2016 Annual General Meeting

27/10/2016 by

3pm – Saturday, 12th November, 2016 at the Apollo Bay Community Centre

Notice is hereby given that the 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation Inc.B will be held on Saturday 12th November 2016 at the Apollo Bay Community Centre, 4 Whelan St, Apollo Bay (formerly Senior Citizens) at 3pm. Please note change of venue.

We will be presenting Grants totalling $43,510 from Health Foundation funds for the year ended 30 June 2016.B We will also be acknowledging grants of $45,000 made to organisations who made a significant contribution to the successful Great Ocean Road Marathon in May this year.

Our Grants, including funding of new projects within our district, would not be possible without the support of our Members and the generous bequests left to the Health Foundation. We encourage everyone to consider making a bequest to the Apollo Bay and District Foundation to enable us to continue supporting the community, now and in the future.

We are also very pleased to advise that our Guest speaker this year is Julie Sestan, CEO Community Care Chemist

We cordially invite you to join us at Captains at the Bay, 21 Pascoe Street, Apollo Bay for the AGM followed by refreshments.

Yours sincerely, Ian Manton Chairman]]>

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Presentation of 2014 Grants and AGM Thank Yous

13/11/2014 by

$30,000 Otway Health Defibrillator/vital signs Monitor $2,101 Otway Health Support equipment for Youth Worker $2,000 Apollo Bay Preschool Shade Sail System $1,303 Apollo Bay Netball Club First Aid Kits $9,026 Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club Paddle BoardsB Youth activities programme $10,000 Apollo Bay P-12 College Supporting youth mental health

Our guest speaker, Tiffany Holt, Principal of Apollo Bay P-12 College, inspired us all with her vision of how to deliver extraordinary outcomes by working together.

Thanks to our host, Wayne Malady, at Captains at the Bay.

Grants were also made to the following groups for supporting the Great Ocean Marathon.B Apollo Bay P-12 College, Apollo Bay Preschool, Apollo Bay Sailing Club, Wye River CFA, Wye River Surf Life Saving Club, Kennett River Progress Association and Apollo Bay Community Website Inc.

What a year itbs been b In total we were able to distribute $92,000B for the health and wellbeing of our community.

Looking forward to what we can achieve together in 2015.

Andrew Buchanan Chairman Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation

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Call for 2014 Grant Applications

17/08/2014 by

  • Be a not-for-profit organisation.
  • The project must fall within the geographical boundaries of the AB&DHF.B The district can be regarded generally as extending approximately from Wye River through Apollo Bay to Lavers Hill and from the coast to a line drawn from Lavers Hill to Forrest.
  • Must fall within the charter of activities supported by the Foundation.
    • Important Note: When reviewing grants we give precedence to grant applications which have health outcomes as the primary objective b not as a secondary by-product of a project which has a primary objective other than health. Grant applications must be submitted by the closing date of 18th September, 2014.B Applications must be made on theB 2014 ABDHF Grant Application form supported by a detailed project description and costing. Andrew Buchanan -B 0419 315 181 Chairman of Trustees Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation Inc. Endorsed Charitable Institution ABN 48 605 122 377  

    2014 ABDHF Grant Application form

    Charter of Supported Activities

    Past grants allocated by the Health Foundation

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    The Marathon's Healthy Community Connections

    02/06/2014 by

    The Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation is pleased and proud to announce that as a result of the fantastic fundraising efforts of the runners, the generosity of our major sponsors and other supporters, the enthusiastic volunteering by local groups and the fabulous support of our community, we managed to raise more than $37,500 through the Great Ocean Road Marathon to distribute back into our community, as follows:

    Apollo Bay P-12 College

    $16,500
    Apollo Bay Preschool

    $6,500
    Apollo Bay Sailing Club

    $3,500
    Wye River CFA

    $3,000
    Wye River Surf Lifesaving Club

    $3,000
    Kennett River Progress Assoc.

    $3,500
    Apollo Bay Community Website Inc.

    $1,500

    These organisations were very excited about the amounts being granted to them.B Upon being advised that Apollo Bay P-12 College will be receiving a grant of $16,500 the Principal, Tiffany Holt said bTo be receiving this amount is just unique and extraordinary.B A very big thank you to the Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation for making this possible for our school!b

    Health Foundation Chairman, Andrew (Buck) Buchanan said bWe are absolutely delighted with this result and hope that not only will it benefit the programs of our local not-for-profit organisations, but also increase the capacity of our community to work together towards shared goals.B Of course, none of this would have been possible without the generosity of our major sponsors, Bendigo Bank and the Apollo Bay News Sheet, and the support of SLM Law and Community Care Chemistb.

    The Health Foundation is looking forward to working with you again at next yearbs Marathon for the benefit of our local communities along the Great Ocean Road.

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    Essential Medical Equipment

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    'Thank You!' from the Carneys

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    Call for Grant Applications

    14/06/2013 by

  • Be a not-for-profit organisation.
  • The project must fall within the geographical boundaries of the AB&DHF.B The district can be regarded generally as extending approximately from Wye River through Apollo Bay to Lavers Hill and from the coast to a line drawn from Lavers Hill to Forrest.
  • Must fall within the charter of activities supported by the Foundation.
    • Important Note: When reviewing grants we give precedence to grant applications which have health outcomes as the primary objective b not as a secondary by-product of a project which has a primary objective other than health. To assist potential applicants to prepare their applications an information session will be held in the Boardroom at CJ Keane & Co.bs Real Estate office on Saturday, 6th of July at 9.30am.B By attending this meeting applicants will be better able to ensure that their project falls within the areas of interest to the Health Foundation. Detailed grant applications must be submitted by the closing date of 31st July 2013.B Applications must be made on the AB&DHF Grant Application form supported by a detailed project description and costing.

    Charter of Supported Activities

    2013 ABDHF Grant Application Form (pdf)

    The Charter of Supported Activities, Grant Application Form and all other documentation may also be obtained by contacting Kerry McMahon, Secretary to the AB&DHF, on 0418 276 812 or info@abhealthfoundation.org. Andrew Buchanan Chairman of Trustees]]>

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    2012 Call for Grant Applications

    12/06/2012 by

  • Be a not-for-profit organisation;
  • The project must fall within the geographical boundaries of the AB&DHFB (the district can be regarded generally as extending approximately from Wye River through Apollo Bay to Lavers Hill and from the coast to a line drawn from Lavers Hill to Forrest);
  • Must fall within the charter of activities supported by the Foundation.
    • Important Note: When reviewing grants we give precedence to grant applications which have health outcomes as the primary objective b not as a secondary by-product of a project which has a primary objective other than health. To assist potential applicants to prepare their applications an information session will be held in the Boardroom at CJ Keane & Co.bs Real Estate office on Saturday, 7th of July at 10am.B By attending this meeting applicants will be better able to ensure that their project falls within the areas of interest to the Health Foundation. Detailed grant applications must be submitted by the closing date of 31st July 2012.B Applications must be made on the AB&DHF 2012 Grant Application form supported by a detailed project description and costing. The Charter of Supported Activities, Grant Application form and all other documentation may also be obtained by contacting Kerry McMahon, Secretary to the AB&DHF, on 0418 276 812 or info@abhealthfoundation.org. Andrew Buchanan Chairman of Trustees Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation Inc.]]>

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