Bankstown Central Centre Manager Eddie Paynter said that the inaugural Vicinity Community Grants has been a huge success and “we’re proud that we could provide much needed assistance to Bankstown groups doing great things for our community”.
Humanity Matters was awarded a grant to deliver its Pathway to Independence program to help young people get into the hospitality industry; Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre Inc received funding for its Kitchen Garden Program to assist migrant and refugee women; Koorana Child and Family Services was awarded a grant to assist with its Inclusive Education, An Equal Opportunity for All program; Creaking Links NSW was also successful and was awarded funding for its Life Skill Building Program; and the Recreation and Sports Clubs Inc was awarded a grant for its Outings for People with Disability and their Carers.
