Stategovernment LGBTIQ+grants

THE state government'sLGBTIQ+ Organisational Development Grants 2023 are now taking applicants.

The grants are designed to strengthen Victoria's LGBTIQ+ communities by supporting LGBTIQ+ organisations andgroups to grow their crucial work.

Eligible organisations and groups are invited to apply for grants of up to $25,000 under Stream 1, or grantsofupto$50,000 under Stream 2tobuild their capacity, including through staff training and development opportunities; better serve diverse LGBTIQ+ communities across Victoria; and fortify theirlong-term viability by planning for the future.

Organisations andgroups funded to deliver activities through this program must demonstrate how theypositively affect thelives of Victoria's diverse LGBTIQ+ communities and intend to deliver against at least one of the five program objectives -accessibility and inclusion, capacity building, expansion, governance, sustainability.

Accessibility and inclusion

SUPPORT for LGBTIQ+ organisations to improve inclusive practices that engagediverse LGBTIQ+ people. Funding will be prioritised for LGBTIQ+ organisations that focus on working with people with disability, Aboriginal people and regional/ rural communities.

Capacity building

BUILD the knowledge, skills,processes and resources of organisations and their people, equipping them to provideservices and support to LGBTIQ+Victorians.

Expansion

ENABLE the growth of core operations into regional and rural communities and improve processes to supportmeaningful engagementwith intersectional LGBTIQ+ communities.

Governance

STRENGTHEN organisational governanceto make sure organisations are stable and secure to respond to the needs of LGBTIQ+ communities. This includes the structure of aboard or management committee.

Sustainability

SUPPORT strategicplanningbyLGBTIQ+ organisations and groups. This includes support to form partnerships with like-minded organisations to achieve mutual goals, promote long-term viability, reduce relianceonexternal funding and increase ongoing capacity.

To apply for LGBTIQ+ Organisational Development Grants 2023 or for more information, go to https://www.vic.gov.au/ lgbtiq-organisational-development-grants

We're back, baby

Zoe Askew

GIPPSLANDTimes is reviving new-bornbaby photos at Sale Hospital.

Starting Tuesday,February21, newparents can takethe opportunity to show off their newest family member by getting aphoto with their new born to be featured in the paper.

EveryTuesday, from 11am until 12pm, Gippsland Times journalist Zoe Askewwill be at Sale Hospital Women’s and Children’s Unit to snap apic of the newestaddition to the local community.

While we would lovetoinclude the entire family,these photos are reserved for new-born babies and parents only.

If you wouldlike to share the arrival of your newest family member, meet Gippsland Times journalistZoe Askew between 11am and 12pm on Tuesday at Sale Hospital Women’s and Children’s Unit.

Fillout aconsentformonarrival, snap a pic and see your new born featured in the Gippsland Times

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18 MARCH 2023

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