More sizzle for your street party or fundraiser

The State Government is backing a $500,000 program that will help neighbours and community groups hold street parties, community sausage sizzles and local fundraisers.

The RCoW is about to accept a $6000 grant to localise a street party kit that will
include street party equipment, advice on council planning permit requirements and public liability insurance.

Victorian Communities Minister John Thwaites said the City of Port Phillip addressed the public liability insurance issue through a partnership with a local not-for-profit organisation.

He said,“The resident hiring the equipment registers as a volunteer and is then covered through the Victorian Government policy covering not-for-profit organisations like Neighbourhood Houses and pre-schools where mums and dads do voluntary work.”

“This is one option. Councils can also provide coverage through the Municipal Association of Victoria’s public liability coverage, or organisers can obtain their own insurance through another insurer. However, Councils accepting the grant will need to ensure that events have adequate insurance cover as a requirement of the funding agreement.”

Each council accepting the grant will also receive two large café-style
umbrellas printed with the Go For Your Life logo.”

“Street parties help create new friendships and keep neighbours in touch. The portable barbecues will also be a bonus for groups holding working bees, tree plantings and community festivals.”

The RCoW is planning a working group to develop the program and has nominated Cr. Tatulaschwili as Council’s representative on the Go for your Life street party working group.