Successful Applications Announced - Premier's Fund 2023
17 December 2023
Today the Premier announced 25 successful projects that will receive funding under the latest round of the Premier's Fund for Children and Young People.
This new round of funding delivers on a key action within Tasmania's Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy - It Takes a Tasmanian Village and will provide increased access to social and recreational opportunities within local communties for children and young people across all regions of Tasmania.
Projects funded in this round are in response to a need or idea that has been informed by feedback from Tasmanian children and young people, with many of the projects incorporating ongoing engagement and co-design opportunities for local children and young people. The funded projects cover a broad range of activities and interests and span different age groups, from the early years through to young adults. Successful projects include activities that will increase access to outdoor equipment, music and dance programs, puppet workshops and performances, new play spaces and learn to sail opportunities.
A list of successful organisations and projects that have received funding under this latest grant round is available below:
Organisation | Suburb | Project | Funding |
| Barbershop Harmony Australia (Tasmanian Region) | Hobart | Hobart A Cappella Club: Establishment of a mixed acapella chorus targeted to 18-25 year olds | $9,432 |
| Calvin Christian School | Kingston | Calvin Village Wellness Centre: social connection and wellness space | $30,000 |
| Devonport Online Access Centre | Devonport | Gaming together @ Devonport Online: providing social opportunities for young people to play games and build friendships and social skills | $3,569 |
| Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre | Hobart, Taroona, Glenorchy | Swim for All: CALD Youth Swim and Safety Program for 12-16 year olds from migrant or refugee backgrounds | $12,920 |
| DRILL Performance Company | West Coast & Huon Valley | The Horizon Project: Youth dance program and performance within local schools | $30,000 |
| Dunalley Primary School Association | Dunalley | Sensory Swing Space - with a focus on neurodiverse | $25,000 |
| Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House | Break O'Day region | Creative Minds Project: Events and short courses for young people in Break O'Day region | $30,000 |
| Geeveston Community Centre | Geeveston | GeCo Youth Club: Outdoor gathering space for Youth Club including games and equipment | $23,600 |
| George Town Council | George Town | Art Street Art: Art program in collaboration with local youth and professional artists | $29,000 |
| Goulbourn Street Primary School Association | West Hobart | Swings for playground | $10,000 |
| Howrah Scout Group | Howrah | Outdoor Activity equipment replacement | $24,274 |
| Howrah Primary School Association | Howrah | Shade Sails for kindergarten and play area | $27,000 |
| Lilydale District Association | Lilydale | Community events focussed on children and young people | $10,500 |
| Margate Primary School Association | Margate | Margate Kids Choir | $10,000 |
| Parklands High School | Burnie | Outdoor Gym for broad range of ages and fitness levels | $22,500 |
| Peregrine School | Nicholls Rivulet | Kiln for pottery within workshop program at school | $20,000 |
| Riverside Primary School Association | Riverside | Phoenix Play Space: Regeneration of school area for hard court activities | $15,000 |
| Romaine Park Primary School Association | Burnie | Mountain bikes, storage container and maintenance equipment | $30,000 |
| St Helens District High School | St Helens | Sports court resurface | $25,000 |
| Strong Children Stronger Communities | Cygnet and surrounds | Robotic and digital lego club | $5,720 |
| Tasmanian Sail Training Association | Woodbridge and Cygnet | Youth Sailing: short sail training trips on the Lady Nelson for school children | $5,000 |
| Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra | North East and East Coast | Music and Words: Schools tour with interactive performances and classroom resources | $20,800 |
| Tasmanian Youth Orchestra Council | Huon Valley and Moonah | TYO Pathways Program: free musical training for young people | $30,000 |
| TasWriters | Hobart | Creative writing workshop program for 12-18 year olds | $22,000 |
| Terrapin Puppet Theatre | Flinders and King Islands | School performance and creative workshop | $26,320 |
