Southern Spirit Cricket Club has received $5,000 from the Federal Labor Government’s 2023-24 Volunteer Grants.

The cricket club will use the funds to purchase several items to support its volunteers including laptops, pie ovens, and other essential equipment.

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

“As the Federal Member for Robertson, I want to see our local sporting organisations thrive, and I am pleased to see this support from the Federal Labor Government go to Southern Spirit Cricket Club.

“The support will enable the purchase of a number of items which will improve the viability of the club.

Quotes attributable to Sean Dickson, Southern Spirit Cricket Club:

“It is grants like these which allow sporting clubs and in particular its volunteers to deliver essential services to its member and the community.

“The Southern Spirit Cricket Club will use this grant to purchase much needed equipment like laptops for live scoring, pie ovens for afternoon teas and other equipment essential to ensuring our volunteers can facilitate the services they provide”, said Mr Dickson.

To get involved with Southern Spirit Cricket Club, visit: https://southernspiritcricket.com/

Or contact 0431 370 320.

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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