SparkTank comes to Buninyong
Community Bank Buninyong’s innovative new SparkTank event will be showcased at the Buninyong Town Hall on 12 November 2024.
Be sure to pop this date in your diary now!
What is the
SparkTank event?
This all-of-community event will see selected community groups pitch for their share of up to $50,000* of community investment funding on the one night after months of application preparation and selection processes taking place.
SparkTank will be held on Tuesday 12 November 2024 and promises to be a fun event, bringing community groups together for a night of entertainment, encouragement and cheering on volunteer organisations.
We're looking for the community to come along on the night and support the groups whether they are a part of them or not.
It’s going to be quite a thrill to distribute $50,000 and the more energy and excitement in the room the better.
The evening will be compèred by Power FM's Lara Jean Marshall (LJ). We’ll also be joined by a panel of community representative ‘Sparks’ George Fong, Ellen Jackson and Debbie Rybicki who will be judging and awarding funds on the night.
See the FINAL TEN pitching organisations below including a brief description of the project they will be presenting for support 👇.
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Grab your
FREE tickets!
Community Bank Buninyong invites the local community to attend and participate in the distribution of these funds.
WHEN: Tuesday 12 November 2024
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Buninyong Town Hall, Learmonth St
COST: FREE
TICKETS: Limited by venue capacity
SparkTank will be a FREE event, however tickets will be required to ensure adequate seating and catering. Light supper will be provided.
Be sure to pop 12 November in your diary now and be part of something unique in the village.
Project:
Babies Above – Bereavement Support
To support families who have experienced pregnancy and baby loss by providing personalised care boxes to hospitals in Ballarat. Each to address the unique needs and emotions experienced during this heartbreaking time.
Babies Above Incorporated
Project: CASA Therapeutic Garden
This garden at our Sebastopol site will be used as a therapeutic community-based setting and a therapeutic modality to engage CASA clients in trauma therapy, group work and family-based interventions. The project will involve therapeutic activities to assist in trauma recovery.
Ballarat Centre Against Sexual Assault
Project: The Fruity Forest
A permaculture-based community edible food forest. Located in the Sebastopol Community Garden, it will serve as a hands-on learning space, offering workshops and activities to educate locals on sustainable gardening practices, the benefits of growing food and self-reliance.
Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre
Project: Ballarat PCYC – Youth Leadership
Youth leadership course for participants identified as at risk of disengagement with school, or community to show them what they are capable of, and to further encourage them to participate in programs such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Ballarat Police and Citizens Youth Club
Project: Poo Pits
Permanent manure pits to keep the grounds clean while providing a rich source of fertiliser.
Sustainability, including recycling and responsible management of waste is clearly a vital element in responsible land management and is the way of the future.
Ballarat Pony Club Inc.
Project:
EcoHub Landcare Connection
A locally developed interactive “EcoHub” website designed to assist the owners of small properties in Ballarat and surrounds seeking advice and expertise for restoration of native habitat and identifying nurseries specialising in native flora, landscape suppliers and contractors.
Bunanyung Landscape Alliance Inc.
Project:
Ready Set Grow Greenhouse
The Ready Set Grow Greenhouse Project builds on the success of the existing "Ready Set Grow" program. The Greenhouse will extend to year-round educational opportunities even during winter months when the current program is paused and aligns with the cooking program.
Buninyong Primary School
Project:
Cardiac Lived Experience Volunteer Training
Training of volunteer cardiac lived experience educators and walk leaders. To build a small team of peer support trained volunteers to visit new cardiac patients in both Ballarat hospitals and attend the three Ballarat cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Heartbeat Victoria Ballarat Branch
Project: Roots of Renewal
Enhance community tree planting efforts by purchasing a trailer and essential tools to transport trees and equipment to various planting sites, improving efficiency and outreach.
Aiming to plant 19,750 trees per year over the next two years, in addition to normal on-going works.
Yarrowee Leigh Catchment Group Inc.
Project:
Reverse Advent Calendar – For Men!
Packs to address feedback from men, showing responsiveness to diverse needs and building trust. The items focus on improving hygiene and self-esteem, especially for those facing food insecurity.