Member for Farrer, Sussan Ley today congratulated local community groups from across the Farrer electorate who have been successful in their applications for funding through the Australian Government’s $20 million Volunteer Grants program.
Ms Ley said that 78 local groups would share in more than $276,000 and that the grants would be used by organisations to help with a range of costs incurred by their volunteers.
“This funding can be used by our local groups to assist with the cost of fuel to take seniors to the doctor, first aid training, or to transport volunteers with disabilities who cannot drive,” said Ms Ley.
Community groups can also purchase much-needed equipment, such as computers, printers or other resources for their services.
“In many ways, volunteers are the lifeblood and the backbone of our communities and I am delighted to see our local organisations recognised with this funding.
“Volunteering has a strong presence throughout our communities, whether it be helping out with local sporting teams and land care groups, responding to natural disasters and emergencies, or helping local charities support some of our most disadvantaged people,” said Ms Ley.
This year’s Volunteer Grants have given priority to organisations working with individuals or communities experiencing disadvantage.
More information about the Australian Government’s Volunteer Grants is available online www.dss.gov.au/grants or from the Department of Social Services Grants Hotline on free-call 1800 020 283.
A list of local funding recipients is provided on the following page for your information.
| Provider Name | Requested Item | No. Volunteers to Benefit |
| Deniliquin Amateur Swimming & Life Saving Club Inc | Contribution to the reimbursement of volunteers’ training costs, Whitegoods and Major Appliances | 40 |
| Deniliquin Boat Club | Healting/Cooling | 15 |
| Deniliquin District Cricket Association Incorporated | Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs, Outdoor Furniture and Equipment, Storage, Whitegoods and Major Appliances | 10 |
| Deniliquin Heated Pool Incorporated | Leisure and Sporting (excludes items for the benefit of the organisation or players), Office Equipment (non-computer and non-consumables), Storage | 20 |
| Deniliquin High School P&C Association | Computer equipment | 75 |
| Deniliquin Lawn Tennis Club | Tools/Power Tools/Construction Tools | 3 |
| Deniliquin Little Athletic Centre | Storage | 30 |
| Deniliquin Meals On Wheels Incorporated | Contribution to the costs of undertaking background screening checks of volunteers, Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs, First Aid Safety, Whitegoods and Major Appliances | 60 |
| Deniliquin Netball Association Inc | Computer equipment | 20 |
| Deniliquin Outdoor Pools Incorporated | Heating/Cooling, Office Equipment (non-computer and non-consumables) | 40 |
| Deniliquin Rescue Squad Incorporated | Tools/Power Tools/Construction Tools | 20 |
| Deniliquin Rovers Football Netball Club Inc | Indoor Furniture and Appliances | 60 |
| Deniliquin Sports Park Incorporated | Computer equipment, Electronic/Audio/Video (non-computer related), Indoor Furniture and Appliances, Office Equipment (non-computer and non-consumables), Storage | 50 |
| Deniliquin Stadium Incorporated | Household/Cleaning items (non-kitchen), Whitegoods and Major Appliances | 40 |
| Deniliquin Triathlon Club Incorporated | Outdoor Furniture and Equipment, Whitegoods and Major Appliances | 4 |
| Echuca Moama Mens Shed Inc | Computer equipment, Tools/Power Tools/Construction Tools | 35 |
| Finley and District Camera Club Inc. | Electronic/Audio/Video (non-computer related) | 18 |
| Finley Show Society Inc | Computer equipment, Household/Cleaning items (non-kitchen), Indoor Furniture and Appliances, Landscaping/Gardening | 30 |
| Girl Guides Association NSW 1B Hay Guides | Computer equipment | 5 |
| Hay Incorporated | Computer equipment | 10 |
| Hay Lions Football and Netball Club | Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs, Contribution to the reimbursement of volunteers’ training costs, First Aid Safety | 10 |
| 1st Hay Scout Group | Outdoor Furniture and Equipment | 30 |
| Hoofs2010 Incorporated | Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs, Contribution to the reimbursement of volunteers’ training costs, Contribution to the transport costs of volunteers with disability, First Aid Safety, Indoor Furniture and Appliances | 15 |
| Moama Echuca Adventure PlayPark | Computer equipment | 4 |
| Naponda Community Store (United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW) | Contribution to the reimbursement of volunteers’ training costs | 15 |
| Wakool Pre-School Incorporated | Computer equipment | 5 |
| Berrigan Red Cross Branch Shop | Household/Cleaning items (non-kitchen), Storage | 40 |
| Barham Landcare Inc | Landscaping/Gardening | 7 |
| Barooga Community Centre Reserve Trust | Indoor Furniture and Appliances | 6 |
| Berrigan Agricultural and Horticultural Society Inc | Outdoor Furniture and Equipment | 75 |
| Can Assist Hay | Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs | 12 |
| Booroorban Advancement Committee | Kitchen Appliances | 25 |
| Pretty Pine Advancement Committee | Outdoor Furniture and Equipment | 30 |
| Murray Darling Amateur Swimming Club | Computer equipment, Contribution to the costs of undertaking background screening checks of volunteers, Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs, Contribution to the reimbursement of volunteers’ training costs, Electronic/Audio/Video (non-computer related), Leisure and Sporting (excludes items for the benefit of the organisation or players) | 8 |
| Rotary Club of Wentworth Inc | Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs, Electronic/Audio/Video (non-computer related) | 10 |
| NSW SES – Wentworth | Healting/Cooling | 10 |
| Wentworth Angling Club Inc | First Aid Safety, Outdoor Furniture and Equipment | 52 |
| Wentworth District Meals on Wheels Association Inc | Contribution to the costs of undertaking background screening checks of volunteers, Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs, First Aid Safety | 11 |
| Paddlesteamer Ruby Board of Management | Electronic/Audio/Video (non-computer related), First Aid Safety, Landscaping/Gardening | 43 |
| New South Western Standard Bulletin | Computer equipment, Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs, Contribution to the reimbursement of volunteers’ training costs, First Aid Safety, Storage, Whitegoods and Major Appliances | 22 |
| Wentworth Sporting Complex Golf Club Incorporated | First Aid Safety, Household/Cleaning items (non-kitchen), Landscaping/Gardening, Office Equipment (non-computer and non-consumables), Storage, Tools/Power Tools/Construction Tools | 20 |
| ADRA Op Shop- Albury | Computer equipment, Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs | 30 |
| Albury Meals on Wheels Inc. | Contribution to the costs of undertaking background screening checks of volunteers, Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs, Contribution to the reimbursement of volunteers’ training costs | 25 |
| Australian Breastfeeding Association Albury Wodonga Group | Computer equipment | 10 |
| Australian Learning Communities Network Inc | Computer equipment | 3 |
| East Albury Cricket Club Inc. | Contribution to the costs of undertaking background screening checks of volunteers, Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs, First Aid Safety, Indoor Furniture and Appliances, Storage, Whitegoods and Major Appliances | 44 |
| Henty And District Historical Society Incorporated | Electronic/Audio/Video (non-computer related), Storage | 6 |
| Henty and District Lifestyle Centre Incorporated | Storage, Whitegoods and Major Appliances | 9 |
| Henty Men’s Shed Incorporated | Tools/Power Tools/Construction Tools | 6 |
| Holbrook Meals On Wheels Service Inc. | Contribution to the costs of undertaking background screening checks of volunteers, Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs, Contribution to the transport costs of volunteers with disability, Kitchen Appliances | 55 |
| Howlong Golf Resort Croquet Club | Outdoor Furniture and Equipment, Storage | 10 |
| Hume Public School P&C Association | Computer equipment, First Aid Safety, Kitchen Appliances, Office Equipment (non-computer and non-consumables), Outdoor Furniture and Equipment | 15 |
| James Fallon High School Parents and Citizens Inc | Computer equipment, Kitchen Appliances | 17 |
| Lions Club of Albury Inc | Computer equipment, Electronic/Audio/Video (non-computer related) | 8 |
| Murray Valley Sanctuary Refugee Group | Contribution to the reimbursement of volunteers’ training costs | 40 |
| Rand Sports Ground Committee Inc | Household/Cleaning items (non-kitchen) | 85 |
| Rotary Club of Albury-Hume Inc | Outdoor Furniture and Equipment | 40 |
| The Care Van Foundation Limited | Kitchen Appliances, Storage | 40 |
| Bhutanese Association in Albury Incorporated. | Computer equipment, Contribution to the reimbursement of fuel costs, Electronic/Audio/Video (non-computer related), First Aid Safety, Outdoor Furniture and Equipment, Storage | 15 |
| CR United Hockey Club | Leisure and Sporting (excludes items for the benefit of the organisation or players) | 16 |
| Culcairn Station House Museum | Computer equipment, First Aid Safety, Household/Cleaning items (non-kitchen), Landscaping/Gardening, Office Equipment (non-computer and non-consumables), Whitegoods and Major Appliances | 10 |