Bell Bay Aluminium has awarded more than $51,000 to 21 local organisations through its 2024 grants program.
Held annually, the program awards community groups and not-for-profits with up to $3000 for initiatives that make real and lasting change to benefit Tasmanians.
Bell Bay Aluminium General Manager Richard Curtis said Tasmania has a range of diverse of social, environmental, and economic needs, and many of these groups are assisting to fill the void, often with small budgets and a volunteer workforce.
“From providing first aid and emergency call-out equipment to community gardens and youth leadership opportunities, it was an incredibly difficult task for our assessment panel to choose this year’s grant recipients,” Mr Curtis said.
“We are inspired by the contributions these organisations make to their communities. Through their support of Tasmanians, we can make a positive and genuine difference in people’s lives.”
The 2024 Bell Bay Aluminium Community Grant Program recipients are:
| Name of organisation | Name of Project | Amount |
| Bridport Community Men’s Shed | First Aid kits and training | $1110 |
| Bridport Fire Brigade | Emergency call-out equipment | $2062 |
| Buckingham Rowing Club | Sunshades | $2612 |
| Deloraine House Inc | The Accidental Counsellor course | $2500 |
| Dover and South Action Group Inc. | Emergency Food Pantry | $3000 |
| East Launceston Bowls Club | Shade upgrade | $3000 |
| Eskleigh Foundation | Vegetable Garden for people with a disability | $3000 |
| Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House | Fingal Community Shed | $2921 |
| Forth Valley Lions Club Inc | Defibrillator in Hall | $2495 |
| Future Impact Group | Future Changers Youth Leadership Camp | $2904 |
| Hillwood Volunteer Fire Brigade | Sunshade for rest area | $2500 |
| Huon Valley PCYC | Parents Room | $2985 |
| Kingston Neighbourhood House | Childcare garden | $1050 |
| Lulworth Community Association | Mosaic House Numbers Project | $1250 |
| Marine Rescue Ulverstone | PPE | $2742 |
| North West Support School | Inclusive Harmony Grant – musical instruments | $3000 |
| Rowella Community Hall Committee | Community CPR and Defibrillator Training | $2950 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Community Catering Program | $3000 |
Media Contact:
Rochelle Galloway
Advisor Communities and Communication
Bell Bay Aluminium
Phone: 0419 999 383