Wellness Grants
Thriving Southland
Catchment Group:
Thriving Southland
Project:
Wellness Grants
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Project Description
Running from July to December 2021. With the 2021 lambing/calving season being a particularly hard one in Southland, Thriving Southland provided a grant worth $500 to enhance wellbeing among Catchment Groups. The grant can be used for events that bring people together for a chance to get off the farm and connect with neighbours.
Objectives
Provide a social outlet for Catchment Groups to boost morale and improve wellbeing.
Outcomes
24 Catchment Groups really made the most of this opportunity by organising get-togethers and social events. One group came up with the idea of putting their $500 towards the prize pool for an on-farm Christmas decoration competition, which proved to be extremely popular across Southland. The Christmas competition also featured in a story on TV show Seven Sharp.