Local community groups across Wattle Range have received support through the acquittal of Council’s 2025/26 Community Financial Assistance Grants, helping strengthen services, events and community wellbeing across the region.
One of this year’s recipients is the Wattle Range Suicide Prevention Network, a not-for-profit volunteer organisation working to start conversations, reduce stigma and promote the message that support is always close. The Network partners with government agencies, local businesses and community members to foster a community where every life matters.
Network Chair Rick Errington said the Council grant helped fund the purchase of a mobile BBQ and equipment.
“The new mobile BBQ gives us a simple but powerful tool to bring people together and will help us empower our community through information, conversation and caring,” Mr Errington said. “Sharing food opens the door to genuine conversations, and every conversation we spark has the potential to connect someone with support when they need it the most.”
The Wattle Range Council Financial Assistance Grants Program focuses on creating community vibrancy by supporting services, programs and facilities that enhance the lives of local residents.
Mayor Des Noll congratulated all recipients of both the Community Financial Assistance Grants and the Community Sport and Recreation Grants for 2025/26.
“We encourage all community groups and organisations to consider applying for future rounds of Council grants if they have a project, initiative or community need,” Mayor Noll said.
Organisations seeking financial support will have the next opportunity to apply when the 2026/27 Financial Assistance Grants open in July 2026.
To volunteer or learn more about the Wattle Range Suicide Prevention Network, visit: www.wattlerangespn.com.au
2025/26 Community Financial Assistance Grant Recipients
Round 1
- Beachport District Development Association
- Hatherleigh Community Hall Inc.
- Tantanoola Uniting Church
- Beachport Branch National Trust SA
- Tantanoola Progress Association
Round 2
- Orphan Lamb Rescue
- Beachport Rivoli Bay Lions Club
- Penola National Trust Branch
- Wattle Range Suicide Prevention Network
Community Sports and Recreation Grants
Round 1
- Millicent Squash Club
- Millicent Football Netball Club
- McLaughlin Park Sports Inc.
- Mount Burr United Cricket Club
- Tantanoola Football Club
- Hatherleigh Football Club
- Beachport Pony Club
- Beachport Bowling Club
Round 2
- Millicent Cricket Club
- Glencoe Football Club
- Hatherleigh Sport & Recreation
- Kalangadoo War Memorial Park & Community Sports Club
- Penola Bowling Club
- Millicent United Soccer Club
- Mount Burr United Football Club
- Millicent Golf Club
See Wattle Range Community Financial Assistance Grants for more information.