THE HON EMMA MCBRIDE MP
ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION
ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR RURAL AND REGIONAL HEALTH
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR DOBELL
BOOST TO DOBELL VOLUNTEERING
Local community groups on the Central Coast will receive a boost thanks to $66,225 in funding through the Australian Government’s Volunteer Grants.
Administered through the Department of Social Services, Volunteer Grants are part of the governments commitment to supporting volunteers and encouraging more people to lend a hand in their communities.
In total, 29 community groups in Dobell with receive a share of close to $10 million in grants being distributed across Australia.
The 29 local community groups receiving grants to support their volunteers are:
- Killarney Vale Bombers AFL
- Marine Rescue Norah Head
- Marine Rescue NSW Tuggerah Lakes Unit
- Doggie Dates NSW - Central Coast Group
- The Entrance Lions Club
- The Entrance Public School P&C Association
- Wyong Warriors Sports Club
- Toukley 50 Plus Leisure & Learning Centre
- The Entrance Cricket Club
- Alison Homestead
- Central Coast Hockey Assoc
- FIAM Inc. Care Arm Trust
- Wyong Catholic Parish
- Because We Care Boutique
- Wyong District Netball Association
- Take 3 For The Sea
- C3 Tuggerah Community Cares Charity
- Soldiers Beach Surf Club
- Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve Land Manager Board
- Toukley & District Art Society
- Central Coast Kids in Need
- Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre
- We Care Connect Limited
- Wyong Men's Shed
- CWA of NSW Tuggerah Lakes Branch
- ABA Central Coast: Wyong Group
- Ourimbah Scouts
- Toowoon Bay SLSC
- Meals on Wheels Central Coast
Volunteers are the bedrock of local community groups right across the Coast.
From sports clubs to neighbourhood centres, P&C’s to Lions Clubs, Coasties give generously each and every day.
These grants will help volunteers thrive and mean more locals can give back to our community.
