Grants approved in 2013/14: grant recipient Granted Amount Grant purpose (Connecting Communities) CC Home Care 2,500 To provide essential equipment to assist an individual with a physical disability in making their first transition into Incorporated independent living. 11th Battalion Living History Unit Inc 8,661 Towards historical uniforms to support the commemoration of the Anzac Centenary period. Aboriginal Communities Charitable Organization, 5,000 To support people experiencing financial hardship. Inc Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia 60,000 Towards a study into the optimal provision of community health services to remote areas of Western Australia. Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia 2,000,000 Towards the purchase of the new premises for this state wide organisation supporting Aboriginal health services across the Western A ustralia. Abortion Grief Australia Inc 54,621 Towards office equipment to support mental health and wellbeing services for people impacted by abortion. Academic Clinics for Exceptional Students (Inc) 15,000 Towards information technology to improve the educational services for people with a learning disabilities on low incomes. Activ Foundation Incorporated 24,457 Towards minor modifications and equipment for 12 vehicles used to transport people with intellectual disabilities to enable them to participate in the community. Active Greening Inc 17,581 To support the delivery of community activities and events within the Perth Metropolitan area, that aim to connect community with nature and encourage a sense of belonging. AdoptASchool Association Inc 14,625 Towards organisational development that will support active volunteerism in WA. Adoption Support for Families and Children Inc 4,820 Towards a camp to be held in October for children and families. Advocare Incorporated 74,244 Towards information and communication technology to support services for seniors. Advocare Incorporated 40,000 Towards subsidised participation by representatives from aged care related organisations at the 2014 National Elders Abuse Conference, enabling opportunities for networking and shared learnings. Affinity Village Residents Association Inc 3,310 Towards equipment to encourage participation in social, physical and educational activities for people aged over 55 in Baldivis. Agencies for South West Accommodation Inc. 45,000 To support people experiencing financial hardship. Agola Kapuk Community Association of Western 15,000 Towards an educational camp for refugee and migrant families that will provide settlement support into Western Australia Incorporated Australia. Airport City Community Services Incorporated 15,000 To support people experiencing financial hardship. Albany Aboriginal Corporation 73,500 To remove asbestos and fence a site in Albany to secure the safety and health of community members and allow for consideration of future community uses. Albany Community Legal Centre Incorporated 8,350 Towards a series of inclusive cultural and recreational activities in Albany to provide opportunities for people of all abilities to come together as part of Disability Awareness Week. Albany Community Legal Centre Incorporated 57,098 Towards a computer system to improve access to legal services and to increase awareness of law processes through providing education to the community. Albany Kindergarten Association 33,945 To create a natural outdoor play space to encourage early childhood development. Albany Regional Hospital Radio Heartbeat 5,452 Towards items to assist the volunteers to deliver a radio service in the Albany Regional Hospital and adjacent Aged Care facility. Albany Sea Rescue Squad (Inc.) 107,160 Towards internal renovations to improve the amenity of the organisation's building for volunteers involved in marine rescue and recovery operations and as a training centre for a range of emergency service organisations operating on the south coast. Albany Secondary Education Support Centre Bush 9,919 Towards equipment to support the activities of the Albany Secondary Education Support Bush Rangers Cadet Unit. Rangers WA Cadet Unit Alchera Living (Inc) 6,000 For equipment to enable greater use of the social area for residents of the Alchera Living Applecross Retirement Village. Alexandra Village Residents Club 6,000 Towards equipment to support the physical and mental health and well-being of people over 55 in Kensington. Altone Youth Services (WA) Inc 13,500 Towards a pilot program to help young people in Beechboro improve and build on their life skills and self confidence. Alzheimer's Australia WA Ltd 41,680 To assist with the refurbishment of Alzheimer's Australia Western Australia's administration and service centre located in Shenton Park. Amaroo Care Services Inc 514,238 Towards construction and fitout of a Community Men's Shed in Gosnells to provide opportunities for men in the area to participate in activities which contribute to their improved health and wellbeing. Amaroo Care Services Inc 66,671 Towards the purchase and modification of a bus to enhance services for seniors with limited mobility, living in aged care in Gosnells. Angelhands Inc. 16,240 For equipment and information technology to enhance services that support people affected by homicide and personal violence. Anglicare WA Inc - Albany Womens Centre 13,884 To support the delivery of services to women and children who are experiencing difficulties. Anglicare WA Inc - Youth Supported Housing and 133,195 Towards furnishings and fit out of the new premises of Y-shac in Spearwood which provides accommodation for Crisis Accommodation homeless young people in the Perth metropolitan area. Anglicare WA Inc. 850,000 To support people experiencing financial hardship. Ardross Primary School - River Rangers 15,000 Towards transport costs, training and equipment to support the environmental and conservation activities of the River Rangers in Ard ross. Ardyaloon Incorporated 77,559 For a vehicle to transport seniors that are participating in the home and community care program delivered by Kimberley Aged and Community Services in the communities of Ardyaloon and Djarindjin. Armadale City Concert Band 4,554 Towards equipment to support volunteer musicians perform at public concerts and free community events. Armadale Independent Film Festival Inc. 10,324 Towards a free community film evening and to edit and distribute a locally-made documentary focusing on young people in the Armadale area. Arthritis Foundation of W.A. Incorporated 16,300 Towards costs associated with Camp Freedom, an educational and supportive camp experience for children with arthritis. Artists' Foundation of Western Australia Limited 110,000 Towards a study into the feasibility of an international arts festival for Western Australia which includes a wide consultation with community arts organisations, government bodies and the corporate sector. Artrage Inc 1,000,000 Towards the staging of FRINGE WORLD 2014 now in its fourth year and attracting an audience of over 200,000 to low-cost and free performances and cultural experiences. Arts and Culture Goldfields Association Inc 18,855 Towards the Heart of Gold Arts Festival to enable people to come together in celebration and participate in various community arts r elated activities. Arts Margaret River Incorporated 56,525 To broaden and develop community access to the performing arts in the Margaret River region during 2013/2014. 1 Arts Margaret River Incorporated 2,025 Towards an educational workshop to provide the community with information about genealogical studies in Augusta Margaret River on 16 May 2014. Arts Narrogin Incorporated 4,429 Towards muscial equipment to bring the community of Narrogin together through music and performance. Ashlar Glen Association (Inc) 3,329 Towards equipment to support Seniors coming together in active socialisation at Ashlar Glen Retirement Village. Augusta River Festival (Inc) 11,519 Towards the 2014 Augusta River Festival, bringing people together to build community spirit and a sense of belonging. Australian African Aid Inc 13,800 Towards furniture, equipment and information technology that will enhance referral, support and networking services for African migrants and refugees, with a focus on people that speak Swahili. Australian Alzheimer’s Research Foundation 2,400,000 Towards the construction and fit out of the Neuroscience Research Institute, the first of it type in Western Incorporated Australia. It will align with similar institutes in other Australian States and internationally to provide a hub of concentrated and collaborative expertise of both established and emerging scientists in this field. Australian Arab Association Incorporated 7,810 To support volunteer training and a camp for young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to help build self esteem, foster a sense of belonging and develop youth leadership through activities. Australian Army Cadets Association (W.A) Inc 106,422 To support youth development and recreational activities provided to over 1,200 young people across the state. Australian Association for Adolescent Health 44,825 To support the attendance of rural and remote representatives at the National Youth Health Conference 2013, Incorporated helping to inform and improve services for young people by providing learning and networking opportunities. Australian Association for Environmental 104,336 To further develop an educational program which assists early years educators to engage children in sustainability Education WA