Partnerships with regional community groups announced

The McGowan Government, through Horizon Power's Community Partnerships Program, has awarded more than $500,000 to 46 community organisations across Western Australia.
  • More than $500,000 awarded to 46 community groups across regional WA
  • Horizon Power has awarded more than $1 million to 86 applicants as part of its 2021-22 Community Partnerships Program 

The McGowan Government, through Horizon Power's Community Partnerships Program, has awarded more than $500,000 to 46 community organisations across Western Australia.

Applications were received from a broad range of community groups for the second round of funding, including sporting associations, arts and cultural groups, women's groups, and animal welfare organisations. Aboriginal Corporations, Chambers of Commerce, tourism organisations and local governments also submitted applications.

Successful applicants include the Broome Aboriginal Media Association (for funding that will help deliver the cross-regional Young Indigenous Women's Pathways Program) and Mirima Council Aboriginal Corporation (for funding that will support the development of children's bilingual language learning resources).

The funding will also help local governments deliver accessible community events such as the Town of Port Hedland's Spinifex Spree Carnival and the Shire of Shark Bay's Beats in the Bay festival.

Other community groups, such as the Esperance Goldfields Surf Life Saving Club and Carnarvon Netball Association, will receive funds for equipment upgrades and training programs.

This funding builds on the $1.1 million awarded to 116 community organisations in 2020-21 and continues the McGowan Government's strong legacy of partnering with regional communities.

Applications for Horizon Power's 2022-23 Program will open in July 2022. For more information, visit https://www.horizonpower.com.au/community

Comments attributed to Energy Minister Bill Johnston:

"The McGowan Government is committed to making a positive contribution to the wellbeing of regional Western Australian communities.

"Community organisations, like these being supported by Horizon Power's Community Partnerships Program, support the sustainability of vibrant communities across WA."

Minister's office - 6552 6700

Successful applicants:

OrganisationInitiative
Cross-regional
Broome Aboriginal Media AssociationYoung Indigenous Women's Pathways Program
Football Futures FoundationFootball for All
Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal CorporationDigital Portraits Exhibition Road Show
Pilbara Community Legal ServiceFinancial counselling support
East Kimberley
Apex Club of KununurraAPEX Kununurra Barra Bash
Gelganyem LimitedCommunity Collectors Project - Native Seeds
Kangaroo HavenBird of prey rehabilitation and rescue aviary
Kununurra Agricultural SocietySupporting the annual Kununurra Agricultural Show
Kununurra Community Garden KitchenCook and Connect program
Kununurra Neighbourhood HouseTables for community op shop volunteers
Mirima Council Aboriginal CorporationBilingual language learning resources for children
East Pilbara
Australian Schools PlusCulturally responsive STEM program delivered in Marble Bar
Bloodwood Tree Association IncBloodwood Tree's 45th Birthday Community Celebration Event
Care For Hedland Environmental Association IncManagement of footpath lights affecting turtle hatchlings along Cemetery Beach
Hedland BMXBMX-safe training area for participants
Port Hedland Chamber of CommerceBusiness Excellence Awards
Town of Port Hedland (event support)Festive Lights Competition
Food Festival
Hedland Community Sports Awards
Spinifex Spree Carnival
Teddy Bear's Picnic
Welcome to Hedland Community Expo
Youth Week
Youth Involvement CouncilMindfulness 4 Minors
Gascoyne and Mid-West
Carnarvon Netball AssociationSupporting the purchase of equipment
Exmouth Chamber of Commerce & IndustryCommunity technology project
Mount Magnet Historical SocietyRuston engine installation
Shark Bay Bowling, Sport & Recreation Club IncUpgrade of BBQ facilities
Shire of CarnarvonAbove the Gascoyne - Gallery and Exhibition - Through Our Eyes
Shire of MeekatharraMeekatharra Outback Festival 2022
Shire of Shark BayBeats in the Bay Grassroots Festival
St John Ambulance WA, Exmouth-Coral Bay Sub CentreNew ambulance shed
Goldfields-Esperance
Cycling Development Foundation IncLaverton Cycling Project
Esperance Goldfields Surf Life Saving Club IncEquipment upgrades
Esperance Pottery ClubPottery kiln
Hopetoun Progress Association IncHopetoun beach shelter upgrade
Ravensthorpe Regional Arts CouncilCelebrating Community Resilience after the Bushfires Event
Rotary Club of Esperance IncCommunity storage shed extension
Shire of MenziesMenzies Discovery Day
West Kimberley
Boab Festival at DerbyHorizon Power Float Parade
Broome Chamber of Commerce & IndustryGrow Local Kimberley - Business Workshops
Broome CircleBroome Community Nursery
Shire of BroomeBroome Scratchers Coding and Robotics Club
St John of God Social Outreach ServicesLaptop computers for Indigenous youth
West Pilbara
GarlbaguFoundation Food
Juluwarlu Group Aboriginal CorporationNgurra Nyujunggamu - When the World Was Soft - Seven Sisters Story
Karratha Community Garden Inc10th Anniversary Celebrations
Karratha Kart ClubKarratha Kart Club facilities upgrade
Northwest Multicultural Association WA IncCommunity Language Program (Mandarin and Indonesian)
Pilbara Trailblazers IncorporatedPilbara Trailblazers
Swan Districts Football ClubSwans Personal Safety