By Roman Kulkewycz
Bunyip and District Community Market volunteers have been able to purchase a ride on mower and a whipper snipper following a grant successful application to the Federal Government.
Federal Monash MP Russell Broadbent was on hand Tuesday 18 January to make the presentation to members of the Bunyip Market Committee.
“The Australian Government recognises the vital contribution of volunteers in strengthening and enriching our communities,“ Mr Broadbent said.
“This grant will help the market committee support its volunteers to carry out their important work.“
Bunyip Community Market president Tony Arrigo thanked Mr. Broadbent, saying that the purchase of the the essential items would help make the surrounds at the market tidier and therefore enticing both to visitors as well as stall holders.
The event was the last official function for Mr. Broadbent in Bunyip as the town will no longer be in the electorate of Monash after the upcoming federal election.
Bunyip will become part of the La Trobe electorate which is currently represented by MP Jason Wood.
In Australia, more than 8.7 million people volunteer each year, freely giving their time and skills to help others.
Volunteers are an important part of the fabric of our society, whether it be helping out in times of disaster or crisis, or helping out in the school canteen, our museums and galleries, or supporting local sporting teams.
