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2019 Youth Innovation
Grants Guide
7 Ideas from the Heywire Regional Youth Summit
$100,000 IN GRANTS - APPLY NOW!
Contents
About Heywire 4
My Heywire Summit 6
THE IDEAS
A C.E.O. Conquer Every Opportunity 8
B Walk and Talk 10
C Shed Happens 12
D Our Place 14
E Ask Away 16
F Adulting 18
G Bridge 20
2019 Grant Guidelines 22
Grants in Action 24
Trailblazers 26
How can we make life better
for young people living in
regional Australia?
Heywire Partners
Having sponsored Heywire from its inception in 1998, the Australian Government continues to be a major
supporter of the program through the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources; the Department of
Health; the Department of Social Services; the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and
Cities; and AgriFutures Australia. FRRR and its donor partners support Heywire through the contribution
of funding and administration of the FRRR ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grants program.
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At the 2019 Heywire Regional Youth Summit,
Apply for a Grant. Make a Change.
50 young people from across Australia set out
to answer this question.
The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR)
By sharing their personal stories, these young and its donor partners offer more than $100,000 in
leaders identified the most pressing issues they seed funding annually to help at least ten groups
face across regional Australia. make these innovative ideas a reality. If you think
They deliberated and then developed potential one of the ideas could spark positive change in your
solutions to combat these issues including community, apply for up to $10,000 to kick-start the
transitioning to independence; connecting project in your community.
disengaged young people to regional services; More information on the application process can be
starting a business; youth mental health; found on page 23. Access FRRR's Grants Gateway via
connecting consumers and farmers; and, abc.net.au/heywire and start your application today.
celebrating difference in our communities. Applications close May 14, 2019.
These seven project ideas are both practical
and inspired.
This booklet provides an overview of each idea,
along with stories from the young innovators
behind them.
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About Heywire
The ABC Heywire Competition
The annual Heywire competition invites
regional youth to join the national
conversation. It asks people aged
16 to 22 living in rural, regional or remote
Australia to share their story.
Entries for this year’s competition are
open until September 16, 2019.
Who will you encourage to enter?
Young voices on the ABC
Each Heywire winner works with
ABC staff to transform their story Trailblazers
into a high-quality TV or radio piece.
Outstanding young leaders who are
This year’s stories continue to paint a
creating positive change in regional
diverse picture of young people living
Australia are chosen annually to attend
in rural, regional and remote Australia.
the Heywire Summit. Their innovative
Enjoy them all at abc.net.au/heywire. projects tackle issues such as
strengthening Indigenous culture,
student literacy skills and mental health
peer support. In this booklet you will find
some of their inspiring ideas.
Find out more on page 26.
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The ABC is proud to create a platform for young people to be
heard and shape the national conversation, through Heywire.
It’s inspiring to see how each year’s Heywirers use this
springboard to positively influence their peers and make their
communities even better places to grow up.
David Anderson, A/ABC Managing Director
The Heywire Regional Youth Summit
Competition winners and Trailblazers
FRRR ABC Heywire Youth
are rewarded with an all-expenses-paid
Innovation Grants
trip to the annual Heywire Summit
held each February in Canberra. Not-for-profit community organisations
Trailblazers work on taking their existing across rural, regional and remote
change-making projects to the next level. Australia are invited to apply for a share
The Winners develop exciting new in more than $100,000 from our grants
solutions to improve the lives of young program partner FRRR, to create
people in regional Australia. positive change. If you think your
community could benefit, apply for
These ideas are showcased from page 8.
a grant of up to $10,000.
Full details on page 22 or at
abc.net.au/heywire.
2019 YOUTH INNOVATION GRANTS GUIDE 5
My Heywire Summit For six rather chilly and windy days in February 2019, the nation’s capital was taken over by some remarkable individuals from across the country to develop ideas that would shape communities all around Australia. We were all here for a purpose; we each had a life-defining story to share. However, we were all more than just our story. This was Heywire. For weeks beforehand, we had been packing, thinking and listening, trying to gauge what on earth we had gotten ourselves into. At first the thought of spending an entire week amongst complete strangers was daunting. There was no way to know what to expect. However, as every new group arrived, the nerves and “what ifs” were slowly set aside, allowing comfort and excitement to settle in their place. We shared stories for days, developed concepts like crazy, and worked with each other to form ideas that provided potential resolutions surrounding issues that concerned youth in rural and regional areas. With our mentors by our sides and a gaggle of newfound friends for support, we delved to the heart of both our individual struggles and those of our wider communities. As one, we divided in an effort to conquer the fears, failings and pitfalls of rural and regional Australia. But it wasn’t just all hard work and no play for us Heywirers. While in the capital, we took in the city’s sights (at 20km/h, on segways), networked with FRRR and Government partners (who received a rockstar welcome), met with the Governor General (who has an amazing study) and explored around the astounding (and incredibly busy) Parliament House. Heywire was an incredible experience, one that we want to come back to, again and again. We all worked with passion to develop ideas that can be adopted and implemented in local communities. These ideas were formed by our unique experiences; now it’s your chance to take them on in your own community. By Maddi Pettigrove and Saul Beatty 6 2019 YOUTH INNOVATION GRANTS GUIDE
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C.E.O. Conquer Every Opportunity
How might we We’ve experienced first-hand how hard it can be to start
a new business - particularly if you’re a young person
help young branching out into the business world for the first time.
people start There is a labyrinth of logistical and administrative tasks that can seem
businesses? overwhelming, to the point they can even deter young people from pursuing
their entrepreneurial goals.
C.E.O. stands for Conquer Every Opportunity. It is a start-up kit that aims
to help young rural and regional Australians who want to start their own
business, but don’t know how.
It could include vital and practical start-up information on cards, like
how to get a Tax File Number, register an Australian Business Name,
and organise a work email address.
The kit could also include a number of other helpful tools for budding
business owners, like a Skype gift voucher, coffee satchels, stress ball
and tie.
In rural, regional and remote areas where jobs can be scarce and
unemployment high, young people will be able to earn an income
while remaining in their communities, surrounded by family, friends
and support networks.
We strongly believe the C.E.O. starter kit will give young entrepreneurs the
confidence and resources to start and succeed in their own businesses.
When I started foster caring animals, I realised how little
education there was about the incredible biodiversity that
existed in our region. That experience made me want to start
my own business, but I had no idea how much work it would
take. Having something like the C.E.O. starter kit would have
made things much easier.
Ebony Williams, Pemberton, WA
8 2019 YOUTH INNOVATION GRANTS GUIDE IDEA A B C D E F G
I started a business when I was
12 because I wanted to earn
some money to help my single
parent family. But I didn’t know
how. Even when I finally got my
first call to mow someone’s
lawn, I still had no idea what to
do. I think the C.E.O. starter kit
would have really helped.
Aidyn Loveday, Wellington East, SA
Apply for a grant now!
Our idea could be run by local councils, Chambers of Commerce
or even schools, which could distribute the C.E.O. starter kits via
community groups for young people to access.
To help adapt this idea and make it a reality in your community, apply
for an FRRR ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grant of up to $10,000. Apply
The Team
via the online portal at abc.net.au/heywire. Applications close May 14.
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Walk & Talk
How might we We want you to know that mental health is a major
issue among young Australians in rural, regional
encourage and remote areas.
conversations We know firsthand that mental illness can be an isolating experience,
about mental and many people feel too shy, embarrassed or self-conscious to seek
health in a safe out traditional coping methods, like counselling.
and relaxed For those who do, sitting in an office face-to-face with a professional in
a formal environment can be a little daunting.
environment? Walk & Talk is about getting students out of the classroom and into the
Australian bush.
By creating an alternative setting, we hope young people will be able to
open up about their mental health concerns, without fear of judgement.
The Walk & Talk program would give students the opportunity to pick
from various outdoor activities and would be facilitated by mental health
professionals who also have their own lived experience of mental illness.
We believe the process of talking about what’s on young peoples’ minds
in an alternative setting, will allow them to be more open to conversations
surrounding mental health and encourage help-seeking behaviours.
We hope that by the end of the program, students feel the difference
in themselves.
Much of my life has revolved around body image and eating
disorders. I went to different psychologists but felt stuck
after many failed attempts at recovery. Finally, I moved
to a new school that does nature walks, and it helped
enormously. I think it’s easier to talk to someone when
you’re walking alongside them instead of in an office.
Kate Beranic, Woodend, VIC
10 2019 YOUTH INNOVATION GRANTS GUIDE IDEA A B C D E F GThroughout my life mental ill-health
has been a constant. At times
I’ve felt so overwhelmed with
hopelessness that I’ve lacked
motivation for anything. I'm
passionate about our idea
‘Walk and Talk’ because it
provides an alternative
environment outside a
confined office space.
It also generates a
sense of community
and belonging within
the Australian bush.
Janaya Hennesy
Nowra, NSW
Apply for a grant now!
Our idea could be adopted by educational organisations and
implemented through physical education curriculums. It could
also be rolled out through mental health service providers, youth
or health organisations.
To make this idea a reality in your community, apply for an FRRR ABC
Heywire Youth Innovation Grant of up to $10,000. Apply via the online
The Team
portal at abc.net.au/heywire. Applications close May 14.
Naomi Cobcro
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(Nowra, NSW), ACT), Janaya He
Jackie Bayley (D nnesy
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(Geelong, VIC) (Woodend, VIC)
, Charline Maro , Emily Kunz 2019 YOUTH INNOVATION GRANTS GUIDE 11
m (Toowoomb
a, QLD)Shed Happens
How might we We come from outback WA and North Queensland and
can tell you that Australia is a big and diverse country.
help people
understand So it’s no surprise some confusion exists about what life is really like for
farmers living in rural, regional or remote Australia.
what really Often the only way those living in metropolitan areas can gain a glimpse
happens on of farming life is through the filters of news or social media.
the farm? Through Shed Happens, we want to remove those filters, and give people
all over the country direct access and insight into the lives of everyday
farmers.
In doing so, we also hope to give farmers an unfiltered mouthpiece to the
public, allowing them to share their stories, as well as addressing any
misconceptions.
Shed Happens is an online video series that shows life on the farm and
gives audiences the opportunity to ask questions they’ve never been
able to ask before.
The pre-recorded videos or live streams could be shown through a new
or existing website, a social media site or via an app.
We believe education and understanding is the best way to create
policies that benefit the whole country.
I am part of the next generation of shearers. My family farm
was turned into crops when I was young, but my long term
goal is to bring sheep back into the mix. I think some people
don’t realise how much farmers care for our animals.
With Shed Happens, people who have never stepped foot
on a farm can understand what’s truly going on.
Kurt Richards, Dowerin, WA
12 2019 YOUTH INNOVATION GRANTS GUIDE IDEA A B C D E F GLast year was tough for my family. The wheat crop struggled
through drought, but I was grateful the sheep were happy,
healthy and worth a lot of money. Talk of a ban on live
sheep exports changed that. My family rely on exports
for our main source of income. I believe Shed Happens could
have given my family a voice in that difficult time.
Kassidy Fuller, Bullfinch, WA.
Apply for a grant now!
Our idea could be adopted by agricultural or educational organisations.
The platform could be a new or existing website or a smartphone app.
We would like to see young farmers feature in the pilot episodes and be
involved in the process of planning and making the videos.
To help make this idea a reality in your community, apply for an FRRR ABC
Heywire Youth Innovation Grant of up to $10,000. Apply via the online
The Team portal at abc.net.au/heywire. Applications close May 14.
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ch, WA), Alexander
Kassidy Fuller (Bullfin ds (Dowe rin, WA),
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(Bruce Rock, WA), Kur )
Bel la (Ing ham , QLD 2019 YOUTH INNOVATION GRANTS GUIDE 13
Hayden DiOur Place
How might we We live in rural, regional and remote communities all
over Australia, and often they can lack a safe, free and
connect young practical space for young people to hang out.
people in rural It can lead to boredom, frustration and crime for some young people
communities? who may not have anywhere to go after school and in the evenings.
Our Place would be a safe, physical space where young people between
12-18 can meet, socialise and do homework, if they need to.
It could involve refurbishing existing buildings or spaces that aren’t being
utilised to their full potential. It could build on the work of organisations
that are already doing great things in our communities, such as Lions
clubs or Rotary.
Our Place would stay open into the evening, when other youth centres close.
It would also have free and unlimited Wi-Fi access, for those wanting to
study, research or unwind.
We also want to incorporate a community social calendar. This would
include events like colour runs, food festivals or drive-in cinema nights,
where young people can feel connected, engaged and passionate about
their local communities.
We believe that a space like Our Place for young rural and regional
Australians would not only reduce youth crime, but also generate a
better sense of belonging and engagement between young people
and their communities.
Dancing is my passion, but it’s been a difficult one to pursue in
a small town with limited opportunities and space to be able
to teach, practice and perform. Our Place would be perfect for
young people wanting to hone their skills. I know there is a lot
of young talent in rural and regional Australia – they just need
a place to nurture it.
Ivan Reyes, Stratford, VIC
14 2019 YOUTH INNOVATION GRANTS GUIDE IDEA A B C D E F GI've seen kids as young as 13
walking around my community high.
'Our Place' would get youth off the
streets and away from drugs and
alcohol. I’d love for young people to
have a safe space with great activities
where they could be themselves.
Raymond Binsiar, Buttah Windee, WA
Apply for a grant now!
Our idea could be run in conjunction with local councils, libraries,
youth and community groups.
To help make this idea a reality in your community, apply for an FRRR
ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grant of up to $10,000. Apply via the
online portal at abc.net.au/heywire. Applications close May 14.
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(Sea LakeAsk Away
How might we When questions aren’t answered, it leads to assumptions.
Which then leads to discrimination.
get people to
ask questions of Growing up in rural and regional Australia like we are, being in a minority
group can feel like an isolating experience. There may not be anyone to ask
minority groups ‘is this normal?’ or ‘what should I do in this situation?’
that they’re too Our idea is to create an online platform called Ask Away, where people
afraid to ask? can ask questions to people of minority groups to spread awareness and
prevent discrimination.
Ask Away would allow those in minority groups to connect with people
who have similar lived experiences. We believe this would help them better
understand themselves, and one day build up the confidence to share their
own story.
Through the website, people would also have the option to ask questions
anonymously. This would help overcome any fears people have about
‘asking a stupid question’ in a small town, were everyone knows everyone.
Ask Away would also include a fact file on minority groups, for anyone who
didn’t want to ask a question.
The initiative could include a dedicated Ask Away Day at schools, where
students would be made to feel comfortable about asking questions of
minority groups.
At its core, Ask Away is a one-stop-shop for breaking down barriers and
gaining a better sense of self, so people won’t feel alone.
Being vision impaired, discrimination is not something
that’s new to me. When I was young, I got bullied for
how my eyes looked. But I remember occasions where
my friends did ask questions and it helped them to
understand. I think Ask Away could be the key to breaking
down assumptions and generating compassion.
Brianna Merema, Broome, WA
16 2019 YOUTH INNOVATION GRANTS GUIDE IDEA A B C D E F GI get asked questions at my
school about being in the
LGBTQI+ community because
some students don’t know who
else to ask. Unfortunately,
I can’t always answer every
question. But I don’t want them
to feel as alone as I did when
I was their age, and I think that’s
where Ask Away could help.
Maggy Sessions, Nathalia, VIC
Apply for a grant now!
Our idea could be adopted by schools, education groups, disability
providers and social organisations.
To help make this idea a reality in your community, apply for an FRRR
ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grant of up to $10,000. Apply via the
online portal at abc.net.au/heywire. Applications close May 14.
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IC), Brian
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Maggy S loe Parke SW),
, WA), Ch Beach, N
(Broome -B a rr (Pambula
ttigrove 2019 YOUTH INNOVATION GRANTS GUIDE 17
Maddi Pe , NSW)
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JeAdulting
How might we Studies show rural and regional students are less likely
to attend university than their metropolitan counterparts.
help young They’re also far more likely to drop out.
people adapt While there are several contributing factors, there’s no doubt that leaving
to life away a familiar environment and support networks makes it harder for rural and
from home? regional students to attend university.
Adulting is a program designed to make things a little bit easier for rural
and regional students in transitioning to independence.
It could be delivered as an app, online, or face-to-face and feature tutorials
on basic tasks such as budgeting, insurance and interview preparation.
There would also be helpful and practical information, like recipes on a
budget, instructions for how to change a tyre, and tips for ironing.
Adulting aims to make the transition to adult life easier, by allowing young
people from rural and regional areas who have recently moved out of home
to connect with other students and workers in the same predicament.
By making the transition to independence easier, we hope to improve the
rates of young rural and regional Australians pursuing education or careers
away from home.
I’ve just moved out of home and it has been a big shock.
I’ve spent countless hours searching the internet for tips
and information on things like budgeting, cooking and
housework. I'd love to see an app where young people can
access quality information about life skills in one place.
Sam Watson, Ulverstone, TAS
18 2019 YOUTH INNOVATION GRANTS GUIDE IDEA A B C D E F GI’m 17 and live in a small community
that’s mainly my family mob.
I was recently diagnosed with
MELAS syndrome which affects
my heart. I may never live
by myself because of my health
but it would be great to learn
more life skills so that I can
do more things for myself
and be more independent.
Max Alpin, Kowrowa, QLD
Apply for a grant now!
Our idea could be run by universities, schools, youth groups or
community organisations. Once the program is developed, these
groups and organisations could encourage use through online
promotion, as well as posters and fliers.
To help make this idea a reality in your community, apply for an FRRR
ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grant of up to $10,000. Apply via the
The Team online portal at abc.net.au/heywire. Applications close May 14.
wa,
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Wa ts o n (Ulvers ce To w n, NSW),
Sam r (Claren
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QLD), Na )
2019 YOUTH INNOVATION GRANTS GUIDE 19
Q LD
(Jambin,Bridge
How might we Australians who live in rural and remote areas are
more disadvantaged than their city counterparts across
connect young a range of quality of life measures.
people to These include higher rates of chronic disease and poorer access to
services to feel health services.
like their issues We have experienced this firsthand and believe that greater understanding
are heard? is a vital step in solving these problems.
Our idea Bridge aims to spark meaningful conversations between health
professionals and young people that will lead to better health outcomes.
Community organisations that implement Bridge would select a group
of young people to become community health representatives.
They would be connected with health professionals locally or in the cities,
to provide their valuable perspective and experience of healthcare in
regional Australia. Young people would gain valuable experience in the
health sector and professionals would gain a better understanding of the
needs of their patients, clients and constituents.
The project would help bridge the quality of life gap between regional
areas and cities by starting conversations.
I was diagnosed with severe scoliosis when I was 15 years old.
The closest specialist was 100 km away and I had to wait six
months to see him. The appointments were short and it felt like
he only cared about the end result. Bridge would solve this
by creating personal connections with professionals, no matter
where you live.
Saul Beatty, Carrara, QLD
20 2019 YOUTH INNOVATION GRANTS GUIDE IDEA A B C D E F GMy grandad is in aged care in a rural town
in north-west Queensland. But when I
started volunteering in aged care in
regional and metropolitan areas,
I realised the difference in resources
and quality of care. With Bridge,
I would be able to talk to a
professional aged care provider
about the gaps in resources,
and perhaps be the catalyst
for change.
Grace Vipen, Mackay, QLD
Apply for a grant now!
Our idea could be run by local councils, schools or community groups.
They could select young people to become community representatives.
From there, they would be connected with professionals through Bridge.
To help make this idea a reality in your community, apply for an FRRR
ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grant of up to $10,000. Apply via the
online portal at abc.net.au/heywire. Applications close May 14.
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Guidelines
for the FRRR ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grants
Could your community benefit from one of these ideas?
Receive up to $10,000 to make it happen!
Apply through the 2019 online Grants Gateway at abc.net.au/heywire.
Applications close 5pm AEST, May 14, 2019
The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) What Can Be Funded?
and its donor partners offer more than $100,000 in seed • Funds are available to implement or pilot one of the
funding annually to help at least ten groups make these seven 2019 Heywire ideas. The projects can be adapted for
innovative ideas a reality. If you think one of them could your community, and should align to one of the following:
spark positive change in your community, apply for up 1. Build Community Resilience;
to $10,000 to kick-start the project in your area. 2. Develop Organisational Resilience and Capacity;
3. Enhance Environmental Sustainability;
Successful applicants will have control over how
4. Foster Cultural Vibrancy;
the project is implemented in their community, but
will be encouraged to contact the young people who 5. Encourage Lifelong Education & Training;
initially developed the idea (facilitated by Heywire). 6. Strengthen the Local Economy;
Applications that adapt the project idea to their local 7. Improve Community Health & Social Wellbeing.
situation are strongly encouraged. Projects that can • Projects must be undertaken from September 2019
demonstrate local youth involvement in the project’s to September 2020.
management and delivery will receive preference. • Projects must take place in regional Australia, as
defined by ABC Heywire, i.e. outside of Adelaide,
Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney.
Who Can Apply?
• All not-for-profit community-based organisations with
an ABN or Incorporation Certificate. . No DGR status is
required. One application per organisation. Check with
FRRR if you are unsure about your eligibility.
• All applicants must have policies and procedures
around working with children, Working with Children
Checks, and the handling of child abuse complaints.
• Groups that have overdue final acquittal reports with
FRRR are not eligible.
22 2019 YOUTH INNOVATION GRANTS GUIDEWhat Cannot Be Funded? 6. Innovate or respond to local opportunities;
• Business-as-usual operating and administration 7. Give children the best start in life;
costs will not be funded. 8. Strengthen the ability to respond to community /
individual challenges;
• Applications from sporting organisations need to
clearly demonstrate a charitable benefit to the wider 9. (Re)build community identity and sense of pride;
community (e.g. that sport is only incidental to the 10. Strengthen the local economy;
wider purpose of the project). 11. Increase engagement in learning and strengthen
• Projects that do not have any youth involvement. educational outcomes;
• Projects that benefit a single individual, rather 12. Promote environmental health / sustainability.
than a community. • Evidence of community partnerships across multiple
• Projects that support private / commercial business organisations and / or sectors. Communities that
(excepting not-for-profit social enterprise / local submit one application will receive preference over
economic development projects, which are eligible). those that submit multiple applications.
• Federal, State and Local Government core business • Include letters of support from organisations directly
and areas of responsibility. involved in the project, local organisations working
with young people and local youth – show us you have
• Overseas travel and overseas projects.
wide community support.
• Political lobbying.
• Demonstrate financial or in-kind contributions towards
the project. If your group can’t contribute or source
What Information Is Essential To Include?
support from the community, explain why.
• Applicants must use the online form and keep to
• Attach quotes to support the budget where applicable,
the word count limits, or space provided. If you have
including discounts or donations.
a concern about the accessibility of any part of the
online grant system, please contact FRRR.
Submitting Your Application
• All supporting material must be submitted with the
application (see the form for a checklist). APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA FRRR’S ONLINE
GRANTS GATEWAY BY 5PM AEST, TUESDAY MAY 14 2019.
• Applications must be endorsed by the legal head
of the organisation, or they will not be considered. Access the Grants Gateway at: frrr.org.au/heywire
Once you start an application, you will be emailed a
What Makes a Strong Application?
unique hyperlink to your draft application. You need to
• Involve local youth in the project’s management
use that hyperlink in order to resume your application.
and implementation.
• Clearly articulate the need in your community, as
Enquiries
well as the project’s desired outcomes.
Free call: 1800 170 020 Email: info@frrr.org.au
• Demonstrate a considered project plan, which includes
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key tasks, people, responsibilities, resources required,
timelines, outputs, and strategies for engaging youth Web: www.frrr.org.au
and the evaluation of impact.
• Nominate the primary approach you will use in your
project’s delivery: About FRRR
1. Provide access to services / activities;
The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal
2. Develop knowledge, awareness and / or skills;
(FRRR) champions the economic and social
3. Build local capacity to deliver effective supports, strength of Australia’s rural, regional and remote
services, activities; or
communities through partnerships with the
4. Invest in equipment / infrastructure to catalyse change. private sector, philanthropy and governments.
• Articulate the three most likely outcomes you expect FRRR encourages innovation and creativity in rural,
to achieve via the project: regional and remote communities, delivering a
1. Stronger community resilience; range of grant programs, and supporting capacity
2. Greater community participation and engagement; development within communities. For more about
3. More friendly and inclusive community; FRRR see www.frrr.org.au.
4. Build a creative / culturally vibrant community;
5. Improve financial security and relieve poverty;
2019 YOUTH INNOVATION GRANTS GUIDE 23Grants in Action
Since 2013, the FRRR ABC Heywire Youth
Innovation Grants program has allowed
communities to create positive change
by adopting ideas developed at the
Heywire Summit.
More information about these and other projects
can be found at abc.net.au/heywire.
Tech Hub in the Scrub
Pannawonica, WA
Increasing digital literacy in
remote communities.
Yeah the Boys
Margaret River, WA
Building connectivity and
resilience in teenage boys.
At FRRR we are driven by a deep belief that local leaders, including
youth, are best-placed to understand and act on what is needed for their
community to thrive. Past Heywire ideas have had a major impact - I can't
wait to see this year’s ideas come to fruition and to see the positive
change they will make across rural, regional and remote Australia.
Natalie Egleton, CEO, Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR)
24 2019 YOUTH INNOVATION GRANTS GUIDEC2C (Connecting To Culture)
Mornington Island, QLD
Connecting Elders and young
people to share culture.
Taking Control
Tennant Creek, NT
A youth-led healthy relationships
education campaign.
Medifriends
Whyalla, SA
Events to connect youth Step Up
and healthcare providers. Henty, NSW
A festival of youth career and
community opportunities.
Bridging Agriculture
Bordertown, SA
Opening career pathways in
agriculture for young migrants.
Hope
Riverside, TAS
Back 2 Bush A youth-created video
series about resilience.
Nhill, VIC
A youth-led tourism campaign
for the Wimmera region.
2019 YOUTH INNOVATION GRANTS GUIDE 25Trailblazers
The 2019 Trailblazers are regional leaders who have been selected through a national call-
out, based on their work initiating projects that have a social and economic impact in their
communities. Their projects tackle challenges faced by young people, including environmental
tourism, strengthening Indigenous culture, celebrating Australian agriculture, rural mental
health, global literacy and education, entrepreneurship, stopping racism, and employment.
Endangered Species of the Mallee Art Project Students Against Racism
Joe Collins Om Prakash Karki, Brutukan Melkamu & Bhim Dangi
Woomelang, VIC Hobart, TAS
By creating large-scale murals of local endangered Students Against Racism provides mentoring and training
species, Joe wants Woomelang to become a fixture in for students from refugee and migrant backgrounds to
the Victorian Silo Art Trail, increasing local tourism and deliver anti-racism training across Tasmania to schools,
raising awareness of environmental issues. Woomelang local government and the Police. The project increases
is a struggling small town and this project aims to employment opportunities for young people from diverse
stimulate the local economy through tourism. As a backgrounds. Storyteller and group leader Brutukan
2019 Trailblazer, Joe says, “After speaking live on ABC Melkamu was originally born in Ethiopia, lived in Kenya
News Breakfast TV, my project has already had more and moved to Australia on a humanitarian visa in 2016.
promotion than I thought it ever would. I’m hoping that She said sharing her story with audiences that didn’t
from this exposure and networking, I can manage to seem receptive at first was challenging. “But after the
source the funding to make it a reality. Trailblazers has workshop when people started giving feedback, it felt
made my project one to talk about.” like an achievement, sharing my story and changing
people’s ideas, it feels really good.”
26 2019 YOUTH INNOVATION GRANTS GUIDEFor more information visit abc.net.au/trailblazers.
Applications for the 2020 Trailblazers program will open in June 2019.
Life On A Station The Postnatal Project
Emma Moss Zelma Tolley
Southbrook, QLD Port Lincoln, SA
Life on a Station began as a way for Emma Moss to Through education, awareness and events,
share her experience of living on a remote cattle The Postnatal Project hopes to reduce the stigma
station. The Trailblazers program, according to Emma, surrounding postnatal depression and encourage
"has given me a clear direction and the time to explore help-seeking among women in regional communities.
further development options. We all made special Zelma has turned the project into a thriving small
relationships and networks that will last forever.” business, offering consultations and resources within
Her Instagram following now exceeds 17,000, and she is the local community. On return from the Trailblazers'
using this experience to start up another page aimed intensive workshops, Zelma said, “I have had people
at celebrating Australian agriculture and educating in my community who previously weren't aware of my
consumers through her pictures. project stopping me in the street, and now I'm able to
respond with pride about what The Postnatal Project
is and how it’s making a difference.”
2019 YOUTH INNOVATION GRANTS GUIDE 27Heywire ABC Heywire, GPO Box 9994, Melbourne 3001 T: 1800 26 26 46 E: abcheywire@abc.net.au facebook.com/abcheywire Twitter: @heywire abc.net.au/heywire Foundation For Rural & Regional Renewal For more information about the grants contact FRRR: PO Box 41 Bendigo VIC 3552 T: 1800 170 020 E: info@frrr.org.au facebook.com/followFRRR Twitter: @FRRR_Oz frrr.org.au/heywire
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