Healthy Communities
Healthy Communities Grants - open now!
Applications for funding of up to $2,000 are invited from not-for-profit community organisations and groups to implement a project or initiative that aligns with the Bass Coast Shire Council Healthy Communities Plan 2021-2025.
There are four priority areas a project or initiative can focus on:
- Creating Healthy Lifestyles,
- Improving Mental Wellbeing,
- Supporting Affordable Housing, and
- Improving Equity
Grants are open for applications from Monday, 15 May until Friday, 30 June 2023.
Funding is limited and priority will be given to applications that demonstrate a genuine commitment to supporting and improving health and wellbeing of the Bass Coast community.
You are encouraged to speak to Council's Community Wellbeing Officer prior to submitting an application. Further information regarding the grants, and examples of relevant projects and events, can be found in the Healthy Communities Grant Guidelines. You can download a paper copy of the application form for draft purposes. All applications are submitted via SmartyGrants.
Contact Council’s Community Wellbeing Officer on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or via the National Relay Service 13 35 77 or www.relayservice.gov.au (for people with communication difficulties) or email: communitysupport@basscoast.vic.gov.au
Healthy Communities Plan 2021-25 and Access, Equity and Inclusion in Bass Coast Plan 2021-25
The Healthy Communities Plan 2021-25 and Access, Equity and Inclusion in Bass Coast Plan 2021-2025 have been endorsed by Council.
Improving Community Health and Wellbeing
Our Story South Coast Health and Wellbeing animation is a 5-minute video that tells the story of our key health and wellbeing issues, based on local, state and national data.
Our Story South Coast Health and Wellbeing data profile provides the health and wellbeing data of our community and is the first step in developing the Healthy Communities Plan. Together with community feedback, it has been used to shape our combined priorities and actions.