NSC announces funding support for 10 community groups

Ten community groups have been awarded funding through this year’s Community Financial Assistance Grant Program to support a range of projects, from equipment upgrades to annual events.

The program helps community groups bring local ideas to life, improve community facilities and deliver activities and events that benefit people across the Narrabri Shire.

The successful recipients were recognised at a ceremony in the Narrabri Shire Council chambers, where representatives joined council representatives for the official signing of their funding agreements.

A total of $14,500 was distributed across the 10 successful applicants.

ArtsNational Narrabri was awarded $1,000 to support brochure printing and promotional advertising.

A $3,000 grant for the Country Education Foundation of the Namoi will support a special screening of Just a Farmer, a movie highlighting the hardships and resilience of those working on the land. The screening aims to promote mental health within the community.

Eulah Creek Hall Recreation Reserve Land Manager was allocated $2,500 towards new foldable and stackable chairs, enhancing the hall’s capacity to host events.

Galloping Gully Polocrosse Club Inc. was granted $500 towards the construction and installation of six steel benches at the sporting grounds, improving comfort and accessibility for spectators.

Narrabri & District Community Aid Service Inc. will put its $500 towards purchasing toys for the annual Community Christmas Drive, which benefits around 150 families across the region.

Narrabri District Cricket Association was awarded $2,000 towards delivering the annual Town vs Country T20 Cricket event.

A $2,000 grant to Narrabri Dolphins Water Polo Club Incorporated will assist with delivering the Community Aquatic Participation Program for the 2026–27 water polo season.

Narrabri High School P and C Association will use its $500 towards student attendance at the GRIP Leadership Conference in Tamworth for 10 student leaders.

Narrabri Meals on Wheels Incorporated was allocated $500 for its

Christmas luncheon for clients and volunteers.

Spring Plains Public Hall Manager was awarded $2,000 to create a permanent heritage display showcasing the hall and the community’s history.

Mayor Darrell Tiemens said the council’s Community Financial

Assistance Grant Program was an important way of supporting the people and organisations working to

make a difference in their local communities.

“Our community organisations put an incredible amount of time, energy and passion into making their communities better places to live. While that work can bring its challenges, it also brings enormous reward,” he said.

“We don’t always take the time to celebrate what we achieve as a community, so it’s wonderful to recognise these groups and the projects they are bringing to life. Council is proud to support

initiatives that mean so much to our local communities.”

The council encourages other community groups with projects or ideas that could benefit their local community to keep an eye out for future rounds of the Community Financial Assistance Grant Program.