Volunteer Grants 2009 successful organisations - Northern Territory | Australian Government Department Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

Legal Name	Provider Name	Location	Provider Postcode	Total Funding	Organisation Description
Alice Springs Netball Association Incorporated	Alice Springs Netball Association Incorporated	ALICE SPRINGS	0871	$3,980.00	Alice Springs Netball Association relies on a group of active volunteers to provide direction and encouragement for people of all ages to participate in netball. The Association is active socially and brings together a variety of people from different age groups and social backgrounds.
Alice Springs Town Band Incorporated	Alice Springs Town Band Incorporated	EASTSIDE	0870	$5,000.00	The Alice Springs Town Band promotes social inclusion and cultural development by bringing together members from a range of backgrounds to perform for the community. Volunteers are integral to the group, assisting with all performances and investing any funds raised back into the community.
Casuarina Rugby Union Football Club Inc	Casuarina Rugby Union Football Club Inc	MARRARA	0810	$5,000.00	The Casuarina Rugby Union Football Club is a vibrant sports organization. Volunteers encourage community members from all walks of life to get actively involved in sport, to improve their health and wellbeing. The Club is active in the community, hosting various events to promote social inclusion.
Central Australian Art Society Inc	Central Australian Art Society Inc	ALICE SPRINGS	0870	$3,960.00	Central Australian Art Society supports local artists, regardless of skill level, by providing small studio and exhibition spaces. The Club hosts a range of activities including workshops, live drawing sessions and an opportunity for members to display their work, fostering community participation and social inclusion.
Council on the Ageing (Northern Territory) Incorporated	Council on the Ageing (NT) Coomalie Branch	BATCHELOR	0845	$3,760.00	Council on the Ageing Northern Territory Coomalie Branch is run by volunteers promoting social inclusion and combating isolation of members of the local community. The Council's programs and activities are vast and far reaching, incorporating other community organisations, such as the Men's Shed, to provide essential services and support to those in need.
Cycling NT	Cycling NT	EASTSIDE	0870	$4,598.00	The Cycling NT Club is assisted by a group of volunteers who give their time to provide a safe environment for members of all ages to participate in both social and competitive cycling. The Club encourages social inclusion in the community through activities that promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
Darwin Dragons Soccer Club	Darwin Dragons Soccer Club	MALAK	0812	$3,920.00	Darwin Dragons Soccer Club relies on a group of active volunteers to provide direction and encouragement for junior members to participate in organised soccer. The Club is active socially and brings together a variety of people from different age groups and social backgrounds.
Darwin Volunteer Unit (NTES) Association Incorporated	Darwin Volunteer Unit (NTES) Association Incorporated	WOOLNER	0820	$1,096.00	The Darwin Volunteer Unit Association provides financial support to assist administration and training of volunteer members. The Unit provides assistance to the community in emergencies such as vertical rescue, road crash, storms and land search.
Drovers Volunteer Service Incorporated	Drovers Volunteer Service Incorporated	ALICE SPRINGS	0871	$5,000.00	Drovers Volunteer Service provides financial, emotional and material support for patients at Alice Springs Hospital. The volunteers contribute their time and energy to supporting patients, providing them with items that cater for their needs and enhance their quality of life.
East Arnhem Rugby Union Incorporated	East Arnhem Rugby Union Incorporated	NHULUNBUY	0880	$4,995.00	East Arnhem Rugby Union is assisted by a group of volunteers who give their time to provide a safe environment for community youth to participate in both social and competitive sport. The Club encourages social inclusion in the community through activities that promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
Edith Farms Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade	Edith Farms Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade	KATHERINE	0851	$4,800.00	Edith Farms Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade provides a fire protection service to the community, drawing on volunteers to provide an active response to fires and other emergencies. Volunteers are actively engaged in fundraising activities that assist the Brigade as well as other members of the community. The Brigade also raises public awareness about the dangers of bushfires.
Federal Football Club Inc	Federal Football Club Inc	ALICE SPRINGS	0870	$5,000.00	The Federal Football Club promotes and fosters active participation of children of all abilities and backgrounds in competitive and social sport. The Club is assisted by volunteers who encourage the involvement of families and parents as volunteers in support of their children and the wider community.
Gove Rugby League Inc	Gove Rugby League Inc	NHULUNBUY	0880	$1,000.00	Gove Rugby League is a social organisation that fosters participation by children in sport from the local community. The Club promotes community values and encourages social participation by; promoting an active lifestyle and developing social networks and skills.
Jingili BMX Club	Jingili BMX Club	MARRARA	0810	$3,200.00	Jingili BMX Club is assisted by a group of volunteers who give their time to provide a safe environment for members of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to participate in the sport of BMX riding. The Club encourages social inclusion in the community through activities that promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
Katherine Judo Club Inc	Katherine Judo Club Inc	KATHERINE	0850	$4,654.31	Katherine Judo Club fosters social inclusion at a local level by encouraging people of all ages to participate in the sport of judo in a safe and friendly environment. The Club promotes health, fitness and general wellbeing, and supports all members to develop confidence in their abilities.
Kiwanis Club of Casuarina Inc	Kiwanis Club of Casuarina Inc	CASUARINA	0811	$2,500.00	The Kiwanis Club of Casuarina dedicates their time and energy to serving children in need through fundraising initiatives. Members help to provide food and beverage to people from the community who attend a variety of events organised by the Club. Proceeds are contributed to organisations, such as Terrific Kids, that support young children in the local community.
Koolpinyah Volunteer Fire Brigade Incorporated	Koolpinyah Volunteer Fire Brigade Incorporated	HERBERT	0836	$4,461.00	Koolpinyah Volunteer Fire Brigade is a dedicated group of ordinary people with extraordinary commitment, providing a fire protection service to the community and an active response to the management of fire and other emergencies. Volunteers are trained and skilled in a number areas from structural fires to motor vehicle accidents. Fundraising and public education activities help to raise awareness and build community participation and cohesion.
Milbali Tjukurpa Community	Milbali Tjukurpa Community	MIMILI COM. - VIA ALICE SPRINGS	0872	$5,000.00	The Milbali Tjukurpa Community provides a wide range of services to assist disadvantaged Indigenous people in finding new direction and social connections. Volunteers work to re-engage homeless, unemployed, elderly, disabled and underprivileged youth and adults, and build a better public understanding of how the community can help disadvantaged populations.
Milne Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Inc	Milne Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Inc	BYNOE HAVEN	0840	$2,046.00	Milne Volunteer Bushfire Brigade relies on hard working volunteers to educate the community about fire safety and prevent fires destroying property by undertaking necessary back burning, as well as providing a vital emergency response service. Volunteers encourage participation from locals to improve community spirits and create a sense of social responsibility.
Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited	Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited	NHULUNBUY	0881	$3,000.00	Nuhlunbuy Corporation manages and maintains the township on the leased land of Nhulunbuy. Volunteers assist with the organisation of the monthly Art and Craft Market, an important social outlet for the community. The Market provides an avenue for the Yolngu, the traditional land owners, to sell and teach traditional art and culture, fostering social cohesion and strengthening community.
Pints Football Club	Pints Football Club	MARRARA	0810	$3,195.00	Pints Football Club is assisted by volunteers who encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in organised football in the local community. The Club fosters social inclusion by encouraging families from all walks of life to participate in healthy and active lifestyles.
Playgroup Association of the Northern Territory Inc.	Dragonflies Playgroup Katherine	KATHERINE	0850	$1,200.00	Dragonflies Playgroup Katherine is a Rudolf Steiner inspired playgroup open to all in the community. Supported by volunteers the Playgroup aims to provide a homely, nurturing environment in which the creativity and imagination of children can flourish. These activities provide educational and social networking opportunities that connect members and families to the local community.
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia St Leonards	Alice Springs Prostate Cancer Support Group	ALICE SPRINGS	0871	$1,250.00	Alice Springs Prostate Cancer Support Group is actively involved in raising the awareness of this disease in the community, as well as providing a support service for sufferers and their families. The work of this Group complements the support provided by the medical profession and has a significant positive impact on the lives of men and their families.
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia St Leonards	Darwin Prostate Support Awareness Group Prosper	STUART PARK	0820	$1,250.00	The volunteers of the Darwin Prostate Support Awareness Group Prosper are active in the community, providing support for men diagnosed with prostate cancer and their families, and raising awareness of this disease. Their work complements the service provided by the medical profession in the local community.
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia St Leonards	Proshelp Katherine Prostate Cancer Support Group	KATHERINE	0851	$2,550.00	Proshelp Katherine Prostate Cancer Support Group provides peer support for men diagnosed with prostate cancer and raises the awareness of the disease in the community. The Group complements the service provided by the medical profession in the local community.
R.S.P.C.A Katherine Inc	R.S.P.C.A Katherine Inc	KATHERINE	0851	$2,900.00	The RSPCA Katherine is a socially inclusive organisation that encourages all members of the community to become actively involved in the care of animals. The Association has volunteers available six days a week to respond to calls from the public.
Surf Life Saving Northern Territory Incorporated Nightcliff	Walngawu Djakamirri Surf Life Saving Club	YIRRKALA	0881	$4,900.00	Walngawu Djakamirri Surf Life Saving Club is a volunteer organisation that provides an essential patrol and rescue service for local beach users. Volunteers are involved in educating the community on beach and water safety while developing their own physical and social skills which enable them to contribute substantially to the community.
Tennant Creek Bowling Club Inc	Tennant Creek Bowling Club Inc	TENNANT CREEK	0861	$1,999.00	Tennant Creek Bowling Club is assisted by a group of volunteers who give their time to provide a safe environment for members of all ages to participate in bowling and other sports. The Club encourages social inclusion in the community through activities that promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
The African Community Council Of The Nepean Territory Incorporated	The African Community Council Of The Nepean Territory Incorporated	KARAMA	0812	$4,800.00	The African Community Council Of The Nepean Territory draws on volunteers to assist new migrants in finding employment and training, and aiding with access to vital services, in order to ease settlement into Australian society. The organisation contributes to cultural and social activities that promote multiculturalism and equality to develop relationships between migrants and the wider community and foster social inclusion.
The Douglas Daly Community Development Association Inc	Junction Journal	DOUGLAS-DALY	0822	$3,199.00	Junction Journal is produced entirely by volunteers of the Douglas-Daly district to facilitate communication between local people. The Journal provides information on a number of subjects, such as agriculture, history, sporting and technology, bringing together members of the semi-rural area and promoting community identity and cohesion.
The Gathering Incorporated	The Gathering Incorporated	HUMPTY DOO	0836	$4,000.00	The Gathering is a group of dedicated volunteers who help disadvantaged members of the local community. The organisation works closely with many community based organisations and authorities to provide support and services to people in need.
The Synod of the Diocese of the Northern Territory	Saint Barnabas Church	MINYERRI	0852	$1,595.00	Saint Barnabus Church runs an Opportunity Shop which sells clothes to the residents of Minyerri, directing profits to local projects. The Shop provides training opportunities for basic retail experience and small business management in the community, improving the capacity for local people to acquire employment.
The Wandering Archer Incorporated	The Wandering Archer Incorporated	HUMPTY DOO	0836	$1,008.00	The Wandering Archer provides opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to participate in the sport of field archery at both recreational and competitive levels. Volunteers assist with various aspects of the sport, including the management of equipment and maintenance of grounds. The Club fosters social inclusion, caters to many members with disabilities, and provides an alternative to other mainstream sports.