Independent Federal Member for Indi Dr Helen Haines MP has announced funding for 18 volunteer community organisations, sharing in $57,925 through the latest round of the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants Program.
Dr Haines personally phoned each organisation to share the good news. The successful applicants were recommended to the federal government for funding after being assessed by a panel of local community leaders.
“Throughout the year, I regularly visit community organisations, and almost always their existence is possible because of one common factor: volunteers,” Dr Haines said.
Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 will enable community groups to support their volunteers by funding the purchase of equipment, covering fuel and transport costs, or providing access to training.
A broad range of projects will be funded, benefiting groups across Indi – from upgrades to the Benalla Scout Hall kitchen, and First Aid equipment for the Wangaratta Hockey Club, to new technology supporting Albury Wodonga Regional Foodshare.
“Running the club canteen, maintaining the facilities, and managing the books — these are all key to keeping our community organisations alive, and almost always it’s a volunteer doing the work,” Dr Haines said.
“The funding delivered will enable these organisations to continue their vital work, supporting those who offer their time, expertise, and energy for the benefit of our communities.”
Since being elected, Dr Haines has delivered more than $300,000 in volunteer grant funding to the Indi electorate, with projects enabling further community participation and improved facilities.
Successful organisations in Indi:
- Quercus Beechworth, $3,500
- Chiltern Girl Guides, $1,300
- Scouts Victoria – 1st Yarrunga Scout Group, $2,450
- Gadhaba Local Aboriginal Network, $3,576
- Australian Breastfeeding Association Murray group, $4,100
- Myrtleford Football Netball Club, $5,000
- Open Door Neighbourhood House Inc, $2,896
- Albury Wodonga Regional FoodShare, $4,800
- Rotary club of Kinglake Ranges, $4,000
- Mansfield Junior Netball Club Inc, $2,000
- Wangaratta Hockey Club Incorporated, $2,053
- Yea Bowls Club, $2,000
- Violet Town Action Group Inc, $5,000
- Upper Murray Community Radio Inc, $5,000
- Corryong Amateur Basketball Association $3,000
- Rotary Club of Benalla Inc, $2,250
- Benalla Scout Group, $5,000
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