Project Presentation Days shine a light on community projects

The Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) recently hosted two gatherings in Campbell Town with representatives from funded organisations to check in on their project progress.

These project presentation days are valuable opportunities to come together, share insights and explore the challenges and successes of delivering community initiatives across Tasmania.

Each organisation is at a different stage of their journey and the days provide a platform for open discussion, learning and connection.

EdConnect Australia Acting CEO Danie McNiel said the opportunity to come together and hear from other TCF recipients highlighted all the great work being done across Tasmanian communities.

“To learn from all the other recipients about their grants and processes really fills your cup and all the insightful conversations have been invaluable,” she said.

“EdConnect has received seven years of funding from the TCF to place volunteers in northern Tasmania primary and secondary schools.”

Community Development Lead Darya Kuznyetsova said the Multicultural Council of Tasmania (MCOT) was developing model to assist employers in creating stronger connections with a diverse workforce.

“This is our second year working on the Multicultural Employment Project, which is supported by the TCF and run in partnership with the University of Tasmania,” she said.

“UTAS have conducted research on the barriers that employers have when engaging culturally and linguistically diverse workers.

“We are now at the stage where we are co-designing solutions to those barriers which soon will be tested by local businesses first hand.”

Tebrakunna Rangers Trainee Jamie Langdon shared some updates from the Melythina Tiakana Warrana Aboriginal Corporations (MTWAC) Rangers Employment Program stationed Tebrakunna (Port Hedland) on Tasmania’s north east coast.

“We currently have three full time rangers with plans to bring more team members on board in future, including five female rangers,” Mr Langdon said.

“The program involves aboriginal men and women working together to protect the natural area and regenerate Tebrakunna into an abundant traditional cultural landscape.”

The TCF is always inspired by the passion and dedication behind every project, and it was fantastic to see the collaboration, networking and mutual support that naturally emerged throughout the sessions.

A big thank you to all who presented and participated, your stories continue to shape a stronger, more connected Tasmania.