Community Partnerships Program back for 2020

Local groups and organisations with plans to improve their local community are encouraged to apply for up to $10,000 in funding or in-kind support through SA Water's 2020 Community Partnerships Program.

Back for its third year, the program has so far supported around 30 grassroots organisations in delivering events and programs involving water or water use that foster a better life in the local community.

SA Water's General Manager Customers, Strategy and Innovation Anna Jackson said the program has a demonstrated success in making a real difference to everyday life for many South Australians.

"Water plays such an important role in society, and beyond its importance to public health and use for fitness and recreational activities is vital in sustaining employment and economic development in communities across South Australia," Anna said.

"Over the last two years we have partnered with some incredible recipients delivering amazing results, ranging from a program teaching disabled South Australians how to surf, to providing new horse troughs for a regional equine therapy farm for people with post-traumatic stress disorder.

"We had more than 100 applications last year alone from community groups of all shapes and sizes, and we know there are many more out there that we want to hear from as part of this year's program."

All successful initiatives will need to align with the corporation's vision to deliver world class water services for a better life.

"With our customers at the heart of everything we do, we are focused on working with organisations who, like us, foster an inclusive culture where diversity of thought, background and experience are embraced and celebrated," Anna said.

"So many of our customers and community members have great ideas and already established programs that make a difference to the lives of others, and we'd love to know how we can help."

Applications for our Community Partnerships Program close on 4 May 2020, with funding for the successful recipients to be made available from July.

To apply or find out details of the type of activities and groups which are eligible, visit sawater.com.au.

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