Community & Business
8 December, 2024
Sewing the seeds for a community garden
PLANS for a community garden in Atherton received a major boost with almost $7000 granted to Better Together Community Support Inc through a national Seeds for Renewal funding program.
The Community Food and Herb Garden aims to foster learning and promote long-term health by encouraging the community to help plant and care for the beds.
A spokesperson for Better Together said the garden was still in its planning stages, but the funds will enable the purchase of beds, seeds, fruit trees, soil and a seating area.
“The garden will supplement the community pantry and encourage community connection with the help of local community volunteers,” the spokesperson said.
“Better Together will manage the garden and coordinate the volunteers who will work the garden and host weekly get togethers once established.”
The organisation was one of 22 community groups and not-for-profit community groups to be awarded a total of $250,000 in grants by ANZ and the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR).
Now in its 22nd year, the ANZ Seeds for Renewal program provides grants to community groups across remote, rural and regional Australia to support projects that improve access to housing; increase financial wellbeing; advance environmental sustainability; or help communities to thrive.
“We are proud to provide funding for a diverse mix of projects that will support lasting economic and social growth for rural communities,” ANZ Head of Agribusiness, Mark Bennett said.
FRRR CEO, Natalie Egleton said: “Through partnerships, such as our longstanding association with ANZ, we can support and fund these groups to lead local initiatives and continue to strive for, and celebrate, the liveability, sustainability and vibrancy of Australia’s remote, rural and regional communities.”
