Community Grants

2026 Community Grant Program recipients

October 2026

Community Links Wellbeing
ReFrame Connect is an initiative that supports young people aged 12-25 by creating accessible, free, low-barrier opportunities for connection incl. a 2026/7 pilot Mountain Biking program for Y7.
Amount funded: $11,500
Hume Conservatorium of Music
 
Supporting the Southern Highlands Piano Project which will deliver a permanent piano in Bundanoon and six portable piano units at Bowral Public School.
Amount funded: $3,240
Moss Vale High Public School
Supporting Little Acorns, Big Adventures, an early intervention unit, assisting up to 20 children with disabilities as they transition to formal schooling.
Amount funded: $12,000
Southern Highlands Wig Library
Providing free quality wigs for people in the Southern Highlands who experience hair loss due to cancer treatment.
Amount funded: $15,000 (over 3 years)
Dreams2live4
Supporting Dreams2live4 - a program dedicated to the realising meaningful dreams for adults aged 17+ with advanced or terminal cancer.
Amount funded: $6,000
Yerrinbool Village Group
Supporting the Yerrinbool Railway Gardens Picnic Area Upgrade with a new picnic setting to cater for local and visitors.
Amount funded: $5,000
Robertson Agricultural & Horticultural Society
“Our Land, Our Learning: Rural Farming Education for the Next Generation” an initiative focused on rural farming education and skills for young people, families and emerging farmers.
Amount funded: $6,000
Exeter Public School P&C Association
 
Supporting the Exeter Hydration Project, providing accessible drinking water and a bottle refill station.
Amount funded: $5,500
Southern Highlands Domestic Violence Forum
 
Supporting the Z Card Reprint project, a community resource providing free information on local, state and national support services and assistance.
Amount funded: $1,900
Southern Highlands Landcare Network
Supporting "Hollows in the Highlands", a program that supports native biodiversity, habitat enhancement, and community education on hollow-dependent wildlife.
Amount funded: $4,600
Pop In 
Supporting the extension of parenting programs by increasing their number, frequency and the range of educational programs on critical topics lick Family Law, budgeting and women’s health.
Amount funded: $9,500
Festival of Lights
2025 Multi-year funding to support the lantern parade and community celebrations, highlighting the culture and contribution of our Nepalese community.
Amount funded: $10,000 (over 2 years)
Positive Education Schools Association (PESA)
Supporting the PESA Wellbeing Access Project, an initiative that will give five primary schools access to resources that help to build protective factors with the aim of reducing the risk of youth mental health difficulties in the future.
Amount funded: $10,000
Fritz Family Foundation
Supporting Wrap Around Project – From Pilot to Practice, providing allied health support for Mittagong Community Playgroup families.
Amount funded: $8,752
Older Women’s Network NSW
Supporting Homes for Older Women – Southern Highlands – a locally led and staffed response to hidden homelessness among women 55 and older. The network connects older women with local homeowners who have spare, suitable accommodation to offer.
Amount funded: $10,000
Woonjeegaribay Conciliation Group

 

Supporting the Dhungung Food Share & Community Support Fund, providing weekly hampers of nutritious food and essential items for local First Nations people.
Amount funded: $23,760 (over 2 years)
Southern Highlands Wildlife Sanctuary Bundanoon
Supporting Wombat Mange Treatment: Building a Regional Response to Protect Southern Highlands Wombats from potentially fatal disease.
Amount funded: $14,000 (over 2 years)
Your Angel Charity
2025 Multi-year funding will support a pilot student wellbeing program over the next two years at a local public school before expanding into others.
Amount funded: $12,800 (over 2 years)

2025 Grant Recipients

Find out who we supported in 2025.