Community Engagement funding updates
The Community Engagement Team (CE) budget has undergone some changes. As the organisation goes through its restructure, the CE Team are shaping its goals and intentions. Due to budgetary constraints, there has been some reshuffling to ensure the Team is conducting work to a high standard. Please note this information is correct as of 28/03/2025 and may be subject to change. The HELP voucher and Resident Assistance Fund has ceased. This change occurred in late 2024. The Team encourages you to reach out to local support services such as your council, neighbourhood house or community health service for support in times of need. The CE Team can investigate options for you upon request. The Partake Grant has also ceased. This funding went toward supporting residents attend local community activities and groups, such as the gym or art classes. We encourage you to contact your local council-run sports or leisure centres to find options that suit your budget.
Ask Izzy – support service online tool With the changes to the Community Engagement Team in mind, we take this opportunity to share a great and handy resource. Ask Izzy is a mobile website that connects people who are in crisis with the services they need right now and nearby. Ask Izzy has over 450,000 support services for you to explore, covering topics such as food, money help, health and wellbeing, work and much more.
The Your Futures Fund Scholarship continues to be available to residents, capped at $500 toward out-of-pocket study expenses. However, this Scholarship is now only open to new applicants. If you have received a Your Futures Fund Scholarship previously, you will not be eligible to receive another one. This change is in line with the Community Engagement Team’s commitment to funding equity – giving all residents the chance to receive funding.
Simply head to https://askizzy.org.au/ and explore or scan this QR code .
Applications for Semester 1, 2025 are now closed. If you wish to apply for Semester 2, 2025, please send your application to communitydevelopmentvic@hcau.org.au from July 1 st .
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