Applications

Applications must comply with the Gambling Act 2003, the licence conditions made by the Secretary of Internal Affairs pursuant to the Act, any regulations made under the Act and the Society's rules found attached to the application forms. Applications which do not comply with the above or are incomplete will not be considered.

Authorised Purposes:

(1)  Donations to recognized charitable organizations and amateur sporting organizations within the local community to further the objectives of these groups.

(2)  Donations for educational advancement through grants to schools or other educational institutes for equipment or the development of better student amenities not covered by Government funding. Establishment of student scholarships, bursaries or grants to assist individual students in their general educational advancement or for the furthering of academic specialization, provided such students are selected in a fair and open manner after public advertising.

(3)  Donations to amateur sports teams and clubs in the local area, competing in recognized leagues and tournaments. Grants only issued to teams and clubs which are formally established and / or legally constituted. Grants issued for actual and reasonable travel expenses for groups participating in tournaments with kindred groups, sports equipment, playing uniforms and ground hire. Provision of trophies and modest non-cash prizes for bina-fide amateur sporting events. No grant shall be issued to any player or team competing on a professional basis.

All Applications must include:

1. A resolution from a meeting of the organisation making the application.

2. A Bank deposit slip.

3. At least two quotes for the goods and services which are the subject of the application.

Note - If for any reason there is only one quote available, please include an explanation in the application.

Please also note that while we try to satisfy all applications, we have only 18 Gaming Machines at the St Kilda Tavern. There is a limit to our funding capacity.

The trustees will consider all applications and in their opinion, grant those providing the greatest benefit to the community.


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