2012 Volunteer Grants
Thursday, 21 June 2012
The Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP, is encouraging voluntary organisations in Hills community to apply for the 2012 round of Volunteer Grants.
Volunteer grants were first introduced by the Howard Government in recognition of the valuable contribution voluntary groups make to the community.
The grants provide funding of between $1,000 and $5,000 to voluntary organisations to:
- Purchase portable, tangible, small equipment items to help their volunteers
- Contribute to the reimbursement of fuel costs for their volunteers who use their own car to transport others to activities,
- Contribute to the reimbursement of transport costs incurred by volunteers with disability, who are unable to drive
- Contribute to the costs of training courses and/or undertake background screening checks for their volunteers
to deliver food, assist with medical appointments or help people in need
“Volunteers play a critical role in generating social inclusion, creating a sense of belonging and building stronger local communities,” Mr Hawke said.
“These grants will provide welcome support to voluntary organisations in the Hills community.”
Applications for the grants close at 5.00pm on Wednesday, 25 July 2012.
For further information visit www.fahcsia.gov.au or call the Volunteer Grants 2012 Hotline on 1800 183 374 or email vg2012@fahcsia.gov.au.