Hundreds of Hume volunteers from 12 community groups will benefit from funding under the latest round of the Australian Government Volunteer Grants program.

Member for Hume Angus Taylor said almost $44,000 in grants will be distributed to help the local organisations with equipment purchases and costs associated with training and transport.

“The great thing about these grants is that they’re distributed to a wide variety of volunteer groups, from helping the Goulburn Pony Club with landscaping costs, to assisting Gunning District Association with computer equipment and training expenses,” Mr Taylor said.

Twelve Hume community groups comprising more than 500 volunteers will receive funding under the latest round totalling $43,735. They are:

Community group                                             Location           Grant              No of volunteers

His House Care Incorporated                                Picton               $1800               18

Ronald Jones                                                      Mt Annan          $5000               10

Ganmain Gron Grong Matong Junior Football         Boorowa           $2034               8

Diversity ACT Community Services Inc                Goulburn           $3700               7

Goulburn Pony Club Incorporated                         Goulburn           $5000               100

Goulburn AP & H Society Inc                              Goulburn           $5000               200

Collector Memorial Hall Incorporated                    Collector           $2300               16

Mens Shed Narellan Incorporated                        Mt Annan          $2663               50

Bundanoon Good Yarn Incorporated                     Bundanoon       $4000               22

Crookwell CW                                                    Crookwell          $2238               15

Gunning District Association Inc                         Gunning            $2000               37

Zonta Club Of Goulburn Incorporated                  Goulburn           $5000               22

“The grants of between $1000 and $5000 will enable these organisations to better support their volunteers by purchasing much-needed equipment, training and transport,” Mr Taylor said.

“Next week, from 8^th May, is National Volunteer Week, when we acknowledge the important work of our volunteers and their organisations in building stronger communities.

“The energy, expertise and time our volunteers give to our communities supports those most in need and represents what Australian communities are all about – giving a helping hand.

“I’m glad to see that our local organisations will have this support to continue their valuable work.”

For a full list of successful recipients and information about Volunteer Grants, go to:
www.dss.gov.au/volunteer-grants