Four Parkes Shire volunteer organisations have received a welcome boost, with funding from the Federal Government announced.
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Member for Riverina Michael McCormack announced the four organisations will receive grants to support the vital work they do for the community through the government's 2021 Volunteer Grants opportunity.
In Parkes, Neighbourhood Central will receive $3500, while the Third Parkes Scout Group will receive $1500.
Trundle will benefit as well, with the Pastoral and Agricultural Society to receive $2,500 and Trundle Welfare and Community Services Association receiving $2365.
The funding program provides community organisations with grants of between $1000 and $5000, which can be used to buy small equipment for use by volunteers, reimburse volunteer fuel costs, meet training costs, transport volunteers with a disability or support promotional activities on volunteering activities.
Mr McCormack said 41 organisations in the Riverina and Central West would share in a total of $131,306.
"There are many thousands of volunteers in the Riverina and Central West who improve our community every day by turning up and helping out," he said.
"These volunteer groups deserve as much support as they can get and I am pleased to have delivered this good news about the grants to them just as we have marked International Day of the Volunteer.
"I thank the grant recipients, indeed all volunteer groups, for the wonderful work they do for the community," said Mr McCormack.
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The president of Trundle Welfare and Community Services Association, Rose Leighton, described the grant to purchase a computer as exciting.
"We are very grateful, it makes our job a lot easier," said a very pleased Rose.
There are more than 8.7 million volunteers around Australia and their economic contribution is estimated at $290 billion a year.
Mr McCormack said many these organisations have had a tough few years and needed a financial helping hand.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the ability of many community organisations to raise money they need to help others; the Government recognises this problem and is providing badly-needed funds," he said.
Mr McCormack said the 2021 Volunteer Grants program would deliver a total of $18 million to more than 5000 organisations nationwide.
The Riverina Electorate grants were nominated by Mr McCormack in consultation with a community consultative committee.
Parkes Shire grants
- Parkes Neighbourhood Centre - $3500
- Third Parkes Scout Group $1500
- Trundle Pastoral and Agricultural Society - $2500
- Trundle Welfare and Community Services Association - $2365
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