a Council officer
Before you apply for a grant, you must talk through your project idea with a Council officer. They'll help you shape your application to give it the best chance of success.
Depending on which stream your grant falls under, please contact the relevant person below.
Active Community
| Department | Contact | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Recreation | William Bullock | (03) 9278 4783 |
| Sport | Chloe Cook | (03) 9278 4734 |
Life-long Community
| Department | Contact | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Services | Maree Guthrie | (03) 9278 4955 |
Creative Community
| Department | Contact | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arts and Culture | Gabby Fisher | (03) 9278 4770 |
Healthy Community
| Department | Contact | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Children and Families | Jemma Hansen | 0417 762 160 |
| Cultural Diversity | Mel Brown | (03) 9278 4998 |
| Disability, Access and Inclusion | Natalie Bryant | (03) 9278 4526 |
| Health and Wellbeing | Melissa Grimes | (03) 9278 4427 |
| Neighbourhood Houses | Katelyn Stanyer | (03) 9278 4822 |
| Safer Communities | Andrea Learbuch | (03) 9278 4898 |
| Reconciliation | Liz O’Loughlin | (03) 9278 4693 |
| Volunteering | Georgia Lukacs-Rotow | (03) 9278 4550 |
| Youth | Benjamin Breslin | (03) 9278 7822 |
Sustainable Community
| Department | Contact | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Environment | Amaya De Silva | (03) 9278 4373 |
Vibrant Retail Precincts
| Department | Contact | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Economies | Sonja Tomasovic | (03) 9835 7869 |
For general enquiries about the grants program, please the Community Development Officer (Grants and Partnerships) on (03) 9278 4753 or email [email protected].
Have you talked to a Council officer about your project?
- If yes, go to step 6
- If no, please contact the relevant Council officer from the list above. Your project won't be eligible for funding if you don't complete this step.
Would you like any help with your application? We have information sessions, one-on-one grant writing help and assistance with applying online. See our website for more information.