AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT GRANTS SUPPORT MARYBOROUGH’S VOLUNTEERS

Several not-for-profit sporting, service, and community groups in Maryborough have been awarded funding from the Australian Government’s Volunteer Grants Program, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.

“Volunteer Grants are designed to support the work of volunteers, making their work easier, safer, and more enjoyable. The grants encourage volunteering and help organisations to purchase equipment. Dozens of local organisations including community service, sporting, and veteran groups have received assistance from the program,” Mr O’Brien said.

“My office received more than 70 expressions of interest seeking around $285,000 in funding for many worthy projects to support the work of volunteers in the community. However, only $66,225 was available in this funding round.”

The Maryborough Military Aviation Museum received $4,000 to purchase tools and equipment to support their restoration and construction activities on items in the museum collection.

Participants at the Maryborough Speedway will have ongoing benefits from their $4,000 grant which was used to purchase safety equipment, radios, fire extinguishers, and uniforms and training for their volunteers.

The volunteers at Riding for the Disabled Maryborough spent their $2,000 finishing the arena ramp that is used by riders to mount and dismount.

The Baddow Scout Group’s $2,000 grant enabled the purchase of two branded marquees to support their event activities.

“Every volunteer’s contribution, no matter how big or small, is extraordinary because that person cares enough to serve their community and give of their time, expertise, and resources freely to improve the lives of others. Wide Bay communities would not be the same without them,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Another round of the Australian Government’s Volunteer Grants will open in November 2024. Please contact my office on 4121 2936 if you would like to be notified when this Volunteer Grants round opens.”