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​​South East Water grants make a splash in the community​

South East Water is proud to announce the recipients of its annual Community Grants program, with almost $130,000 awarded to 20 community groups across Melbourne’s south-east.

Now in its sixth year, the program has granted over $600,000 to 94 community groups across Melbourne’s south-east. 

To mark the occasion, Minister and Member for Carrum, the Hon. Sonya Kilkenny and Member for Hastings, Paul Mercurio MP visited two grant recipients to learn more about their impactful community projects.

The South East Water’s general manager of digital and transformation, Andrew Forster-Knight said it’s exciting to see many impactful projects happening across their service area.

“Community groups are the heart of our communities, and their deep understanding of the local needs are driving real impact.” he said.

This year’s recipients include projects to help people learn about water and how to use it in the best way possible, projects supporting community members experiencing hardship and vulnerability, making our environment healthier and helping people be more active and connected.

The program also supports communities adversely impacted by water quality incidents, including Shoreham and Flinders groups affected by the precautionary boil water advisory in March 2025.

2025 South East Water Community Grants program recipients

4th Mordialloc Sea Scouts – Mordy Sea Scouts Sailing Safely 

Australian Afghanistan Initiative – Empowering Afghan Hazara Women: A Community-based Culinary Initiative

Brighton Life Saving Club – Lifesaving training defibrillators 

Christ Church Mission – Refurbishment for food relief 

COOK4CALD – Summer program 

Ferntree Gully Tennis Club – Game on for everyone: All abilities tennis 

Flinders Pre-School Inc. – Children’s Water Wall

FoodFilled Incorporated – L Plater Volunteer Program 

Glen Huntly Village Traders Association Inc – The sustainability project 

Lighthouse Foundation – A sustainable garden project  

Mornington Community Garden – Replacement irrigation watering system 

Mornington Community Information & Support Centre – Edible community garden  

Parkdale United Cricket Club – Ladies cricket equipment  

Point Leo Surf Life Saving Club – Disability access  

Sacred Heart Mission – Daily meals and social inclusion  

Somerville Secondary College – Yumaralla Wetlands Renewal 

Stonnington Toy Library – ‘Stay and play’ sessions 

We All Eat Incorporated – Expanding food access  

Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association – Water for our pun pun 

Windana Drug and Alcohol Recovery Limited – Recycled water for recovery 

For more information and to see full details on the grants recipients visit southeastwater.com.au/grants

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