LOCAL organisations will share in nearly $60,000 in Federal funding to support volunteers across the region. Federal Member for Nicolls, Sam Birrell, welcomed the funding, with 28 organisations receiving grants between $1,000 and $5,000.
“While the grants are small, they will have a much bigger impact on our community,” Mr Birrell said, adding that, “During the last few years sporting clubs and community organisations have suffered a lot of disruption and this funding will help to rebuild, reconnect and provide support.”
Mr Birrell thanked volunteers for their ongoing work and said the grants can be used in a variety of ways including purchasing equipment, upskilling and training volunteers, as well as travel costs.
Grant recipients across the electorate:
Shepparton United Cricket Club
Rotary Club Of Rochester
Dookie RSL
Echuca Moama Model Railway Club
Networking African Australians
KCLC- Kyabram Community And Learning Centre
Cobram Barooga Canoe Club
Tungamah Kickstart
Echuca Bowls Club
Goulburn Murray Landcare Network
Neighbourhood House- Murchison
Kyabram Football Netball Club
Tongala Football Netball Club
Bohollow Wildlife Shelter
Rushworth Community House
Avenel Cemetery Trust
Seymour Railway Heritage Centre
Cobram Community House
Lockington Golf Club
Nathalia Agricultural Society
Filipino Australian Friends Association Inc
Mitchell Shire Concert Band
Hilldene Fire Brigade – CFA
Generation Op Shops
Shepparton City Schools Soccer Club
Rochester Go Kart Club
Shepparton Theatre Arts Group
Mooroopna Education And Activity Centre
