A range of local community organisations are set to benefit following the announcement of this year's successful recipients of the ClubGRANTS program.
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Milton Ulladulla Ex Servos Club, Milton Ulladulla Bowling Club and Mollymook Golf Club have worked in collaboration with the Shoalhaven City Council, NSW Government and Clubs NSW to provide funds to deserving causes.
Collectively, the three clubs have contributed over $149,000 on top of donations to local sporting groups.
Organisations will use the funds to strengthen the delivery of their services and activities across the Milton-Ulladulla region in areas such as community welfare, health, employment and social services, along with junior sport and large scale community infrastructure programs.
Overall beneficiaries
Successful applicants for 2019 include:
- Jindelara Cottage Disability Respite House
- Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW - Kioloa and Ulladulla
- Ulladulla Public School
- Ulladulla Emotional Disturbance Unit
- NSW Government Schools - Ulladulla Public School
- Milton Ulladulla Men's Shed
- The Ulladulla and Districts Community Resources Centre
- Ulladulla Children's Centre
- Milton A&H Association Incorporated
- Mission Australia Southern Shoalhaven Youth Services
- University of Wollongong
- Budawang School
- Cancer Outpatients Appeal Milton Ulladulla Incorporated
- Legacy Mid South Coast Milton
- Millhouse Art Society
- Milton Show Society
- Milton Ulladulla Rugby League Football Club
- Rotary Club of Milton Ulladulla
- Drought Relief
- Milton Ulladulla Hospital Auxiliary
If you would like to find out more on how to apply for funding in the next round of ClubGRANTS visit www.clubgrants.com.au.
Grants assist with ongoing care
Jindelara Cottage Disability Respite House was able to buy new equipment for its guests.
The respite home received $4,000 which enabled it to purchase a new shower chair, a sling for the hoist and use some funds for ongoing.
The new items will assist carers when two wheelchair occupants use the house on overnight stays, Jindelara Services volunteer Beverley Johnson said.
"Money left over assisted with funds for the yearly running costs of the facility such as council rates, water, house and contents insurance, electricity and stocking basis food items and cleaning products."
Before Jindelara Respite House opened in February 2018, the nearest respite facility was about 70 kilometres away.
"For many people with a disability, their families and carers, respite care provides the best opportunities to assist them in building a life within their local community. This respite facility has benefited both the carer and the person with a disability with services," Ms Johnson said.
As well as from the regular fundraising efforts by volunteers, grants help assist with ongoing costs and care for the constantly-used facility.
"Our aim is to supply accommodation free of charge to clients living in the Gilmore electorate, so that the guests and their carers do not have to use their respite package to pay for their accommodation. The funds we receive from the Club Grants makes our job much easier," Ms Johnson said.
"The cottage is occupied almost every night and we are now frequently having to refuse requests, as there are many nights when the house is fully utilised.
"During the day, the cottage is used by several groups to learn life skills, such as using the kitchen for cooking classes, washing and cleaning. The Respite House is also used so people with disabilities have a place to socialise, carers bringing their clients there for a barbecue and to watch the football in the evenings. We have had groups from outside the local area come for holidays (for some this was first holiday ever)."