The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is pleased to announce the opening of the October round of General Grants, offering up to $5,000 in funding! These grants are available three times a year, providing direct financial support to registered not-for-profit organisations and incorporated community groups.

Important Information: Applications for the October round close at 5 pm on Monday, 4 November 2024. Applicants are required to discuss their project with a Shire Officer prior to submission by calling (08) 9526 1111 or by email communityactivation@sjshire.wa.gov.au. A Shire Officer will return your call to confirm eligibility and application requirements.

Additionally, the Shire offers other grant opportunities year-round, including the Friendly Neighbourhood Grants, Sporting Travel Grants and Youth Leadership Grants.

For full details, including eligibility criteria and application forms, visit the SJ Community Grants Program page on the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale website: General Grants » Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale (sjshire.wa.gov.au)

The Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale is committed to growing and supporting local sport and recreation. To do that, we need your insights! By completing this brief survey, please help us understand what’s working well and how we can improve our support for your club’s success.

This is your opportunity to shape the future for your club and others in the community! We request that only one representative from each sporting club or organization submits the survey.

Complete the Survey here: https://www.yoursaysj.sjshire.wa.gov.au/clubs-for-all/surveys/sporting-forum-survey111

Thank you for helping us make a difference!

The Road Safety Commission (RSC) has just opened the next round of its Community Initiative Grants, offering a prime opportunity for sporting and recreation clubs to take the lead in promoting road safety. With a strong focus on young drivers aged 17-29, these grants aim to reduce the alarming rates of road trauma in this vulnerable age group.

Why Apply?

Sporting clubs play a crucial role in regional and urban communities, making them ideal spaces to share vital road safety messages. Through community events or innovative projects, clubs can actively engage their younger members and drive positive change on our roads.

Funding Opportunities:

- Up to $5,000 for community-based events

- Up to $25,000 for community-based projects

This funding provides a unique chance for clubs to develop creative, impactful programs to promote safer driving habits among young members.

Minister for Road Safety David Michael highlighted the importance of these grants, emphasizing the over-representation of young drivers in road trauma statistics and the critical role sporting clubs can play in creating safer roads.

To explore grant details and apply, visit the [RSC Community Grants Portal](https://communityconnect.rsc.wa.gov.au/community-grants-portal). Let’s work together to keep our communities safer and foster responsible driving habits among the next generation.

We are excited to invite you to an upcoming workshop focused on enhancing your club’s social media presence. This 2-hour workshop will cover essential aspects of social media management, including:

• Understanding the strengths of different platforms
• Creating effective content
• Navigating algorithms for better engagement

This workshop will provide practical tools to help your club grow its online presence, attract new members, and engage with the community more effectively.

Event Details: 📅 Date: 7th of November, 2024🕒 Time: 5:45 PM
📍 Location: Byford & District Country Club, 88 Linton St N, Byford.

Registration:
Please register your interest via Humanitix.

For any enquiries or assistance, feel free to email Rash Islam at rash.islam@sjshire.wa.gov.au.

Hi everyone!

A big, warm welcome to the Clubs for All page - your go-to hub for everything Sport and Rec! This is the perfect spot to stay in the loop with all the latest club news, exciting events, grants and funding opportunities available in our Shire.

We've got some fantastic tools to help you connect, grow and celebrate your club's success. Check out the "Share your stories" tab to brag about recent wins or let us know what your club's been up to. Got a question? Jump in, ask away! You can also participate in our surveys, polls or post on our “Post-it” style page to share creative ideas that could help with club development or grow your sport in the area - your ideas are more than welcome!

And as always, if you need any help, don’t hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to seeing you here often and can’t wait for your contributions to our Clubs for All community!