Ian Goodenough (Moore, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

A number of community organisations in the Moore electorate have already benefited from the first two rounds of the Stronger Communities Program, and there has been strong interest in the third round. An independent assessment panel consisting of community representatives Mr Nick Trandos OAM and Mr Bill Marwick OAM, both Freemen of the City of Joondalup, and Ms Gaelle Gouillou, CEO of The Spiers Centre, met to assess the applications and make a recommendation to the department. Cumulatively, the three rounds of funding will provide up to $450,000 for minor capital projects, which must be matched dollar for dollar by the respective organisations. This demonstrates commitment and co-contribution from the recipient organisations, multiplying the purchasing power of the federal government's grant.

Ocean Ridge Junior Cricket Club applied for a grant of $2,900 to purchase equipment for under-10s practice and matches. Northside Community Church applied for a grant of $5,000 for equipment for a youth group, which will provide an incentive for youth to meet in a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment under the care of qualified adults. Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club applied for a grant of $14,465 to purchase a new inflatable rescue boat and motor, replace three roller doors with new automatic doors for the club, and replace existing patrol and athlete tents, which will assist the club in providing an important community service. The Christian City Church of Hepburn Heights applied for a grant of $3,500 to run a community program which provides low-cost or free health and fitness options to the local community and encourages people to be active. Beaumaris Primary School P&C applied for a grant of $10,000 for new environmental carpet to be installed in the undercover area where community and school gatherings are held. Joondalup Primary School P&C applied for a grant of $7,500 for a robotics and coding program. Poynter Primary School P&C applied for a grant of $10,000 to resurface the basketball courts, which will improve conditions for many sporting activities in interschool competitions. Whitford Catholic Primary School P&C applied for a grant of $5,000 to upgrade playground facilities at the school oval; in particular, to include nature-based play equipment for all age groups, which will benefit both the school and the wider community. Connolly Primary School P&C applied for a grant of $9,135 to purchase Promethean interactive LCD displays, which will connect the real world to the classroom and prepare students to be citizens of the 21st century. Davallia Primary School P&C applied for a grant of $10,000 towards creating a nature playground that allows teachers to extend the traditional learning space of the classroom, fostering imaginative and creative learning opportunities. Padbury Primary School P&C applied for a grant of $10,000 towards the acrylic surfacing of the sporting facilities, which would give students and community teams access to first-class sporting facilities.

The City of Joondalup has also applied for a number of grants, totalling $45,000, for a range of projects, including: upgrading the Whitford Senior Citizens car park to be compliant and prevent potential trip hazards for elderly users of the senior citizens centre; the installation of drinking fountains at parks to provide the local community with access to drinking water while they are participating in recreational activities; a bike skills track suitable for all ages and biking abilities; upgrades to the Sorrento Football Club's rooms; and upgrades to the Otago Park toilets and club rooms. I look forward to receiving confirmation from the department that these projects are approved once they have been assessed for compliance.

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