Many great community stories were on show when McCrossin‘s Mill Museum recently hosted recipients of our 2024 Round 1 Social Investment Program grants and donations.

Round 1 grants totalling $44,448 were presented to 11 organisations that are based in Uralla Shire or provide activities that directly benefit Uralla Shire residents.

The evening brought together the groups’ representatives, as well as members of the Community Reference Group that assessed the grant applications, to celebrate the valuable work each organisation is contributing to the community.

ACEN Australia’s Managing Director, Dave Pollington, presented each group with a certificate to mark the occasion and outlined ACEN Australia’s enduring commitment to make positive and lasting contributions to the communities in which it operates.

Round 1 SIP recipients

  • Armidale Community Radio Incorporated (2ARM)

Purchase shelving for equipment storage

  • Armidale Junior Rugby Club

Host Smart Tackle education clinic

  • Bundarra & District Campdraft Association

Refurbish toilet facilities at Bundarra showgrounds

  • Can Assist Uralla

Assistance for Uralla Shire residents with a cancer diagnosis

  • Kentucky Memorial Hall & Literary Institute

Purchase and install air conditioner in hall meeting room

  • Northern Tablelands Wildlife Carers

Purchase food and access veterinary treatment of injured and orphaned native animals

  • Uralla Branch of Tamworth Regional Horse Drawn Club

Purchase trailer to transport club equipment

  • Uralla Central School Parents & Citizens Committee

School excursion for senior students to access HSC support not available in regular school environment

  • Uralla Neighbourhood Centre

Hire blow-up castles for Youth Week Family Fun Day

  • Uralla Netball Club

Registration fee relief for players

  • Uralla Pony Club

Purchase temporary dressage fencing and other equipment