Purchase beach access matting & an enclosed trailer for storage. ‍The access matting would provide accessibility for any person to negotiate the sand & get to the water/ocean easily & safely.

The NBDV Network held it first White Ribbon on 23/11/2016, this event was highly successful and the committee plans to hold this event annually. The walk commenced at Queenscliff Surf club ended at the Corso Manly where the Lions Club of Manly provided breakfast for all participants. This event was attended by approximately 300 walkers. The committee set up an information tent for all community members to have access to information on Domestic and family violence and relevant service providers. The committee would like to be able to purchase a branded gazebo to use for this event and other community events. The committee would like to order a reprint of the resource 'Charmed and Dangerous"" this booklet provides extensive information on domestic and family violence, this resource will be shared among local service providers. We would also like to purchase branded merchandise like canvas bags, pens, cards, key rings etc these will also be used at local community events. The committee aims to participate in more community events like holding markets stalls and being present at other community events. 

The MWS opened our doors in 2010 with 13 beds. Since that time 7 years ago, we have had over 300 women stay with us. Originally the beds were donations from the community and were second hand at the time we received them.  They are now showing wear and tear and the mattresses are worn and becoming uncomfortable. We are looking to replace the existing old beds and bases with new ones. This grant would enable the purchase of 13 x new single beds and bases.

Northern Beaches Council area is expanding and the NSW Justices Association (Northern Beaches Branch) wants to ensure the ongoing convenient access to our Community JP Desks across our Council area. To ensure this we need more volunteer JPs to be encouraged join the Association for free training, insurance and support, all ensured as members. We intend, as in other areas of NSW to hold 'Open Days' where training and demonstrations are held to encourage JPs and members of the public to become JPs becoming benchmark trained and supported Desk Volunteers.

• training courses for our volunteers
• webinars both inbound and outbound
• In Emergency Operational mode the screens display information about job queues, weather reports and TV news
• videoconferencing to SES HQ and other NSW Government emergency service locations.

• Installing an irrigation system and timer which would allow us to conserve water through strategic watering, as well as other water saving practices such as mulching.
• purchase all the necessary tools and equipment which will enable all members to participate safely and productively - eg Watering cans, hand tools, rakes, spades, gardening gloves, first aid kit, secateurs etc.
• purchase consumables and ancillary items to be used to care for our worm farms, compost, soil, seedlings and plants - eg. mulch, dolomite, plant labels, stakes etc.
• build a website which promotes and educates our local community about sustainability and encourages community connection and participation.

1. Sustainable Building - retrofitting buildings, new builds, eco-friendly materials and zero waste including discarded waste material and materials to avoid.
2. Technology and Innovation - renewable energy and energy storage (batteries) options in your home for electricity and water heating; energy efficient design principles and water efficiency and irrigation.
3. Organic Living - growing your own food, soil health, composting, maintaining biodiversity including native plants, native bees and habitat.
4. Non-toxic homes - plastic free, chemical free garden, non-toxic products and materials in your home.

• provision of educational and hands-on workshops
• community outreach at local markets and events
• production and dissemination of educational materials
• a month long focus of activities during Sustainable House month in September 2017 and 2018
• open gardens and homes as examples of sustainable living

1. Competency audit of members and the identification of skills gap and employment opportunities.
2. Provision of training courses to upskill members for preparation to re-enter the workforce. Courses will be delivered through a combination of face-to-face and online courses to ensure effective and focused delivery. Courses will be provided in a dedicated training hub. Equipping the Hub will require funding for technology driven equipment: 5 new dedicated desk top; computers and software; 3 iPads; a Smart Till.
3. Development of a Transitional and Supported Employment Network (TSEN). The development of a transitional and supported employment network (TSEN) will be dependent upon identifying local businesses within the local area willing to provide transitional or supported employment positions for skilled members.   

• Identify and engage with local businesses, which match members skill base;
• Encourage and assist these businesses to form a collaborative employment arrangement;
• Initially assist members to placements.

Helping children with a disability to learn to swim and be safe in the water. We will do this by providing individualised lessons at an affordable price so that children with a disability get access to qualified teachers to help them develop a life skill.

Residents of Scotland Island are dependent on a piped water supply from the mainland whenever their collected rainwater runs dry or if they do not have a water collection facility. At present, there is a very labour-intensive manual system of timed water bookings, meter readings, billing and payments. This project seeks to automate and improve many of the booking, recording, billing and payment functions.

The event is a bi-annual activity held on the Northern Beaches organised by the Special Olympics Sydney Northern Beaches Regional Committee. The venue is the Lakeside Caravan Park North Narrabeen which has been selected for its most suitable accommodation and location with good nearby facilities for the planned activities. The opportunity for people with intellectual disabilities to participate will be extended to 150 including carers on a 1 to 4 ratio. The target participants will be a mix of lower functioning people who do not generally have the opportunity to be part of a travelling team or attend major events plus a number of higher ability levels from our Athlete Leadership Program as mentors and in support roles. Activities are designed to encourage camaraderie through team building and sportsmanship. Activities will be modified to suit the ability levels of participants specifically in the sports of cricket, T ball, Volley ball and Bocce. Water activities will include swimming in the ocean pool, kayaking on the lake and paddle boarding. Volunteers support will be provided by the local sports high school students, local surf club and law enforcement officers cooking BBQ lunch. Social activities will also be conducted in the evening where again the emphasis will be on working together to achieve an outcome. The week-end concludes with presentations and athletes and support people providing their thoughts on the week-end so that continual improvement is achieved thus ensuring the needs and expectations are met.

• Building Rapport
• Ownership, Accountability, and Responsibility
• Positive Thinking; Positive People
• Overcoming Fear; Encouraging Failures
• Self-Actualisation; Reward

The Northern Beaches Branch of Sydney Wildlife runs and maintains a wildlife rehabilitation facility within Waratah Park, Duffys Forest.  The Park is used for the final stage of care for a wide variety of animals that have been nursed back to health, or raised from babies, by our volunteers in their own homes. At any given time the Park will house kangaroos, wallabies, possums, kookaburras, gliders, lizards, turtles, and more.  Our project aims to provide 24 hour/7 day a week monitoring of these animals using 3G camera surveillance which can send images and small videos of the animals behaviour directly to our dedicated team.  The cameras will be invaluable in monitoring those animals that are most active at night, and our raptors, which may sit motionless for hours if they know someone is watching them. The animals are brought to the Park for a final assessment of their readiness for release. Unobtrusive monitoring is also essential for the dehumanising process.

It is recognised that the suburbs within the northern section of the northern beaches are under resourced in respect to support services for young people and their families. The vision is to provide a permanently based youth support/referral hub in this area, designed with community consultation to ensure it best meets the need of the community and to be staffed by the multiple agencies that already support the Northern Beaches community, a collaboration of community services. 

• strategies to identify escalating anxiety
• ways to cope and manage anxiety
• connect with peers in a supportive environment
• open the discussion about the risk of suicide at times of high anxiety and stress

The Pray for World Peace event is held annually by the Tibetan Friendship Group (TFG) in celebration of World Peace Day. Last year the event was held at St David’s Uniting Church in Dee Why, with attendees paying a ticket cost and proceeds covering the costs of event, and remaining proceeds going towards TFG projects for Tibetan refugees. This year, the TFG wants to showcase the talent in the community and different cultures, in addition to different faiths, by having performances from groups in the community, particularly from youth. In the past, performances have only been Tibetan and have not showcased the array of cultures and people in the community and have not been a prominent part of the event. The TFG also wants to extend the reach of the event by having even more people in the community attend which has in the past been restricted due to the venue and ticket cost. By expanding the venue and forgoing ticket costs the event will have a much greater impact in the community.  The purpose of the event is to unite the community through prayers, performances, food, speeches, and more. During the event, attendees have the chance to meet one another, celebrate each other’s cultures and faith and the diversity that is present within the community. The event will bring together different people, cultures and faiths in the community to celebrate our harmony and talents.

To establish an organised sport on the Northern Beaches that caters for people with disability and promotes equality and inclusiveness in the Northern Beach community. This funding application is for the acquisition of 10 wheelchairs, to establish a player base and manage the ongoing costs of the competition for one year.  The proposed NRL Wheelchair Northern Beaches competition will encourage local participation and provide local players with the ability to graduate to representative sport, including the State of Origin and representative competitions for Australia (including the wheelchair Rugby League World Cup). The sport is inclusive because it allows athletes with disability to compete with/and against able-bodied players. The Northern Beaches competition will be established with the support of Sargood on Collaroy, the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, and the National Rugby League (NRL).  Games will be played at the Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre, or a similar venue with suitable facilities. The competition will involve the recruitment of players of all ages, genders and ability. The project will provide the necessary social team environment to encourage general physical health, well-being, and confidence. NRL Wheelchair has been played in Australia since 2004 and the organisation runs all-ages competitions in several local Government areas across Sydney. During that time, we have seen the positive impact that the sport has on local communities, along with the physical and mental well-being of those with disability and their associated carers and families. We welcome the opportunity to bring our inclusive sport to the Northern Beaches community.