Giving back to the community has become part of everyday life here at Hobart Airport and, best of all, your charity can get involved.
We award grants to local charities that help our community connect and are available for projects that will make a difference to social, economic or environmental outcomes in Tasmania.
Applications have now closed.
“As a not-for-profit organisation run solely by volunteers this community grant means the world to us. It will help us provide suitcases and bags to children and young people aged from newborn babies to 18 years of age entering foster care across Tasmania.”
– Leah Revell, Hope in a Suitcase Southern Tasmania Coordinator
2024 grant recipients
Rotary Club of Sullivans Cove (major grant winner)
Funding to help young people in Tasmania, particularly those with literacy and learning difficulties, to obtain their Learner’s driving licence. Over 120 applicants and 30 service providers will have improved access to education, employment and independence.
Clifton Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Funding to purchase an updated equipment trailer will support the growing Nippers program, strengthening community safety and youth development.
Coal River Valley Tasmania Tourism Association
Supporting the Crave Harvest Festival, which celebrates the region’s local produce, artisans and businesses, will boost local economy, create job opportunities and contribute to workforce development.
The Shepherd Centre for Deaf Children
Supporting the “Sense & Play: A Multi-Sensory Adventure for Deaf Children” workshop, a weekly program designed to enhance communication, sensory awareness and social skills for deaf children in Hobart.
Southern Beaches Landcare
Funding to support the installation of interpretive signage and a yarning circle at Flora Park, detailing local history, plants and wildlife.
Be Hers
Funding for the Hamper Project, providing training and employment opportunities for five vulnerable women, supporting their pathway to economic independence and fosters social connections.
Dark Sky Tasmania (advertising in-kind, supported by Bishopp)
Supporting Dark Sky Tasmania to establish an IDA-certified Dark Sky Place and protect the state’s night skies from light pollution.
2023 grant recipients
Hope in a Suitcase (major grant winner)
Providing suitcases/duffle bags to Tasmanian children entering foster or out of home care with belongings they can call their own.
Huon Valley PCYC
Funding for their Café-teen-ria project, which provides practical work experience that aims to reduce unemployment for at-risk teenagers in the local community.
Aurora Disability Services
Supporting the service’s Car Yard Café, where clients can learn life skills, to replace a 15-year-old coffee machine and grinder. The café faced closure without the funding.
Homely Retreats
Supporting the Homely Retreats Patient Support Education Program to empower the community with skills and knowledge to support cancer patients.
Epilepsy Action Australia
Funding for the Epilepsy Action Australia’s Ted-E-Bear Connection program that will help up to 50 Tasmanian children affected by epilepsy and their families by posting a cuddly plush teddy, and connections to online peer support, workshops, and nurse support.
ParaQuad Association Tasmania
Purchasing IT equipment to ensure services are available across the state and assist with individuals in the wider community.