Community Fund - Manor Lakes
Manor Lakes Community Fund 2012
An annual initiative of estate project manager the Dennis Family Corporation, the Manor Lakes Community Fund awards financial grants to local not-for-profit groups in the Wyndham area.
Since its establishment in 2003, the Manor Lakes Community Fund has distributed approximately $190,000 to local groups to assist a wide range of very worthy projects.
A record total of $40,000 was distributed from the fund in 2011, enabling more organisations to be recognised and share in the benefits.
Congratulations to the following 43 groups which received grants from the Manor Lakes Community Fund in 2011:
• 1st Iramoo Scout Group ... to assist in improvements to Scout Hall
• 1st Werribee Scout Group ... for the computerising of videos for training
• Corpus Christi Primary School ... to help establish the "Tuning into Dads" program
• Dr Charles Prouse Kindergarten ... for computer programs
• Galvin Park Secondary College ... for their "Supportive Friends" program
• Hararian Community Association Australia ... for sports activities for disadvantaged kids
• Honour Avenue Playgroup ... to assist in playtime and funtime activities
• Hoppers Crossing Secondary School ... to assist its school breakfast program
• Iramoo Community Centre ... to purchase new equipment and resources for outdoor activities and events
• Iramoo Softball Club ... to upgrade junior safety equipment
• Jamieson Way Community Centre ... for its "Tips, Tricks & Techniques" sewing workshop
• Karobran Kindergarten ... to purchase an outdoor blocks kit
• Manor Court Aged Care ... for bus modifications
• Manorvale Primary School ... for its "Toastmasters" youth leadership program
• Noah's Ark Early Childhood Intervention Service ... for its "Caring for Carers" and "Look at Me!" programs
• Our Lady of the Southern Cross Primary School ... for a playschool garden
• Phoenix Netball Club ... to update equipment
• Rotary Club of Wyndham & Manor Lakes P-12 College ... for a school tree day at Manor Lakes College
• Sayers Road Auskick Centre ... for the purchase of equipment
• Siasi 'O Tonga in Wyndham ... to assist its Polynesian youth performers
• South West Community Services ... for food relief as part of its "Making Brighter Futures" program
• South West Child Care ... to assist in outside school hours care
• Stella Maris Catholic Primary School ... for the purchase of sports equipment
• St Philip's Playgroup ... for an outdoor play area
• The Migrant Hub ... for its Migrant Hub Café
• The Salvation Army ... for its "Pure Light" community service program
• Victoria State Rose Garden Supporters - Werribee Park ... for replacing the park's weeping roses
• Werribee Baptist Church ... for woodchip for children's playground
• Werribee Cricket Club ... to purchase uniform for Under 15 team
• Werribee District Historical Society ... to provide an improved lecture presentation
• Werribee Giants Baseball Club ... to purchase safety equipment
• Werribee Little Athletics Centre ... to assist in technology upgrades
• Werribee Marching Club ... to replace and repair marching boots and uniforms
• Western Suburbs Lymphoedema Support Group ... for support and information services to sufferers of Lymphoedema
• Woodville Park Kindergarten ... to establish a stream in the outdoor play area
• Wildlife of Werribee ... to assist in wildlife care and rescue
• Wyndham Disability Action Group ... to assist in raising the group's profile
• Wyndham Community Arts Alliance ... for a community photography exhibition
• Wyndham Community & Education Centre ... for a "Strengthening Families" camp at Kinglake
• Wyndham Vale Christian Centre ... to assist in creating a new Children's Activity Centre
• Wyndham Vale Fire Brigade ... to assist in fire fighter and community training
• Yerambooee Community Centre ... for its Community Kitchen
• Yerambooee Kindergarten ... to purchase kinder puzzles and toys
