Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is pictured with members of the Bruthen Lions Club and other community representatives. Bruthen Lions Club has received almost $5000 from the Federal Government to support the work of its volunteers.
Morwell Cricket Club, Rosedale Recreation Reserve, A Better Life for Foster Kids, Bruthen Lions Club, Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund and the Port Albert Mechanics Institute Committee of Management are among local volunteer organisations sharing in $160,000 from the Federal Government.
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has announced 41 Gippsland groups will receive between $1000 and $5000 to support the work of their volunteers.
“This money will be spent on a range of things, including new computer equipment, kitchen appliances, training and background screening, first aid equipment, power tools, furniture and transport,” Mr Chester said.
“This funding is a key part of the Coalition Government’s support for volunteers who give their time and expertise to help build stronger, more cohesive communities.
“Regional communities in particular rely on the hard work and generosity of volunteers, but often find it hard to get the support they need to help others.”
Mr Chester said it was important to acknowledge and support the important work of volunteers and their organisations in building stronger communities.
“The skill and dedication of our volunteers support those most in need and represents what Australian communities are all about – giving a helping hand,” Mr Chester said.
“I’m glad to see that our local organisations will have this support to continue their valuable work.”
Minister for Social Services Christian Porter has announced nationally 2,700 community organisations would share more than $10 million in grants.
For a full list of successful recipients and information about Volunteer Grants, go to www.dss.gov.au/volunteer-grants.
A full list of Gippsland recipients is below.
| East Gippsland Wildlife Rehabilitators Incorporated | $5,000.00 | Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs |
| Bruthen Lions Club Inc | $4,945.00 | Contribution to the reimbursement of volunteers’ training costs, Storage, Whitegoods and major appliances |
| Heyfield Community Resource Centre Inc | $2,870.00 | Landscaping / Gardening, Storage, Whitegoods and major appliances |
| A Better Life For Foster Kids Incorporated | $5,000.00 | Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs |
| Apex Club Of Traralgon Inc | $5,000.00 | Computer equipment, Heating/Cooling, Office Equipment (non-computer and non-consumables), Outdoor furniture and equipment, Storage, Tools / power tools / construction tools |
| Morwell Junior Football Club Inc. | $3,600.00 | Landscaping / Gardening, Office Equipment (non-computer and non-consumables) |
| Pax Hill Tennis Club Inc. | $3,517.98 | Electronic / audio / video (non-computer related), Kitchen Appliances, Landscaping / Gardening, Tools / power tools / construction tools, Whitegoods and major appliances |
| Traralgon Men’s Shed And Woodworking Inc | $4,819.00 | Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs, Office Equipment (non-computer and non-consumables), Tools / power tools / construction tools |
| U3a Lakes Entrance Inc | $2,520.00 | First aid and safety |
| Deddick Valley Isolated Community Group Inc. | $1,899.00 | Computer equipment |
| Cassilis Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc. | $4,289.00 | Landscaping / Gardening, Outdoor furniture and equipment |
| Falcons 2000 Soccer Club Incorporated | $5,000.00 | Kitchen Appliances |
| Nowa Nowa Community Development Group Inc. | $4,200.00 | Landscaping / Gardening |
| Briagolong Community House Inc | $1,000.00 | Contribution to costs of undertaking background screening checks of volunteers, Contribution to the reimbursement of volunteers’ training costs |
| Bnym Aboriginal Corporation | $5,000.00 | Contribution to the reimbursement of volunteers’ training costs, Tools / power tools / construction tools |
| West Traralgon Scouts | $4,737.00 | Computer equipment, Kitchen Appliances, Whitegoods and major appliances |
| Yinnar And District Memorial Hall Incorporated | $1,983.65 | Computer equipment, Contribution to the reimbursement of volunteers’ training costs |
| Lakes Entrance Family History Resource Centre Incorporated | $3,573.00 | Computer equipment |
| Spinete Social Club Inc | $2,000.00 | Computer equipment, Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs, First aid and safety |
| Lions Club Of Sale Inc | $3,251.22 | First aid and safety, Office Equipment (non-computer and non-consumables), Outdoor furniture and equipment |
| Camping & Recreational Services Australia Pty. Ltd. | $4,168.77 | Contribution to the reimbursement of volunteers’ training costs, Electronic / audio / video (non-computer related), First aid and safety, Kitchen Appliances, Leisure and Sporting (excludes items for the benefit of the organisation or players) |
| Eastcoast Boxing Club Inc. | $3,600.00 | Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs, First aid and safety, Leisure and Sporting (excludes items for the benefit of the organisation or players) |
| Morwell Cricket Club Incorporated | $4,912.00 | Computer equipment, Electronic / audio / video (non-computer related), Landscaping / Gardening, Office Equipment (non-computer and non-consumables) |
| Gippsland Australian Muslim Community Inc. | $2,851.20 | Contribution to the reimbursement of volunteers’ training costs, Electronic / audio / video (non-computer related), Kitchen Appliances, Leisure and Sporting (excludes items for the benefit of the organisation or players), Outdoor furniture and equipment |
| Crashendo! Bairnsdale Inc | $3,695.00 | Computer equipment, Contribution to the reimbursement of volunteers’ training costs, Office Equipment (non-computer and non-consumables) |
| Crinigan Bushland Reserve | $2,590.00 | Tools / power tools / construction tools |
| Maltese Australian Community Centre & Social Club LV Inc. | $5,000.00 | Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs, Whitegoods and major appliances |
| Morwell Tennis Club Inc | $3,830.00 | Kitchen Appliances, Outdoor furniture and equipment, Whitegoods and major appliances |
| Lakes Entrance Neighbourhood House Inc | $4,000.00 | Contribution to costs of undertaking background screening checks of volunteers, First aid and safety, Heating/Cooling |
| Alay Kapwa (we Care) Association Inc. | $5,000.00 | Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs, Electronic / audio / video (non-computer related), First aid and safety, Office Equipment (non-computer and non-consumables), Outdoor furniture and equipment, Storage |
| Yinnar & District Community Garden Inc. | $4,550.00 | Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs, Landscaping / Gardening, Outdoor furniture and equipment, Tools / power tools / construction tools |
| Metung Swan Reach Cricket Club Inc. | $4,350.00 | Computer equipment, Contribution to costs of undertaking background screening checks of volunteers, Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs, Contribution to the reimbursement of volunteers’ training costs, Contribution to the transport costs of volunteers with disability, First aid and safety |
| Golden Beach Surf Life Saving Club Victoria Incorporated | $4,892.00 | Computer equipment, First aid and safety, Heating/Cooling |
| Port Albert Mechanics Institute Committee Of Management Incorporated | $4,158.00 | Computer equipment |
| Rosedale Recreation Reserve Committee | $5,000.00 | Electronic / audio / video (non-computer related), First aid and safety, Heating/Cooling, Indoor furniture and appliances, Landscaping / Gardening, Storage |
| Sale and District Agricultural Society Incorporated | $5,000.00 | Computer equipment |
| Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund Inc | $5,000.00 | Computer equipment, Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs |
| Port Albert Yacht Club Inc. | $5,000.00 | Contribution to costs of undertaking background screening checks of volunteers, Contribution to the reimbursement of volunteers’ training costs, Indoor furniture and appliances, Outdoor furniture and equipment, Storage |
| Maffra & Districts Landcare Network Inc. | $1,777.00 | Household / cleaning items (non-kitchen), Landscaping / Gardening, Tools / power tools / construction tools |
| Victorious Ministries Pty Ltd | $3,408.50 | Outdoor furniture and equipment |
| Churchill Neighbourhood Centre Inc | $4,744.00 | Contribution to costs of undertaking background screening checks of volunteers, First aid and safety, Heating/Cooling |
