By Jessica Anstice
Local community volunteer groups in Cardinia and Casey regions will benefit from a share in $9 million of federal funding.
The grants awarded are between $1000 and $5000 and will enable organisations in the La Trobe electorate to better support their volunteers by purchasing small equipment, paying for fuel, transport and training costs.
Member for La Trobe, Jason Wood, said this funding will go a long way in supporting organisations and their volunteers through what has been a tough year and it was indeed a very competitive process.
“La Trobe has been significantly impacted by coronavirus this year,” he said.
“This funding will go a long way to support volunteers to continue their important work in the community.”
The community group grant recipients are:
1st Cockatoo Scout Group Committee
Berwick Netball Club Inc.
Bunurong Mens Shed Pakenham Inc.
Casey North Community Information and Support Service Inc.
Country Fire Authority
Follow Baptist Church
Lakeside Residents Group Incorporated
Nar Nar Goon Progress Association Inc.
Officer Public Hall and Library Reserve Committee of Management
Probus Club of Casey Combined Inc
Scouts Victoria
Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Incorporated
Springvale Monash Legal Service Inc.
Sri Lankan Dance Academy of Victoria Inc.
St. John Ambulance Australia (Victoria) Inc.
Upper Beaconsfield Tennis Club Inc.
Victoria State Emergency Service Emerald Unit
WISH Wildlife Incident Safe Haven Incorporated
“Volunteers are an integral part of our society, especially during difficult times,” Mr Wood added.
“Their contribution is vital to ensuring that we continue to support families, provide employment pathways for young people and strengthen community resilience.
“Volunteers embody the best of our community with thousands of people regularly volunteering their skills, services and time to make life in La Trobe better for those around them.”
