By Oliver Lees
Australia Post’s Community Grants Program will this year be focused on local initiatives improving mental health and wellbeing.
Applications are now open for not-for-profit organisations to apply for grants up to $10,000.
Australia Post chief marketing officer Amber Collins said the past 18 months had informed the decision.
“Through a global pandemic, fires and floods we’ve seen how important it is to find ways to help improve and maintain our mental wellbeing,” she said.
“Our grants program will fund projects that help build connections between individuals and their community and that encourage open and positive conversations around mental health.”
Last year, Kyneton Community & Learning Centre was one of 79 recipients across Australia.
The centre received $10,000 for their Friendship, Entertainment, Enjoy, Discover series, which included hosting informative morning and afternoon teas to engage isolated members of the Kyneton community.
Applications for the program will close July 4 and successful applicants will be notified in September.
To apply, or for more information, visit: auspost.com.au/grants
