Federal Member for Nicholls, Sam Birrell MP, has welcomed more than $60,000 in funding for local volunteer organisations.

17 not-for-profit organisations across Nicholls will share in the funding from the Australian
Government’s Volunteer Grants program.

Mr Birrell said the program aimed to support the work of volunteers by funding
communication equipment, supporting the work of young volunteers and assisting
volunteers to run programs focused on supporting children and families.

“Volunteers are the heart of our community and deserve government support,” Mr Birrell
said.

“The selfless work of volunteers keeps our region moving forward, and these grants are a
small way of giving back to those who give so much,” he said.

Grants between $1000 and $5000 were available.

Mr Birrell said the grants were once again oversubscribed, and he continued to call on the
Albanese Government to invest more in regional communities.

“My office received dozens of applications and unfortunately, there was a limited amount of
funding available,” Mr Birrell said.

“The oversubscription reflects just how great the need is across our communities and
underlines the importance of increasing regionally targeted support,” Mr Birrell said.

Mr Birrell said he looked forward to meeting with the volunteer groups and seeing the flow
of effect these grants will have on local communities.

Grant Recipients
• Seymour Performers’ Workshop
• Rushworth Community House Inc.
• Christmas For Those Alone Incorporated
• Colbinabbin Town Recreation Reserve Committee of Management
• Kyabram Plaza Committee
• Wunghnu Fire Brigade
• Neighbourhood House Murchison
• Rushworth Bowls Club Inc.
• “The Cubby” – Shepparton Toy Library
• Tatura Cricket Club Inc.
• Tungamah Bowling Club Inc.
• Country Fire Authority
• Yarrawonga Mulwala Swimming Club
• Love In Action Broadford
• Echuca South Cricket Club
• Eastern Lions Kart Club
• Caroline Chisholm Society