The Manor Lakes Community Fund has awarded $30,000 to twenty not-for-profit organisations, recognising their impact on local communities. Hosted by the Dennis Family Corporation, the event celebrated the latest round of grants given to support neighbourhood projects. Since 2003, Manor Lakes has disbursed $440,000 to local groups, and Dennis Family communities across Melbourne and Southeast Queensland have collectively awarded over $1.3 million since 2002.
Grant Dennis, Group Director at Dennis Family, spoke on the initiative, expressing pride in supporting communities through these annual funds. “Community Funds are an important way of giving back to the communities we help build. They are something we are very proud of.”
The 2024 grants, each valued at $1,500, were allocated to a wide range of organisations spanning sports, youth services, community centres, and health support groups, all working to enhance life in Manor Lakes. Local organisations were invited to apply in September, and winners were chosen based on the potential of their projects to contribute positively to the community.
With a fresh round of funding set to open for applications in 2025, the Manor Lakes Community Fund remains committed to fostering neighbourhood spirit and development.
The 2024 recipients of the Manor Lakes Community Fund grants include:
- 1st Iramoo Scout Group
- Bridge Builders for Australia
- Cancer Council Victoria
- CFA Wyndham Vale Fire Brigade
- Creating Villages
- Iramoo Community Centre
- Mambourin Cricket Club
- Manor Lakes Football Club
- Manor Lakes Netball Club
- Neighbourhood Watch Manor Lakes
- Quantin Binnah Community Centre
- Tarneit Boxing Club
- Werribee Giants Baseball Club Inc
- Werribee Little Athletics Centre
- Western Athletics
- Wyndham Little Buddies Toy Library Inc
- Wyndham Park Community Centre
- Wyndham Spartans Cricket Club Inc
- Wyndham Tuskers CC Inc
- Laverton Youth Foundation
For more information on the Manor Lakes Community Fund, visit manorlakes.com.au
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