Those are the outcomes of local initiatives which received funding support in Trandgrid’s latest round of its Community Partnerships Program.
Four local groups were among 57 to receive funding in the second round.
While the exact funding amounts have not been made public, eligible groups could receive up to $5000.
The Deniliquin Local Aboriginal Land Council received funding to support young people who participated in the Massive Murray Paddle in November.
Eighteen local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth were part of the team.
“This is a really good event that gives the kids culture through rivers, trees and the surrounding environment, with the participants stopping at regular check points over the five days,” Deniliquin Local Aboriginal Land Council CEO Rose Dunn said.
“An adult community member or police officer accompanied each participant, assisting them to form positive connections to Country.
“The name given to the journey was ‘Marrang Tyema’ – in the Wamba Wamba language meaning to ‘find/discover’.
“The event helped to break down barriers with the New South Wales Police Force members and other service providers who participated and allowed the kids to make some good friendships with other participants.
“We had four canoes and they kayaked 415km in relay format over five days. They had a great time and even won the best team.”
Deniliquin Children’s Centre Ltd, which has recently been renamed River Region Early Education, received funding to support learning in the preschool at Deniliquin.
It will be used to create a preschool STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) wall to promote visual learning.
Deniliquin South Public-School’s P&C Association was awarded a grant to purchase new portable cooking appliances for the school canteen.
Safe storage equipment will also be purchased for volunteers.
The fourth local recipient was the Moulamein Art Gallery, which received funding to deliver ‘recycle and repurpose’ furniture restoration training for community members.
Transgrid executive general manager of major projects Gordon Taylor said Transgrid is proud to invest in local communities where it operates.
He said it was pleasing to note each of the initiatives funded was based on key priority areas for the company, including clean energy, safety and wellbeing, education and the environment.
“Transgrid has been a part of many local communities for decades with our 13,000km high-voltage transmission network spanning across New South Wales and the ACT,” Mr Taylor said.
“We are also forming meaningful relationships with communities where new transmission infrastructure is currently being planned or built to support Australia’s clean energy future.
“Transgrid is delighted to support these not-for-profit organisations to help make a positive difference to the lives of local residents by delivering much-needed community services, facilities, events and activities.
“We provided grants of up to $5,000 to a record 59 community groups earlier this year, bringing the total to 116 not-for-profit organisations benefiting from funding in 2023 alone.
“These organisations work hard day in, day out to make their communities a better place to live and we are proud to support their efforts.”
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