News
1 June, 2024
Somerset groups and clubs get volunteer funding
Toogoolawah Golf Club Inc, Kilcoy Golf Club, and Lowood Show Society Inc have been announced as the three Somerset recipients of the 2023-24 Volunteer Grants Round.
Through the $10 million 2023-24 Volunteer Grant Round, community organisations will receive grants of up to $5,000 to buy small equipment for volunteers, or reimburse their fuel, transport or training costs.
Toogoolawah Golf Club Inc will get $2,200, Kilcoy Golf Club $3,000, and Lowood Show Society Inc $3,000.
Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann said the funding boost was greatly welcomed as it will provide greater support for local volunteers and ensure they can continue to support their community.
“These grants ensure that we are supporting our volunteers to continue to provide essential services to our community,” Mr Neumann said.
“At the end of the day, we want volunteers to know that we are backing them and will continue to support their work in assisting our community. This funding will go a long way to support volunteers to continue their important work.”
Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth highlighted the critical role volunteers play in local Australian communities, especially as many Australians continue to face cost of living pressures.
“These grants will allow many community organisations to better support the efforts of their volunteers, with this grant round to make a positive impact on the wider volunteering sector,” she said.
“A strong volunteering sector is a reflection of our combined eff orts to foster community connections, promote change and enrich our society.”
More information about grants is available on the GrantsConnect website at https://www.grants.gov.au/
You can get involved in online activities by visiting the Volunteering Australia website at https://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/#/
