Moorbel Hall is just one of the community halls in our region that could benefit from this finding.
Rural community organisations across Australia are invited to apply for funding to upgrade local hall and community centre facilities through Rabobank’s newlylaunched Community Hub Improvement Program.
The program – which is planned to run annually – has an overall pool of $120,000 available, providing the opportunity for 12 selected applicants to receive funding of $10,000 each to go towards improvements to their local rural hall or community centre.
The program is being funded by food and agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank’s Rabo Community Fund, which – since launching in 2021 – has invested into initiatives designed to support the vitality and sustainability of rural and regional communities.
To be eligible for consideration, the local hall or community centre must be: based in rural Australia, defined as a building or space that is open and accessible to the local community, provide services that the local population wants and needs, and is seen as playing a vital role in supporting vibrant and inclusive communities.
Launching the new program, Rabobank Australia CEO Mark Wiessing said as a bank focussed on agriculture and rural communities, Rabobank recognised the important role community hubs and halls play in regional Australia, where halls and community centres can be far more than just buildings and can be the “heartbeat” of the community.
“The Rabobank Community Fund is very pleased to make this funding available to help local halls and community centres continue to function as key locations that foster community participation and engagement in rural areas,” he said.
Rabobank Community Hub Improvement Program applications opened on Thursday, 17 July and close on Sunday, 24 August.
Funding recipients will be announced in early October 2025. To apply, and for further information on the Rabobank Community Hub Improvement Program, please visit the Rabobank website.