Green Point-Terrigal Community Centre has received $4,000 from the Federal Labor Government’s 2023-24 Volunteer Grants.

The community centre will use the funding to support its volunteers through several initiatives including first aid courses and mental health training.

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP:

“Green Point-Terrigal Community Centre provide outstanding support and care for vulnerable community members.

“Its volunteers undertake phenomenal work helping the community access affordable groceries and support services.

“I wish to thank the many volunteers that dedicate their time to helping our community at the centre.

“I am pleased that this funding will strengthen the centre and help skill up its volunteers through first aid courses and mental health training”, Dr Reid said.

Quotes attributable to Marie Leadbitter, Manager of Green Point-Terrigal Community Centre:

“Owing to the federal Volunteer grant, Green Point-Terrigal Community Services will be able to support the 20 Volunteers who are the heartbeat of our Centre. We’ll be using the funds for training purposes such as first aid and mental health first aid and travel expenses.

“Take Madeline Watson for example. She’s not only a finalist in the Rising Star award at the Central Coast Volunteer Awards but a youth advocate and a champion for people on the autism spectrum. Starting off by lending a hand with food hampers in Green Point and Terrigal for Green Point Community Centre, she's now all over the Central Coast, from Woy Woy to Summerland Point and all points in between, helping out with Central Coast Family Support Services as well.

“Maddie's got this awesome vibe and a smile that's contagious – seriously, you can't help but grin back at her. This cooperation between services is a game-changer for families going through a tough time.

“The Federal Volunteers grant covers Maddie's travel expenses, and we couldn’t provide the service without it!

“Maddie's not just delivering hampers, she's delivering joy, one smile and food hamper at a time’.

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.

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