Nutrien Ag Solutions 2023 Community Grants Program Recipients

The Nutrien Ag Solutions 2023 Community Grants Program has led to some fantastic projects and initiatives across many rural communities

 
Project
Location  
Project
Location
NSW     VIC    
Braidwood FM Incorporated
Upgrade broadcasting console at Braidwood FM Community Radio station to support local volunteer broadcasting.
Braidwood
Kaniva Leeor United Football Netball Club
Support volunteers with an automated watering system to reduce grounds maintenance at the Kaniva Community Hub.
Kaniva
Rotary Club of Wagga Kooringal Inc Enhance facilities for Carabost RFS volunteers with a kitchen fit out to support meetings, training and recruitment of new volunteers. Carabost Buangor Community Sports Centre Inc. Maintain community facility through repairing window of historic Buangor Cobb & Co building to ensure security and continued community use.   Ararat
Bearbong Recreation Reserve Land Manager Build the capacity of volunteers and reduce mice issues with a robot vacuum cleaner that will automatically clean before and after key activities such as mothers group.   Gilgandra Omeo Region Business and Tourism Association Support community connectedness and engagement through funding craft gatherings for 12 months at the new volunteer run Omeo Community Hub.  Omeo
Berry and District Historical Society Incorporated Build the capacity and capability of the Berry Historical Museum with photographic equipment to support digitisation of the local collection.  Berry Committee of Management of Dunrobin Public Hall and Reserve Inc Build community capacity through the purchase of new chairs and a stainless steel urn to support safe and comfortable use of the Dunrobin Hall.  Dunrobin
Culgoa Community Sports Club Incorporated Upgrade remote community facilities with a fence to keep wildlife from damaging the surface of the tennis court, which is a vital asset for community wellbeing and socialisation.   Brewarrina Camperdown Pastoral & Agricultural Society Inc Boost organisation’s capability to support the wider community through the purchase of a defibrillator for use in an emergency at community events. Camperdown
Goulburn Agricultural Pastoral &Horticultural Society Incorporated Increase hygiene and protect biodiversity through building a manure bay at the showgrounds that will ensure appropriate disposal and reduce volunteer efforts.   Goulburn Dimboola Progress Association Incorporated Boost community vitality through the purchase and installation of lighting on streetscape buildings and trees to reignite the community’s ‘sense of place’. Dimboola
South Coast Beef Producers Association Incorporated Support ongoing student engagement in agriculture careers and build organisational capacity of the South Coast Beef Producers Association through upgrading the website.   Nowra Anam Cara House Colac Inc Support vulnerable ageing and ill people in South West Victoria through training registered nurses to provide education and help individuals in developing Advance Care Plans. Colac
Packsaddle Progress Association Enhance the organisation's ability to meet the needs of a remote community by acquiring equipment and supplies required to organise events Packsaddle Bonnie Doon Community Group Inc Upgrade community facilities with audio, lighting and tables to support events at the Bonnie Doon Community Hall.  Bonnie Doon
Northern NSW Helicopter Rescue Service Limited Enhance the organisation’s fundraising capability and facilitate community engagement by purchasing a barbeque trailer. Tenterfield The Leongatha Men's Shed Boost the Men's Shed capacity to help community groups by providing them with equipment to create products for those in need Leongatha
Girilambone Community Association Build community capacity through the purchase and installation of a Community Notice Board to community social events, learning opportunities and emergency preparedness.    Girilambone The Trustee for The MAC Trust Build the capacity of the Mansfield Armchair Cinemas with a new computer to support operations and the student trainees completing media studies on-the-job.  Mansfield
Marrar Gymkhana Reserve Land Manager Build capacity and increase use of the Marrar Gymkhana Reserve with the purchase of a lawn mower to reduce volunteer reliance and increase consistent maintenance to attract more users.   Marrar Mitta Valley Landcare Inc. Build organisational capacity with a trailer to support volunteer tree planting and environmental works for flood mitigation in the Mitta Valley Dartmouth
Murrurundi Matters Inc Support training and mentoring in permaculture and food systems development in Murrurundi to assist issues of food security with both individual and community gardens.  Murrurundi Myrtleford RSL Sub-Branch Inc. Improve community facilities with new furniture to support ongoing use for community meetings and social connection for the elderly, veterans and their families in particular on memorial days.   Myrtleford
Australian Agricultural Centre Limited Support ongoing student engagement in agriculture careers and build organisational capacity of the Australian Agricultural Excellence  Crookwell Get Started Disability Support Australia Ltd Empower people living with a disability through education, knowledge, connection and lived experience Kilmore East
Nullamanna Reserve Land Manager Enhance community facilities through a portable microphone system to reduce volunteer effort and improve communications  effectiveness for all events including in times of emergency. Nullamanna Nathalia Agricultural Society Support volunteers to host the local Show and improve event safety by purchasing volunteers’ uniforms. Nathalia
Louth Chamber of Commerce Build community resilience with notice boards and gear for social tennis installed at the Louth community site to revitalise, inform and engage the community to connect Louth      
      SA    
QLD    
Jamestown Apex Club
Strengthen community connection with the funding of childrens entertainment including rides, and event insurance, for the local community Christmas event.  
Jamestown
Two Mile State School P&C Association
Upgrade the outdoor kitchen garden classroom area to enhance learning opportunities for students.
Gympie
Glencoe Public Hall Incorporated Upgrade Glencoe Community Hall Kitchen to support compliance and ensure operations for all community group use and evacuation centre utility.  Mount Gambier/Murray Bridge
Morven Progress Association Incorporated Enhance community facilities capacity to support social engagement with a central kitchenette constructed in the main hall for tea and coffee in Morven. Morven Millicent Agricultural Horticultural and Pastoral Society Inc Improve community infrastructure by constructing a shelter over the stage at the Millicent Show Grounds to support all weather use for multiple purposes.   Millicent
Banana Shire Community Arts Assoc Inc Improve community facilities with a water tank at the Biloela Community Garden enabling efficient water use for growing fruit and vegetables for community access.  Biloela Manoora Centenary Park Incorporated Enhance community first aid access at the Manoora Centenary Park by creating a dedicated space for first aid to be administered and improving hygiene, secure storage and patient privacy.   Riverton S.A.
Wandoan District Meals on Wheels Inc Build organisational capacity with volunteer recruitment, training and food supplies to support the Wandoan Wheels on Meals service.  Wandoan Cummins & District War Memorial Swimming Pool Inc. Support the renovation of Cummins pool, an important community resource that brings people together, by hiring a qualified consultant to create a restoration plan Cummins
Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club Inc Build community resilience with training of Forrest SLSC nippers to provide the surf life savers of the future and strengthen community facilities.   Allingham Burra Pre-School Kindergarten Support early childhood development through the installation of monkey bars at Burra Pre School and Kindergarten. Burra
Kilkivan Primary P&C Association Increase educational opportunities in agriculture with additional water troughs to support expanding the Kilkivan High School cattle program.  Kilkivan Hardwicke Bay & District Progress Association Improved community facilities with a kitchen renovation at the Hardwicke Bay community hall that is the social hub for the small community. Minlaton
Mount Morgan Citizen's Club Inc. Increase access to community facilities with funding for a doorway renovation including a ramp to enable access for people with all abilities and wheelchairs.   Mount Morgan Isolated Childrens Parents Association of South Australia Build the capacity of volunteer committee/counsellors who support children and parents in isolated rural and remote of South Australia with face-to-face workshops. Port Augusta
      Karoonda Farm Fair Inc Build the organisation's capacity by training volunteers for event activities and purchase equipment to manage event logistics. Karoonda
WA          
Albany MenShed Inc
Improve air quality for users of the Albany Menshed through a dust extraction upgrade to benefit the existing 180 male and female members and enable expansion.  
Albany
TAS & NT    
River Conservation Society Incorporated Support conservation of Gogulgar Bilya/Avon rivers systems through constructing an information and education pergola with local First Nations, land management and nature conservatory expertise input. York
Riding for the Disabled Association Top End
Increase disability support services through equipment to increase coach capacity for walking horses at Top End Riding for the Disabled.
Darwin
Tonebridge Country Club Inc Upgrade community facilities with the purchase of new chairs to support remote community events including tennis, bounce, pool and bbq's every Sunday. Tonebridge
Rocky Cape Public Hall Incorporation
Increase users’ safety at the Rocky Cape Public Hall by installing a defibrillator. 
Smithton
Nature Conservation Margaret River Region Inc. Boost the effectiveness of local conservation and land management with a mobile watering unit to support the work of 290 Nature Conservation Margaret River Region and preserve the rich biodiverse environment. Margaret River Huon Valley Police & Community Youth Club Inc Host a program focussed on disadvantaged-youth that helps them learn about the importance of teamwork, co-operation, communication and leadership. Huon Valley
Dumbleyung Community Resource Centre Support community connection with the purchase of an inflatable screen to enable inclusive access to free movie nights across the year for a small remote community.  Dumbleyung Flinders Island Show Society Inc Upgrade community facilities by extending the roof at the showgrounds to increase capacity for events and thereby increase opportunities for activities.  Whitemark
Hopetoun Progress Association Inc Build community connection through funding musicians at the Hopetoun Annual Summer Festival which provides a free family friendly event for locals to socialise and engage in activities.   Hopetoun      
Yarra Yarra Catchment Management Group Incorporated Strengthen community resilience with a workshop on resilient gardening and equipment to build a local community garden in Kalannie.  Kalannie      
Aldersyde Agricultural Hall Incorporated Enhance community infrastructure the purchase of playground equipment for Aldersyde Hall will enable  Aldersyde