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Financial Assistance
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Active Ageing at the Local Level Initiative
The Department is coordinating a $1.35 million initiative to encourage older and ageing people to play a more active role in community life. The Active Ageing at the Local Level Initiative is part of the State Government's Active Ageing Strategy. Incorporated organisations including local governments, community and industry/business organisations, volunteer organisations, educational institutions and philanthropic foundations can apply for financial assistance, to conduct a range of activities and programs to encourage active ageing. The first round of funding closed on December 23, 2005 and 33 applicants were successful in obtaining grants.
The second round of funding closed on September 5, 2006 and 30 applicants were successful in obtaining grants.
The third round of funding closed on August 10, 2007 and 30 applicants were successful in obtaining grants.
Note: Applications are currently closed for Active Ageing at the Local Level Fund funding. For further information contact Virginia Scott on (08) 9217 1442 or email activeageing@dlgrd.wa.gov.au.
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