National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund Grants
12th August, 2009
Emergency services volunteers in Wide Bay have received $45,045 from the Australian Government’s National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund, Federal Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss said today.“This funding will help volunteers to protect lives and property by assisting their training activities,” Mr Truss said.
“Emergency service volunteers serve their communities by preparing for disasters and assisting in recovery efforts and they deserve our support. Their efforts make a real difference in times of tragedy.”
“I congratulate the organisations on their success in this funding round.”
Organisation Project Amount
Cooloola Shire State Emergency Services Purchase of training aids for Gympie SES $13,859
Queensland Fire and Rescue Service Poona Construct and fit out a dedicated training area $31,186
