Social Inclusion Action Group’s Successful Funding Recipients Announce
Published on 03 October 2025
Successful grant recipients have been announced for the Mansfield Social Inclusion Action Group (SIAG) small grants round.
Eighteen local community groups will receive funding to support initiatives that improve social inclusion and connection within Mansfield Shire.
The successful applicants for 2025 are:
- Arts Mansfield
- Beolite Residents Committee Incorporated
- Bonnie Doon Community Group
- Code Club Mansfield
- GADHABA
- Gentle Transitions Advocacy and Support
- MACE
- Mad Potters
- Mansfield Agricultural and Pastoral Society
- Mansfield District Soccer Club
- Mansfield Tennis Association
- Rotary Club of Mansfield
- Rural Australians for Refugees Inc Mansfield
- The Country Women’s Association of Victoria Inc – Mansfield Branch
- WiNE Network
- Yooralla Mansfield Community Hub
- Mansfield Social Soccer
- Ancona Hall Social Committee
Mayor Cr Steve Rabie congratulated the recipients.
“Well done on submitting a successful funding application and congratulations to all those who have successfully been selected for grant funding in this round,” said Cr Rabie.
“We’re excited to be able to support SIAG to deliver this funding to such worthy initiatives with the potential for great community outcomes,” said Cr Rabie.
“Throughout this year, I’ve watched as the recipients of last year’s grants have taken their funding and created opportunities for our community to get together, which strengthens our whole community.”
The Mansfield SIAG is a group of community members and leaders who work together to deliver initiatives that boost social inclusion and connection. By promoting diversity, equity and accessibility, they aim to create spaces and experiences where everyone feels valued, respected and included.
Funding applications were open to all local community groups and not-for-profits who were developing new or existing initiatives to address these goals. SIAG group members collectively evaluated each application and are pleased to be able to offer all applicants a grant this year.
The funding is provided by the Victorian State Government, who selected Mansfield Shire Council as one of the SIAG program pilots in 2022.
“Council look forward to seeing the impact that their initiatives will have on our community, and the future opportunities for social inclusion that will arise as SIAG continues to grow,” said Cr Rabie.
If you’d like to learn more about Mansfield SIAG, visit the Mansfield Shire Council website, email siag@mansfield.vic.gov.au, or call (03) 5775 8555.