Welcome to our Grant Stories
| Read some inspirational stories about successful Lotterywest grant recipients. They have been supported to bring their dreams to life. |
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Uni Camp for Kids Students sharing their appetite for fun at a camp for children… |
The Song Room Free, long-term creative art programs in disadvantaged communities... |
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Telling Tales To record and share history, thereby maintaining a sense of identity and heritage… |
Sowing the Seeds Community gardens connect people who share in decision making, problem solving and celebration... |
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| Good Liaan – Kids Future ‘The Kids Future Club’, a holistic, early intervention approach to encourage a culture of learning … |
A long journey together Improving the quality of care for frail aged people … |
A forty-year dream come true We will be able to offer better care for the animals… |
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| Help for Eating Disorders Effective ways to reduce and eliminate unhealthy eating behaviors in a supportive environment… |
Sharing ICT know-how Not-for-profits working collaboratively to develop and access information communication technology… |
The Perth Sun Fair A major community forum for exploring a sustainable future… |
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| Vision for the Future The Association for the Blind of WA’s new $15M Centre of Excellence provides access to a range of support services in the one location. |
Jandamarra A quest by the Bunuba people of Fitzroy Crossing to bring the story of their legendary hero, Jandamarra, to the world is realised. |
Albany Sk8park Designed with consultation from skaters, the Albany Skate Park is engaging youth throughout the region in physical activity. |
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| Drumming Up Youth An African drumming program in Rockingham that encourages young people to talk about their issues. |
A Spinifex Enterprise Building a facility to support a unique enterprise in a remote area takes talent, skill and a degree of resilience. |
Turlku Collaboration between organisations lead to a unique cultural performance by communities from the Ngaanyatjarra Lands. |
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| The Silent Factor A joint research project focussing on the children of foster carers has changed the policies and practices that guide fostering. |
Cross Country Form, in collaboration with Aboriginal artists, offers a new dimension to the way an iconic Australian story, the Canning Stock Route is perceived. |
A Million Puppets to Spare Calling for community help: The Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s ‘Million Puppet Project’ Guiness Book record attempt. |
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| Let the games begin A 'way out west' strategy for a major sporting initiative encourages the growth of local sports and their place in community life. |
Dance to a healthy tune On one very hot day in a local shed in Gascoyne Junction, one dance workshop sparked a local health revolution... |
The Greenough lifestyle A small community without a meeting place, pools resources for a multi use facility for sporting, recreation and community use. |
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| "Act-Belong-Commit" A health intervention project that is getting some great runs on the board in promoting mental wellbeing in regional areas. |
Breaking New Ground A project team turns a ‘one size fits all’ approach on its head to restore dignity and flexibility to physically disabled beachgoers. |
Getting in Early Ngala‘s educational resource about early brain development shows parents can have a positive influence on children's development. |
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| Carramar Playgroup A ‘have a go’ attitude from organisers at a community playgroup just goes to show that from little things, big things grow! |
Gondwana Link Passionate locals begin an international conservation effort in a ‘biodiversity hotspot’… |
Perth's Fabulous Festival A ‘free and easy’ focus for an international Arts celebration is an enriching experience, and an opportunity to reflect on issues... |
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| Jet Powered Boost The weather's warming up and we're off to enjoy the beach; kept safe by another valued WA resource - our volunteer Surf Life Savers. |
On the Road Again A disability is no longer a barrier for a couple to hit the highways in style, safety and comfort in a custom-designed van. |
Pink, Proud and Paddling Perth's "Amazon Women" are geared up to be pink, proud and paddling with their first Lotterywest 'Active Participation' grant. |
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| Inland Beach All-weather Pilbara playground a lifeline for families... |
Busselton Swim Creating a community celebration of coastal culture! |
Kings Park The Friends of Kings Park are committed to preserving our City’s great backyard... |
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Fish Tales |
Headquarters |
Honouring the Memory |