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Community Grants Program

2026-2027 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM (the Program)

Weston Creek Community Association Inc. (WCCA) is a local association formed in 1972. The WCCA administers the Weston Creek Community Centre, the Weston Neighbourhood Hall, Flynn Community Hall, Holt

Neighbourhood Hall and Chifley Community Meeting Room on behalf of the ACT Government. 

The WCCA’s operating surpluses are reinvested in its services and

maintaining the high quality of the facilities it manages.  Any funds left over after meeting its obligations are able to be directed to activities in line with the WCCA’s objectives.

This year, for the fourth year, the WCCA is funding a Community Grants Program (the Program) to provide financial support for projects that promote community cohesion, development and support, primarily in Weston Creek, Molonglo and surrounding suburbs. 

Projects that deliver a benefit to the community, impact on social equity and equality as well as impact on community and/or individual health and wellbeing will receive high priority.

A total fund of $20,000 for the Program is available for applications from $1,000 and upwards.  Applications are now available must be submitted on or before Wednesday 30 September 2026. 

Information on the Program Guidelines including the Application Form can be obtained by contacting Yung Tran, Manager Weston Creek Community Centre on 6288 0144, 0466 726 785

or by email: info@westoncccentre.org.au

Biggest Morning Tea Results 2026

Grant’s Results

WESTON CREEK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (WCCA)

COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2026-2027

We have approved a total of $30,449.25 (GST inclusive) in this year’s Grants Program to 7 community groups for a variety of projects.  They are:

  • Fetherston Gardens Friends $2,500 for the replanting of trees, shrubs and new equipment.
  • Karilee Calisthenics $4,820.25 for the purchases of training equipment, costume sets and 3 folding room dividers.
  • Horizon Church $4,000 to assist with the 2026 Christmas at Duffy Event and the new Youth Connection Program costs.
  • National Capital Bootscooters $2,434 to run the Canberra Spring Line Dance Ball and Workshop in October 2026.
  • Stromlo Christian Church $3,200 to help purchasing media equipment for their youth program.
  • Badimara Scout Group $12,500 to fund the upgrade of Badimara Scout Hall’s Kitchen in Waramanga.
  • No Lights No Lycra $995 to purchase a new portable PA system.

The Committee has decided to increase the Grants amount from $22,000 to $30,000 to accommodate many worthwhile requested applications this year.

We are proud to have been able to support those organisations in their projects to promote community cohesion and development.

WCCC SQUASH COURTS UPGRADE

The squash courts are back up and ready for use. The courts have new glass front walls, which are the first ones installed in Canberra.

WCCC UPGRADE OF TOILET FACILITIES

The toilet upgrade has been finished and all facilities are now open to the public.

COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM

COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM (the Program)

Weston Creek Community Association Inc. (WCCA) is a local association formed in 1972. The WCCA administers the Weston Creek Community Centre, the Weston Neighbourhood Hall, Flynn Community Hall, Holt

Neighbourhood Hall and Chifley Community Meeting Room on behalf of the ACT Government. 

The WCCA’s operating surpluses are reinvested in its services and

maintaining the high quality of the facilities it manages.  Any funds left over after meeting its obligations are able to be directed to activities in line with the WCCA’s purpose.

This year, for the third year, the WCCA is funding a Community Grants Program (the Program) to provide financial support for projects that promotes community cohesion, development and support, primarily in Weston Creek, Molonglo and surrounding suburbs. 

Projects which deliver benefit to the community, impact on social equity and equality as well as impact on community and/or individual health and wellbeing will receive high priority.

A total fund of $20,000 for the Program is available for applications from $1,000 and upwards.  Applications must be submitted on or before 27 February 2026.

Information on the Program Guidelines including the Application Form can be obtained by contacting Yung Tran, Manager Weston Creek Community Centre on 6288 0144, 0466 726 785

or by email: info@westoncccentre.org.au

New Laundry Facility

The Weston Creek Community Centre is now offering FREE laundry facilities (washing machine and dryer) for people in need.

The facility is available Monday to Friday between 9am and 3pm. You need to book a time slot with the Weston Creek Community Centre

Fetherston Garden Friends

Fetherston Garden Friends (FGF) are a local volunteer community organisation formed in 2010 to restore and regenerate Fetherston Gardens. This dedicated group of volunteers maintain the 3.5 hectare public garden located along Heysen Street in Weston.  

Fetherston Gardens are over 50 years old and include an Arboretum; Woodland, Herb, Native, Secret and Gallipoli gardens and open green spaces, arbors, ponds and a maze of paths. These peaceful Gardens are used for picnics, relaxing, exploring, exercise and walking. 

The volunteers work in the Gardens every Wednesday from 10am to noon and the last Sunday of each month from 10am to 1pm. 

We are delighted to say that the Fetherston Gardens Friends are now an associated organisation with Weston Creek Community Association Inc. (WCCA).  The WCCA was formed in the early 1970s when the Weston Creek area was being developed and is an incorporated, not-for-profit community organisation.  The WCCA manages Weston Creek Community Centre and four other facilities around Canberra.

If you are interested in receiving further information regarding services of either organisation, please email fetherstongardens@gmail.com for FGF and info@westoncccentre.org.au for the WCCA.