Wellington Shire Council's vision is for happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities.
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1300 366 244Whether you just want to talk to someone about your community project idea, seek advice on a grant, attend a workshop to improve your skills in delivering community projects, or you need specific help with your community - led project, the Community Collaborations Program can help you!
The Community Collaboration Program is made up of four elements:
Council recognises that like our Wellington community, there is rich diversity amongst community project ideas and experience levels. Community Collaboration Program has been designed to strengthen the work of our community and support our shared vision of happy people, healthy environments and thriving communities.
Chat about ways you can find support for your community project through the Community Collaborations Program - Council’s gateway for advice and support options for community groups.
Complete a Community Collaborations Notification Form using the button below or contact our Collaborations team directly. You can speak with our Social Planning Team by calling our Customer Service Centre on 1300 366 244 or you can email cfeadmin@wellington.vic.gov.au.
Explore a range of digital resources and information links provided below, to help with strengthening your project, from start to finish.
Chat with our Grants Officer about ways that a grant might support planning and delivery of your project, and the types of Council grants that may be available.
How much funding is available?
The Community Collaborations Program provides links and referrals to Council's Grants Officer who can discuss ways that a grant might support planning and delivery of your project, and the types of Council Grants, and/or any other known grants that may be available. You can also explore other grant opportunities online through our Grants Finder.
What is a community – led project?
For the purpose of the Community Collaborations Program, community - led projects are defined as a project that is fully owned, managed, and delivered by a community project group throughout the project’s lifespan.
How will Council use any information I provide through accessing Community Collaborations?
Wellington Shire Council is committed to protecting your privacy in line with Council's Privacy Statement.
Should you have any queries please contact 1300 366 244 or email enquiries@wellington.vic.gov.au