The Good Human Factory - building mental resilience
Cooper Chapman will connect and empower young people of the Northern Beaches to build mental resilience and inspire positive change.
Location: North Narrabeen
Project sponsor: Lifeline Northern Beaches
Amount: $65,000
What’s this project about?
Suicide on the Northern beaches took the lives of 30 people in 2018. This project is both simple and powerful. It is aimed at educating and inspiring the youth of today to be good humans and increase their general well-being through the power of philosophy, kindness, gratitude, compliments and meditation. Each session will be delivered by Australian Institute of Sport Mental Health Advocate and young professional surfer, Cooper Chapman.
One suicide on the Northern Beaches is one too many.
The more tools our young people have to improve and manage their mental health and general well-being the better off we are as a community.
This program will inspire high school kids to respect, and be kind to their peers and build mental resilience. In its simplest form, this program provides tools and tips for students to 'be good humans'.
Australian Institute of Sport Mental Health Advocate, Cooper Chapman, will carry out a 50-minute presentation to 6 High Schools on the Northern Beaches to year groups ranging from Years 9-12.
Over 2000 students will participate in the project.
In addition, he will partner with Project Sponsor, Northern Beaches Council to deliver 4 free presentations open to youth of the Northern Beaches which will be held quarterly throughout the year.
Why should you vote for this project?
- Mental health is a huge problem in our community, the more we discuss it the more we can beat it
- This program presents a unique opportunity for young people to discuss mental health with their peers and a role model.
- The stigma surrounding mental health amongst young people must be challenged. Learning how to be a 'good human' is fundamental
All project information is provided by the applicant. The NSW Government is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.
Improvement of Dog Park
Improvement of a dog park with implementation of equipment for exercises and fun for dogs.
Location: North Narrabeen
Project sponsor: Northern Beaches Council
Amount: $50,000
What’s this project about?
The use of this equipment helps to stimulate the dog's intelligence, obedience, socialisation and physical conditioning.
Provide the local community with the opportunity to play, socialise, and exercise their own dogs in an existing dog park using equipment designed for this purpose with easy-to-use, accessible instructions.
A team for site analysis, layout of equipment location and equipment assembly. This project can start as soon as it is approved.
Why should you vote for this project?
- Just playing ball and making the dog run is not enough for their health and well-being.
- The equipment will give to the owners the opportunity to discover the real potential of their dogs.
- Dog parks can act as a gathering spot for pet parents. They bring their pets to exercise and socialise.
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All project information is provided by the applicant. The NSW Government is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.
Avalon Public School's Outdoor Learning Garden
The revitalisation of an existing vegetable garden area and expanding it to become an active, healthy, outdoor, community learning space.
Location: Avalon Beach
Project sponsor: Avalon Public School
Amount: $29,930
What’s this project about?
To provide a shared learning area through access to an outdoor learning garden, especially for those who might not have the opportunity. To create a space that brings together broader connections, encourages well-being and socialisation amongst students, parents, carers and the local community. Through skill sharing and community workshops from composting to growing edibles and understanding how food grows, the garden will ignite inspiration and encourage positive healthy living.
The project is about creating awareness that teaches and informs children, parents, carers and the broader community about growing a sustainable garden in an urban area. Avalon PS has over 900 children so addressing issues of waste, recycling and water management, and the impact that we have on the greater environment is a responsibility that the school is able to set through its own shared standards and actions.
The project will be carried out by the newly formed Avalon PS Garden Club which consists of parent and carer volunteers with full support from the Avalon School team. A large Spring 2019 working bee will be confirmed where construction of the outdoor learning space will commence. Priorities include construction of raised garden beds and workspace areas, landscaping and planting.
Why should you vote for this project?
- Avalon Public school will be able set a benchmark for healthy, accessible and active gardens for students and the community.
- The revitalisation of the existing gardens is crucial for the health of students and their learning experiences.
- Some students have never seen a seed germinate, they need to know where their food comes from.
All project information is provided by the applicant. The NSW Government is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.
Newport Christmas Carnival
A Christmas carnival for all ages with games, challenges, rides, coffee garden, free sausage sizzle, local school bands and more.
Location: Newport
Project sponsor: Anglican Church Property Trust Diocese of Sydney parish of Newport
Amount: $20,500
What’s this project about?
It provides an opportunity for the local community of all ages to join together in fun activities, at no cost, thereby encouraging participation in public events, encouraging social engagement and meeting new people, making new friends and fostering stronger bounds in the local community, within a carnival atmosphere of fun.
All ages of the local community will have an enjoyable experience at little cost, get to know new people, reacquaint with old friends, children will make new friends, people will see and hear the expertise of local school children in bands and choirs, children will be inspired to be part of bands and choirs or just start to learn to play a musical instrument. All this fosters a stronger community.
The project will be organised by the members of the Newport Anglican Church, university students and local community members. It will be held on a Saturday in early December 2019, in the church grounds, which are located in the Newport CBD.
Why should you vote for this project?
- A fun carnival day for people of all ages at no cost.
- Great games, rides, music and places to eat and drink for all to enjoy.
- A day to enjoy with your friends and make new friends.
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All project information is provided by the applicant. The NSW Government is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.
Mona Vale Golf Club - Course Flood Mitigation Project
Significantly improve management of polluting floodwaters inundating the course, by re-engineering the control gates, channelling outflows to Mona Vale beach.
Location: Mona Vale
Project sponsor: Mona Vale Golf Club Ltd.
Amount: $34,200
What’s this project about?
Replacement of the current ageing floodwater control gates, that are extremely difficult to open and close, with remotely activated, motorised gates will allow better management of floodwaters across the course. As a result the course can be opened for play earlier than is the case today. Golfers, both public and members, will experience better playing surfaces that have not been subject to lengthy inundation often leading to various grass diseases.
1. Motorised floodgates will enable the ground staff to minimise the damaging effects of pollution, silt and floodwater entering the course. This will mean the games of public players and members will not be denied.
2. Better regulation of outflows will lessen the impact of surging waters onto the beach by releasing water in a less damaging way.
3. The Club's finances will be less badly affected by loss of greenfees.
An experienced firm of civil engineers will be engaged to design and construct the necessary infrastructure to replace the manually operated floodwater control gates with a state-of-the-art motorised alternative system that will enable the course superintendent to remotely manage the gates at any time of the day or night. Supervision will be undertaken by the superintendent and the club's general manager, who have considerable experience in managing such projects.
Why should you vote for this project?
This electorate's gem of a golf course - open to the public - must replace some of its failing floodwater control infrastructure.
The 142 hectare catchment area surrounding the club sends pollution and floodwater cascading across the course whenever it rains heavily.
Modernising these control systems will:
1. Open the course for play earlier.
2. Minimise the extent of pollution entering Mona Vale beach.
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All project information is provided by the applicant. The NSW Government is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.
Our Northern Beaches - Bringing Our Community Together
A photographic exhibition celebrating our community's coastal environment and promoting sustainability and protection of our local natural wonders.
Location: Warriewood
Project sponsor: Australian Nature Association Inc
Amount: $35,757
What’s this project about?
This event will bring together photographs from the entire Northern Beaches to raise awareness of protecting and caring for our fragile landscape and beaches together as a community. Entry will be free, inspiring a community which is environmentally aware and responsible. A hardback book of the exhibition will be given to share the message with friends and family to make a difference to the lives of future generations.
This event will allow friends and family to connect through the creative arts and experience nature's beauty while being mindful of their impact and contributing to the local community's sustainable future. We all need nature. But alone we can't do much. By raising our cultural awareness together our community's potential to preserve our landscape is as boundless as the coastline itself.
This exhibition will be held over a week in August and the funding used to produce the necessary displays, artwork and book for the event. The funds will allow us to provide free entry and books to all local community members during the event.
Why should you vote for this project?
- Free-entry exhibition that celebrates our community's unique natural environment.
- Increases opportunities to participate in art and cultural activities while raising awareness of impact in the community.
- Encourages social engagement and local community outdoor experiences.
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All project information is provided by the applicant. The NSW Government is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.
OneSpace Collective–dream big, we’ll help you make it happen
This is your space to build and foster a stronger community. One Space to gather together, connect, dream and create.
Location: Mona Vale
Project sponsor: Share the Spark
Amount: $27,360
What’s this project about?
This project will offer to our community a gathering space and twenty-one free workshops to build resilience, healthy lifestyle, educate, connect and nurture self-expression. Events such as yoga and mindfulness classes, movie nights, art workshops, cultural food nights, clothes swaps, etc. will be held free of charge for young people and adults. The emphasis of the events will be on self-empowerment and educating for a kinder, healthier society and planet.
It really is your dreams that create the future. We want to help you make that future a reality because everyone in the community, maybe even the world, will benefit! One Space is a place to get valuable support from like-minded peers and supportive local businesses to bring your dreams closer to reality. A place you help create that provides space, tools, people and workshops to empower and inspire you.
The project will happen over a period of 7 months from February to August 2020 with more than 20 free activities to create energy and gather community together! Local business people such as Personal Chefs, Yoga teachers, Meditation Teachers, Artists, International schools and clubs will offer their support. And there will be space for you to use to make your own events, gathering when you like, to empower each other!
Why should you vote for this project?
This is your space. You don’t just ‘get a say’, you get to create what and when you want!
The tools and workshops that empower you are free. And there are lots of other free community building events.
We want you to succeed! We created One Space to grow the community that will help you get there!
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All project information is provided by the applicant. The NSW Government is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.
The Sun - Delivering a more liveable Mona Vale
Installation of solar panels so that more money is redirected back into community programs, instead of paying power bills.
Location: Mona Vale
Project sponsor: Anglican Church Property Trust Diocese of Sydney Mona Vale parish
Amount: $37,724
What’s this project about?
By installing solar panels the community is harnessing the sun's energy that means Mona Vale Anglican Church can use more of the funds normally raised to enhance existing community services and/or add additional community programs, instead of paying power bills. This equates to about 10% of our operating budget. A significant additional benefit is the environmental benefit of using the sun's energy.
More members of our community (particularly the young and the elderly) will be able to be served through our community programs, resulting in better emotional and mental health. This will create a positive ripple effect throughout those members' families and friends.
At least 2 quotes will be obtained and presented to the Parish Council for appointment. Supply and installation will be undertaken by the professional solar energy firm selected within 8 weeks of grant approval (two firms being considered are Evergen and Energus). The process will be overseen by the Wardens.
Why should you vote for this project?
- Enhanced service to community residents. Dementia-friendly services, retirement village services, weekly Wednesday coffee shop, weekly after-school care & youth
- Reduction in carbon emissions through use of solar to power the church's community activities.
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All project information is provided by the applicant. The NSW Government is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.
Spend Less Time In Traffic & More Time With Family
To reduce traffic and bring business back to the Northern beaches by allowing commuters to work closer to home.
Location: Mona Vale
Project sponsor: Mona Vale Chamber of Commerce
Amount: $200,000
What’s this project about?
Our projects priorities are to improve the congestion on the northern beaches’ roads, support local businesses, improve mental health and inspire innovation through effective collaboration. By subsidising the cost of a Coworking space it allows for more Northern Beaches residents to ditch the drive and work closer to home.
Members of the community will be able to spend less time in traffic, therefore more time with their families and more time working and growing their businesses. This will create a positive impact on the local economy by bringing more business back and provide a boost to the mental health and happiness of all residents.
A subsidy will be provided for all people that currently work in the city and live on the Northern Beaches. Providing them with the option to work from a local Northern Beaches co-working space 3 days per week for a 3-month period. This will give them time to recognise the benefits to their work and home life and provide inspiration for them to continue working from close to home.
Why should you vote for this project?
- Spend less time in traffic and more time with your family or growing your business.
- Reduce traffic on the Northern Beaches.
- Bring business back to the beaches to boost the local economy.
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All project information is provided by the applicant. The NSW Government is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.
Community Pantry Kitchen Serving the vulnerable in Community
Install functional kitchen to serve the community who are less fortunate than ourselves and enhance the facilities for Narrabeen Sharks.
Location: North Narrabeen
Project sponsor: Narrabeen Junior Rugby League Football Club
Amount: $50,000
What’s this project about?
To provide a healthy meal, once a week, in a welcoming and safe environment for the community members who maybe homeless, struggling in life or less fortunate than ourselves.
The new kitchen will help us better cater for this community and will also enhance the Narrabeen Sharks to make better use of their kitchen on Club Days.
The less fortunate and the Narrabeen sharks will benefit due to having access to better kitchen equipment and space. The kitchen will also provide a food serving counter and dishwashing facilities with hot water. A new kitchen would also improve WH&S conditions for those volunteers who serve the community.
The project will be carried out at the end of Junior rugby league season, around September 2019 and before December 2019. A committee will be formed from the Community Pantry and the Narrabeen Shark's Football Club to get the best outcome.
Why should you vote for this project?
- Combined project is supporting those falling on hard times on the Northern Beaches.
- This facility will be multi-functional and increase usage for the Community Pantry and Football Club.
- Combined project is an essential feature to enhance local Sporting Community facilities for the whole of the Community.
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All project information is provided by the applicant. The NSW Government is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.
New rescue vessel for Marine Rescue Broken Bay
A new, world-class rescue boat to enable Marine Rescue Broken Bay to save lives on the water.
Location: Bayview
Project sponsor: Marine Rescue Broken Bay
Amount: $200,000
What’s this project about?
A new purpose-built rescue vessel will boost the ability of Marine Rescue Broken Bay to respond rapidly to save the lives of boaters in peril on local waters.
The powerful new vessel, fitted with the latest technology, will boost Marine Rescue Broken Bay’s operational capability and ensure, it is well equipped for its lifesaving operations on Broken Bay, Brisbane Water, the Hawkesbury River and offshore well into the future.
The Broken Bay area has the highest number of recreational boat registrations in NSW and a corresponding demand for rescue services. A new rescue vessel will improve the safety of this large community of local boaters and the thousands of visitors, who also enjoy our waterways.
The boat will ensure Marine Rescue Broken Bay crews can respond rapidly and safely to emergencies so boaters in trouble receive help fast.
The boat will be delivered under the Marine Rescue NSW fleet modernisation program.
It will be purpose-built for local operating conditions by an NSW boat builder in line with standard MRNSW operational, design, equipment and technology requirements.
The boat’s construction will be supervised by the MRNSW Fleet Manager in conjunction with Marine Rescue Broken Bay.
Why should you vote for this project?
- To improve the safety of local and visiting boaters by ensuring rescue crews can respond to emergencies without delay.
- To replace a vital public safety asset and ensure the unit’s ability to continue saving lives on the water.
- To enhance our local community’s coastal lifestyle and ensure the many tourists to the region safely enjoy visiting Broken Bay.
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All project information is provided by the applicant. The NSW Government is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.
Disabled Toilet and Relocated Stairway
Building a new disabled toilet and relocating a stairway which will meet fire safety standards and be Ambulant compliant.
Location: Clareville
Project sponsor: Avalon Sailing Club Ltd
Amount: $48,956
What’s this project about?
Access to a wider community as there will be a disabled toilet and the stairway will by designed to current ambulant standards. This means more people can access the clubhouse and use the facilities. Also, the clubhouse was built in the 1950's and does not meet current standards. This project will decrease the risk of injury if there is a fire or emergency. A safer clubhouse.
1. The building will be safer so the families and children using the clubhouse will have a lower risk of injury if there is a fire.
2. More people can use the clubhouse as the access ramp and disabled toilet allows for wheelchairs to enter and use the facilities.
3. The new stairway allows more people to access the lower deck.
We will use a combination of professional contractors and volunteers with overall management by a retired architect who is a volunteer but has the time (and energy) to manage this project. Our estimate covers material, contractors and volunteer components such as rubbish removal and painting. The project will start in May 2020 which is the winter period with minimal sailing activities. It is estimated to take 6 weeks.
Why should you vote for this project?
- This project will allow access to a wider community as the disabled toilet and ambulant stairway will allow for this.
- Our clubhouse was built in the 1950's and no longer meets current building standards. This project will improve safety.
- The membership costs with this support will be reasonable for families to continue sailing.
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All project information is provided by the applicant. The NSW Government is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.
NBISC Seating & Ventilation Upgrade
The project adds 30% to grandstand seating and installs a large overhead ventilation fan over 2 courts.
Location: North Narrabeen
Project sponsor: Manly Warringah Basketball Association
Amount: $34,000
What’s this project about?
The project will improve amenity and safety for the 7000 weekly users by reducing heat and particularly condensation during the October-February period by improving air flow. It will improve amenity and safety for the 2000 weekly spectators by providing fixed seating.
We expect that by reducing heat and condensation during summer months usage might be expanded by 300 court hours, enabling an additional 300-400 annual users.
NBISC is the only publicly owned multi-court, multi-user facility in the Council area. It is used by 5500 school children and 1500 adults every week.
These users increasingly struggle during hot and humid periods. Occasionally the facility cannot be opened due to condensation on the floor. We believe that this project will enable better utilisation during hot and humid periods, enabling more community members to use the facility.
The project will be done on a supply and fix basis. It will be supervised by directors of MWBA and NBISC.
NBISC and MWBA between them have executed ten such projects worth $400k at the site since 2012. These projects are typically done in conjunction with floor sanding when the facility is closed for a week in December. We would expect both projects to be completed by January 2020.
Why should you vote for this project?
- NBISC is the only multi-user indoor sporting facility in the district, used by 7000 people a week.
- Improving ventilation will enable more people to utilise the facility during hot and humid periods.
- Improving seating will allow more parents to watch their children participate in healthy activities and exercise.
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All project information is provided by the applicant. The NSW Government is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.
Local Projects Nominating For Votes - Via Search Function Listed For 'Manly':
Full descriptions are listed HERE along with links to pages to vote
Manly Food Co-Op Equipment and Signage - The Manly Food Co-Op moved shop locations recently and we need a makeover. We need some new equipment and signage.
Location: Manly, Project sponsor: Manly Food Co-Op, Amount: $22,954
Annual Circus Quirkus Show - A days outing for disadvantaged, handicapped & special needs children in the community.
Location: Fairlight, Project sponsor: Lions Club of Manly Inc., Amount: $20,000
Accessible bathroom, baby-changing facility and kitchenette - Accessible bathroom and kitchenette to be constructed within space to cater for church family and enable wider community use.
Location: Freshwater, Project sponsor: Anglican Church Property Trust Diocese of Sydney parish of Freshwater, Amount: $49,000
Be There Stay There: Emotional & Mental First Aid - Trained members located at every one of the 21 surf clubs to provide emotional first aid within a community facility.
Location: Manly, Project sponsor: Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Inc., Amount; $128,672
Autism Swim – water safe and learning to surf - The project uses surfing to teach children with autism how to be safe in and around the ocean.
Location: Queenscliff, Project sponsor: Special Olympics Australia, Amount: $129,100
Upgrade of Harbord Freshwater Girl Guides Hall - Modernise and improve hall by building outside deck, renovating kitchen, bathrooms and overall painting.
Location: Freshwater, Project sponsor: GGNSW - Harbord Freshwater District, Amount: $105,000
Ivanhoe Park Botanic Garden- Community Educational Resource - Develop an ongoing program for pre-school engagement with Ivanhoe Park Botanic Garden, following relocation of the Ivanhoe Park pre-school.
Location: Manly, Project sponsor: David G. Stead Memorial Wild Life Research Foundation of Australia, Amount: $59,000
All Weather Community Sporting Hub - Construction of a synthetic sports field to allow all year use by children and the North Balgowlah community.
Location: North Balgowlah, Project sponsor: Balgowlah North Public School Parents and Citizens Association, Amount: $35,000
batyr@school ‘smash the stigma’ youth mental health project - A preventative youth mental health project, which will ‘smash the stigma’ surrounding mental health in Manly and the Northern Beaches.
Location: Manly, Project sponsor: batyr, Amount: $102,596
New Community Hall - Transforming a derelict basement into a functional space suitable for a broad range of community activities.
Location: Manly, Project sponsor: Fairlight Manly Scout Group (Scouts Association of Australia NSW Branch), Amount: $90,168
Seaforth Public School Community Nature Playground - A sensory nature playground with exciting challenges to develop children's motor and problem-solving skills for use by the entire community.
Location: Seaforth, Project sponsor: Seaforth Public School, Amount: $50,000
Tomorrow Man Workshops on the Northern Beaches - Bringing Tomorrow Man workshops to the Beaches in order disrupt stereotypes, strengthen emotional muscle and reinvent the Aussie man. Over the next 12 months, Gotcha4Life, in partnership with Tomorrow Man will identify and approach 8 boys high schools and sporting clubs on the Northern Beaches, distribute surveys to gauge need and tailor workshop content to suit the relevant cohort. Gotcha4Life will fund the workshops, prepared and facilitated by Tomorrow Man.
Location: Manly, Project sponsor: Gotcha4Life Foundation Ltd., Amount: $20,000
#BetterAccessForQueenscliff - Design and investigations for an accessible walkway or alternates to the most critical part of Queenscliff Headland at Greycliffe Street. Current stair access is not suitable for families with prams, people with disabilities, the elderly and for bike riders. The only viable alternative in close proximity for prams, wheelchairs, the young, the elderly and for wheeling bikes involves crossing the road opposite 41-45 Greycliffe on a corner. Avoiding this corner involves another 1.2km to 3km additional walk. (other stairs have much shorter alternatives). Northern Beaches Council staff in consultation with the community, have identified options for an accessible link between upper and lower Greycliffe Street. A report outlining options, constraints and preliminary cost estimates was considered at the May 2019 Council meeting. The resolution of Council at this meeting was that “Council defer the decision until new alternative solutions can be sourced and the outcome of possible grant applications is known” (Resolution 177/19). SUSTAINABLE benefits for residents, students, commuters and tourists leading to less car use and improved connection between Freshwater and Queenscliff beaches and connection with the transport hub at Manly Wharf. Use of recycled materials and improved native landscaping will be considered in the design and investigations.
Location: Queenscliff, Project sponsor: Northern Beaches Council, Amount: $151,000
Manly Croquet Clubhouse New Roof and Solar Power - The Project will replace the original tiles and downpipes on the Clubhouse with Colorbond material and install solar power panels.
Location: Manly, Project sponsor: Manly Croquet Club Inc., Amount: $26,335
Taldy Beach Reach Program - Taldy Beach Reach provides outreach support in the streets of the Northern Beaches to young people aged 12-18 in distress.
Location: Manly, Project sponsor: Taldumande Youth Services, Amount: $60,000
Expansion of the 'Open Up' project on the Northern Beaches - A free weekly gathering where community members can come to listen and connect with each-other in a safe peer-to-peer environment.
Location: Dee Why, Project sponsor: One Eighty Avalon, Amount: $20,000
John Fisher Park Club Hubs for Sport & Community Use - Construction of 3 permanent shelters as community "Club Hubs" for netball and other sport and recreation use.
Location: North Curl Curl, Project sponsor: Northern Beaches Council, Amount: $66,000
Celebrating Sydney's Underwater Forests - Seaweeds are the underwater trees that support Sydney’s coastline. This art-meets-science festival celebrates the importance of these remarkable ecosystems. Free entry event that celebrates involvement with the local marine environment.; Enhances the cultural life of the community by innovative blending of art and science,; Active involvement in restoration of a critical marine habitat; Improved local marine environment, which is intensively used by the community; A better informed, and more engaged, local community; Increased stewardship of our coasts; Enhanced community wellbeing by reconnecting the community with their environment; This project brings together marine scientists from the Sydney Institute of Marine Science, a leading Sydney public arts studio (Studio TCS), and the Manly community. The festival (on World Ocean’s Day 2020) will include restoration of underwater forests, a collaborative art installation highlighting the importance of these ecosystems, interactive educational and children’s activities, and participants from the diverse range of industries and community sectors that rely on these forests.
Location: Manly, Project sponsor: Sydney Institute of Marine Science, Amount: $199,000
Soldiers Avenue of Honour Revitalisation Program - This project seeks to manufacture/ install 15 cast bronze plaques depicting the stories of local soldiers who served during WWI.
The Soldiers Avenue of Honour Living Memorial with its heritage listed trees and plaques is an important part of Freshwater’s heritage. It is one of a diminishing number of Avenues of Honour. Each year, major events such as Armistice Day are held in the Freshwater Anzac Precinct comprising a war memorial in Jacka Park as well as the Avenue of Honour. A wide cross-section of the community attends these events. The community will gain an important piece of footpath infrastructure which will improve street safety and access. It provides a prominent focus for community gatherings as a place for remembrance. Queensland brush box trees will be planted alongside the bronze plaques as part of the revitalisation of the living memorial. These will provide a significant heritage enhancement of the Avenue of Honour.
It is intended that the bronze plaques will be installed prior to 10 November 2019 in a heritage footpath to be completed by Northern Beaches Council in July 2019. The plaques will be manufactured by Cunneens Pty Ltd, in a style like plaques installed elsewhere in the Avenue. A major plaque for Freshwater Surf Club will be installed beside its heritage listed tree (planted in 1922).
Location: Freshwater, Project sponsor: Friends of Freshwater Inc., Amount: $84,150
Manly Croquet Clubhouse Improvements - Improve on Clubhouse facilities by installing a disability ramp, replacing two awnings and widening the patio including new steps.
Location: Manly, Project sponsor: Manly Croquet Club Inc. ,Amount: $40,915
Local Projects Nominating For Votes - Via Search Function Listed For 'Wakehurst':
Full descriptions are listed HERE along with links to pages to vote
Harmonious Communities - Providing education across NSW - Online and classroom education programs, resources and tools for people who live in, work for, and provide services to communities.
Location: Dee Why, Project sponsor: Strata Community Association (NSW) Limited, Amount; $200,000
Community Bound - Sunnyfield needs a new wheelchair modified van so locals with intellectual and physical disabilities can continue to access their community.
Location: Allambie Heights, Project sponsor: Sunnyfield, Amount: $79,391
Building improvements to enrich learning opportunities - The building improvements will enrich the classroom experience for the children and enhance fundraising possibilities.
Location: Narraweena, Project sponsor: Karuna Montessori Pre-school, Amount: $20,020
SPOT, Stage 2 - To enhance and complete the Stage 1 build of an accessible, tiered multi-functional social, play and outdoor teaching space.
Location: Beacon Hill, Project sponsor: Beacon Hill P&C Association, Amount: $29,045
Creating welcome spaces - Our aim is to create greater space for interaction and community cohesion in all conditions. Our facilities lack undercover areas for interaction and social engagement. The covered area will benefit all users of our facilities.
Location: Frenchs Forest, Project sponsor: Anglican Church Property Trust Diocese of Sydney parish of Frenchs Forest, Amount: $34,650
Wheelchair Tennis Accessibility Project - Wheelchair facilities at Collaroy Tennis Club including ramp access to the hard court to support the wheelchair tennis program. Currently wheelchair tennis players cannot access the club or court without assistance. This project involves the upgrade of the access gate, pathway, wheelchair storage and a new ramp access to the hard court, allowing wheelchair tennis players to access the facilities independently. This means persons of all abilities will have the opportunity to use the Collaroy Tennis Club and participate in wheelchair tennis. Evolve Tennis Academy and the Collaroy Tennis Club are the only venue offering a wheelchair tennis program on the Northern Beaches.
Location: Collaroy, Project sponsor: The Collaroy Tennis Club Inc., Amount: $72,708
Captain Ron Patrick Memorial Hydrotherapy Pool - Inclusive opportunities for active lifestyles, independence, community participation, physical, mental and emotional health and well-being through swimming and therapy.
Location: Frenchs Forest, Project sponsor: Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Amount: $196,320
24 Hour Swimathon 2020 - A 24-hour swimming event making a positive impact on mental health on the Northern Beaches. Head Above Water's 24hr swimming event is a fundraising activity promoting healthy lifestyles and raising funds for local initiatives that directly educate and benefit the community, encouraging speaking out about mental health and providing knowledge about local-specific services. It provides a new, exciting way for community involvement in the name of a good cause. We expect over 500 swimmers to register, raise money, participate and have fun while doing it. The Head Above Water 24 Hour Swimathon will take place in March 2020.
Location: Collaroy, Project sponsor: Gotcha4Life Foundation Ltd., Amount: $22,630
Cromer Public School recreation and playground upgrade - Rejuvenation of 2,110 square metres of playground area, which has seen little change over the past 30 years.
Location: Cromer, Project sponsor: Cromer Public School, Amount; $161,700
