Sarah Oliver
Community groups in Melton and Wyndham have been included as recipients of the 2021 CARE grants program run by property group Stockland.
Ten groups will share in $10,000, including local group Edmund Rice Services Mt Atkinson (ERSMA).
ERSMA aims to help residents’ wellbeing through design elements of Mt Atkinson such as its physical appearance, access to open space and community facilities, level of infrastructure, and safe pedestrian and bike pathways.
The group has used their $1000 grant towards the The Mt Atkinson Art Group program, purchasing tools, art materials as well as contributing to the external art facilitator.
National Manager of Group Sustainability at Stockland Amy Hogan said: “We’re proud to once again help so many community groups across the country…”
“Our vision is to be a leading Australian property company that also strongly prioritises investing in our communities and country.
“The CARE Grants program underwrites this vision by recognising the contributions that these hundreds of recipients make to their communities every single day, and supporting our purpose in creating ‘a better way to live’.
“We’re pleased to continue our support of local organisations whose great work, dedication and commitment are an essential part of helping any community to thrive.”
