Regional Australia Bank gives back to Myall Coast community groups Myall Coast Myall Coast - popup ad Myall Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 30, 2024 A room full of happy recipients, the heart of the local community. ALMOST $30,000 has been shared with community groups through the Myall Coast through the Regional Australia Bank’s Community Partnership Program. Last Tuesday at the Hawks Nest Golf Club a total of $29,414.63 was granted to more than 30 groups from Tea Gardens and surrounding areas, with the aim of supporting the continued operation and growth of organisations providing essential services in health, sports, arts, and education. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Donations were received by the Rural Fire Service, Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC), Myall River VIEW, the Free Clinic Bus, Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association, Myall Koala and Environment Group, Myall U3A, Wednesday Craft Group, and local schools. Bulahdelah Preschool and the local SLSC received some of the largest donations, more than $3000 each. “This is about celebrating the good you do in your community,” said RAB CEO David Heine. “In the right hands there is power in money, and today’s event is proof we can control our own destiny. “Perhaps the greatest emotion I feel today is admiration for you – good people find the good that money can do.” Funding recipients are chosen by the members of the Regional Australia Bank, receiving a percentage donation based on each account’s calculated average balance. Phil Pomery from the Free Clinic Bus said, “This money will help increase access to the service, installing an electronic step on the bus.” Jackie Bower from TGHNSLSC said, “Last season had our biggest Nippers group, 150 kids; they and other members will be able to go for their Bronze Medallions, SRCs, IRB, jet-ski training, and help run the 24/7 emergency callout team.” Richard and Simone, representing Bulahdelah Preschool, said, “This will give the kids the opportunity to play outside in all weather, greatly enhancing kids’ learning experiences, and [fund] extra resources for teaching and learning.” Regional Australia Bank’s Community Partnership Program (CPP) has now surpassed $2.75 million in donations to over 1,900 community groups in the last financial year, an ongoing commitment to nurturing local initiatives and fostering community spirit. By Thomas O’KEEFE RAB staff with the Surf Life Saving Club’s Jackie Bower (centre) and RAB CEO David Heine (right).
