COMMONWEALTH DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Volunteer Small Equipment Grants Funding

Volunteer Small Equipment Grants

Volunteers make an immense contribution to our community.  Organisationscan apply for grants of up to $3,000 to buy small equipment items that support the work of their volunteers by making it easier, safer and/or more enjoyable. Organisations are able to complete their applications online by going to http://www.facs.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/aboutfacs/programs/sfsc-sml_equip_grants_2005.htm. Further information is available at this website or by phoning the Volunteer Small Equipment Grants toll free hotline on 1800 153 477.

NATIONAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA VOLUNTEER AWARDS

National Volunteer Award

Spirit of Volunteering Award

People’s Choice Award

The NAB Volunteer Awards recognise best practice in volunteer management for local and regional not-for-profit organisations.  They're open to all groups that work with volunteers, regardless of size throughout Australia.   

The National Volunteer Awards recognise and reward the vital work done by volunteer groups throughout Australia.   The six award categories are: Art & Culture; Community Service; Emergency & Safety; Environment; Conservation & Heritage; Health; and Sport & Recreation.

For more details visit http://www.national.com.au/Community/0,,1699,00.html

OLDER PEOPLE SPEAK OUT NATIONAL AND STATE MEDIA AWARDS

The Older People Speak Out (OPSO) Media Awards aim to promote and acknowledge media for excellence in presenting older people and their issues in a fair and balanced way. The Awards are organised by Older People Speak Out, an independent group of volunteers with extensive media expertise, who encourage and provide older people with the skills to speak out on issues which concern them.  The Awards are supported by the Department of Families, through the Seniors Interests Unit. For more information contact OPSO on 07 3219 2572 or visit the OPSO website

CAN DO
COMMUNITY AWARDS

Applications closed

The "Can Do Community Awards" highlight initiatives by local communities, business and local government that have contributed to community revitalisation, increased social participation and economic development. One of the aims of the Awards is to encourage people to get involved in their community and one of the judging criteria will be: the social impact of the project, including social participation and volunteering. For more information on the Awards visit the Department of Family and Community Services web site at http://www.facs.gov.au/cando/awards.html

PRIME MINISTER'S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS

The Awards honour projects and programs which are a creative association between the community and business sectors with a demonstrated commitment to long-term benefits. State and territory awards will again be presented and winners will be eligible to be judged as a National winner in the small, medium or large business category. For further information please call 1800 102 014 or visit web-site http://www.partnership.zip.com.au/awards/awards.shtml>

AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS –

Local Hero Awards Category

The Local Hero Award was introduced into the Australian of the Year Awards in 2003. It acknowledges extraordinary contributions made by Australians in their local community. The Local Hero Award acknowledges a significant contribution at a local community level. This award will allow the recognition of a greater number of Australians for the work they do and contributions they make. The Award provides an opportunity for communities to nominate fellow citizens who have made an outstanding contribution to their local communities. It would be terrific to see volunteers recognised in this category. For more information visit www.australianoftheyear.gov.au/awards01.asp

YOUNG
AUSTRALIAN OF
THE YEAR AWARDS

The Young Australian of the Year Award recognises those aged 16 to 25 who are outstanding and exceptional young Australians. The Young Australian of the Year has been awarded since 1979.  Visit http://www.australianoftheyear.gov.au/recipients02.asp for further information.

Nominations for 2007 Awards available at http://www.australianoftheyear.gov.au/nominationform.asp

ERNST AND YOUNG - ENTREPRENEUR
OF THE YEAR AWARD

ERNST AND YOUNG HAVE A NEW CATEGORY IN THEIR ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD - entrepreneur in a social, community or not-for profit enterprise - "individuals primarily responsible for directing the activities and longer term strategy of a social enterprise (not public sector).  The enterprise must be involved primarily in activities which seek to benefit the community."

Visit http://www.ey.com/GLOBAL/content.nsf/International/EGC_-_Events_-_EoY for more information.

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT:

ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT

Emergency Management Australia

Entries Close Friday

4 August 2006

Safer Communities Awards

The Australian Safer Communities Awards are organised by Emergency Management Australia. They recognise best practice and innovation by organisations and individuals that helps to build safer communities across Australia.

The Awards work on two levels. State and Territory winners are decided first and become finalists for the National Awards. All entries must be submitted through State or Territory coordinators, who forward nationally significant or cross-jurisdictional entries directly to EMA for judging by the national panel.

For more information visit http://www.ema.gov.au/agd/ema/emaInternet.nsf/Page/RWP6582B026ED0E68C2CA25716900013DEE

Or email sca@ema.gov.au

AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE:

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS COMPETITION

Applications closed

Funding provided by the Australian and>New Zealand;'> Governments. There are three types of Awards:

1. Service and Program Awards
2. Exceptional Contribution by an individual to Mental Health Services in Australia or New Zealand Award
3. Media Award

Click on the following link for more information http://www.themhs.org/p.aspx?n=CWFYK-YZTKV-IEHNQ-QGJVC-ZYGTJ

QUEENSLAND STATE GOVERNMENT AWARDS

– Department of Premier and Cabinet

Queensland Multicultural Awards

Since 1990, the annual Queensland Multicultural Awards (previously the Queensland Multicultural Service Awards) have recognised community volunteers and groups whose long-term efforts in the multicultural sector have helped make Queensland a diverse and dynamic place to live, work and raise a family.mso-spacerun:yes'>  For further information visit http://www.premiers.qld.gov.au/multicultural/awardsevents/Queensland_Multicultural_Awards/

SMART Awards
Now in their fourth year, the SMART Awards have become one of the most prestigious events on Queensland's business calendar. The awards acknowledge companies that are adopting innovative business processes and management practices, to help build a strong and diverse Smart State economy.

Premier's Literary Awards
The Queensland Premier's Literary Awards is a national program held annually and are designed to promote the Australian Literary industry by recognising, supporting and enhancing the arts throughout the State.  All Australian writers are encouraged to enter these Awards.

Premier's Multicultural Photographic Awards
Read about the Premier's Multicultural Photographic Awards, and view the winning entries for 2004 and 2005.

Queensland Greats Awards
The Queensland Greats Awards honour those who have made an outstanding lifetime contribution to the community

Suncorp Queenslander and Suncorp Young Queenslander of the Year 
The Suncorp Queenslander and Young Queenslander of the Year Awards are an integral part of the Queensland Week Celebrations and honour our pre-eminent citizens whose social contributions have made a lasting impression on the community

Australian of the Year Awards
The Australian of the Year Awards have been running since 1960 and are the most prestigious of the nation's honours. Visit www.australianoftheyear.gov.au to read about the 2006 Australian of Year Awards recipients.

Australian Honours Awards 
The Australian Honours System recognises the outstanding achievements of extraordinary Australians in a diverse range of fields

Excellence in Public Sector management
The Premier of Queensland's awards to recognise excellence in the public sector

Reconciliation Awards for Business
The Reconciliation Awards for Business celebrate Queensland businesses making a difference.  Now in their fourth year, the Awards recognise Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous individuals, employers and organisations promoting cross-cultural awareness and progressing reconciliation.

QUEENSLAND YOUTH VOLUNTEER AWARDS

The Awards are part of the Qld Government’s commitment to the community and to encourage volunteering.  The awards will recognise and reward the outstanding volunteer efforts of Queenslanders, while strengthening the understanding of volunteering by young people, the groups they support, and their commitments. Contact the Office for Youth for more information http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/youth/index.html

http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/youth/grants-funding/
The Office for Youth administers and distributes the following one-off grants and funding for projects that promote the participation of young Queenslanders in their communities, and that support young people to achieve their full potential:

National Youth Week grants
Youth Engagement grants
Schoolies grants
Youth Crime Prevention Grants
Other grants and funding for young people

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES:

- Emergency Services Medal

- Australia Day Achievement Medallion

- Australia Day Appreciation Certificate

Visit the Department of Emergency Services website at http://www.emergency.qld.gov.au/cadets/training/statements.asp

Or contact:

Margot Gladstone
Corporate Initiatives Officer
Strategic and Executive Services
Department of Emergency Services
Telephone 3247 8784
Email mgladstone@emergency.qld.gov.au

SENIORS WEEK FUNDING

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Seniors Week is a great opportunity for all Queenslanders to participate in various community activities that celebrate the diversity of older people, promotes activity and challenges the stereotypes on ageing.

The Department of Communities promotes Seniors Week by providing $125,000 in small grants to local government and community groups for Seniors Week activities.  Funding for Seniors Week is available at www.communities.qld.gov.au

To find out more about Seniors Week contact the Office for Seniors, the Seniors Enquiry Line on 1300 135 500 or visit web-site http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/seniors/events/seniorsweek/index.html

DISABILITY ACTION WEEK AWARDS

– Queensland Government’s Disability Services Queensland

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http://www.disability.qld.gov.au/actionweek/

Disability Action Week celebrates the experiences of people with a disability, raises community awareness about barriers to equal access and promotes best practice. Through its focus on local action, the week has become a catalyst for lasting positive change in many Queensland communities.

The Disability Action Week awards are dedicated to recognising individuals, groups and organisations in Queensland that have made a significant contribution to increased community and workplace opportunities for people with a disability.  Awards information and nomination can be found at http://www.disability.qld.gov.au/actionweek/awards.html

Quest Community Newspapers & McDonald’s Brisbane Restaurants Community Category

'YOUNGSTAR AWARDS’

The Awards are designed to recognise and reward the youth of our communities in their quest to reach excellence in sports, arts, education and community involvement. Each month a winner will be judged and announced in each of the categories: sports, arts/education, and community.
For more information visit http://www.questnews.com.au/JunSport.html or email the YoungStar administrator on 07 3352 0713 or email youngstar@qst.newsltd.com.au

Nominations may be lodged by individuals, clubs, associations or groups. Nomination forms appear weekly your local Quest Community newspaper or are available from McDonald's Brisbane Restaurant's.

AWARDS AUSTRALIA :

- The Young Achievers Awards

- The Regional Achievement & Community Awards

Young Achievers Award

The purpose of the Young Achiever Awards is to acknowledge, encourage, reward and most importantly promote the positive achievements of young Australians aged between 14 and 26 years.  The awards recognise the achievements of youth in the following categories: Community Service, Arts, Sports, Environment, Career Achievement, Science & Technology / Science & Engineering, Regional Initiative / Regional & Rural Initiative, Excellence in Youth Leadership (NT only), Outstanding Young Indigenous Achiever (SA only), Spirit of Tasmania (TAS only). For further information visit http://www.awardsaustralia.com/YAA.html

Regional Achievement & Community Awards

The purpose of these awards are to encourage, acknowledge and reward valuable contributions and outstanding achievements in regional and rural areas. The focus of the awards will be small to medium size businesses, organisations involved in promoting the community through events and tourism, individuals providing leadership and initiative and community groups enhancing the social, economic, commercial and environmental prosperity of their region. For further information visit http://www.awardsaustralia.com/RACA.html

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH ’S AWARDS

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a valuable, exciting and rewarding development program for all young Queenslanders. The Award program is well known internationally and provides an opportunity for young people to be recognised and acknowledged for their commitment, persistence and self-reliance. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award operates in over 110 countries and in Queensland it is administered by the Department of Communities Office for Youth. The award is based on an exciting program of individual, non-competitive, personal challenges.  To achieve an award, participants have to complete a range of requirements.  For more information phone 1800 177 338 or 07 3224 8187 or visit http://www.dukesaward.qld.gov.au/

AUSTRALIAN INSITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

- Management Excellence Awards

It is a program which celebrates individual management excellence (those people that really impress). 
For more information visit http://www.managementawards.com.au/about.asp
For nomination information visit http://www.managementawards.com.au/nominate.asp
Or contact the Australian Institute of Management - Queensland& NT by phoning 13 16 48

QUEENSLAND TRAINING AWARDS

Nominations for the 2007 Awards will open in February 2007

The Queensland Training Awards honour the state’s top apprentices, trainees, vocational students, employers, schools, training providers and others committed to training.  The awards are hosted by the Training and Employment Board and the Department of Employment and Training, and are supported by a range of sponsors.  Visit http://www.qta.qld.gov.au/about/index.htm for more information.

ADULT LEARNERS’ WEEK AWARDS

The Adult Learners’ Week Awards honour those individuals and organisations who have shown an outstanding commitment to adult education.  The categories are outstanding learner; outstanding provider; outstanding tutor/teacher; and outstanding program.  For more information about Adult Learners’ Week and the Awards call 1300 303 212 or visit http://www.adultlearnersweek.org/about/index.html

VOLUNTEERING GOLD COAST’S

-Young Gold Coast Of The Year Award
-Gold Coast Volunteer Of The Year
-Gold Coast Community Organisation Of The Year

Volunteering Gold Coast recognises the valuable contribution volunteers make to the Gold Coast community each year by holding an annual award ceremony in December each year.

For more information on these awards please contact Volunteering Gold Coast:

Telephone 07 5526 2811, Email enquiries@volunteeringgc.com.au or

Visit their web-site at http://www.volunteeringgc.com.au