Woodside and District Football and Netball Club is among seven volunteer organisations in Yarram and the surrounding area to share more than $33,000 from the Federal Government.<\/p>\n
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the seven local groups were among 42 from Gippsland to receive a share of the $20 million available nationally under the Volunteer Grants program.<\/p>\n
Mr Chester said the groups would each receive between $4000 and $5000 to support volunteers.<\/p>\n
\u201cA total of more than $145,000 has been allocated to community-run organisations in Gippsland,\u201d Mr Chester said. \u201cOf that money, more than $33,000 will be shared by groups from Yarram and the surrounding districts in South Gippsland.<\/p>\n
\u201cWoodside and District Football and Netball Club will receive almost $5000 to buy a new fridge, freezer and cooking facilities for the shared netball and tennis clubrooms.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe club will also buy new outdoors bins with lids. The bins often blow over in the wind, and because they don\u2019t have lids club volunteers spend a lot of time cleaning up and sorting the recyclables.<\/p>\n
\u201cVolunteers devote a lot of time raising money to buy much-needed equipment and undertake a variety of activities. Through the Volunteer Grants program, we can give them a helping hand and make their roles as volunteers easier and more enjoyable.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe grant money can be used to buy equipment, such as computers, pay for training courses, undertake background checks, and reimburse volunteers for transport costs.<\/p>\n
\u201cVolunteers are the lifeblood of our community and by continuing to help each other and work together, we are building a stronger and safer Gippsland.\u201d<\/p>\n
The recipients include:
\n\u2022\u00a0Mirridong Services: $5000 for whitegoods, first aid kits & computer equipment for its op shop
\n\u2022\u00a0Woodside Public Hall Committee of Management: $4000 for new ovens
\n\u2022\u00a0Woodside & District Football & Netball Club: $4997 for kitchen appliances and outdoor bins
\n\u2022\u00a0Yarram Community Learning Centre: $5000 to replace tools used at the men\u2019s shed
\n\u2022\u00a0Tarra Valley Eco-Tourism Association: $4325 for mowing and garden maintenance equipment
\n\u2022\u00a0Carrajung Community Group: $5000 for its hall revival project
\n\u2022\u00a0Port Albert Maritime Museum: $5000 for reverse cycle air conditioners<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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