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Explore the diverse and grassroots community projects we are proud to support with IMB Bank Community Foundation grant funding this year.

55
community projects
funded for 2023

Congratulations to our 2023 recipients

We’re proud to support another 55 community-building initiatives with funding from the IMB Bank Community Foundation. Their dedication to our communities and those most in need is a true inspiration.

project spotlight

Building better futures with The LIVEFree Project

The IMB Bank Community Foundation is proud to support The LIVEFree Project, which is creating opportunities and changing lives for kids and families in Newcastle NSW.

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Feb 3, 2023

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2023

1st Austinmer Scout Group

Disability Access

2023

300 Blankets

Care Packages for Food Security and Connection

2023

A Splash of Colour Swimming

Learn-to-Swim for CALD Women

2023

Adamas Nexus

Expansion of Domestic Violence Support Groups throughout Australia

2023

Angel Gowns for Australian Babies

Wool for Angel Blankets

2023

Batemans Bay Surf Life Saving Club

Batemans Bay Nipper and Junior Lifesaving Program

2023

Bay and Basin Cancer Support Group

Cancer Home Care Support Equipment

2023

Bega District Volunteer Rescue Group

Battery-Operated Ram

2023

Canberra Region Junior Rugby League

Defibrillators Saving Rugby League Lives

2023

Cancer Patients Foundation

Look Good Feel Better

2023

Community Workshed Moruya

Special Needs Equipment Accessibility

2023

Cumberland Community Radio

Podcast Studio

2023

Eurobodalla Volunteer Operations Support

CAD Operation Equipment

2023

Eurobodalla Woodcraft Guild

Temporary Workshop Tools, Machines Supply

2023

Food Ladder

School Greenhouse System

2023

Football South Coast

Walking Football

2023

Frame Running Wollongong

Frame Runners

2023

Friends of Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden

Revitalising Event Spaces

2023

Harman Foundation

24/7 Helpline Upgrade

2023

Hunter Heart Safe

Strengthening Community Response to Cardiac Arrest

2023

Illawarra Wig Library

Support for Women with Medical-Related Hair Loss

2023

LIVEfree Project

Shine Bright Mentoring Program

2023

Lids4Kids ACT

Recycling Hub and Education Centre

2023

Lifeline South Coast

Book Fair for Suicide Prevention

2023

Long Beach Community Association

Enhancing Plotters Community Garden

2023

Menangle Men's Shed

Tools for Community Projects

2023

Morris Children's Fund

Music Therapy

2023

Narooma Rescue Squad

Modernising Rescue Tools

2023

Native Animal Education Sanctuary

Education Signs

2023

Need a Feed Australia

Breakfast Buddies Program

2023

Our Community Project

Tender Funerals Volunteer Development

2023

Police Citizens Youth Clubs NSW

Fit for Life Program

2023

Port Kembla and District Meals on Wheels

IT Modernisation

2023

Quirky Quilters

Stitching for Community Support

2023

Red Nose

Safe Sleep For Bubs

2023

Rotary Club of Camden

U Turn the Wheel

2023

Rotary Club of Goulburn

U Turn the Wheel

2023

Rotary Club of Moss Vale

U Turn the Wheel

2023

SAGE Community Services

Inside Out Project

2023

Sapphire Community Projects

Saving Lives

2023

Southern Highlands Christian Community Centre

C3 Cares Southern Highlands

2023

Southern Women's Group

Recovery Sanctuary

2023

St John Ambulance Australia ACT

Little First Aiders

2023

Supported Accommodation and Homelessness Services Shoalhaven Illawarra (SAHSSI)

Security at Women’s Crisis Centres

2023

Surfair Motor Sports Club

TeenSafe Program

2023

Towamba Rural Fire Brigade

Communication Infrastructure

2023

U3A Wollongong

Learning in Retirement

2023

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute

Heart Health Tour

2023

Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW

Workplace Upgrade

2023

Wanda Surf Life Saving Club

New Side-by-Side Vehicle

2023

Warm Blankets for Everyone

Comfort for Those in Need

2023

Weston Creek Men's Shed

Caring for Kids

2023

Wrap With Love

The Knitting Bank

2023

Yass Valley Men's Shed

Building for Community Support

2023

Zonta Club of Berry

We Can Start Again

2022

Frame Running Wollongong

Frame Runners

2022

Harman Foundation

Light and Hope

2022

Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation

House Cleaning Assistance Program

2022

Illawarra Wig Library

Wigs for Illawarra Women

2022

LIVEfree Project

Shine Bright Program

2022

Lids4Kids Australia

Community Recycling Education Centre

2022

Lifeline South Coast

Lifeline South Coast Community Ambassador

2022

Lions Club of East Maitland

Mobile Cool Room

2022

Lions Club of Wollongong

Lions BBQ Trailer

2022

Macarthur Sunrise Rotary Club

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

2022

NSW Police Force

Security Camera for Vulnerable Communities

2022

Narooma Men's Shed

Women’s Inclusion

2022

One Meal: It Makes a Difference

Community Meals and Food Security Program

2022

Pegasus

Volunteer Disability Education and Resources

2022

Phoenix Community Project

The Treehouse Cafe

2022

Project Displaced

Securing Job Seekers Futures

2022

Project Youth

RAISE

2022

Radio for the Print Handicapped of NSW

Find Your Way

2022

Rainbow Club Australia

Wollongong Rainbow Club

2022

Rally For Recovery

External Awning

2022

Rotary Club of Camden

U Turn the Wheel

2022

Rotary Club of Goulburn

U Turn the Wheel

2022

Rotary Club of Moss Vale

U Turn the Wheel

2022

Scullin Community Group

Seats and Cycles for Social Connections

2022

Solve-TAD

Solving Challenges and Reaching Goals

2022

South West Community Transport

Custom Built Trailer

2022

Surfair Motor Sports Club

TeenSafe Safe Driver Training

2022

Survivor's R Us

Shelves for Food

2022

Sylvanvale

Sensory Spaces for Children

2022

The Footpath Library

Mobile Library Outreach

2022

The Man Walk Australia

The Man Walk

2022

The Nappy Collective

Year Round Collective

2022

The Shepherd Centre for Deaf Children

Building a Sound Start

2022

The Shire Bands

Concert Bands Music Charts

2022

Turning Point Camden

Standing Out in Camden

2022

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute

Heart Health Check

2022

WaterWombats Aquatic Disability Services

AquaAerobics Program Development

2022

Wollongong VRA

Trauma and Rescue Prop

2021

300 Blankets

Iceolation

2021

3Bridges Community

A Helping Hand for New Mums

2021

Arts Council of Eurobodalla

Art Central Recovery

2021

Bega District Volunteer Rescue Group

Back-up Defibrillation Machine

2021

Bega Men's Shed

Make our Shed Dust Free

2021

Belconnen Community Men's Shed

Extending Working Space post-COVID

2021

Belconnen Senior Citizen's Club

Upgrading Garden

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