| Organisation Name | Project Name | Grant Amount | Project Description | Region |
| Shire of Shark Bay | Thank a Volunteer Day Breakfast | $1,000 | The Shire of Shark Bay will host a BBQ breakfast held at the emergency services precinct on Durlacher Street. Volunteers will be asked to register their attendance prior to the event to ensure that they receive a thank you gift and acknowledgement on the day. | Gascoyne |
| Kalgoorlie Boulder Volunteer Centre Inc. | KB Volunteer Awards | $909 | The Kalgoorlie Boulder Volunteer Centre Inc. will host a carnival-theme awards dinner to recognise the efforts of the volunteers from various organisations within the region. | Goldfields |
| Shire of Esperance | 2016 Thank a Volunteer Day Cinema event | $1,000 | The Shire of Esperance will host the 2016 Thank a Volunteer Day Cinema event. Volunteers will be invited to attend a matinee or evening screening of a film followed by a presentation by a Council Member who will acknowledge volunteers for the work they do within the community. Light refreshments will be served and a display of photos from volunteer organisations will be showcased. | Goldfields |
| Albany & Regional Volunteer Service Inc. | Thank A Volunteer Day in the Community Garden | $1,000 | Albany & Regional Volunteer Services will host the Thank A Volunteer Day in the Community Garden event. Volunteers from 85 community groups will be invited to attend a daytime event that will feature food and information stalls and live entertainment. Volunteers will receive a pot of colour as a thank you for all the work they do within the community. | Great Southern |
| Wellstead Community Resource Centre | Wellstead Thank a Volunteer BBQ | $820 | Wellstead Community Resource Centre will host an evening BBQ to thank volunteers within the district for the contribution they make to the community throughout the year. | Great Southern |
| Hopetoun Progress Association Inc. | High Tea for our High Valued Volunteers | $1,000 | The Hopetoun Progress Association Inc. will host a catered high tea as a token of appreciation of their value to the community. The Shire CEO will be invited to present medals of recognition to each volunteer. Local community groups will be contacted and asked to submit a list of their volunteers to be invited to attend. | Great Southern |
| Shire of Cranbrook | Thank a Volunteer Day | $1,000 | The Shire of Cranbrook will host a morning tea event in Cranbrook and Frankland River to ensure that all community volunteers can take part in the celebrations. There will be guest speakers from Albany & Regional Volunteer Service Inc., and there will be a presentation of WA Volunteer Services Awards for volunteers who have contributed more than 25 and 50 years of community service. | Great Southern |
| Shire of Denmark | Thank a Volunteer Day Celebration | $1,000 | The Shire of Denmark will host the Thank a Volunteer Day Celebration event. Volunteers and community organisations will be encouraged to create a display for the event that highlights their volunteering achievements. Council staff will serve guests a light supper and there will be a door prize and other gifts as a thank you for the contribution volunteers make towards the community. | Great Southern |
| Shire of Katanning | Merry Monday (International Volunteer Day) | $1,000 | The Shire of Katanning will host the Merry Monday (International Volunteer Day) event. Volunteers will be invited to an afternoon tea where they will each receive a 'Katanning's Greatest Volunteer' mug as a token of appreciation. Food and drinks will be served and there will be local guest speakers and entertainment. | Great Southern |
| Shire of Plantagenet | Thank a Volunteer Day BBQ | $1,000 | The Shire of Plantagenet will host a BBQ that will be cooked by the Shire President and served by the Shire CEO. There will be guest speakers including the 2015 WA Youth Volunteer of the Year and FESA Youth Achievement Award recipients, and volunteers will be formally acknowledged for their achievements over the past year. | Great Southern |
| Yongergnow - Ongerup Community Resource Centre Inc. | Thank a Volunteer dinner | $1,000 | Yongergnow - Ongerup Community Resource Centre Inc. will host a catered dinner for community volunteers. There will be speeches and a special awards presentation to acknowledge the contribution volunteers make towards the community. | Great Southern |
| Broome Community Information Resource Centre and Learning Exchange Inc. | Thank a Volunteer Day Barbecue | $1,000 | Broome Community Information Resource Centre and Learning Exchange Inc. will host the Thank a Volunteer Day Barbecue event. Volunteers will be invited to attend a community event where they will be presented with a certificate of appreciation. There will also be a special Volunteer of the Year trophy which will have the recipient's name engraved on it and they will be able to display it at their volunteering organisation for a year. After the presentations, volunteers will enjoy a BBQ, drinks and live entertainment. | Kimberley |
| Kununurra Community Resource Centre Inc. | Thank an East Kimberley Volunteer 2016 | $1,000 | The Kununurra Community Resource Centre Inc., in partnership with other organisations within the community, will host complimentary breakfasts from 7am to 8am, throughout the towns in the East Kimberley region. Local volunteers will be acknowledged for the services to the community and it will also act as a network opportunity. Discount cards for local businesses will be presented as a thank you and to also encourage volunteers to shop local during the holiday period. | Kimberley |
| Chapman Valley Men's Shed Inc. | Chapman Valley Thank A Volunteer & Market Day | $1,000 | Chapman Valley Men's Shed Inc. will host the Chapman Valley Thank A Volunteer & Market Day event. Community volunteers will be invited to attend the event where they will be acknowledged by the Shire and Men's Shed presidents. There will be live music, food and refreshments. | Mid-West |
| The Roman Catholic Bishop of Geraldton Centacare Family Services | Thank a Volunteer Day and Volunteer of the Year Awards 2016 | $1,000 | The Roman Catholic Bishop of Geraldton Centacare Family Services will hold an award ceremony in recognition of the valuable contribution volunteers make to the community followed by light refreshments, entertainment and photography. | Mid-West |
| Shire of Mingenew | Mingenew Community BBQ | $1,000 | The Shire of Mingenew will host a BBQ at the local recreation centre. There will be a range of activities and volunteers will be acknowledged for the work they do throughout the year. | Mid-West |
| Shire of Perenjori | 2016 Thank a Volunteer Dinner | $1,000 | The Shire of Perenjori will host a dinner where community volunteers will be presented with Certificates of Appreciation as a way to acknowledge and thank them for all their hard work. Volunteer organisations will be involved in the consultation process to ensure that the event meets the needs of the volunteers. | Mid-West |
| Shire of Three Springs | Thank a Volunteer Day luncheon | $1,000 | The Shire of Three Springs will host a luncheon for community volunteers where they will be acknowledged for their efforts over the past year. Entertainment will be provided by the Morawa Brass Band. | Mid-West |
| Meekatharra Community Resource Centre | Thank a Volunteer Community BBQ | $1,000 | The Meekatharra Community Resource Centre will host a 'Thanks Mate BBQ.' This event is to acknowledge the volunteers who consistently offer their time for the benefit of the community from the various organisations in the region. | Mid-West |
| Town of Bassendean | Thank a Volunteer Day - Town of Bassendean | $1,000 | The Town of Bassendean will host a free screening of a new film at Telethon Community Cinemas followed by refreshments and a short video showing the mayor thanking the volunteers for their service. | North East Metropolitan |
| City of Swan | Thank a Volunteer Day: Volunteer Space | $1,000 | The City of Swan will host the Thank a Volunteer Day: Volunteer Space event. Volunteers from community groups throughout Ellenbrook will be invited to a BBQ at Ellenbrook District Open Space. Prior to the event, the City will erect a concrete seat and plaque acknowledging the commitment of community volunteers. | North East Metropolitan |
| Volunteer Centre of Western Australia Inc. - Stirling Volunteer Hub | Stirling Community's 'Thank a Volunteer' Day | $1,000 | Volunteer Centre of Western Australia Inc. - Stirling Volunteer Hub will host a pop up stall at The Square Mirrabooka. They will share information about the work volunteers do within the community and hand out 'thank you' cupcakes to local volunteers. Community organisations will be encouraged to send their volunteers to the centre to receive their thank you gift. | North West Metropolitan |
| Lions Club of Waroona | Waroona Lions 'Thank You' Christmas Party for All Volunteers during the Past Year | $700 | The Lions Club of Waroona will host its annual Christmas Party to thank the volunteers who assisted with the January 2016 bushfires in the region. The volunteers from the neighbouring Lions Clubs of Mandurah, Pinjarra, Harvey, Collie, Boddington and Brunswick Junction will be invited to the event. | Peel |
| Shire of Waroona | Thank a Volunteer Day Breakfast | $1,000 | The Shire of Waroona will host breakfast events at Waroona and Preston Beach to ensure that all volunteers get the opportunity to be acknowledged for the contribution they make within the community. Counsellors and Shire staff will prepare, cook and serve the meals. | Peel |
| Shire of East Pilbara | 2016 Thank a Volunteer Day | $1,000 | The Shire of East Pilbara will host three events in Newman, Marble Bar and Nullagine to ensure that all volunteers have an opportunity to have their hard work acknowledged. There will be an awards presentation at each event and food and beverages will be served. | Pilbara |
| Volunteer Centre of Western Australia Inc. - Pilbara Volunteer Hub | Karratha Community's 'Thank a Volunteer' Day | $1,000 | The Volunteer Centre of Western Australia Inc. - Pilbara Volunteer Hub will host a pop up stall at Karratha Shopping Centre. They will share information about the work volunteers do within the community and hand out 'thank you' cupcakes to local volunteers. Community organisations will be encouraged to send their volunteers to the centre to receive their thank you gift. | Pilbara |
| City of Armadale | Thank a Volunteer Day | $680 | The City of Armadale, in partnership with the City of Gosnells, will host the Thank a Volunteer Day Event. Community volunteers will be invited to attend a 'Self-Care - Looking After Yourself' workshop that aims to assist in the prevention of compassion fatigue. A catered lunch will follow the workshop which will provide an opportunity for the cities to thank volunteers for the work they do throughout the year. | South East Metropolitan |
| City of South Perth | Thank a Volunteer Breakfast and Volunteer of the Year Awards Ceremony | $1,000 | The City of South Perth will host the annual Thank a Volunteer Breakfast and Volunteer of the Year Awards Ceremony. Volunteers will be acknowledged by the mayor for their efforts and will be served a buffet breakfast with entertainment. Those volunteers nominated will receive a certificate of appreciation and recognition from the mayor. Winners will be presented with a trophy by the mayor who will then share stories of their contribution and dedication to their chosen organisations. | South East Metropolitan |
| Volunteer Centre of Western Australia Inc. - Canning Volunteer Gateway | Belmont Community's Thank a Volunteer Day | $1,000 | The Volunteer Centre of Western Australia Inc. - Canning Volunteer Gateway will host a pop-up stall in the Belmont Forum Shopping Centre. They will share information about the work volunteers do within the community and hand out 'thank you' cupcakes to local volunteers. Community organisations will be encouraged to send their volunteers to the centre to receive their thank you gift. | South East Metropolitan |
| Brunswick Junction Community Resource Centre Inc. | Thank a Volunteer Day Morning Tea | $220 | Brunswick Junction Community Resource Centre Inc. will host the Thank a Volunteer Day Morning Tea event. Community volunteers will be invited to attend a friendly social gathering celebrating the work that they do. A guest speaker will formally acknowledge and thank the volunteers and participants will be invited to share their volunteering stories with each other. | South-West |
| The Bethanie Group Inc. | Shire of Dardanup Thank a Volunteer Day | $1,000 | The Bethanie Group Inc., in partnership with the Shire of Dardanup, will host an informal finger food dinner which will be open to all volunteers in the local community. | South-West |
| Volunteer South West Inc. | A Thank a Volunteer Day with a Trip to the Gallery | $935 | Volunteer South West Inc. will treat their volunteers to a guided tour at the Bunbury Regional Art Gallery followed by light lunch, entertainment and presentation of 'certificates of recognition' to volunteers for their hard work. | South-West |
| Shire of Augusta-Margaret River | Thank a Volunteer Day Sundowner | $1,000 | The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River will host a sundowner event for community volunteers. There will be live entertainment, refreshments, door prizes and thank you gifts, as well as an awards presentation for the Volunteer of the Year and Youth Volunteer of the Year. | South-West |
| Shire of Capel | Thank a Volunteer Day Breakfast | $1,000 | The Shire of Capel will host the Thank a Volunteer Day Breakfast event. Volunteer groups will be asked to nominate two volunteers to attend the event which will be held at Elgin Hall. Guests will be treated to a full breakfast and will be acknowledged for the work that they do within the community. | South-West |
| Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre Inc. | Harvey Thank a Volunteer Day 2016 | $1,000 | The Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre Inc. will host a week of free activities for local volunteers. An event passbook will be handed out to community groups that will provide information on each of the activities. The event will be promoted through various local media and all participants will qualify for entry to a raffle. | South-West |
| Yarloop Community Resource Centre Inc. | Yarloop Thank A Volunteer | $1,000 | Yarloop Community Resource Centre Inc. will host a Sundowner to show their appreciation to all those who volunteered their time to the Yarloop fire in January 2016. A certificate of appreciation will be awarded to each volunteer, followed by a meal. | South-West |
| Shire of Manjimup | Thank a Volunteer Day Celebration | $1,000 | The Shire of Manjimup will host events in Manjimup, Northcliffe, Pemberton and Walpole, to ensure that all community volunteers get an opportunity to celebrate and have their achievements acknowledged. | South-West |
| Nannup Community Resource Centre Inc. | Nannup Volunteers Sundowner | $1,000 | The Nannup Community Resource Centre Inc. will host a whole community sundowner to acknowledge and celebrate the varied roles of volunteers within the community. The event will be held in the gardens of the organisation and awards of contribution will be presented to volunteers to acknowledge their service. | South-West |
| Baldivis Events Inc. | Baldivis Thank a Volunteer Day Celebration | $1,000 | Baldivis Events Inc. will conduct the Baldivis Thank a Volunteer Day Celebration event. Community groups will be asked to nominate two of their volunteers to attend an evening event where they will have the opportunity to network with other volunteers and share their experiences. Each group will be given a Certificate of Appreciation as a thank you for the hard work that they do throughout the year. | South West Metropolitan |
| City of Cockburn | Thank a Volunteer Day Breakfast | $1,000 | The City of Cockburn will host the Thank a Volunteer Day Breakfast event. More than 100 volunteers from various organisations across the City will come together to celebrate the work that they do throughout the year. | South West Metropolitan |
| City of Kwinana | "Thank a Volunteer Day" | $1,000 | The City of Kwinana will host the 'Thank a Volunteer Day' event. Volunteers from across the community will be invited to an afternoon tea where they will take part in a filmed interview where they can discuss what motivates them to volunteer. The film will then be edited and uploaded onto the City's website. | South West Metropolitan |
| Hamilton Hill Community Group | Celebrating Hamilton Hill Volunteers | $1,000 | The Hamilton Hill Community Group will invite 32 volunteer organisations from the community to an informal meet-and-greet excursion. A 30 minute bus trip to local historical sites will be followed by a visit to the museum and then to Manning Park for a guided tour and morning tea. | South West Metropolitan |
| Nungarin Community Resource Centre Inc. | Thanks for Making It Happen Celebration | $800 | The Nungarin Community Resource Centre will host a thank you lunch at the Woolshed Hotel for volunteers from 20 community and sporting organisations in the region. Volunteers will be presented with a personalised thank you card that has been created by students of the Nungarin Primary School. | Wheatbelt |
| Bencubbin Community Resource Centre Inc. | Bencubbin Thanks our Volunteers | $1,000 | Bencubbin Community Resource Centre Inc. will host the Bencubbin Thanks our Volunteers event. Volunteers and families from Bencubbin, Gabbin and Welbungin will be invited to attend a sundowner and street party as a thank you for all the work they do for the community. There will be a free BBQ, light refreshments and a range of live entertainment. | Wheatbelt |
| Shire of Wongan-Ballidu | Thank a Volunteer Day - Thank you for all that you do | $1,000 | Th
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