General News
15 August, 2025
‘Stronger Communities’ grants announced
Thirteen community groups in the Parkes electorate will share in $120,000 to undertake a range of projects to build community engagement and participation, federal member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey has announced.
Mr Chaffey said these worthwhile projects would be awarded funding towards projects as diverse as Indigenous-themed rugby uniforms, through to a disability access toilet at the Mendooran showground.
“The Stronger Communities Programme is a very important programme that allocates funds to worthy projects with social benefits in each federal electorate,” Mr Chaffey said.
“I’m very pleased these 13 projects have been successful and look forward to seeing them completed. As the federal member for Parkes, it is rewarding to see some funding going towards projects put forward by hard-working groups throughout the region.”
Murrin Bridge Local Aboriginal Land Corporation chief executive officer Narelle Hall said the organisation was grateful for the allocation of the Strong Communities Program round nine grant and supported the initiative.
“This grant enabled the Tullibigeal Lake United Rugby League Team to wear their Indigenous-designed uniforms, showing pride, unity, and strengthened cultural identity,” she said.
“It is building strong connections with the club and community, and showcasing our club in the group 20 comp.”
The successful applicants in the Stronger Communities Programme round nine are:
- The Girls Brigade NSW Inc - $6500 for improving their meeting space environment. The project will upgrade community facilities by installing the highest energy efficient system available.
- Silver City Roller Skating Club - $12,000 for improving accessibility. The project will upgrade disability access in public buildings and facilities in Broken Hill.
- Warrumbungle Shire Council - $5000 for Safer Spaces for the Future. The project will install defibrillators and first aid kits for children’s services and youth drop-in centres.
- Gunnedah Urban Landcare Group - $7500 for Pensioners Hill Native Gardens Project.
- Outback Arts Incorporated - $5000 for a community AV system for the Plaza Theatre. The project will purchase and install audio-visual equipment that deliver social benefits to the community of Coonamble.
- Mendooran P.A. & H. Association - $20,000 for Installation of a disability access toilet at the Mendooran Showground.
- Murrin Bridge Local Aboriginal Land Council - $5500 for Cultural Pride on the Field: Indigenous Rugby Uniform Project. The project goes towards Indigenous-themed uniforms for players.
- Camp Cypress Limited – $10,000 for encouraging tourism. The project will upgrade tourism premises in Baradine.
Walan-Mayiny Aboriginal Corporation - $5000 for Walan-Mayiny website.
- Orana Support Service Incorporated - $15,000 for the Dubbo Youth Accommodation Centre. The centre will be upgraded to include outdoor recreation activities equipment and furniture for an additional five bedrooms for emergency accommodation.
- Baradine and District Progress Association Inc - $5000 for Sacrifice and Service: Our History Preserved. This project involves the replacement of the memorabilia cabinet in the Baradine RSL meeting room.
- Gulargambone Community Enterprises Co-operative Limited - $20,000 for a protection shelter for an iconic public artwork “Ghosts of Bullocks Past”.
- SA Little Athletics Association Inc - $3500 for Fun Family Fitness - communication resources for Far West’s Little Athletes. Grant funding will give the Broken Hill Little Athletics Centre ICT and audio-visual equipment.
