FIVE LOCAL KILMORE GROUPS TO SHARE IN $10K OF 2024 COMMUNITY GRANTS

We are pleased to announce five Kilmore community groups – including a mothers network, first nations group and junior sporting club – have been awarded a share of $10,000 in grants as part of our 2024 Broadstead Community Grants program.

In its second year, the Broadstead Community Grants program recognises the importance of local groups in creating community, by contributing towards incredibly worthy organisations.

A panel of judges, comprised of North Central Review editor Richard Reid, Mitchell Shire’s Gavin Wilson, Red23’s Terry Portelli and our very own General Manager of Developments Dr Andrew Ashwood, assessed an impressive thirty received applications to select the below five recipients:

• North Central Mother’s Network: Combating isolation and financial disadvantage among new mothers, the group will use the funds to continue their work hosting annual pregnancy and birth expos in the Mitchell Shire. They also plan to hold regular pediatric first aid sessions and provide care packages to new mums requiring support. 

• Kilmore Junior Football Club: The club will provide mental health and peer pressure coaching sessions and resources to support Kilmore youth both on and off the field. 

• The Learning Brain Kilmore: Parents and carers of neurodivergent children will be able to access free support groups, assisting with Autism, ADHD, OCD or Down Syndrome. 

• Goranwarrabul House: The fund will further the organization’s work offering culturally appropriate information and resources, health and wellbeing workshops, training sessions and group sessions that aim to educate, remove barriers and improve outcomes for First Nations peoples. 

• Get Started Disability Support Australia: Funding will go towards raising awareness of the group’s programs and work to continue supporting people with a disability and their families. 

Dr Ashwood said Jinding had received a record number of nominations this year that showcased the depth and breadth of local organisations supporting residents.  

“It is fantastic to be celebrating our second year of the Broadstead Community Grants program in Kilmore,” he said. 

“The calibre of local organisations established to help others in this region is outstanding and demonstrates the depth of community and care in this area. It is a privilege to support such dedicated groups as they make a real difference. 

“Judging was a tough gig, but we feel we have selected a range of groups whose impact will be vast and help many in need. 

“We’re grateful to have been welcomed into the Kilmore community and look forward to contributing to its future through Broadstead. The way people come together to support one another makes this area a truly special place to call home. We aim to continue that tradition.” 

Construction has commenced at Broadstead, with major earthworks kicking off as well as the extension of Tootle Street. Civil works on stages one and two will follow, with the construction of new homes expected to begin in mid-2025.