Our Supporters
Built by our community
Spielwelt has always been a community effort. For more than 20 years, families, volunteers and supporters have helped create a place where children can grow up with German language and culture.
A community effort
It takes a village
Spielwelt is powered by people who believe in the value of language, culture and community. Families, volunteers, partners and supporters each play a different role, but together they create the programs, traditions and experiences that make Spielwelt possible.
Volunteers
Parents, leaders, committee members and educators generously give their time to keep programs, events and traditions alive.
Community Partners
Local businesses, organisations and embassies strengthen Spielwelt through expertise, equipment, sponsorship and practical support.
Grants
Government funding has helped improve facilities, expand programs and create new opportunities for families.
Families
From donating books to planting grass, baking cakes or organising events, families continue to shape Spielwelt every year.
Government & Embassy Support
Investing in Language and Community
Government grants and support from the German Embassy have helped Spielwelt grow over many years. From improving our facilities to supporting language programs and new initiatives, these partnerships have created lasting opportunities for children and families.
ACT Government – Community Support & Infrastructure Grant
The ACT Government has supported Spielwelt through Community Support & Infrastructure Grants, including $35,000 in 2008, $12,000 in 2009 and $5,600 in 2017, helping improve our facilities for generations of families.
ACT Government – Multicultural Grants Program
The ACT Government has supported Spielwelt through the Multicultural Grants Program almost every year since 2006, with grants typically ranging from $800 to $3,000.
ACT Government – Community Language Grants
The ACT Government has supported German language education through Community Language Grants over many years.
German Embassy
The German Embassy has supported the establishment of our Pfadfinder Scouts and contributed gifts for the German Australian Playschool.
Business & Community Partners
Supporting Spielwelt in Practical Ways
Many local businesses and organisations have generously shared their expertise, services, equipment and resources. Their support has helped improve our facilities, strengthen our programs and make community events possible.
Canberra Online / dodt.com studios
Steve Dodt and Canberra Online (now dodt.com studios) have generously provided website services and hosting since 2007.
Bunnings Belconnen
Bunnings Belconnen has supported Spielwelt through fundraising opportunities and donations of equipment.
Badgelink
Chris and the team at Badgelink have provided excellent service and generously supplied name badges for our staff and Scout leaders.
EcoHeat
EcoHeat supplied and installed an environmentally friendly solar heating and cooling system, helping make our Scout Hall more comfortable and energy efficient.
Rivoland Tiles
Rivoland Tiles generously supplied discounted floor tiles to support improvements to our facilities.
Clark Rubber
Clark Rubber provided generous discounts on the plastic cones used for our traditional First Day of School gifts.
Super Toyworld Fyshwick
Super Toyworld and Hobbies in Fyshwick generously donated German-language toys for our 2009 Nikolaus celebrations.
Mind Games Canberra
Glenn from Mind Games generously supported Spielwelt through raffle prize donations for our community fundraising.
ACTEWAGL
ACTEWAGL awarded Spielwelt a $10,000 Green Grant in 2011, helping fund sustainability improvements to the Scout Hall.
LAROS Technologies
LAROS Technologies supplied triple-glazed safety-standard windows at cost for the Scout Hall, using funding provided through the ACTEWAGL Green Grant.
Families & Volunteers
Built by Our Community
Behind every program, event and improvement are the families and volunteers who generously give their time, skills and resources. From donating books and toys to organising events and improving our facilities, their contributions continue to shape Spielwelt today.
The Hofer Family
The Hofer family generously donated German books from overseas, helping grow Spielwelt’s German-language library.
The Hoefer-Dunne Family
The Hoefer-Dunne family made many generous donations of German books and toys for our children to enjoy.
The Rankin Family
The Rankin family donated a large collection of high-quality German children’s books to our library.
The Klaiber Family
The Klaiber family generously donated German children’s toys to support our programs.
Anonymous Family Donors
Three families who wished to remain anonymous generously donated funds towards a little girl’s Playschool fees, making it possible for her to attend in 2009.
Pfadfinder Leaders
Our Pfadfinder leaders generously volunteer their time every week—and many weekends—to create memorable adventures and experiences for our Scouts.
Spiel und Spass Families
Families have played an active role in organising Spiel und Spass, helping create a warm and welcoming environment for young children and their families.
GAP Parents
Generations of GAP parents have generously shared their time, skills and expertise to help make the German Australian Playschool the special place it is today.
The Corazza Family
The Corazza family generously donated and delivered fresh sand for our sandbox and playground mulch, creating an even better outdoor play space for children.
The Mazouz Family
The Mazouz family generously donated and installed new grass for our playground in 2013, helping create a welcoming outdoor environment for children.