General News
20 June, 2023
Historical society grant success
AUSTRALIA Post team members have thrown their support behind 438 diverse volunteer-run organisations and not-for-profits within their local communities which, as a result, will receive funding of up to $1000 each through Australia Post’s annual People of Post Grants.
AUSTRALIA Post team members have thrown their support behind 438 diverse volunteer-run organisations and not-for-profits within their local communities which, as a result, will receive funding of up to $1000 each through Australia Post’s annual People of Post Grants.
Almost $400,000 in total has been awarded to meaningful initiatives in support of local communities, including volunteer-run organisations, sporting groups and mental health programs located across metro, regional and remote communities of Australia.
This includes 132 grants delivered across Victoria, including one in Cobden.
Cobden and District Historical Society was successful in obtaining a grant and the group will purchase a new laptop and external hard drive to ensure security, accessibility, and portability of their historical material.
The project will enhance the society's reputation in the community by allowing them to respond to requests for family history research in a timely manner.
Among the 132 community groups awarded grants, 33 were identified as having an impact on mental health, while 34 support communities experiencing disadvantage, culturally and linguistically diverse, and Indigenous communities.
Australia Post general manager community and stakeholder engagement Nicky Tracey said the annual program would once again help hundreds of grassroots and not-for-profit groups thrive, and it was rewarding to deliver the news to recipients during National Volunteer Week.
“Across more than 4000 Post Offices and one of the largest national workforces, everyday our team members see the importance of local community connection, particularly in regional and rural Australia,” she said.
“These grants give our team members the opportunity to recognise and support the meaningful work being done by local community groups they are passionate about, at a time where many need a helping hand.
“We’re delighted to see a 20 per cent increase in nominations this year from our team members, who themselves are often volunteers or play a role to support local community organisations.
“Volunteers and non-profits are the backbone of our communities, making a positive difference to individuals and communities every day.”
Cobden and District Historical Society president Judith Gribble welcomed the grant.
“We’ve purchased a new laptop to make it easier to do family history research as we’re getting more requests,” she said.
“We’d like to thank Australia Post and Paula at the Cobden Post Office for their support.
“We’re very appreciate.”
Since 2018 more than 1750 grants totalling more than $1 million have been awarded as part of the People of Post Grants program.
The full list of Australia Post’s 2023 People of Post Grants recipients, listed by state/territory and location, and more information about the People of Post Grants program, is available at auspost.com.au/popgrants.