EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FUND APPLICATIONS INVITED
5th February, 2008
Federal member for Wide Bay, Warren Truss has encouraged local organisations to apply for Australian Government funding through the National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund.
Mr Truss said “This volunteer support funding is intended to assist emergency organisations to develop recruitment, retention and training initiatives.” These emergency volunteers give so freely of their time in emergencies to protect the lives and property of others and they deserve our support.
Applications for funding through the initiative in 2008/09 will close on 7 March 2008.
“Since its introduction by the Coalition Government in 2004, the National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund has seen applications submitted to cover a wide range of work.
“595 projects have been funded to a total value of $15.3 million, including many in the Wide Bay electorate.
“The projects help volunteer groups — which involve up to 500,000 people in emergency response and recovery activities across the nation — to build and train their pool of willing people to be ready for possible emergencies.”
Details of the program, including Guidelines, Application Forms and Applicant Guides can be found on the EMA website www.ema.gov.au/communityengagement
