Avoca Beach SLSC has received $4,905 to buy eight new training manikins and three remote medical first aid kits through the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants.
Club President Stuart Harvey said the much-needed training equipment would help upskill members in resuscitation.
“Each year we have hundreds of people training on manikins learning resuscitation and it’s great the Federal Government can assist our community in supplying money for the purchase of this equipment,” he said.
“The first aid kits allow us to renew and replace old equipment, so our lifesavers are at the ready.”
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid visited the club recently to announce the funding and congratulate its members.
“Our surf lifesaving clubs are always there for our communities,” Reid said.
“The club will use its grant funding towards increasing its capabilities by purchasing safety equipment to support its volunteers while they undertake duties.
“I wish to thank all members and volunteers of Avoca Beach SLSC and wish them well for the upcoming summer season.”
The Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants provide not-for-profit organisations with funding of between $1,000 and $5,000 to support the work of its volunteers.
The 2023-34 Volunteer Grants are now open, and organisations are encouraged to contact Reid’s office for an expressions of interest form.
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Member for Robertson Gordon Reid