Stories of Impact
Royal Flying Doctors Funding
The Tasmanian Community Fund are proud to support The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) by funding its exciting new educational Simulator.The program, named “Look! Up in the Sky” will revolutionise the existing RFDS Education Program, offering interactive and engaging experiences for students across Tasmania.A highlight of the program is the inclusion of a life-sized model of a Flying Doctor plane, serving as an aeromedical simulator. This innovative tool transports students into the cockpit and fuselage of an RFDS aircraft, complete with avionics, flight simulation capabilities, and fully equipped medical facilities, including stretchers, communications, oxygen, and suction.The Simulator provides students with...
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Royal Flying Doctors Funding
The Tasmanian Community Fund are proud to support The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) by funding its exciting new educational Simulator.The program, named “Look! Up in the Sky” will revolutionise…
St Michaels Association
Disability support service in northern Tasmania, the St Michaels Association recently took possession of 12 new iPads for its day program participants, funded by the Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF).The participants…
Azalia growing skills to support her buddy
The Tasmanian Community Fund is supporting Edmund Rice Community Services Tasmania (ERCSTAS) to help more young people participate in the Eddie Rice Camp’s volunteer mentor program.Young people are invited to…
Graduates ready to strengthen Tasmanian communities
Twenty-three participants from across the state have graduated from a project management course designed specifically for people who work or volunteer in Tasmania’s community sector with a particular focus on…
Highlands Greenhouse near completion
The Great Lake Community Centre Extension Project is nearing completion, with an expected opening in February 2024.“The building looks amazing,” committee member Toni Glowaki said.“Seeing the greenhouse up and looking…
Shepherd Centre students step up
The Shepherd Centre had four young children graduate from their early intervention program recently.The program teaches children with hearing loss to listen and speak and critically offers supports to parents…
Tebrakunna Rangers
Fourteen trainees are currently undergoing a two-year on-country training program to obtain a certificate 3 in conservation and ecosystem management through the Melythina Tiakana Warrana Aboriginal Corporations (MTWAC) Rangers Employment…
The Tea Leaf Reader
THE tea leaf reader is a short film inspired by what life can be like for the thousands of Tasmanians living with illiteracy and the resilience it takes for them…
Pilot Program comes to Smithton
For the past six months 12 people from the north-west region have been completing face-to-face Certificate IV Project Management training delivered by the University of Tasmania.Funded by the Tasmanian Community…
New Bike Track at Rokeby
A proposal for a new bike track at Rokeby Primary School led by a group of students will has come to fruition, after two years of planning and construction.In January,…
Working Together
Moonah-based community organisation Friends of Zafira’s Working Together project is supporting socially isolated members of the Hazara community to participate in work and training.The Hazara community is an ethnic minority…
taypani milaythina-tu: Return to Country’
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) has officially opened its major exhibition ‘taypani milaythina-tu: Return to Country’ which will be on display until February 2023.Twenty Tasmanian Aboriginal artists and…
Grant funding expands wellbeing program
Tier 1 Community Housing Provider Centacare Evolve Housing (CEH) will expand its successful Inspiring Future Leaders (IFL) Program with a $490,000 Strategic Initiatives grant from the Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF).IFL…
The Hobart Women's Shelter - Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Program
THE Hobart Women’s Shelter program, Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP), is seeing great results as the pilot reaches the half way mark.Delivered in partnership with Engender Equality, Women’s Health Tasmania…
St Mary's Hands On Learning
Magical St Mary’sFrom the artisans to the students, to the school leadership team, and even grandparents, everyone involved in the success of the new HoL Caf’e program at St Mary’s…
Smithton High School's Life Lab
Smithton High School's Life Lab Works Crew program is gaining momentum and recognition within the broader community of Circular Head as it begins to extend its reach to locals in…
FaRM project to feed the northern suburbs
A social enterprise that was dreamt up a decade ago is coming to fruition with a market garden in Launceston’s northern suburbs to be funded for five years by the…
Greens Beach Coastal Track Upgrade - small grant makes a big difference
The seaside village of Greens Beach located at the mouth of the Tamar River is benefitting from the upgrade to a popular walking track.The heavily used 60m, 1.25m wide pathway…
New House for Jireh
Jireh House officially opened a new three-bedroom home in March, supported through a funding collaboration between the community, Tasmanian Community Fund, and the Commonwealth and State Governments to increase support…
The power of peer workers in alcohol and other drug treatment programs
Ella Stott was sitting in north west drug rehabilitation facility Serenity House — ‘ticking the boxes’, she admits, to regain custody of her children — when a peer worker changed…
Better mental health support services on the horizon thanks to TCF funding
A new partnership formed between Colony 47, Headspace and the Tasmanian Community Fund will seek to improve the way young Tasmanians access mental health services.Colony 47 CEO, Danny Sutton, said…
Going Places with Hands on Learning
Everyone has a genius, that when uncovered, ensures you fly.There’s a whole new world out there for Chloe after three years and many achievements as part of the Hands on…
Improving Wellbeing in Break O’Day
The Break O’Day Community Wellbeing project is a three year pilot project supported by the Tasmanian Community Fund and Break O’Day Council. The project is creating opportunities for our community…
A new multi-year arts project celebrating Tasmanian Spirit on Screen
Wide Angle Tasmania is launching a major arts project called GRIT showcasing the resilience seen in the Tasmanian community as we rebuild from Covid-19.There are three major stages to the…
Volunteer Marine Rescue Kingborough
A new vessel will help the Volunteer Marine Rescue Kingborough provide additional services to various communities in their area of operations.The replacement vessel, ‘Kingborough Rescue 1’, was funded by a…
Upgraded community facility opens on Central Coast
Soundproofing of private spaces, improved access and electrical upgrades are just some of the improvements made to The Ulverstone Neighbourhood House (UNH) which held its official re-opening in May 2021.The…
Alcohol and Drug Peer Work Development Project
A locally developed program is providing work training and professional development for people who have experienced substance use so they can assist other Tasmanian’s seeking help for their own addictions.The…
Story Stops for the western Wilds Drive
Kentish Council has taken the opportunity to position its townships as the gateway to the Western Wilds Drive Journey, to compliment Tourism Tasmania’s state-wide drive journey.Council successfully applied for funding…
Wheels to Waves
Wheels to Waves Funding promotes inclusion by bringing wheels to the wavesA NEW initiative promoting inclusion and equality is supporting people with disabilities to hit the waves, with a $10,000…
Sisters Beach Community Celebrates Recreation Park Opening
Sisters Beach Community Celebrates Recreation Park Opening The Sisters Beach Recreation Park was officially opened on Saturday 20 February, with the skate park facility getting a workout from locals and…
Foundations to Flourish
Foundations to Flourish 2021 has kicked off as the ‘Year of Gratitude’ on King Island with the Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) announcing $34,477 has been awarded to Foundations to Flourish…
Diabetes - Coaching to keep mums on track
Mums at risk of contracting Type 2 Diabetes around Tasmania are benefitting from help delivered in a unique coaching program by Diabetes Tasmania, funded by the Tasmanian Community Fund.Specialist phone…
Wynyard BMX Park - Elite Level BMX Track Now Ready
The Wynyard BMX Park can now host elite-level events and training thanks to a $343,000 upgrade that was officially opened by Gavin Pearce MP Federal Member for Braddon on November…
Bruny Bowls and Community Club
Residents on Bruny Island will benefit from a new bus bought by the Bruny Bowls and Community Club with money from a successful grant from the Tasmanian Community Fund.Club President…
St Marys Community Space
Residents and visitors in the East Coast township of St Marys and the Fingal Valley will benefit from an infrastructure project that has deep roots within the local community and…
Avoca Museum and Information Centre
A priority project in a rural community has paid huge dividends, with a contemporary children’s playground in Boucher Park, Avoca providing local and visiting children with an inclusive, fun and…
Dress for Success
Dress for Success has made a positive impact in the community since it was established in Hobart in 2019, helping empower disadvantaged women to achieve economic independence by providing professional…
Glenview Community Services - Korongee Village
The Tasmanian Community Fund has helped Glenview Community Services meet the needs of their residents and staff at Korongee Village, situated in Glenorchy, with the funding for two electric people…
South Hobart Community Centre
South Hobart’s new-look community centre has officially opened, providing a new hub for community activities in the suburb.The outdated centre was rebuilt to provide space for community gatherings and activities.“The…
Deloraine Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc
The Deloraine Agricultural and Pastoral Society reached a milestone on its new facilities block project with the roof being craned in recently.Society president Lynette Gleeson said when completed, the 17…
Poatina Golf Club
The Poatina Golf Club has welcomed the arrival of a new tractor through the assistance of a grant from the Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF).The $30,500 grant from the TCF was…
Pipe Clay Coastcare
THE ‘missing link’ of the Cremorne Spit Track has begun construction, with the Pipe Clay Coastcare Group benefitting from a $20,200 grant from the Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF).The Pipe Clay…
Risdon Vale Bike Collective - Grant boost for pedal heads
The Risdon Vale Bike Collective has bought a new ute and a fleet of mountain bikes thanks to grants from the Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) and the Stronger Communities grant…