
Live to tell your story
Live To Tell Your Story's Prepare Produce Provide program started out as a school hospitality training program that produced 500 meals weekly for local people experiencing homelessness.
Thanks to you, a Lotterywest grant of $958,890 has been given towards the construction of the Aboriginal Astronomy Centre, named Worl Wangkiny (Sky Stories), which will celebrate 60,000 years of Noongar astronomical wisdom through public art.
One of the things we need to learn first as people is to live on the Earth before we concern ourselves with other celestial bodies.
The flagship project involves Follow the Dream high school students working alongside Artists, Elders and Rotary Kalamunda, and led by Dr Noel Nannup, Peter Farmer and Sharyn Egan. The ‘canvas’ is a large part‐constructed telescope dome which has stood vacant for over 12 years, which will be transformed into a monumental stage to share ancient knowledge. The supporting book and documentary film will allow Aboriginal culture to be shared with the world.
The Perth Observatory Volunteer Group Inc. (POVG) was established in 1996 and incorporated in 2015, when research was stopped at the state-heritage listed Observatory.
Rather than see the site shut down, POVG commenced a 10 year Community Partnership with the State Government in 2016, with the desire to provide community access and education opportunities via the Observatory’s telescopes and scientific artefacts.
By playing Lotterywest games, you've helped provide $958,890 to help protect the Observatory’s heritage and cultural history through creation of a “Living Museum of Science and Technology”, including improved access and amenities, preservation of historical artefacts, redevelopment of the museum and creation of an Aboriginal Astronomy Centre.
The grant will also work to improve resources and facilities for over 130 dedicated POVG volunteers.
Live To Tell Your Story's Prepare Produce Provide program started out as a school hospitality training program that produced 500 meals weekly for local people experiencing homelessness.
A foot in the door when it comes to employment can be daunting for most, more so for those experiencing hardship and lacking confidence.
People with Disabilities WA (PWDWA) is a consumer-based organisation providing individual advocacy services to secure positive long-term changes in society.
A$9,600
Towards the travel and accommodation costs to support regional delegates to attend the Rotary International Conference.
Midland Information, Debt and Legal Advocacy Service Inc (MIDLAS), who are finding new ways to care for thousands of Western Australians in need, are one of the first community groups to receive support from the Lotterywest COVID-19 Relief Fund.
Give Write, who help to ensure students throughout Western Australia can start the day with their own stationery, has been one of the community groups to receive support through the Lotterywest COVID-19 Relief Fund.
The Australian Heritage Festival is a chance to share stories and advance our knowledge by bringing our heritage to life.
Western Australia is a hub for talented and passionate artists within film, television and digital production.
The Dunsborough Arts Festival creates a vibrant and active community.
A$9,500
Towards access costs for the Maylands Street Festival 2018 for the community to celebrate the local history of the area.
Every year we give grants to Western Australian community organisations who provide services, support and inspiration to make this already great state, greater. If you think you’re one of those, click below to find out how to apply.