Leavers - South West 

23 - 26 November 2009

The Shire of Busselton undertakes the key coordination role of Leavers Celebrations in the South West.  A program of harm minimisation is planned, implemented and managed in collaboration with the Office of Crime Prevention, WA Police, state and local organisations, youth organisations, local accommodation providers and community members.

For general leavers information please visit -

www.leaverswa.com.au                                                  

 Leavers WA

Local South West Leavers

For local SW Leavers information please click on the below links: 

• Leavers 2009 Flyer
• Who You Can Contact About Leavers

For any further local SW Leavers information please contact Emma O'Brien, Community Development Officer on (08) 9781 0496 or email emma.obrien@busselton.wa.gov.au

 Leavers Community Appreciation Fund

Funding is available for the Dunsborough Community.

The Leavers Community Appreciation Fund was established to provide a return to the Dunsborough community following Leavers celebrations in the area.

Non-government and not for profit groups are invited to apply for funding for initiatives that benefit the Dunsborough community.

Two rounds are offered each year. The next round of funding will be open on 1 October 2009, with applications closing on 30 November 2009.  Successful applicants will be notified by 15 December 2009.

Please click on the below links to access guidelines and an application form:

Leavers Community Appreciation Fund Guidelines and ELECTRONIC Application Form

Leavers Community Appreciation Fund Guidelines and HAND WRITTEN Application Form

Previous Recipients of the Leavers Community Appreciation Fund (up to and including 2008 round)

Dunsborough Football Club for a contribution to the lighting at the new Dunsborough Oval - $16,374                                  Dunsborough Croquet Club for equipment to allow more people to play - $600                                                                             Anglican Parish of Dunsborough for a contribution to a sound system and hearing loop - $2,000                                                     Dunsborough Theatre Group for a digital lighting system - $3,000  Yallingup Rural Bush Fire Brigade for emergency health equipment - $3,700                                                                                           Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Dunsborough for a Stabfast Universal Vehicle Stabilisation Kit - $4,000
Naturaliste Children's Community Centre - contribution to an outdoor makeover - $4410
Dunsborough Bay Yacht Club - Contribution to the boatshed and public toilets - $15,000
Naturaliste Sports Club - fit out of the new clubrooms - $14,264
Southern Rip - contribution to the underage live music events in Dunsborough - $8724
Dunsborough and Districts Progress Association - contribution to an ANZAC memorial - $15,000
St John Ambulance Sub Centre - new stretcher - $10,790
Yallingup Land and Conservation Committee - contribution to a four wheel drive buggy called a mule - $4,000
Cemetery Garden Project - contribution to the Garden of Remembrance - $2,000
Naturaliste Sports Club - contribution to a new canteen and meeting room - $16,000