Is there a ClubGRANTS Local Committee? Yes
ClubGRANTS Clubs:
Blacktown Workers Club
City of Blacktown RSL Club
Riverstone Schofields Memorial Club
Seven Hills Toongabbie RSL Club
St Marys Rugby League Club
West Tradies
Local Area Priorities:
2019 COMMUNITY PRIORITIES FOR BLACKTOWN CITY
A SOCIAL GRADIENT
A1 Anti-social behaviour
A2 Absence of role models (mentoring programs)
A3 Affordable educational opportunities (links to childcare & transport costs)
A4 Accommodation and housing issues
A5 Infrastructural gaps (road, community centre)
B STRESS
B1 Community safety initiatives (improved amenities)
B2 Domestic violence prevention and intervention
B3 Lack of recreational activities/facilities
B4 Lack of self-esteem and self worth
B5 Community tensions
C EARLY LIFE
C1 Childcare access and affordability
C2 Enhanced family support
C3 Lifestyle impacts on pre/post natal environments (smoking/drugs)
C4 Increased number of unsupervised children
C5 Parenting skills programs
C6 Bullying and racism in schools
D SOCIAL EXCLUSION
D1 Language barrier (English classes)
D2 Improving access to computers and internet
D3 Racism, exclusion and homophobia
D4 Intergenerational welfare dependency
D5 Social isolation
D6 Inter-generational conflict
D7 Improved access of Aboriginal communities to services
D8 Inaccessible or unavailable services fostering community participation
D9 Lack of community facilities and recreational spaces
E UNEMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
E1 Issues mental/physical health due to long term unemployment
E2 Mismatch between technological advancement and skill base
E3 Current training courses not resulting in employment
E4 Recognition of overseas qualification (s) and lack of local experience affecting employability of skilled migrants
E5 Development of small businesses and social enterprises as alternative small scale income generation initiative
F ADDICTION
F1 Smoking
F2 Alcohol dependence
F3 Illicit drug/substance use
F4 High visibility of drug usage near stations affecting safety
G FOOD
G1 Affordability of and accessibility to fresh food and vegetable
G2 High rate of obesity and diabetes
G3 Adverse health impact due to poor diet
G4 Fast food is only viable option for many residents
H TRANSPORT
H1 Improve opportunities for travel to work for those without private transport
H2 Safety concerns around public transport especially at night
H3 Affordability, frequency and connectivity of public transport across the city
H4 Extended travel time for both public and private transport
H5 Transport accessibility out of business hours & suburbs away from train lines
H6 Congestion and speeding issues
H7 Scarce car parking
H8 Lack of footpaths in some suburbs
H9 Unaffordable driving lessons affect access to private vehicles
I. SECTOR DEVELOPMENT (NGOs/Services only)
I1 Cost shifting by the State and Federal governments
I2 Short term nature of funding
I3 Demand outweighing availability of services
I4 Fragmented sector with no clear direction
I5 Current funding environment affecting sustainability of services
I6 Need for more community facilities
J SOCIAL SUPPORT
J1 Adverse effect of social isolation on residents well-being
J2 People feeling of unsafe in weak neighbourhoods
J3 Promotion of volunteering
J4 Support infrastructure for refugees and newly emerging communities
J5 Support for post incarcerated men
Send Category 1 applications to:
Applications are accepted online. Please click here to apply.
2019 Category 1 application deadline:
Applications open 1 April 2019 and close on 30 April 2019.
For more information contact:
Tito Scohel
Team Leader - Community Development
Blacktown City Council
Phone: 02 9839 6082
Fax: 02 9839 1961
Email: tito.scohel@blacktown.nsw.gov.au .