The Avoca Rugby Union Club has received $5,000 from the Federal Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants.
The Avoca Sharks have used the funding to organise first aid training for volunteers and to obtain new technology.
Club President, Brendan Slape said without volunteers, community-based clubs like Avoca Beach Rugby simply could not exist.
“We are so grateful to be able to access grants and funding such as this, which greatly assist in providing a safe, secure and sustainable environment for all our participants,” he said.
“The funding has ensured that every one of our teams, no matter what age group, has qualified volunteer first aiders in attendance at each game.
“Technology in the form of automated video is being used to reduce the burden on our volunteer coaching and playing staff and has already provided tangible benefits to the club in the short time we have used it.”
Federal Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid said volunteers were the backbone of the Coast’s sporting organisations.
“It is vitally important that as a government we support them,” he said.
“The Volunteer Grants are supporting a range of community organisations across the Central Coast, including sports clubs like the Avoca Sharks.”
The Volunteer Grants support the work of local community organisations by enabling the inclusion of vulnerable people and promoting awareness to increase participation in volunteering.
To get involved with Avoca Beach Rugby, visit https://avocabeachrugby.com.au/ or call President Brendan Slape on 0400 009 296.