SHIRE OF GINGIN CLUB AND COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2018

CLUB AND COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

FEBRUARY 2018

CLUB and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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Its purpose is to inform and unify our communities in becoming inclusive, vibrant and healthy. You are welcome to share this information.

FEBRUARY
EDITION 2018

**Please note: The Shire of Gingin Club Development Officer Helen Sutherland's mobile number has changed to 0429 685 056.

LINK TO FEBRUARY AND MARCH COMMUNITY EVENTS

From the 1 January 2018, the total funding available per KidSport child in a calendar year is $150. There is no change to who is eligible for KidSport. All Western Australian children aged 5 to 18 with a valid Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card are eligible for KidSport.
A 90-day voucher expiry period commenced on 1 January 2018, on all approved vouchers. Expired vouchers can be reapplied for by the applicant (if in the appropriate calendar year). The KidSport team have refined the KidSport policy to reflect these changes.
Key changes to club eligibility criteria commenced in 2018. These include:
•   Clubs will have to meet the definition of sport as their primary activity.
•   Clubs must have an ABN.
•   Clubs must be either incorporated or a business affiliated with their State Sporting Association.
•   Clubs must charge a membership fee for a minimum 8 weeks of sport activity.
All currently approved clubs will have until 1 July 2018 to meet the eligibility criteria.
More information email the KidSport team or visit the website.

Roadshow
Roadshow Public Performance Licensing can help you with all your movie fundraising enquiries.
They have thousands of current and classic movie titles to choose from!
Did you know: a licence fee allows you to legally screen a film in public and even small groups require one? Once you have your licence - you can go crazy running your in-house movie fundraiser!
Get in touch to find out more about the enormous range of movie titles they can offer and see what pricing they can arrange for your group. Email publicperformance@roadshow.com.au

How Can You Use A Thermometer To Raise Money? Click Here To Find Out!
Quick Easy Fundraisers

Here Is How To Avoid The Sausage And Chocolate Drive - Start Now!
It’s winter season: sport player registration time and there wouldn’t be a Football, AFL, Netball, League or Union club in Australia that doesn’t need funds to purchase new playing kit, balls or training equipment. The default fundraising solution is the weekly sausage sizzle or seasonal chocolate drive. But there is a simple and quick fundraising solution that can provide your club with the new equipment before a ball is kicked or tossed in the first competition game.

Want To Know How To Get Your Principal Involved in Fundraising?

Here Is A Step To Step Plan For Recruiting Sponsors

The Majority Of People Who've Supported Your Organisation In The Past Will Never Again. WHY?
53% of 'givers' report it's due to a lack of communication from the organisation.
•   No one acknowledged their gift of time or funds or sponsorship
•   Didn't see the difference their gift made
•   Felt they were communicated with poorly
•   Didn’t know the organisation still needed them
Click Here to access a free resource for recruiting and retaining your support.

What Are The Changes To Codeine?
Important information about changes to the availability of medicines containing codeine.

GRANTS and OPPORTUNITIES

Healthway and Lotterywest are joning forces to enhance the lives of community members for a healthier and better Western Australia. Please continue to submit your applications for project funding and sponsorships to Healthway and Lotterywest until further information is provided.
To keep up-to-date with news on this amalgamation, please sign up to the Healthway's eNewsletter.

NEW** Community TAB has launched its own Sports Grant Program where regional sporting clubs around WA are invited to apply for a grant to help support their Club. Sponsorship's available for $2,000 and $4,000. APPLY NOW

ANZ Tennis Hotshots Closes 28 Feb
Tell us what your tennis club or venue would do with a $10,000 grant. No matter how big or small your club is, you could have a chance to win.

State Graffiti Fund Closes 14 March
Up to 20,000 for innovative initiatives aimed at the prevention and removal of graffiti. Please read the State Graffiti Fund Guidelines before completing your application.For more information about grant applications, please contact the Grants Team on 9222 1032 or email grants@police.wa.gov.au. To discuss a project, please email graffiti@police.wa.gov.au or call 9222 1599.

The Targeted Participation Program (TPP) Funding Scheme Closes 28 February
Funding for organisations to promote participation and active engagement of Western Australian communities in sport and active recreation. The focus is on evidenced based low participation groups.Funding $5,000-$15,000 For projects starting between 1 July and 30 June 2019

Jetstar’s Flying Start Program Closes 31 March
Apply for a grant to fund projects that enrich the lives of people in their local community. Tell Jetstar about your project and you could receive a $30,000 grant, which includes $15,000 cash and $15,000 worth of travel anywhere on the Jetstar network.

Healthway Sport, Arts and Community Event Sponsorships Closes 27 February
Applications for $5,000-$50,000

Community Living and Participation Grants No closing date
Community Living and Participation Grants provide up to $10,000 for customised solutions that support people with disability to participate in family and community life. People with disability can apply for equipment, resources, activities and projects connected to their particular social and recreational goals.

Quick Response Grants No closing date
Supports individuals and organisations to take advantage of arts and cultural opportunities that present themselves with short lead times and tight time frames. Offer up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for community arts organisations. Regional freecall 1800 811 883.

Road Safety Commission Grants Applications close on the last Friday of February, April, June, August, October and December.
1. Event Grants
To further encourage community groups to participate in road safety, the Road Safety Community Grant Program provides from $50 to $1,000 in event grants. Successful applicants will be supplied with a road safety message with relevant information and suggestions for supporting policies.
2. Project Grants
Project Grants were developed to provide funds to organisations and groups to develop and implement projects based on the Towards Zero 2008-2020, the State Government’s road safety strategy.
Applications: Applications must be received at least three months prior to the commencement of the planned project start date. Grant applications are assessed bi-monthly.

Want some Cash?
Northern Agricultural Catchment Council Photo Competition Submitted by March 31
Cash prizes are available for the best photos taken in the Northern Agricultural Region. Whether its the land, water, people or wildlife - they want to see your shots! All ages and skill level are welcome to enter.

Regional Grants Directory
View the number of Grants available for Natural Resource Management works in the Northern Agricultural Region. For example, Coastal restoration and Community Health grants.

Wheatbelt Athlete Support Program (WASP) Funding Closes 28 February
WASP offers funding opportunities of up to $2,000 for athletes, coaches, officials and sports in the Wheatbelt region. Applications will be considered for programs completed between 1 January and 30 June 2018. Prior to completing an application please refer to the WASP Guidelines and Criteria to ensure your request is eligible.
APPLY NOW for funding to assist regional sporting associations in accessing additional sport specialist services to enhance local talent development programs and support the development of high performance athletes.

WA Volunteer of the Year Awards Nominations Close 9 March
There are three simple questions to answer (one question only for People’s Choice Award)
We encourage you to nominate someone you know in one of the following categories:
• The WA Youth Volunteer of the Year Award
• The WA Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award
• The WA Volunteer for Multicultural Communities Award
• The WA Volunteer of the Year Award
• The WA People’s Choice ‘Spirit of Volunteering’ Award
• The WA Excellence in Volunteer Management Award
• The WA Corporate Volunteer of the Year Award
• The WA Community Volunteer Organisation of the Year Award
Award recipients will be announced at a formal Gala Awards Dinner Presentation at the Hyatt Perth Hotel on Thursday 24 May 2018. For more information please contact Manager Marketing and Communications Monika Page on monika@volunteeringwa.org.au
Nominating is very simple and is completely online HERE.

Additional Grants
Grants Booklet 2017-2018 - Some grants are still available for 2018.

Is This Your Quote Of The Year 2018?

Compliance Reminder -

Associations Incorporation Act
With just 18 months left of the transition period under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015, the current Associations Newsletter looks at the changes needed to meet the requirements of the Act.
View the Associations Newsletter.

Changes to Swimming Pool Fencing Regulations to affect the Shire of Gingin
Amendments to the Building Regulations 2012 (the Regulations) took effect on 23 December 2017 the changes now require compliant fencing for ALL private swimming pools and spas within the Shire of Gingin. Previously, Schedule 5 of the Regulations specified that Part 8, Division 2 only applied to town sites in the Shire. Schedule 5 has now been amended to provide that Part 8 Division 2 of the Regulations will now apply to ALL areas of the Shire. From 1 July 2018 the Shire will carry out inspections of all swimming pools and will include them on its four-yearly inspection plan. More information concerning the changes can be found on the Shire’s website. The implementation of amendments to the Swimming Pool Fencing Regulations is intended to protect residents and visitors to the Shire.

Not-for-profit Law's 10 most downloaded resources for 2017 were -
Checklist: Questions about your group, Introduction to the board member role for new board members, What does not-for-profit mean? What is incorporation does our group need to incorporate? Memoranda of understanding, Setting up your organisation, Guide to Fundraising Laws in Australia, Duties Guide, Fundraising foundations and charitable trusts, and Social Enterprise Guide.

Australian Sports Foundation
EVERYTHING ABOUT DONATIONS
CLICK HERE

EVERYTHING ABOUT YOUR GRANTS
CLICK HERE

Summer Sports Quiz - Test Your Knowledge

Grant Organisation Template

Healthy Eating Activity and Lifestyle Program (HEAL) (Western Wheatbelt Primary Health Service)
The free Healthy Eating Activity and Lifestyle (HEAL) program helps people to manage their health and develop lifelong healthy lifestyle habits. HEAL is particularly beneficial to those who are hoping to manage their weight, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. HEAL involves a two hour group session once per week for eight weeks, with one hour of gentle exercise and one hour of lifestyle education.Contact Daniella on 9651 0270 to find out more. GPs / Health Care Professionals who would like to make referrals to HEAL can use the referral form.

Sports Community Series of webinars on Fund Raising. These sessions run for four weeks and include a recording for you to watch at a time that suits you. Online. Cost: $44.95 GST inclusive.

Dates: (4 part Series)
Wednesday 07th February 2018
Wednesday 14th February 2018
Wednesday 21st February 2018
Wednesday 28th February 2018
Times: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Enroll HERE OR
7:00pm - 8:00pm Enroll HERE

EVENTS

Guilderton Bowling Club

Open Mixed Fours
1 April (Easter Monday) 9.00am for a 9.30am Start
$120 per Team - Any combination (at least one male,one female per team)
Includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea. Approved Bowls wear or Club colours
Contact Pat Ward 0427 1855 22 or John Branch 0427 969 880

Skate Park Festival Series - Calling all BMX, Skate and Scooter riders aged 12-25 years -
Competition Dates City of Joondalup
Saturday 3 February    Carine Skate Park, Carine
Saturday 17 February   Kinross Skate Park, Kinross
Saturday 9 March   Shepherds Bush Pump and Jump Track, Kingsley (BMX ONLY)
Saturday 17 March   Mirror Park Skate Park, Ocean Reef
For further information visit the website or call 9400 4929

Time of Birak and Bunuru in the Nyungar calendar influence ways of life for Noongar people in the past and today. Historically during the first and second summers, the Noongar people would move towards the coast to fish and took advantage of wildfires to flush out animals such as possums, wallabies and snakes. Trees of importance to Noongar people at this time included the Mudja ChristmasTree, the yellow banksia used to make Mungitch and both the Tuart and Bull Banksia flowers, also used for their nectar.

Changing the Game – Parenting Through Sport
Wednesday 21 February 2018
6.30pm – 8.30pm, Riverside Theatre
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre

Unlock the secrets to giving your kids positive, healthy and rewarding experiences while playing junior sport. For one-night only, join international best-selling author John O’Sullivan and local parenting commentator and educator Clark Wight to explore how sport is game-changing for parents. You’ll discover how to keep the fun in the game and support your kids to get the most out of sport – no matter whether they’re part of the team or striving for gold. More than just fun and physical activity, sport encourages our kids to work together, be healthy risk-takers, show determination and courage and look at ways to overcome challenges. This landmark event is a must for any parent, educator, coach or sport administrator already on the junior sport journey or considering sport for your kids.

AFL Womens Competition Fremantle versus Collingwood
10 February Optus Stadium Burswood WA 4.10 PM

So You Are An Amazing Gingin and Lancelin Triathlon competitor?
Lancelin Triathlon 18 February Register and Gingin Triathlon Register 25 March 2018.
WHATS NEXT?
IRONMAN Triathlon Busselton For Individuals and Teams Saturday 1 December 2018
For more information visit the Ironman WA website. This event Includes a shorter course for younger ages. Register now.

EVENT CALENDAR - Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural (DLGSC)
For more information on learning and development opportunities for coaches, officials, administrators, board members and committee members of State Sporting Associations, Peak Recreation Organisations and clubs. Further information. New Events - Sports Trainer, Parenting through Sport, Business Management.

TOURISM WA EVENT CALENDAR

The Gingin Shire uses its website and Facebook page to promote local sporting groups and community events for free. If your group is having a fundraiser or event which is open to community members, drop them a line on 9575 5138 to assist with your promotion. The Shire covers Gingin to the coast and from Lancelin to Woodridge.

Helen Sutherland
Club Development Officer
Mobile: 0429 685 056 / or
0419 604 101
Direct Tel: 9575 5162
Email: clubdev@gingin.wa.gov.au
Web: www.gingin.wa.gov.au

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