All sponsorship recipients

Skateboarding lessons with former World Champion and Olympic judge Renton Millar. These events will teach the fundamentals of skatepark safety, etiquette and usage. The event is free and equipment is provided for new skateboarders.

This event invites the community to come and try football and register to join the Inner Wests only all-female football club. It will recruit new players and boost participation for women and girls playing sport in the local community.

Queensberry Cup is a billycart race and street festival that celebrates the diverse communities of North and West Melbourne. The one-day festival supports local residents, businesses, students and workers of dynamic inner-city suburbs through a range of community development initiatives.

An event to celebrate the Dandiya festival, also known as Navratri or Garba. This is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated predominantly in the Indian states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, as well as in other parts of India and by Indian communities around the world. Many non-Hindu communities also participate in the energetic and colorful folk dance called Garba or Dandiya Raas.

An all ages community festival that features local artists and performers at Hanging Rock.

This project will deliver a development program featuring AFLW footballers to inspire the next generation of female footballers. It will also purchase female uniforms and equipment to support the growth and introduction of a new under 14 girls’ team planned for 2025.

This festival engages local businesses, community groups and individuals with a range of festive activities, including decorating and installing 100 Christmas trees, a lights and decorations competition and community carols.

The centre café provides 3-course meals to vulnerable members of the community once a week. This grant will help increase the size of their vegetable garden so they can share it with the community and support the cafe with more fresh produce. 

The round brings together 15 clubs from across Victoria’s western region. A local First Nations artist will create custom artwork for each club’s uniform. A Welcome to Country ceremony will be held prior to each game during this round.

The Project creates relationships between employers and LGBTIQA+ jobseekers. It runs monthly jobseeker sessions and provides practical strategies for workplaces embrace diversity and create inclusive environments for potential employees.