Small Sparks Fund starts strong
We’re thrilled to announce the implementation of our first Small Sparks Fund initiatives in Hilton and Australind. The Small Sparks Fund provides financial assistance to empower tenants to start their own initiatives that foster community and inclusion.
Noticeboard in Hilton Tenants in a Housing Choices WA complex in Hilton are passionate about helping each other and wanted to improve residents’ awareness of tenancy and community information. Peter, a resident at the complex, applied for a Small Sparks grant to put in a professional notice board so they could have a permanent and weather resistant place to share information with others. In November we installed the notice board and handed over the keys so Peter and the gang can put up information for all to see. Above: Peter from Hilton who applied for Small Sparks funding.
Above: Australind tenants Nicola (right) and Maureen (left) who help organise their complex street party each Christmas.
Christmas street party in Australind Every year Maureen from Australind helps organise a Christmas Street Party for the residents in her complex. Maureen says the street party is a great way for residents to get to know each other and celebrate the end of the year. With increasing cost of living pressures Maureen reached out to Housing Choices and applied for Small Sparks funding to help keep this successful community initiative going over the next few years.
From neighbour lunches to book clubs, we’re open to funding a variety of initiatives that bring people together and create inclusive communities. For more information about the Small Sparks Fund please contact Alex on 0437 887 675 or via alex.kepes@hcau.org.au.
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