Tomorrow is International Volunteer Day and the Australian Government is thanking volunteer organisations by acknowledging their service to the community and awarding a $2.7 million supplementary grant round.
Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan said our community identity and spirit is shaped by volunteers and they have done an outstanding job in 2020.
“On the 5th of December we mark International Volunteer Day and I am encouraging everyone to celebrate the contribution of charities and volunteer organisations as they give us so much,” he said.
“This year we have seen the amazing service of the Rural Firefighters, BlazeAid, veterans groups, charitable groups and sporting groups – all of which have continued to serve our community over a challenging year.
“I say thank you to each and every volunteer and community organisation today as you have all done an extraordinary job to support our residents this year.”
These supplementary grants are in addition to the $9.2 million already distributed to more than 2,500 Australian community organisations over 2019-20. A total of 17 groups in Cowper will receive a portion of almost $60,000.
The volunteer groups receiving funds in the electorate of Cowper include:
- Bellingen Mentor Group Incorporated: $4,000
- Bowraville Community Development Association Incorporated: $2,461
- Coffs Colt Cricket Club Incorporated: $1,250
- Coffs Harbour Girl Guides: $2,750
- Coffs Harbour Touch Association: $1,100
- Friends of Kempsey Pound: $5,000
- Friends of Mrs York’s Garden Inc: $4,650
- Heart Health NSW Inc: $4,700
- Macleay River Historical Society: $2,100
- Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed Inc: $2,910
- Nambucca Senior Citizens club Incorporated: $2,791
- Nambucca Valley Tourism Association: $5,000
- Nambucca Valley Youth Services Inc: $5,000
- Port Macquarie Community Garden Incorporated: $2,200
- Port Macquarie Cycling Club Ltd: $4,860
- Port Macquarie Rugby Union Club: $2,000
- Rotary Club of Kempsey Incorporated: $4,957
This makes a total investment of $57,729 for volunteer organisations in Cowper.
Volunteer peak bodies across all States and Territories are distributing the funding based on the needs of the sector in each state or territory.
The next 2020-21 Volunteer Grants round is expected to open mid-2021. Subscribe on the Community Grants Hub to be alerted to this and other grant listings.
For more information on volunteering, visit the Volunteering Australia website.
