Federal Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips has announced 24 community organisations across the South Coast will share in more than $65,000 funding under the 2024-25 Volunteer Grants Round.
Mrs Phillips said the grants will be used to assist volunteers through things like purchasing small equipment items, fuel, training courses and background screening checks.
For the first time this year, eligible community organisations were able to allocate their funding towards insurance premiums to help with rising operating costs and reduce out of pocket costs for volunteers.
“I’m delighted to help out the volunteers in 24 local organisations who dedicate so much time and effort to enhance our communities,” Mrs Phillips said.
“They may be small grants, but they can make a big difference to these community groups, sporting clubs and multicultural organisations by reducing barriers for volunteers and increasing participation.
“I love all of our local community groups, from scouts and theatre groups, to choirs, social clubs and of course our many, many sporting organisations, and support the incredibly important work they do.
“It is our hope that this additional funding will provide the support that our volunteers need to keep doing their incredible work.”
GILMORE GRANT RECIPIENTS:
Batemans Bay Youth Foundation
Boomerang Meeting Place
Broulee Surf Life Saving Club
Callala District Soccer Club
Friends In Grief Support
Gerringong & District Historical Society
Gerringong Public School P&C
Jamberoo Public School P&C Association
Jervis Bay Triathlon Club
Kiama Central Netball Club
Kiama Pipe Band
Kiama Surf Life Saving Club
Long Beach Community Association
Marine Rescue Batemans Bay
Milton Theatre Committee
Moruya & District Historical Society
Nowra Athletics Club Nowra
Safe Waters Community
Shoalhaven Branch Sailability New South Wales
Shoalhaven Heads Surf Life Saving Club
Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra
South Durras Playgroup (through the South Durras Community Association)
Sussex Inlet Public School P&C
Ulladulla Blessing of the Fleet Festival
Photo: Federal Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips has delivered Volunteer Grants to 24 community organisations including the Ulladulla Blessing of the Fleet Festival.
