Collgar Community Fund News: Funding Recipients Announced for Quarter 2, 2024

The Collgar Community Fund (CCF) Committee met last month to discuss Level 2 grant applications. Four level 2 applications were received during Q2 for initiatives within the following categories: education / training, assets / refurbishment and events / music.

We are pleased to announce the Q2 Level 2 funding recipients as follows;

CareFlight - Trauma Care Training for First Responders

CareFlight is an aeromedical charity with a mission to save lives, speed up recovery and serve the community. CareFlight was founded in 1986 to deliver trauma treatment and critical medical care to seriously ill and injured patients as quickly as possible so they have the greatest chance for recovery and can resume their lives. Their aim is to ensure that every Australian can access hospital emergency department level of care, any time anywhere.

This grant has been awarded to CareFlight for the purpose of delivering a trauma care workshop for local Merredin first responders and community members. The workshop is designed to equip first responders and community members with the skills to manage a range of critical injuries they may experience in the community, Participants take part in medical simulation exercises and accident scenarios to develop and practise their trauma care skills and decision-making processes, as well as communication skills which are used during handover to medical professionals.

Shire of Westonia - Warm Water Activity Pool

Westonia is a small and friendly rural community with a population of approximately 248. The local community have been actively fundraising for a warm water activity pool to be built on the old Westonia Primary School site. The project will include a change room and fencing to enclose the pool area with future plans to include a Men’s Shed and an indoor toddler playground at the site.

This grant has been awarded as a contribution towards the installation of a 5m x 3m warm water activity pool which will be enjoyed by many of the local community members.  

Image: the accessible warm water activity pool concept. The Westonia pool will be smaller and enclosed for protection against temperature extremes. Photo courtesy of the Shire of Westonia.

Merredin College - Sensory Room Upgrade

Merredin College is a K-12 school with a focus on health and wellbeing and inclusivity for vulnerable students. There has been an increase in student enrolments with specific sensory needs who require help to self-regulate and engage in classroom activities. Without a safe place to regulate their emotions, it can be challenging for staff and students and impact the learning environment.

This grant has been awarded to Merredin College to upgrade the furniture and equipment in the sensory room. The new items will be purchased with the specific needs of the students in mind and will be appropriate for all ages.

Kellerberrin & Districts Agricultural Society - 2024 Kellerberrin Show

The Kellerberrin & Districts Agricultural Society committee organise the Kellerberrin Show which is held in October each year.  This community event features entertainment, exhibitions, a side show alley and concludes with fireworks at the end of each day. The Show is a main feature for the Shire of Kellerberrin and surrounding areas, drawing in crowds from across the wheatbelt and beyond. The Show is a great community event, providing an opportunity to learn more about the community they live in and is a fantastic way to connect with each other.

This grant has been awarded to the Kellerberrin & Districts Agricultural Society to assist with the costs of the sideshow entertainment, which is a major drawcard for locals.

Well done to all of the grant recipients. The Collgar Community Fund is pleased to support these worthwhile initiatives!