Avoca Beach Public School P&C has received $2,300 from the Federal Labor Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants Program.
P&C President Laura Day said the funds would be used to enhance the school’s volunteer spaces and improve facilities.
“Specifically, we are using the grant to install a shade gazebo,” she said.
“This will provide our volunteers with a comfortable and shaded area when cooking barbecues.
“We are also addressing some much-needed repairs to our barbecues to ensure they are in good working condition which will allow us to continue hosting successful fundraising events for our wonderful school community.
“We are grateful for the support this grant provides and are confident that these improvements will make a positive impact for all our volunteers.”
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid said Avoca Beach was an outstanding primary school with a fantastic community of students, teachers, and parents.
“I have enjoyed visiting the school on many occasions including for end-of-year concerts, flag presentations, and to speak with students,” he said.
“It is my absolute pleasure to be supporting public education in our community and our outstanding volunteers, who make so much difference in our schools.”
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.