The volunteers category supports the efforts of volunteer organisations to provide a valuable service to the community through grants for the provision of equipment, training or other initiatives.
The following grants were awarded under the volunteers category in 2009:
$5,000 for the Exmouth Volunteer Marine Rescue Group Inc to purchase a replacement small Zodiac rescue vessel to support the group’s continued sea search and rescue services.
$5,000 for the Onslow Volunteer Marine Rescue Group Inc to contribute towards the cost of purchasing tenders, fuel tanks, handheld radios, waterproof binoculars and “Mobilert” system.
$3,256 for the Karratha Cancer Support Group to purchase display units to be used to promote the prevention and early detection of cancer at local shopping centres and community events.
$5,000 for the Onslow Goods Shed Museum to engage local artists to design and apply a mural depicting life in Onslow since 1925 on the front facade of the Museum.
$5,000 for the Karratha & Districts RSL & Services Social Club Inc to commission and install commemorative artwork at the Onslow VDF War Memorial to acknowledge the service of the Onslow VDF members in World War II.
All monies in Australian Dollars.