Gippsland › Latest news › Harriet Shing MP
New Home for Gards Volunteers and Members
New home of GARDS in Moe, officially opened.
Gippsland Asbestos Related Diseases Support Inc. now has a new home to continue doing their important work supporting Latrobe Valley workers thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.
Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes and Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today officially opened the new home of GARDS in Moe, following a refurbishment project supported by almost $80,000 from the Andrews Labor Government’s Latrobe Valley Authority Community and Facility Fund.
GARDS has been operating since 1991 to support asbestos sufferers in Gippsland and throughout Victoria, and is the largest asbestos support and advocacy group in the state.
The organisation made the move from its existing premises in Newborough after a rent increase meant the facility was no longer viable for the not-for-profit.
The refurbishment project has created a fit-for-purpose home for employees, volunteers and members, with the new facility providing a stable, long-term home for the organisation and its 200 members.
Upgrades to the building included heating and cooling upgrades, electrical and plumbing works, solar power, new floor and window coverings, computer hardware and software, painting, installation of security doors and a video security system.
Over a dozen local contractors and suppliers were used during the refurbishment project including Latrobe Valley Joinery, Jarrod Ryan Painting, Francis Plumbing & Gas Fitting, Latrobe Valley Shopfitters and Valley Computer Solutions.
The Labor Government has now supported almost 170 community projects through the Latrobe Valley Authority’s Community and Facility Fund. For more information on the Fund visit lva.vic.gov.au.
Quote attributable to Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes
"It’s wonderful to see local organisations such as GARDS benefiting from the Community and Facility Fund – giving them a modern, permanent home that will allow them to keep doing their great work supporting the community."
Quote attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing
"GARDS is a fantastic organisation that does such vital work supporting the health and wellbeing of our community into the future, and it’s fitting that they have a suitable home to keep providing their services."
Quote attributable to Latrobe Valley Authority CEO Karen Cain
"This is another fantastic example of how the Community and Facility Fund is helping to make the Latrobe Valley a great place to live and work."
Source: http://gippsland.com/
Published by: support@gippsland.com
Community feedback wanted on Wellington Shire Council draft 2024/25 budget by 6 May 2024
East Gippsland Shire Council starts remediation of Bastion Point groyne rock wall to address its deterioration
Photo contest winners from West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority showcase regional waterway beauty
Wellington Renewable Energy Impact Study prioritises community input in renewable energy decisions and transition
East Gippsland Shire Council makes the expanded mobile library service permanent following successful trial
Search for new East Gippsland Water Managing Director as as Steve McKenzie East not to do another term after navigating bushfires and pandemic
Community feedback wanted on Latrobe City Council draft 2024/2025 Budget by 6 May 2024
Latrobe City kindergarten enrolments for 2025 will open on 1 May 2024 with open day on 7 May 2024
Tim Bull urges increased roads and health funding from horror Budget from wasteful Allen Labor government