30 volunteer organisations in Wangaratta get Federal funding

The Federal Member for Indi, Sophie Mirabella, has announced that the Howard Government will deliver Volunteer Small Equipment Grants (VSEG) of up to $3,000 to 30 organisations in the Wangaratta region, as part of the 2007 funding round.

“I welcome this renewed commitment to supporting volunteerism which will support over 180 community organisations across the electorate of Indi, representing over $63,000 for the Wangaratta region,” Mrs Mirabella said.

“This funding recognises the valuable contribution of hundreds of hours of time volunteered by thousands of individuals. This funding will allow volunteer organisations to purchase to make their efforts easier, safer and more enjoyable.”

“VSEG - Sport applicants can purchase sporting equipment, uniforms and provide training for their coaches and referees,” Mrs Mirabella said.

“Locally, groups have received funding for a variety items which will greatly assist local volunteers do their jobs.”

This is the ninth time the Howard Government has delivered equipment and grants to community organisations with volunteers, with around $400,000 distributed to more than 180 community organisations in Indi.

“The higher rate of volunteerism in rural and regional Australia allows our communities to enjoy facilities and a lifestyle that would otherwise not be available. A big thank you and congratulations to all successful volunteer organisations,” Mrs Mirabella said.

All applicants will be notified in writing as to the outcome of their application, with a full list of successful organisations per state available at www.facsia.gov.au

(List of recipient organisations is attached; note that funding amounts are exclusive of GST, so organisations will actually be receiving funding for 10% more than is listed)

• Italian Pensioners Club of Wangaratta - $1,299 - Printer/Multi-function Centre/Fax/Scanner
  


• Cathedral College Parents & Friends Association - $2,712 -Mower/Ride-on Mower
  


• Wangaratta Primary School - Parents & Friends Association - $1,300 - BBQ, Freezer
  


• Wooragee Landcare Group - $2,545 - Photocopier
  


• Wangaratta Historical Society Inc - $2,650 - Computer software (non-operating - recommended $500 limit), Computer/Laptop (including operating software), Printer/Multi-function Centre/Fax/Scanner, Television/Monitor
  


• Wangaratta Autism Resources Training & Support Inc. - $1,299 - Television/Monitor, Video/DVD Player
  


• Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade - $2,478 - Other - Electric Saw, Other - Metal Cut Off Blade
  


• North Wangaratta Football Netball Club Inc. - $2,950 - Mower/Ride-on Mower
  


• Glenrowan Preschool Centre Inc Parents Committee - $2,688 - Bookcase, Cupboard/Cabinet, Storage containers/units (Portable)
  


• Oxley Shire Hall Committee of Management - $2,691 - Other - Gazebo fly nets, Other - Gazebos, Other - Umbrella bases, Sunshade/Marquee/Umbrella (Portable)
  


• Wangaratta Family History Society Inc. - $750 - Heater (Portable), Printer/Multi-function Centre/Fax/Scanner, Vacuum Cleaner, Water Cooler (Portable)
  


• Boorhaman Country Womens Association - $1,500 - Broom/Mop/Cleaning Utensils, Cupboard/Cabinet, Heater (Portable), Kitchen Utensils/Equipment, Table (eg dining, coffee, fold-up)
  


• King Valley Learning Exchange - $636 - First Aid Kit, Kitchen Utensils/Equipment, Microwave, Urn (stand-alone and $300 limit)
  


• King Valley Vignerons - $1,971 - Other - Data Projector, Other - Projector screen
  Da Vinci Social Club Incorporated - $800 - Public Address System (Portable)
  


• WDPS Parents Club - $1,499 - Dishwasher
  Glenrowan Improver Inc - $2,182 - Fire Extinguisher/Blanket, Microwave, Photocopier, Urn (stand-alone and $300 limit), Vacuum Cleaner
  


• Cheshunt Rural Fire Brigade 23159 - $2,450 - Fridge, GPS/UHF Radio/Transceiver, Other - Spare Chainsaw Bar and Chain
  


• Tarrawingee Football & Netball Club - $2,500 - Computer/Laptop (including operating software), Printer/Multi-function Centre/Fax/Scanner
  


• Glenrowan Playgroup Committee - $2,968 - Cupboard/Cabinet, Gardening/Landcare Tools/Equipment, Storage containers/units (Portable), Urn (stand-alone and $300 limit), Vacuum Cleaner
  


• Wangaratta High School Ski Support Group $3,000 Sporting - Equipment - Boots, Sporting - Equipment - Overpants, Sporting - Equipment - Parkas, Sporting - Equipment - Rollerskis, Sporting - Equipment - Skis
  


• King River District Fishing Club $3,000 BBQ, Esky/Cooler/Thermos/Hot or Cold Pack, Kitchen Utensils/Equipment, Trailer, Urn (stand-alone and $300 limit)
  


• Wangaratta Baseball/Softball Sports Club Inc - $2,910 - Printer/Multi-function Centre/Fax/Scanner
  


• Christopher Robin Pre-School - $727 - Camera/Digital Camera, Stereo/CD Player (Audio equipment)
  


• Greta Football and Netball Club Inc. - $2,727 - Sporting - Uniforms - Netball Uniforms
  


• Open Door Neighbourhood House - $2,727 - Camera/Digital Camera, Computer/Laptop (including operating software), Kitchen Utensils/Equipment
  


• Moyhu Lions Club Inc - $1,200 - Public Address System (Portable)
  


• Wangaratta West PS Parents'Association - $2,400 - Cupboard/Cabinet, Kitchen Utensils/Equipment, Microwave
  


• King Basin Landcare Group - $2,618 - GPS/UHF Radio/Transceiver, Other - port spray water tank & hose & pump
  


• King Valley Tourism Association - $2,682 - Computer software (non-operating - recommended $500 limit), Computer/Laptop (including operating software), Printer/Multi-function Centre/Fax/Scanner

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