TKT Ocean Beach Netball Club has received $1,000 from the Federal Labor Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants Program.
The club will use the funding to support its volunteers by buying a new laptop computer to help with the administration of the club, as well as sporting equipment.
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid said sport brought the community together.
“I am pleased to be able to support netball on the Central Coast, particularly on the Peninsula,” he said.
“The grant funding provided by the Federal Labor Government will help TKT Ocean Beach Netball Club improve its efficiency through improved technological capability.
“Additional sporting equipment will also strengthen the club and support its volunteers.”
TKT Ocean Beach Netball Club President Michelle Giaquinto said the club would benefit from a new computer and updated coaching and umpire resources.
“This grant will empower our volunteers to execute their tasks more efficiently and facilitate improved communication with our members, thereby fostering a stronger sense of camaraderie and belonging within the club,” she said.
The Australian Government’s Volunteer Grants support the work of local community organisations by enabling the inclusion of vulnerable people and promoting awareness to increase participation in volunteering.
Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 were available to assist eligible not-for-profit community organisations support the efforts of their volunteers.