GOVERNMENT DELIVERS TO LOCAL VOLUNTEERS
The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP today welcomed the announcement that thirty (30) local community organisations will receive funding through the Volunteer Small Equipment Grants (VSEG).
“This funding in the second round 2007 provides much welcome basic support for the volunteers who give of themselves to help our local community,” Mr Ruddock said.
Successful applicants are:
Organisation Name Funding Amount Exc. GST Description
1st Hornsby Heights Scout Group $2,500 GPS/UHF Radio/Transceiver
Asquith Soccer Club $1,976 Other - Air compressor, Sporting - Equipment - Set of SSG Goal Posts, Sporting – Other - Line marker
Beecroft / Cheltenham Scout Group $2,675 Esky/Cooler/Thermos/Hot or Cold Pack, GPS/UHF Radio/Transceiver, Safety Gear (eg lifejackets, Trailer, helmets, gloves, goggles), Urn (stand-alone and $300 limit)
Berowra Soccer Club Inc $3,000 Computer/Laptop (including operating software), Sporting - Coach or Referee Training - Training costs, Sporting - Equipment - Training Aids
Carlingford Redbacks Soccer Club Inc $864 BBQ
Clarke Road Soccer Club Inc $1,380 Sporting - Coach or Referee Training - Coaching Courses
Galston High School P&C Association $2,000 Tent
Galston Rural Fire Brigade $2,727 Other - Defibrillator, Other - Storage Equipment
Glenorie Horse & Pony Club Inc $650 Heater (Portable), Other - Line Marker, Urn (stand-alone and $300 limit)
Hills District Triton User Group $1,834 Public Address System (Portable), Safety Gear (eg lifejackets, helmets, gloves, goggles), Vacuum Cleaner
Hornsby Art Society Inc $2,336 Ladder, Public Address System (Portable), Trolley
Hornsby Girls High School Parents and Citizens Association $1,591 Other - Shredder/Mulcher
Hornsby RSL Sub Branch Youth Club Gymnastics $1,916 Computer software (non-operating - recommended $500 limit), Heater (Portable), Printer/Multi-function Centre/Fax/Scanner, Stereo/CD Player (Audio equipment)
Hornsby Triathlon Club $2,950 Esky/Cooler/Thermos/Hot or Cold Pack, Sporting - Coach or Referee Training - Level 1 Coaching Course, Sporting - Equipment - Bicycle, Sporting - Equipment - Stopwatch, Sunshade/Marquee/Umbrella (Portable)
Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai and Hills Multiple Birth Association (HKHMBA) $1,200 Computer/Laptop (including operating software)
Middle Dural Rural Fire Brigade $1,945 Microwave, Video/Slide Projector/Light Pro
Mount Colah Cricket Club $3,000 Sporting - Equipment - Bowling machine & balls
Mount Colah Soccer Club $545 First Aid Kit, Other - First Aid training
Nairana Study Centre $2,727 Computer/Laptop (including operating software)
Northern District Cricket Club Inc $2,605 Chair(s), Sporting - Equipment - Catcher Net (for catching practice), Table (eg dining, coffee, fold-up)
Northern Districts Lapidary Club Inc $2,237 Computer/Laptop (including operating software), Laminator, Video/Slide Projector/Light Pro
Northern Sydney Cycling Club Inc $2,980 Other - Traffic Controller Course for Races, Sporting - Other - Club Canopy/Marquee
Pared Limited $2,491 Sporting - Coach or Referee Training - Send 16 coaches on training, Sporting - Equipment - Goal Posts, Sporting - Equipment - training bags with balls bibs, Sporting - Uniforms - Umpire uniforms
Pennant Hills District Cricket Club $1,700 Sporting - Other - Cricket pitch covers, Trolley
Rotary Club of Dural Inc $2,727 Computer/Laptop (including operating software), Video/Slide Projector/Light Pro
Rotary Club of Waitara $3,000 Computer/Laptop (including operating software), Overhead Projector
Sydney Upper North Shore (SUNS) Table Tennis Association Inc $1,800 Sporting - Equipment - Table Tennis Tables
The Combined Probus Club of Oakhill-Dural Inc $2,700 Other - Projection Screen, Video/Slide Projector/Light Pro
The Pines 355 Management Committee $1,236 Ladder, Other - Individual Voice Amplifier, Other - Portable Megaphones, Trolley, Vacuum Cleaner
Thornleigh Sports and Rec Club - Soccer Division $2,905 Sporting - Equipment - Training Balls, Sporting - Equipment - Training Bibs, Sporting - Uniforms - Sets of Soccer Playing Shirts
“In particular, the grants will allow organisations, which may not otherwise be able to afford it, purchase a variety of equipment items to make their work easier, safer and more enjoyable.
“Volunteers provide essential support and services to members of the community who are most in need, and I welcome the Australian Government’s support for our local volunteers,” Philip Ruddock said.
All applicants will be notified in writing as to the outcome of their application, with a full list of successful applicants available at http://www.facsia.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/aboutfacs/programs/sfsc-vseg_2007.htm. Notice of future VSEG rounds will be available on www.facsia.gov.au and advertised in metropolitan, rural and regional newspapers across Australia.