GRANTS SUPPORT DEFENCE FAMILIES

Two organisations which support Defence families in Wagga Wagga have received a funding boost under the Federal Government’s Family Support Funding Program (FSFP).

Member for Riverina and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said Kapooka Neighbourhood House Inc had received $36,509 and RAAF Army Navy Community House Inc (RANCH) had received $30,200.

The Kapooka Neighbourhood House Inc project aims to continue to create and provide regular programs and special events targeting community engagement, social networking and building resilience and self-esteem for Defence families. Programs include social connections such as book club and pot luck dinners, one-off seasonal events, a community garden, playgroup, health and wellbeing programs such as a kids’ boot camp and sports activities and educational programs such as nutritional cooking classes.

The RANCH project aims to continue to provide opportunities and a safe place for Defence members and their families. As a tri-service community group, the RANCH offers a range of support and activities for the entire Defence community of Wagga Wagga to come together for mutual support and friendship, education, connection with the community they live in and support for their personal and social wellbeing.

Mr McCormack said he was proud the Government was backing organisations which helped Defence families.

“These grants will help deliver support and services of value to Defence families and the communities in which they live,” Mr McCormack said.

“Defence families make significant sacrifices and this funding will go a long way to ensuring they received the support they need and deserve.”

Shane Manning