May 1, 2017
Nineteen South Burnett not-for-profit groups will receive a combined $82,243 from the Department of Social Services’ annual Volunteer Grants program.
This year, the program distributed $10 million to volunteer groups around Australia to purchase equipment that will make the lives of volunteers easier, or help reimburse their fuel costs.
The successful applicants for the 2016 Volunteer Grants were announced on Monday.
In the South Burnett, they are:
- Blackbutt RSL Sub Branch – $3995
- Cherbourg Historical Precinct Group Inc – $4900
- Goomeri Pumpkin Festival Inc – $3000
- Jumping Ants Arts Inc – $1150
- Kilkivan Bowls Club Inc – $5000
- Manumbar Campdraft and Hall Association Inc – $5000
- Moffatdale Primary P&C Association – $5000
- Murgon Lions Club Incorporated – $5000
- Murgon SES Support Group – $5000
- Our Lady Help Of Christians Catholic Parish Nanango Welfare Group – $4800
- Pony Club Association Of Qld Burnett Zone 7 Inc – $5000
- Proston SES Support Group – $5000
- Rotary Club Of Murgon Inc – $5000
- South Burnett First Aid Volunteers Inc – $5000
- South Burnett Peace Of Mind Association – $4997
- St Vincent de Paul Society Kingaroy – $5000
- Widgee District Hall & Recreation Association Inc – $5000
- Wooroolin Community Committee Inc – $3238.23
- Wooroolin P&C Association – $4100
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien congratulated the successful recipients.
“These grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 enable local organisations to better support their volunteers,” Mr O’Brien said.
“Our communities wouldn’t be the same without the efforts of local volunteers, doing the extraordinary (and) improving the lives of others.
“Community groups supported by volunteers, deliver services, support and assistance in a diverse range of ways. This funding recognizes the work and contributions of volunteers, who give their time and energy to help build stronger, more cohesive communities.”
Mr O’Brien said National Volunteer Week will begin on May 8, and he encouraged everyone to acknowledge the important work of volunteers and their organisations in building stronger communities.
“The energy, expertise and time our volunteers give to our community supports those most in need and represents what Australian communities are all about – giving a helping hand,” he said.
