Council is once again supporting the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, with community grants of up to $750 available for local projects focused on promoting gender equality and respectful relationships.
The campaign runs annually from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, the International Human Rights Day, and aims to address the drivers of gender-based violence through awareness, education and community action.
Mayor John Dumaresq said Council encourages Nillumbik-based community groups, organisations and individuals to apply and deliver projects that tackle the underlying social conditions that lead to violence.
"These grants can support a wide range of initiatives," Cr Dumaresq said, "including community programs, events, arts and cultural activities, public space activation, Indigenous cultural activities, and the development of resources or virtual events."
Projects must align with relevant cause days such as:
- 16 Days of Activism (25 Nov – 10 Dec 2025)
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 Feb 2026)
- International Women's Day (8 Mar 2026)
Projects must be delivered within the 2025–26 financial year.
