Several local organisations will benefit from the Albanese Labor Government’s investment into regional, rural and remote communities to make them more resilient, sustainable and liveable.
In partnership with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR), 43 locally-led groups across the country will share in over $330,000 to support their recovery from the impacts of COVID-19. This includes five local groups that will share in $32,434 of funding.
Funded under the FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program, grants of up to $10,000 will support projects that encourage enhanced community engagement.
“I am thrilled to see organisations in Sanctuary Point, Bawley Point, Kangaroo Valley, Nowra and Culburra Beach receive support for local recovery efforts.” Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips said.
“Recovery is still an ongoing process, but I’m committed to ensuring that our communities get the best quality support available.” Fiona continued.
The funding is part of the Albanese Government’s $5 million investment from 2022 to 2024 in the FRRR’s SRC Rebuilding Regional Communities stream.
”I firmly believe local people know what their communities need most, and I will keep working with local organisations to ensure our community led organisations continue to receive the support they need.” Fiona concluded.
A list of successful projects in the Gilmore electorate is below:
|
Organisation |
Project |
Description |
Location |
Amount |
|
Clifton Community Food Garden Incorporated |
Healthy Cooking for One |
Provide a series of weekly, simple, healthy and affordable cooking workshops to build social connections and cooking skills to support people struggling with the increasing cost of living. |
Sanctuary Point |
$4,570 |
|
Murramarang Community Garden Inc |
Mowbility |
Support bushfire preparedness by purchasing an electric ride-on mower to increase volunteer participation in garden maintenance, regardless of physical abilities. |
Bawley Point |
$10,000 |
|
Kangaroo Valley Historical Society Incorporated |
Kangaroo Valley Historical Society Celebrates 70+ Years |
Attract new volunteers, promote cultural heritage and engage with the community to enhance recovery from the pandemic through a presentation day celebrating 70+ years of the Kangaroo Valley Historical Society. |
Kangaroo Valley |
$1,600 |
|
Nowra Youth Services Incorporated |
NYC Frequency Program |
Create opportunities for COVID-19-impacted young people to gain new vocational skills and the ability to produce music in a recording studio through training a facilitator in sound production. |
Nowra |
$7,150 |
|
The Culburra and District Soldiers' War Memorial Hall Incorporated |
Culburra Hall Toilet Facilities Upgrade |
Sustain the Culburra Hall and the work of its volunteers after the pandemic by upgrading the toilet amenities to increase safety and hygiene for locals and visitors. |
Culburra |
$9,114 |
Further information on the RRC program is available here.
