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Country Women’s Association Central Western Group

3 decisions1 topicsUpdated 3 March 2026

Mentions

  • Regional group receiving a council donation for a public speaking competition.
  • Allowed each grant request to be considered on its own merits, affecting how council funds community groups.
  • Provides modest support for a local community event and public speaking opportunity.
  • Supports a local heritage and skills group to expand access to craft participation and public demonstration.
  • These decisions direct council funds to local activities and services that residents may use or benefit from.
  • Local community groups, schools and clubs received or missed out on small council donations.

Decisions

Separate hearing of donation item

The committee resolved to hear and vote on the donation item separately, before dealing with each proposed contribution individually.

Allowed each grant request to be considered on its own merits, affecting how council funds community groups.

Donation to Orange Lacemakers

Council approved a $500 donation to fund 20 beginner lace-making lessons and two portable stands for community show demonstrations.

Supports a local heritage and skills group to expand access to craft participation and public demonstration.

Topics

Community donations and sponsorships

The committee considered several small grant-style donations to local organisations, including sporting, arts, education, welfare and community groups.

These decisions direct council funds to local activities and services that residents may use or benefit from.

Meetings

Finance Policy Committee - 3 Mar 2026 6:00 PM

The committee approved a series of community donation grants and made two visitor economy/liveability funding decisions, including one rejected application and one approved grant.