In 2018, the Hyne Community Trust awarded grants to Puggles Children’s Services to refurbish their storage shed and the Rotary Club of Tumbarumba to build a new storage shed. The Hyne Community Trust grants 2019 will reopen for applications in June for projects valued at more than $10,000, these grants are for projects that demonstrate lasting benefits for the community. Source: Timberbiz
Puggles Mobile Children’s Services Van is a valued community service, bringing early childhood education and care to six regional and remote areas of the extended Tumbarumba region which otherwise have no such service.
In 2018, the mobile preschool was awarded a grant to refurbish their storage shed in Tumbarumba which had reached a state of disrepair. The shed is instrumental to the service as this is the central home for the service, safe storage of toys, resources and cleaning of equipment. Speaking with parents who use and value this service, it was clear this is more than a play opportunity as their children learn new skills in preparation for school.
Over the course of a week, the Puggles Mobile Children’s Services Van visits Rosewood, Ladysmith, Tarcutta, Tooma, Adjungbilly and Brungle providing preschool care for around 85 children where no other such service exists.
Granted almost $27,000 in Trust funds and with continued support by way of timber supply, the Tumbarumba Men’s Shed officially opened in 2012.
Inaugural president and active member, Graham Derrett says the Men’s Shed is part of the community and currently has 14 members with room to grow.
Gerry Hall, Secretary of the Men’s Shed said the support of the Hyne Community Trust and the continued supply of timber remains instrumental in the Shed’s ongoing operations.
“We needed financial support to assist with establishing the shed and purchasing equipment. Donations of timber assisted us to build a mezzanine storage area and the meeting room and amenities wall framing. Hyne Timber also donated a band saw,” Mr Hall said.
The Hyne Community Trust grant enabled the renovatation of the shed as without the shed, the organisation cannot operate.
To learn more about the 2019 round of Hyne Community Trust Grants which open for applications on 1 June email [email protected].
