Maria Vamvakinou, Member for Calwell announced that 37 local organisations will receive $142,000 in federal funding to support their volunteers.The local community organisations are sharing in $21 million in volunteer grants delivered across the country by the Gillard Government.
A range of sporting clubs, service organisations, citizens and welfare groups, scouting and guide packs and ethnic community groups will receive grants of between $1000 and $5000 to cover the cost of petrol and purchase much-needed equipment such as computers, barbecues, air conditioners and refrigerators.
Some local organisations have also received grants to help meet the costs of training their volunteers and completing police and background checks.
Included in the latest grants round are the Broadmeadows Historical Society, the Craigieburn Basketball Association, the Enmaraleek Aboriginal Association, and the First Tulla Park Scout Group.
“Volunteers are the backbone of so many of our community groups,” Ms Vamvakinou said.
“Every day they are out in our community, giving their time, expertise and understanding to help people in need, protect the environment and enrich our sporting and cultural life.
“The Gillard Government values the enormous contribution volunteers make and this funding will help ease the financial pressure on community organisations in Calwell.
Funding was allocated as follows:3NRG Incorporated, $1,776.00; Australia Denizli Association Inc, $5,000.00;Avustralya Turk Kultur Genclik ve Egitim Cemiyeti Inc, $5,000.00;Banksia Gardens Association Inc,$3,750.00;Broadmeadows Community Toy Library Inc, $2,270.00;Broadmeadows Historical Society Inc, $4,948.00;Bulla Agility Dogs Inc, $2,650.00; Citizen Advocacy Sunbury and Districts Inc, $2,196.62; City of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band, $4,990.00;Craigieburn Basketball Association, $5,000.00;Craigieburn Football Club Inc, $4,900.00; Craigieburn Unit Victoria State Emergency Service (SES), $1,250.00; Dallas Neighbourhood House, $3,590.00;E Qubed Inc, $4,693.00;Enmaraleek Aboriginal Association, $5,000.00;Fiji Social and Cultural Organisation of Victoria Australia Inc, $4,350.00;Greek and Cypriot Social Welfare Centre, $3,600.00;Hume City Swimming Club Inc, $2,388.00;Hume City Swimming Club Inc,$3,034.00;Hume U3A Inc, $4,875.00; Karate Instructors Association Incorporated, $5,000.00; Mount Ridley P-12 College, $3,869.87;New Generations Inc, $4,950.00;New Zealand Maori Club (Taku Mana Cultural Group) of Victoria Inc
New Zealand Maori Club (Taku Mana Cultural Group) of Victoria Ivc, $3,357.00;North Metro Region Girl Guides,$4,099.00; Northern Turkish Womens Association, $5,000.00; Parents and Friends Association School of the Good Shepherd, $5,000.00;Robinson Reserve Neighbourhood House Inc, $2,500.00; Somali Australia Cultural Foundation Inc, $2,500.00;Sunbury Saints Basketball Club, $2,400.00;The Craigieburn and District First Response Team Inc, $4,690.00;The Scout Association of Australia Victorian Branch, $3,740.00; The Scout Association of Australia Victorian Branch Craigieburn, $4,900.00; The Scout Association of Australia Victorian Branch Westmeadows, $4,800.00;Trichothiodstrophy Xeroderma Pigmentosum and Cockayne Syndrome Trust Fund, $5,000.00; Upfield Soccer Club, $3,770.00.
