Christmas is coming early for the Bateman's Bay BMX Club, Clyde River and Bateman's Bay Historical Society, Eurobdolla Netball Association and SAGE NSW.
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The four organisations will all enjoy improved facilities thanks to grant funding announced last week.
Federal member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips, announced the funding as part of $125,000 in grants for volunteer groups across the Gilmore electorate.
The funding will allow the groups to purchase computer equipment, a new refrigerator, netball post safety padding, lawn mowers and whipper snippers to make their tasks of serving the local community easier.
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SAGE NSW, which is receiving $5000, run a farmers market in Moruya and Stepping Stone Farm.
Established in 2020 Stepping Stone Farm showcases sustainable agricultural practices and creates jobs in Eurobodalla through an intern program that trains market gardeners and help secure food supply.
"We've got an enterprise where we are training people to become commercial vegetable gardeners and we need a computer and some gazebos," SAGE president Mr Mark Barraclough said.
"And then there's money going to the farmers market for gazebos," he said.
Some of the funding will also go towards the purchase of a defibrillator and a computer.
Bateman's Bay BMX Club secretary/grants officer Debbie Hancock said the club, which is also receiving a $5000 grant, was excited to benefit from the grant.
"It is very exciting for our club," Ms Hancock said.
The funding would be used to purchase a new lawn mower, wiper sniper and PPE equipment to assist club volunteers with the on-going track maintenance.
"The club's old equipment is in need of constant repair often breaking down resulting in volunteers having to provide their own equipment to carry out required working bees," she said.
"Providing the new and improved equipment will increase volunteer safety and lessen the burden of time required to carry out the tasks."
Ms Hancock said the club had also been notified it had been notified it was receiving a $5000 grant under the Powering Communities Program.
"The funding will be used to upgrade our old commercial refrigerator which was second hand when acquired some years back and install LED lighting in club canteen to be more energy efficient and reduce risk of electrical fire," she said.
"An outdated fridge with subpar power uses excessive amounts of electricity as it tries to maintain a suitable temperature which can also cause food spoilage as it is unable to maintain a required temperature to safely store perishable items.
"The installation of the new refrigerator and LED lighting will significantly assist in reducing the club's energy costs and provide higher food hygiene safety," Ms Hancock said.
Kate Blackmore from the Eurobodalla Netball Association, which is receiving $4855, said the club's windfall will go towards the purchase of a new laptop to assist volunteers at weekend games, purchase post pads for the club's courts and assist with the expense of sending players to state titles.
"The money will be able to go towards those costs to help out the families," Ms Blackmore said.
"Money like this we are very very thankful for, it goes a long way, especially with representative costs. Any reduction in cost that we can pass on to families, we are thankful for," she said.
The club is also hoping to purchase an electronic scoreboard in the future.
The Clyde River and Bateman's Bay Historical Society is receiving a $1149 grant.
Announcing the grants Ms Phillips thanked the groups for supporting their communities.
"Given COVID, we have never needed our volunteers more," Ms Phillips said.
"Time and time again stepping up when needed most supporting local community members who have been having some of the hardest times of their lives."
"Thank you for serving our community in the manner that you have.
"The "V" in volunteer reminds me how valuable you are," she said.
The announcement coincided with "International Volunteer Day" last Sunday, December 5.
"Volunteering touches all aspects of Australian society," Ms Phillips said.
"From Saturday morning canteen at the soccer club, across land care groups, responding to natural disasters and emergencies, or helping local charities support some of our most disadvantaged people.
"The funding boost will provide targeted improvements in areas like technology and administration, plant and equipment, fuel cards, through to the refurbishment of a Lions food van.
"Congratulations to all the successful local recipients," Mrs Phillips said