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This article was published on Tuesday, 6 June, 2017. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.
Posted on Tuesday 6th of June, 2017,
The Victorian Government through the Office for Senior Victorians and the Greater Shepparton City Council is able to offer assistance in the coordination of events that have a particular focus on the participation of seniors within our community.
The event will be run in October 2017 and the limited funding is intended to support a range of activities and events that will allow seniors to participate in physical activities or attend social events and functions.
Funding support is available for the following:
Funding is provided on a one-off basis to a maximum of $200 per grant. Groups and individuals making applications are encouraged to apply for funding prior to the detailed planning of their proposed project commencing.
Applicants and groups must be residents of Greater Shepparton. The proposed project should be able to demonstrate broad community benefit.
Funding will not be provided for capital works of any nature.
For more information contact Council’s Social Connections Program Leader on phone: (03) 5832 9785 or email: noelene.kennedy@shepparton.vic.gov.au.
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