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Local community groups have been given a cash injection into their operations, with the Mullum Ex-Services Club handing out funds last Friday.
GM Andrew Spice told The Echo, ‘The purpose of the NSW ClubGRANTS program is to support projects and services that improve the welfare and quality of life of local communities, particularly in areas related to health, social services, sport, education, and culture’.
‘Clubs that earn gaming machine revenue are required to contribute a portion of their profits back into their communities through this program’.
The organisations benefiting are the Mullumbimby Agricultural Society ($5,025); Mullumbimby RSL Subbranch ($5,000); Mullumbimby Junior Rugby League ($4,000); Marine Rescue Cape Byron ($3,750); Mullumbimby CWA ($2,750); The Paddock Project ($2,000); Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce – Chinny Charge ($2,000); Mullumbimby Ambulance ($1,115); Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley Football Club ($1,000); and Brunswick Byron Netball ($500).
Mr Spice added, ‘It is our way of acknowledging and assisting those key organisations that work tirelessly to make such a positive difference in our community’.
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