The Hon Kristy McBain MP
Member for Eden-Monaro
The people of Eden-Monaro are strong and dynamic, and they have a solid culture of community spirit and service, and that’s why the Australian Government is proud to announce another round of successful recipients for the 2023-24 Volunteer Grants.
Through the $10 million 2023-24 Volunteer Grant Round, community organisations across Australia will receive funding to purchase small equipment for volunteers or reimburse their fuel, transport, or training costs.
In Eden-Monaro, more than $65,000 has been awarded to 24 successful organisations with grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.
In the Queanbeyan-Palerang region, 11 organisations received a Volunteer Grant:
- Bungendore Riding Club - $1,000 to assist with first aid training for volunteers.
- HOME In Queanbeyan - $2,500 to fund background checks, mental health first aid, and first aid training.
- Lake George Support Brigade - $1,500 for a battery-operated chainsaw.
- Royalla Landcare - $2,000 to purchase a battery-operated auger to use in tree planting activities.
- Australian and New Zealand Māori Cultural School of Dreams - $3,500 to cover first aid training, camera procurement, and photography training.
- Legacy Club of Queanbeyan - $5,000 for the purchase of new computers and an EFTPOS machine to assist with fund raising activities.
- Queanbeyan Little Athletics Centre - $5,000 for the purchase of new timing gates to assist volunteers record race times.
- Queanbeyan Tigers Australian Football Club - $4,890 for first aid training and volunteer equipment.
- Emerge & See - $2,000 to fund mental health first aid training.
- Rise Above ACT Eden Monaro Cancer Support Group - $2,000 for volunteer travel reimbursements, winter equipment and technology to assist operations.
- Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council (Braidwood) - $2,485 to upgrade the organisation’s field workshop kit.
Volunteers play a vital role in our community, including in times of disaster or crisis, supporting the most vulnerable people in our community, or assisting with community events. The Albanese Government is proud to support local-led organisations to continue to deliver diverse services for volunteers.
National Volunteer Week 2024 invites everyone to discover the power of volunteering with the theme ‘Something for Everyone’. Volunteer organisations in Eden-Monaro provide a wide array of opportunities and highlight how everyone can find their meaningful role in making a difference.
Quotes attributable to Kristy McBain:
“I am very proud of the community spirit in Eden-Monaro. We have so many volunteering opportunities available – there’s always something for everyone.
“I’ve listened to the varying needs of Eden-Monaro organisations and worked hard to ensure organisations receive grants that meet their individual needs.
“Volunteers contribute so much to our community. Eden-Monaro has been through some tough times over the past few years, and many thousands of volunteers have lent a hand – this funding is one of the small ways we can thank volunteers for their efforts and encourage them to continue their service.”
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