Federal Member for Nicholls, Sam Birrell MP, has welcomed nearly $60,000 in Federal funding tosupport volunteers across Nicholls.

28 local organisations will share in the funding with grants between $1000 and $5000.

Mr Birrell said the money will support the efforts of volunteers as well as help increase participation
in volunteering.

“While the grants are small, they will have a much bigger impact on our community,” Mr Birrell
said.

“During the last few years sporting clubs and community organisations have suffered a lot of
disruption and this funding will help to rebuild, reconnect and provide support.

The grants can be used in a variety of ways including purchasing equipment, upskilling and training volunteers as well as travel costs.

Mr Birrell thanked volunteers for their ongoing work.
“Volunteers bring communities together and drive physical and social wellbeing of residents,” Mr
Birrell said.

“Community groups, projects, services, and events would not and could not go ahead without the
efforts of volunteers,” he said.

Grant Recipients
Shepparton United Cricket Club
Rotary Club Of Rochester
Dookie RSL
Echuca Moama Model Railway Club
Networking African Australians
KCLC- Kyabram Community And Learning Centre
Cobram Barooga Canoe Club
Tungamah Kickstart
Echuca Bowls Club
Goulburn Murray Landcare Network
Neighbourhood House- Murchison
Kyabram Football Netball Club
Tongala Football Netball Club
Bohollow Wildlife Shelter
Rushworth Community House
Avenel Cemetery Trust
Seymour Railway Heritage Centre
Cobram Community House
Lockington Golf Club
Nathalia Agricultural Society
Filipino Australian Friends Association Inc
Mitchell Shire Concert Band
Hilldene Fire Brigade – CFA
Generation Op Shops
Shepparton City Schools Soccer Club
Rochester Go Kart Club
Shepparton Theatre Arts Group
Mooroopna Education And Activity Centre