Sharon Bird has worked hard to secure almost $290 million for organisations and community groups in Cunningham.

Amount Date Organisation Purpose
$301,000 September 2009 Wollongong City Council
Get Communities Working Jobs Fund Program
Create or retain 20 jobs and one work experience position.  The Illawarra South Coast Region State Emergency Services project will provide improvements to the current  facilities of the SES in the South Coast Region of the Illawarra.
$1,820,000 September 2009 Psychiatric Rehabilitation Australia
Local Jobs Fund Program
Create or retain 18 jobs, one traineeship and six work experience positions.  The Illawarra e-Recyclers project will employ disadvantaged people and people with a disability to help disassemble computers for further recycling.
$1,000,000 September 2009 Kembla Joggers
Local Jobs Fund Program
Kembla Joggers National Cross Country Park and Clubhouse Development Project
$16,305 August 2009 Corrimal Uniting Church (Community Men's Shed)
Veteran and Community Grants Program
Purchase of new workshop tools for the Men's Shed to expand their activities.
$2,174 August 2009 Widow and Veterans Entitlements Services (2508)
Veteran and Community Grants Program
Purchase of a computer to produce a newsletter and information sheets for members.
$19,200,000 August 2009 Wollongong City Council
Shellharbour City Council
Kiama Council
Financial Assistance Grants
Help Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama Councils deliver improved road, other infrastructure and vital community services such as libraries, community centres, child care, waste and sewerage, sports grounds, parks and recreation, swimming pools and other services
$200,000 August 2009 Catholic Church, Diocese of Wollongong
Get Communities Working
Retain the services of up to 19 ongoing employees in Wollongong and continue supporting children suffering from parental separation.
$49,500 August 2009 Healthy Cities Illawarra
Get Communities Working
Continue children's breakfast program in the Illawarra region.
$24,000 August 2009 SCARF
Get Communities Working
Support SCARF community and training centre in Wollongong.
$2,000,000 August 2009 Corrimal East Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme
New COLA and classroom facilities upgrade.
$3,000,000 August 2009 Fairy Meadow Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme
Classroom facilities upgrade.
$2,000,000 August 2009 Farmborough Road Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme
New COLA and classroom facilities upgrade.
$2,557,000 August 2009 Figtree Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme
New classroom facilities.
$1,000,000 August 2009 Illawarra Christian School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme
Construction of multipurpose hall.
$2,350,000 August 2009 Pleasant Heights Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme
New hall and COLA.
$2,350,000 August 2009 Russell Vale Primary School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme
New hall and COLA.
$850,000 August 2009 South Coast School for Children with Autism
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme
Construction of multipurpose library facility and construction of two classrooms to replace demountables.
$4,100,000 August 2009 St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme
Construction of library, COLA, classrooms and refurbishment of classrooms.
$3,200,000 August 2009 Thirroul Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme
New administration facilities and new library.
$454,000 August 2009 Computers for High Schools
National Secondary School Computer Fund program
Smiths Hill High School - 137 units
Keira High School - 183 units
Figtree High School - 234 units.
$226,109 August 2009 Anglicare - Wollongong Emergency relief assistance to those most in need.
$25,294 August 2009 Community Health for Adolescents in Need Emergency relief assistance to those most in need.
$31,686 August 2009 Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation Emergency relief assistance to those most in need.
$200,276 August 2009 Salvation Army Illawarra Regional Community Welfare Centre Emergency relief assistance to those most in need.
$50,081 August 2009 Thirroul Neighbourhood Centre Emergency relief assistance to those most in need.
$17,500,000 August 2009 University of Wollongong
Australian Government’s Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program
Establish a $17.5 million Energy Pipelines Co-operative Research Centre which will have its headquarters at the University of Wollongong
$198,926 August 2009 Italian Social Welfare Organisation of Wollongong
Community Partners Programme
To promote and facilitate access to aged care information and services for migrant communities in the region.
$257,074 August 2009 Illawarra Ethnic Communities Council
Community Partners Programme
To promote and facilitate access to aged care information and services for migrant communities in the region.
$397,852 August 2009 Greek Welfare Centre
Community Partners Programme
To promote and facilitate access to aged care information and services for migrant communities in the region.
$167,748 August 2009 Illawarra ITeC
Investing in Community Education and Training Programme
As part of its Teach and Learn project which will modernise and improve teaching and learning facilities at its Wollongong centre.
$1,327,326 August 2009 WEA Illawarra
Investing in Community Education and Training Programme
Construct a Community Training Facility and refurbishment of its existing building premises.
$442,347 July 2009 104 Training Places - Aged Care Sector
Better Skills for Better Care (20) and Community Aged Care Workforce Development (84)
Provided to registered training organisations to work with existing aged care providers to train employed aged care workers.
$933 July 2009 Corrimal RSL Sub Branch
Saluting Their Service Programme
Restore the Corrimal Honour Roll at Anzac Grove.
$2,695 July 2009 Thirroul RSL Sub Branch
Saluting Their Service Programme
restore the Bofors Gun at Woodwood Park and attach a plaque outlining the history of the gun.
$5,700,000 July 2009 117 Aged Care Places
2008-09 Aged Care Approval Round
Hillside at Figtree - 12 high care places
Links Seaside Aged Care - 23 high care places
Warrigal Care Wollongong - 62 high care places and 20 low care places
$906,000 June 2009 Wollongong City Council Local community infrastructure.
$9,800,000 June 2009 Illawarra Institute of TAFE Wollongong Campus
Training Infrastructure Investment for Tomorrow
Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Environmental Technology faculties to refurbish and purchase new equipment.
$180,000 June 2009 Southern Youth and Family Services
Community Investment Porgramme
Help young parents between the ages of 14 and 24 years to build effective personal, parenting and relationship skills.
$509,000 June 2009 Job Futures
Innovation Fund
To help disadvantaged job seekers in the Illawarra region to find employment.
$1,200,000 June 2009 Southern Youth and Family Services
Innovation Fund
To help disadvantaged job seekers in the Illawarra region to find employment.

$2,000,000

June 2009

Bellambi Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New classroom facilities and Covered Outdoor Learning area.

$2,000,000

June 2009

Cedars Christian College
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

Construction of a multi-purpose hall.

$2,000,000

June 2009

Coniston Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New classroom facilities and classroom facilities upgrade.

$2,000,000

June 2009

Corrimal Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

Classroom facilities upgrade and new classroom facilities.

$850,000

June 2009

Elonera Montessori School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

Construction of a multi-purpose hall.

$2,290,000

June 2009

Helensburgh Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New classroom facilities.

$2,000,000

June 2009

Holy Cross Primary School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

Construction of library, classrooms and associated works.

$2,000,000

June 2009

Keiraville Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New library and classroom facilities upgrade.

$850,000

June 2009

Mt Keira Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New classroom facilities.

$2,000,000

June 2009

Mount Ousley Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New hall and Covered Outdoor Learning Area.

$2,500,000

June 2009

Mount St Thomas Public  School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New hall, Covered Outdoor Learning Area and canteen.

$2,000,000

June 2009

Nareena Hills Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New classroom facilities.

$850,000

June 2009

Otford Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New classroom facilities.

$850,000

June 2009

Para Meadows School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

Hall and Covered Outdoor Learning Area upgrade.

$850,000

June 2009

Scarborough Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New library.

$2,000,000

June 2009

St Brigid’s Primary School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

Construction of multi-purpose hall and associated works.

$2,500,000

June 2009

St Columbkille’s Primary School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

Construction of multi-purpose hall and refurbishment of library and associated works.

$2,500,000

June 2009

St Pius X Primary School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

Construction of library, classrooms and associated works.

$2,500,000

June 2009

St Therese’s Primary School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

Construction of multi-purpose hall and associated works.  Refurbishment of classrooms and associated works.

$2,000,000

June 2009

Stanwell Park Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New library.

$2,000,000

June 2009

Tarrawanna Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New hall and Covered Outdoor Learning Area.

$850,000

June 2009

Towradgi Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New library.

$2,500,000

June 2009

Waniora Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New hall, Covered Outdoor Learning Area and canteen.

$2,500,000

June 2009

Wollongong Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New hall and Covered Outdoor Learning Area.

$2,500,000

June 2009

Woonona Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New hall, Covered Outdoor Learning Area and classroom facilities upgrade

$2,876,500

June 2009

Wollongong TAFE
Better TAFE Facilities Programme

Replacement of outdated equipment; fitting and machining teaching section fit out; upgrade tourism teaching section; development of practice firm for hospitality teaching section; development of teaching spaces for delivery of post trade courses; install wireless access points; upgrade power board; replace refrigeration units; replace lighting; install video conferencing; install VOIP. 

$311,300

June 2009

West Wollongong TAFE
Better TAFE Facilities Programme

Replacement of outdated equipment; upgrade power board; replace refrigeration unit; install video conferencing; replace lighting; install VOIP.

$1,200,000

June 2009

Southern Youth and Family Services

Job Services Australia (Innovation Fund)

To work with homeless, ‘at risk’ and disadvantaged young people.

$509,000

June 2009

Job Futures

Job Services Australia (Innovation Fund)

To help ex-offenders to reintegrate into the community and employment.

$180,000

June 2009

Southern Youth and Family Services
Community Investment Programme

To help young parents between the ages of 14-24 to build effective personal, parenting and relationship skills.

$906,000

June 2009

Wollongong City Council

Invest in local community infrastructure.

$20,000,000

May 2009

BlueScope Steel

BlueScope Steel confirmed as a major supplier to Australia’s Air Warfare Destroyer Program.

$2,000,000

May 2009

Austinmer Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New hall and Covered Outdoor Learning Area.

$2,500,000

May 2009

Balgownie Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New hall and Covered Outdoor Learning Area.  New outdoor learning space.

$2,000,000

May 2009

Bulli Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New hall and Covered Outdoor Learning Area.

$850,000

May 2009

Coledale Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New Library and Administration Facilities Upgrade.

$2,000,000

May 2009

Figtree Heights Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New library and classroom facilities.

$2,000,000

May 2009

Gwynneville Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New hall and Covered Outdoor Learning Area.

$2,000,000

May 2009

Lindsay Park Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New hall and Covered Outdoor Learning Area.

$850,000

May 2009

Mt Kembla Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New library.

$3,000,000

May 2009

Unanderra Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New classroom facilities.

$2,000,000

May 2009

Wollongong West Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New hall and Covered Outdoor Learning Area.

$2,500,000

May 2009

Woonona East Public School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

New hall , Covered Outdoor Learning Area and canteen.

$2,000,000

May 2009

St Joseph’s Primary School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

Multi-purpose hall and classroom refurbishment.

$2,000,000

May 2009

St Michael’s Primary School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

Library and classrooms and administration refurbishment.

$2,500,000

May 2009

The Illawarra Grammar School
Primary Schools for the 21st Century Programme

Multi-purpose hall.

$2,900,000

May 2009

Wollongong City Council
Rudd Government’s Economic Stimulus Plan

To help build Wollongong’s Cliff Road Promenade.

$2,900,000

May 2009

University of Wollongong
Australian Research Council Linkage Projects Scheme

10 research projects to encourage the transfer of skills knowledge and ideas that support innovation and productivity.

$43,800,000

May 2009

University of Wollongong

To establish the Australian Institute for Innovative Materials

$231,466

May 2009

Volunteering Illawarra
National Volunteer Week

Help enhance skills, training and resources in the volunteer sector.

$26,000

May 2009

Ridge Track, Mt Kembla

Construct, maintain and install signage on Ridge Track in Mt Kembla.

$37,500

May 2009

Lower Escarpment, Bulli

Construct, maintain and install signage on the Lower Escarpment in Bulli.

$499,389

May 2009

Southern Youth and Family Services
Reconnect Programme

Continue to deliver services such as counselling, group work, family mediation and other practical support to young people aged 12 to 21 years.

$745,774

May 2009

Illawarra Multicultural Services

Settlement Grants Programme

Assist in the resettlement of migrants and refugees in the Illawarra.

$150,000

May 2009

Balgownie Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, fittings, roofs, stormwater components and paved areas.

$125,000

May 2009

Bulli Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, fittings, roofs and stormwater.

$125,000

May 2009

Coniston Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, floors, fittings, roofs and stormwater components.

$200,000

May 2009

Corrimal High School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, fittings, roofs, stormwater components and paved areas.

$125,000

May 2009

Corrimal Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, roofs and stormwater components.

$200,000

May 2009

Fairy Meadow Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, fittings, roofs, stormwater components and paved areas.

$125,000

May 2009

Figtree Heights Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, fittings, roofs, stormwater components and paved areas.

$200,000

May 2009

Figtree High School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, fittings, roofs, stormwater components and paved areas.

$200,000

May 2009

Helensburgh Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, fittings, roofs, stormwater components and paved areas.

$125,000

May 2009

Holy Cross Primary School
National School Pride Programme

Construction of Covered Outdoor Learning Area.

$50,000

May 2009

Illawarra Adventist Primary School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of library, creative arts and classroom blocks.

$200,000

May 2009

Keira High School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, fittings, roofs, stormwater components and paved areas.

$125,000

May 2009

Lindsay Park Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, fittings, roofs, stormwater components and paved areas.

$75,000

May 2009

Mount Keira Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting and repairs to walls, fittings, roofs, sewerage systems and stormwater components.

$75,000

May 2009

Mount Kembla Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, fittings, roofs, stormwater components and paved areas.

$125,000

May 2009

Mount Ousley Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, roofs and stormwater components.

$75,000

May 2009

Otford Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes repairs to walls, roofs and stormwater components.

$125,000

May 2009

Pleasant Heights Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, fittings, roofs, stormwater components and paved areas.

$125,000

May 2009

Russell Vale Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, fittings, roofs and stormwater.

$75,000

May 2009

Scarborough Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting and repairs to walls, roofs, stormwater components and paved areas.

$125,000

May 2009

St Brigid’s Primary School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of classroom and student facilities.

$125,000

May 2009

St Francis Xavier’s Primary School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of buildings (external) and construction of Covered Outdoor Learning Area.

$125,000

May 2009

St Michael’s Primary School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of classrooms and student facilities.

$125,000

May 2009

Stanwell Park Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, fittings, roofs, stormwater components and paved areas.

$125,000

May 2009

Tarrawanna Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, fittings, roofs, stormwater components and paved areas.

$150,000

May 2009

Thirroul Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, fittings, roofs, stormwater components and paved areas.

$200,000

May 2009

Unanderra Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, fittings, roofs, sewerage, stormwater components and paved areas.

$150,000

May 2009

Waniora Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes repairs to walls, roofs and stormwater components.

$200,000

May 2009

Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, fittings, roofs, stormwater components and paved areas.

$150,000

May 2009

Woonona East Public School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, and repairs to walls, fittings, roofs, sewerage systems and stormwater components.

$200,000

May 2009

Woonona High School
National School Pride Programme

School refurbishment that includes painting, floor coverings and repairs to walls, fittings, roofs and stormwater components.

$125,000

April 2009

Austinmer Public School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of School Facilities

$125,000

April 2009

Bellambi Public School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of School Facilities

$200,000

April 2009

Bulli High School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of School Facilities

$75,000

April 2009

Coledale Public School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of School Facilities

$125,000

April 2009

Corrimal East Public School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of School Facilities

$125,000

April 2009

Farmborough Road Public School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of School Facilities

$125,000

April 2009

Gwynneville Public School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of School Facilities

$125,000

April 2009

Keiraville Public School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of School Facilities

$125,000

April 2009

Mount St Thomas Public School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of School Facilities

$125,000

April 2009

Nareena Hills Public School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of School Facilities

$75,000

April 2009

Para Meadows School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of School Facilities

$200,000

April 2009

Smiths Hill High School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of School Facilities

$75,000

April 2009

Towradgi Public School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of School Facilities

$150,000

April 2009

Wollongong Public School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of School Facilities

$125,000

April 2009

Wollongong West Public School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of School Facilities

$150,000

April 2009

Woonona Public School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of School Facilities

$200,000

April 2009

Cedars Christian College
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of shade structure and outdoor areas, classrooms and pupil amenities.

$75,000

April 2009

Elonera Montessori School
National School Pride Programme

Construction of courtyard wall to created Covered Outdoor Learning Area.  Refurbishment and landscaping to school entry areas.

$95,649

April 2009

Illawarra Christian School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of classrooms, shade areas, library and pupil amenities.

$75,000

April 2009

South Coast School for Children with Autism
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of pupil amenities and perimeter fencing.

$200,000

April 2009

The Illawarra Grammar School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of classrooms, storage and practice rooms and outdoor areas.

$200,000

April 2009

Edmund Rice College
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of classrooms and student amenities.

$200,000

April 2009

Holy Spirit College
National School Pride Programme

Construct basketball court and playground.  Refurbishment of classrooms.

$150,000

April 2009

St Columbkille’s School
National School Pride Programme

Construction of Shade Structure.  Purchase of school sign and furniture.  Refurbishment of school entrance, canteen and playground.

$150,000

April 2009

St John Vianney’s School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of classrooms.

$125,000

April 2009

St Joseph’s School
National School Pride Programme

Construct Basketball Court.  Construction of Shade Structure.  Procure ICT equipment and infrastructure.

$200,000

April 2009

St Mary Star of the Sea College
National School Pride Programme

Construction of Shade Structure.  Refurbishment of buildings.

$150,000

April 2009

St Pius X School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of classrooms.

$200,000

April 2009

St Therese’s School
National School Pride Programme

Refurbishment of school facilities – external and internal.

$1,947,455.50

April 2009

UnitingCare Wollongong

Family Relationships Services Programme

To assist families deal with relationship difficulties.

$1,030,750

April 2009

Relationships Australia

Family Relationships Services Programme

To assist families deal with relationship difficulties.

$104,000

April 2009

High Schools in Cunningham
National Secondary School Computer Fund

$44,000 - Edmund Rice College (44 computers)
$39,000 – Corrimal High School (31 computers)
$21,000 – Para Meadows School (2 units)

$80,000

April 2009

Rex Jackson Park, Helensburgh
Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Programme (RCLIP)

Installation of lighting (joint community project with $80,000 contribution from the Commonwealth Government and other contributions from Wollongong City Council, Peabody Helensburgh Mine, Medibank Private, ahm and Helensburgh Thistles Soccer Club.

$3,999,610

April 2009

Public Housing Repairs and Maintenance
Nation Building and Jobs Plan

Repairs and maintenance of 1,011 public housing dwellings.

$69,000

 April 2009

Italian Social Welfare Organisation
2008-09 Community Partners Program

Promote awareness of, and facilitate increased access to, aged care services to the Italian community in Wollongong. 

$51,000

 April 2009

Illawarra Ethnic Communities Council
2008-09 Community Partners Program

Promote awareness of, and facilitate increased access to, aged care services to the Ukrainian community in Wollongong. 

$5,000

March 2009

Italian Social Welfare Organisation
Home and Community Care (HACC) Program

Dementia Awareness Training (Italian In-Home Respite)

$5,000

March 2009

Illawarra Ethnic Communities Council Inc
Home and Community Care (HACC) Program

Dementia Awareness Training (IECC Multi Service Outlet)

$5,000

March 2009

Italian Social Welfare Organisation
Home and Community Care (HACC) Program

Program Equipment (Respite Day Care)

$5,000

March 2009

Italian Social Welfare Organisation
Home and Community Care (HACC) Program

Program Equipment (Respite Day Care - Dementia)

$5,000

March 2009

Italian Social Welfare Organisation
Home and Community Care (HACC) Program

Volunteer Training (Italian Social Support)

$5,000

March 2009

Macedonian Welfare Centre
Home and Community Care (HACC) Program

Program Equipment (Respite Care)

$500,000

March 2009

Black Spots Program

Clear zone improvements including safety barrier fencing and vegetation removal along Picton Road.

$500,000

March 2009

Black Spots Program

Provide median guardrail and extend shoulders on Picton Road near the Mount Ousley Road intersection.

$100,000

March 2009

Black Spots Program

Provision of yellow chevrons, curve advisory and reduce speed signage and safety barrier on a one kilometre section of Lady Wakehurst Drive south of Lilyvale Track.

$39,800

March 2009

Black Spots Program

Install traffic calming flat top road humps on Gibsons Road in Figtree.

$36,600

March 2009

Black Spots Program

Installation of kerb extensions, line marking, a protected right turn lane and medians at the intersection of Church and West Streets in Wollongong.

$30,000

March 2009

Black Spots Program

Delineation improvements, curve advisory and speed reduction signage on a section of the Old Princes Highway near the Southern Expressway at Helensburgh

$70,000

March 2009

Black Spots Program

Relocate a power pole outside the clear zone at Lawrence Hargrave Drive and High Street in Thirroul

$17,495

March 2009

Illawarra Retirement Trust
National Respite for Carers Programme

Cover the cost of minor building modification or purchase and replace equipment and furniture.

$30,000

March 2009

Interchange Illawarra Inc
National Respite for Carers Programme

Cover the cost of minor building modification or purchase and replace equipment and furniture.

$3,255

March 2009

Wollongong City Council
National Respite for Carers Programme

Cover the cost of minor building modification or purchase and replace equipment and furniture.

$2,816

March 2009

Unanderra Day Care Centre
National Respite for Carers Programme

Cover the cost of minor building modification or purchase and replace equipment and furniture.

$3,000

March 2009

Indochinese Respite Care Service
National Respite for Carers Programme

Cover the cost of minor building modification or purchase and replace equipment and furniture.

$100,000

March 2009

Illawarra ITeC
Small Business Advisory Services Program

Assist in providing advice and assistance to regional small businesses, particularly with access to credit.

$367,800

March 2009

Corrimal High School

Establish the Northern Illawarra Metal Skills Centre

$260,000

February 2009

Wollongong City Council
Natural Disaster Mitigation Programme

Voluntary purchase of properties along Minnegang and Towradgi Creeks.

$1,750

February 2009

Vietnam Veterans Association Illawarra

Assist with costs for a Commemoration Dinner of the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Binh Ba

$3,000

February 2009

Rotary Club of Illawarra Sunrise
Saluting Their Service Program

Restore a 1885 Nordenfelt QF gun located at the Smiths Hill Fort Battery Park, Wollongong, which was part of the coastal defence during World War I.

$4,000

February 2009

Coledale RSL Sub-Branch
Saluting Their Service Program

Replace the Coledale War Memorial due to it's age and deterioration caused by sea air and weather.

$3,200,000

February 2009

University of Wollongong
2009 Learning and Teaching Performance Fund

For excellent and improvement in teaching and learning.

$2,152,000

January 2009

Wollongong City Council
Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP)

Projects across the entire Wollongong region including disabled access for the Continental Pool and Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, new building for storage of lifeguard rescue equipment at Stanwell Park Beach, footpath improvements at Belmore Basin and Flagstaff Hill and sports field lighting projects at Rex Jackson Park in Helensburgh.

$6,828

January 2009

Illawarra Cancer Carers
Volunteer Grants Programme

Purchase an air conditioner and fuel funding.

$2,828

January 2009

Scarborough Board Riders

Purchase a public address system.

$1,094

January 2009

Corrimal Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association

Purchase chairs, 4 wheeled walker aluminium frame and two desks.

$3,224.84

January 2009

Balgownie Public School

Purchase chairs, kitchen equipment and marquee.

$5,000

January 2009

Mt St Thomas Public School

Purchase BBQ, fridge and trolley.

$4,691.75

January 2009

Gwen Booker Centre for Visually Impaired Illawarra
Volunteer Grants Programme

First aid kit, fuel/petrol and kitchen utensils and equipment.

$2,500

January 2009

Bulli and Districts Tennis Association
Volunteer Grants Programme

2 Super Sopper Court Rollers.

$3,175

January 2009

Bulli Junior Soccer Club
Volunteer Grants Programme

Freezer, food warming oven and multi function printer/scanner.

$4,350

January 2009

Bellambi Junior Surf Life Saving Club
Volunteer Grants Programme

BBQ, pie oven, outdoor furniture and shading.

$3,600

January 2009

Russell Value Junior Soccer Club
Volunteer Grants Programme

Computer/laptop, cupboards and cabinets and sporting equipment.

$2,820

January 2009

Scarborough Boardriders
Volunteer Grants Programme

Public address system.

$2,999

January 2009

Woonona Surf Life Saving Club
Volunteer Grants Programme

Fridge

$2,480

January 2009

Corrimal Junior Rugby League Football Club
Volunteer Grants Programme

First aid kit, kitchen utensils/equipment, multi function printer/scanner, tables and shading.

$6,828

January 2009

Illawarra Cancer Carers
Volunteer Grants Programme

Air conditioner/evaporative cooler and petrol.

$2,873

January 2009

Sublime Point RSL Day Club
Volunteer Grants Programme

Digital camera, fan, trolley and petrol

$3,224.84

January 2009

Balgownie Public School P&C Association
Volunteer Grants Programme

Chairs, kitchen utensils/equipment, insulated food carrier, stanless steel pans, urn and shading.

$6,200

January 2009

Illawarra Filipino Multicultural Women’s Group
Volunteer Grants Programme

Storage containers/units and petrol.

$2,694

January 2009

Corrimal East Public School P&C Association
Volunteer Grants Programme

First aid kit, kitchen utensils/equipment, wheeled carry bag, stove/oven and shading.

$5,000

January 2009

Western Suburbs Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc
Volunteer Grants Programme

Petrol.

$2,900

January 2009

Corrimal Netball Club
Volunteer Grants Programme

First aid kit, 40 netballs, pump and other items.

$1,094

January 2009

Corrimal Pensioners and Superannuants Association
Volunteer Grants Programme

Chairs, cupboard/cabinet, desks, 4 wheeled walker aluminium frame, two irons and two ironing boards.

$2,480

January 2009

Northern Illawarra Uniting Church
Volunteer Grants Programme

Table tennis table, sporting equipment and parachute.

$1,114

January 2009

Lions Club of Corrimal
Volunteer Grants Programme

BBQ, bain-marie and shading.

$5,000

January 2009

Russell Vale Golf and Social Club
Volunteer Grants Programme

Fuel.

$1,150

January 2009

Athletics Wollongong Inc
Volunteer Grants Programme

Sporting equipment, sporting uniforms and a trolley.

$5,000

January 2009

Wollongong Church of Christ
Volunteer Grants Programme

Dishwasher and a freezer.

$5,000

January 2009

Mt St Thomas Public School P&C Association
Volunteer Grants Programme

BBQ, bain-marie, fridge and trolley.

$2,001

January 2009

Wollongong Dog Sports Club
Volunteer Grants Programme

Public address system and trailer.

$2,600

January 2009

Corrimal Amateur Swimming Club
Volunteer Grants Programme

BBQ

$1,700

January 2009

Raise the Gong Inc
Volunteer Grants Programme

Digital camera, cupboard/cabinet, esky, thermos, first aid kit, storage containers/units and tables.

$3,183

January 2009

Wollongong Croquet Club
Volunteer Grants Programme

Gardening tools/equipment, sporting equipment and shading.

$5,000

January 2009

Northern Illawarra Meals on Wheels
Volunteer Grants Programme

Fuel.

$4,037

January 2009

Scouts Australia 1st West Wollongong
Volunteer Grants Programme

Esky, thermos, fire extinguisher/blankets, ladders, tent, vacuum cleaner and gardening equipment.

$3,398

January 2009

South Coast and Tablelands Regional Rover Council
Volunteer Grants Programme

Safety gear.

$3,300

January 2009

1st Thirroul Scout Group
Volunteer Grants Programme

Computer/laptop, television/monitor, video/slide projector/light pro.

$5,000

January 2009

1st Mt St Thomas Scout Group
Volunteer Grants Programme

BBQ, fire extinguisher/blankets, fridge, kitchen utensils/equipment, 3 heavy duty scout tents and shading.

$4,300

January 2009

Scouts Australia (Keirawarra District)
Volunteer Grants Programme

Computer/laptop and trailer.

$35,000,000

December 2008

University of Wollongong
Education Investment Fund

Develop a world-first comprehensive research and training SMART infrastructure facility.

$3,300,000

December 2008

University of Wollongong
2008 Diversity and Structural Adjustment Fund

Networked Solution to Educational Workforce Needs for a viable, educationally sound and cost effective method to deliver multi-campus education programs across universities on the NSW south coast.

$27,454.55

December 2008

Wollongong City Council
Coastcare Funding Grants

Protect and rehabilitate the Waniora Point headland at Bulli.

$13,000

December 2008

Sandon Point Surf Life Saving Club
Coastcare Funding Grants

Protect and revegetate dunes at Sandon Point.

$22,100

December 2008

Bellambi Dune Bushcare Group
Coastcare Funding Grants

Bellambi dune zone 5 restoration project.

$3,000

December 2008

Woonona Bulli RSL Sub-Branch
Saluting Their Service Program

Install a display cabinet at the Sub-Branch to house a large amount of wartime memorabilia.

 $10,000

November 2008

Italian Social Welfare Organisation
Home and Community Care  Program (HACC)

Italian in-home respite.

$20,000

November 2008

Illawarra Ethnic Communities Council
Home and Community Care  Program (HACC)

Monitoring the health and well-being of people with dementia.

$30,000

November 2008

Italian Social Welfare Organisation
Home and Community Care  Program (HACC)

Centre based respite day care for frail, older people.

$30,000

November 2008

Italian Social Welfare Organisation
Home and Community Care  Program (HACC)

Respite day care for people with dementia.

$15,000

November 2008

Italian Social Welfare Organisation
Home and Community Care  Program (HACC)

Italian social support within the home environment or while a person is accessing community services or facilities.

$30,000

November 2008

Macedonian Welfare Centre
Home and Community Care  Program (HACC)

Centre based respite care.

$50,000

November 2008

Illawarra Community Services – Community Transport
Home and Community Care  Program (HACC)

Transport services for frail, older people, younger people with disabilities and their carers.

$150,000

November 2008

ATSI Community Options Weja

Managing support provision to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders with chronic, ongoing or complex conditions or situations.

$1,750

November 2008

Wollongong RSL Sub-Branch
Saluting Their Service Program

Assist in holding a luncheon to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the end of World War I.

$4,000

October 2008

Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (Illawarra Sub Branch)
Saluting Their Service Program

Repair the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Flagstaff Hill.

$430,000

September 2008

UnitingCare Unifam
Family Relationships Service Program

Establish a Supporting Children After Separation Program in Wollongong.

$13,761,569

August 2008

Wollongong City Council
Roads to Recovery Program

To deliver roads and services for our local community.

$50,000

August 2008

Beacon Foundation
 

Expand their 'No Dole' Program in six schools in the Illawarra region.

$300,000

August 2008

Pre-feasibility study into the Maldon-Dombarton Rail Link.

The study includes a business case to see if the project stacks up economically and a gaps analysis to properly identify the work required to get the project ready to construct.

$40,000

August 2008

Black Spots Program

Install a right hand turn signal at the Elliotts Road, Squires Way and Carters Lane intersection traffic lights in Fairy Meadow.

$10,000

 July 2008

Illawarra Citizen Advocacy Inc
National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP)

Assist people to overcome barriers that impact on their daily life and their ability to participate in the community.

$109,083

July 2008

Volunteering Illawarra
Volunteer Management Programme

Extension of funding.

$25,000

July 2008

Illawarra Ethnic Communities Council
Home and Community Care (HACC) Program

Development of 3 year business plan to support further planned expansion and development of regional infrastructure.  Development of advertising campaign.  Implementation of staff volunteer training.

$40,000

July 2008

Interchange Illawarra Inc
Home and Community Care (HACC) Program

Purchase S25 software and all associated training and licences to establish web based connectivity that will support respite coordination processes at the local level.

$15,500

July 2008

Community Options Illawarra Inc
Home and Community Care (HACC) Program

Update office communication and data system following extensive growth to program.

$24,500

July 2008

South Coast Home Modification and Maintenance
Home and Community Care (HACC) Program

Purchase Wet Saw, Welder, Compound Saw, Jack Hammer, Pipe Bender, Saws and Drills, Hammer Drill, PPE, basic hand tools, computer and monitor.

$39,166

July 2008

Community Options Illawarra Inc
Home and Community Care (HACC) Program

Contribution to establish outreach offices following complex re-auspice from Home Care Service.

$6,000

July 2008

Italian Social Welfare Organisation
Home and Community Care (HACC) Program

Chairs for use in hall ($1,980) and new flooring for day care centre ($4,020).

$2,000

July 2008

CAPAH Association (Spanish Speaking Day Care)
Home and Community Care (HACC) Program

Purchase MYOB software and training to support.

$5,000

July 2008

Wollongong Meals on Wheels Association Inc
Home and Community Care (HACC) Program

Create efficiencies through purchase of computer and software.

$10,000

July 2008

Wollongong Community Transports Project
Home and Community Care (HACC) Program

Train taxi drivers in the needs and handling of HACC clients so as to facilitate the introduction of taxi brokerage schemes.

$5,962.00

July 2008

NSW State Emergency Service (Illawarra South Coast)
National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund

Conduct multi-agency Road Accident Rescue Professional Development Weekend.

$2,500

July 2008

The Flagstaff Group Limited

For disability businesses services to promote and market their products across all of their outlets.

$2,500

July 2008

Greenacres Industries

For disability businesses services to promote and market their products across all of their outlets.

$2,500

July 2008

Illawarra Vocational Services Business Centre

For disability businesses services to promote and market their products across all of their outlets.

$5,000

July 2008

Edmund Rice College
Whole of School Intervention (WoSI) Strategy

Homework Centre ($5,000) and Literacy, Numeracy and Retention Program ($1,000).  The WoSI strategy encourages parents of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island students, their communities, schools and other organisations to work together to address barriers to education.

$4,550

July 2008

Illawarra Sub-Branch - Vietnam Veterans of Australia
Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) Program

Will help to provide the Sub-Branch with consumables.

$625

July 2008

Corrimal RSL Sub-Branch
Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) Program

Will help to provide the Sub-Branch with consumables.

$5,962

July 2008

NSW State Emergency Service (Illawarra-South Coast)
National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund

Conduct a multi-agency Road Accident Rescue Professional Development weekend.

$1,573,000

June 2008

High Schools in Cunningham
National Secondary School Computer Fund

$151,000 - Edmund Rice College (151 computers)
$223,000 - Bulli High School (223 computers)
$90,000 - Corrimal High School (90 computers)
$255,000 - Figtree High School (255 computers)
$187,000 - Keira High School (187 computers)
$5,000 - Para Meadows School (5 computers)
$209,000 - Smiths Hill High School (209 computers)
$249,000 - Wollongong High School (249 computers)
$201,000 - Woonona High School (201 computers)
$3,000 - Elonera Montessori School (3 computers)

$60,000

June 2008

Illawarra Multicultural Services
Citizenship Support Grants Programme

Assist with delivering advice on Australian citizenship, basic computer lessons and administrative assistance.

$54,000

June 2008

Mission Australia (Wollongong)

To operate extended Commonwealth Financial Counselling Services.

$399,678

June 2008

Centacare Wollongong
Family Relationship Services Programme (FRSP)

Children's Contact Service which helps separating parents manage contact arrangements with their children.

$300,000

June 2008

Centacare Wollongong
Family Relationship Services Programme (FRSP)

Two projects providing early intervention support for families.

$878,256

June 2008

Centacare Wollongong
Family Relationship Services Programme (FRSP)

Men and Family Relationships Project

$70,000

May 2008

WIN Stadium

Install new fencing around the Stadium.

$50,000

May 2008

Wollongong City Council
Local Adaptation Pathways Program

Help the Council manage adapting to climate change.

$1,408

May 2008

Coledale RSL Sub-Branch
Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST)

Laptop computer and multifunction printer.

$2,658

May 2008

Corrimal RSL Sub-Branch Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST)

Laptop computer, internet access and landline installation.

$266,667

May 2008

Wollongong City Council
Natural Disaster Mitigation Program

Towradgi Creek Railway Street Culvert Upgrade.

$580,105

May 2008

Illawarra Multicultural Services
Settlement Grants Program (SGP)

Assist with the integration of refugees and migrants.

$2,195,808

May 2008

University of Wollongong
Australian Research Council Linkage Project Grants

Supporting collaborative research and development projects between the University and other organisations, including the Cancer Council, Blue Scope Steel, the Roads & Traffic Authority, the Australian Museum and the Australian Federal Police.

$15,000

May 2008

Helensburgh Tennis Club

Lighting upgrade.

$30,000

May 2008

Helensburgh Netball Club

Two new netball courts.

$13,500

May 2008

Helensburgh Netball Club

Court resurfacing to improve safety.

$6,500

May 2008

Helensburgh Netball Club

Completion of the Club's new clubhouse.

$1,500

May 2008

Futureworld: National Centre for Appropriate Technolgoy
Grants to Voluntary Environment and Heritage Organisations (GVEHO) Programme

Help meet the administrative costs in their work promoting future technologies that will help protect the environment, save water, conserve energy and encourage sustainable living.

$218,000

May 2008

Illawarra Retirement Trust Day Respite Centre
National Respite for Carer's Program (NRCP)

Extension of funding agreement.

$97,121

May 2008

Indochinese Respite Care Service
National Respite for Carer's Program
(NRCP)

Extension of funding agreement.

$90,866

May 2008

Interchange Illawarra Family Based Flexible Respite Options
National Respite for Carer's Program (NRCP)

Extension of funding agreement.

$57,460

May 2008

Unanderra Day Care Centre
National Respite for Carer's Program (NRCP)

Extension of funding agreement.

$362,255

May 2008

Illawarra Dementia Respite Services
National Respite for Carer's Program (NRCP)

Extension of funding agreement.

$2,973

May 2008

Legacy Club of Wollongong and South Coast
Veterans and Community Grants Program

Purchase an air conditioner and barbeque for the newly established multi-purpose room.

$9,700,000

May 2008

University of Wollongong
Better Universities Renewal Programme

One off funding payment for information and communications technology; laboratories; libraries and student study spaces; teaching spaces and student amenities.

$1,180,000

 May 2008

Illawarra Commonwealth Carer Respite and Carelink Centre

Respite and Support Services for Carers.

$500,000

 April 2008

House With No Steps (Southern Region)

Additional respite places.

$85,826

 

Illawarra Legal Centre

To help cope with increasing demand.