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2022 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards

Nominations are open for the 2022 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards (VDSR Awards), celebrating the achievements of sportspeople with disability, the coaches, organisations, officials and volunteers who support them and the inclusive sport and recreation sector across Victoria.
There are 12 different categories and nominations close on August 31.
More information at www.dsr.org.au/vdsr-awards 

Helping local business bounce back

It’s the final week for applications for the third round of the Business Chambers and Trader Groups Program.
Up to 60 eligible business chambers and trader groups can access grants of $20,000 as part of the $1.2 million dollar fund, with the funding to be used to help businesses adapt, innovate and rebuild.
Applications are open until August 28. For more information, visit business.vic.gov.au/businesschambers.

Caring for injured wildlife

The Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants are now open, with $230,000 available to support wildlife rehabilitators in Victoria.
Wildlife shelter operators and foster carers can apply for grants of up to $3000 for equipment, infrastructure, consumables, education and training.
Applications close on September 6. wildlife.vic.gov.au/grants/wildlife-rehabilitator-grants/

Mission Australia Youth Survey 2022

Young people aged 15-19 across Victoria can have their say in Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2022 before it closes on August 31.
Youth Survey is the largest of its kind and last year more than 4601 young people in Victoria shared their personal concerns, aspirations, and views on broader issues.
The survey is open to all young people aged 15 to 19 years-old who are living in Australia. www.missionaustralia.com.au/what-we-do/research-impact-policy-advocacy/youth-survey.