December 10, 2021
Four South Burnett organisations in the Wide Bay electorate have received funding under the latest round of the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants program.
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said successful applications were received from:
- Graham House Community Centre – $2820 to buy a defibrillator
- Queensland Dairy and Heritage Museum – $3000 to upgrade its lawnmower, hedge trimmer and whipper snipper to assist with maintenance
- Murgon RSL Sub-Branch – $1800 for a ride-on lawnmower
- South Burnett First Aid Volunteers – $5000 for a First Aid Response Kit
The 2021 Volunteer Grants program is providing organisations with grants of between $1000 and $5000 to help purchase equipment, training, and background screening checks for their volunteers.
“The South Burnett has been significantly affected by the prolonged drought; the Black Summer bushfires, and now the challenges posed by COVID-19, but volunteers have not skipped a beat and are there at each step of the way to help their local communities,” Mr O’Brien said.
“Each of these organisations continues to be a pillar of strength and support for the community for many years, providing assistance and social opportunities to veterans, other community groups, and local families, and I am pleased to help their volunteers with this funding.”
