Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, is inviting local volunteer organisations to submit Expressions of Interest for the Australian Government’s 2025–26 Volunteer Grants Program.
“Volunteers make an enormous contribution to our region, strengthening communities through their time, skills and dedication,” Mr O’Brien said. “These grants help volunteer-run organisations purchase equipment, improve safety and support activities that make volunteering easier and more effective.”
The 2025–26 program offers grants of $1,000 to $5,000 for eligible not-for-profit organisations to:
• Purchase communication or insurance items that support volunteers.
• Fund items or services benefiting:
o Volunteers working with children
o Children under 18
o Indigenous Australians
o Newly arrived migrants (within five years, non-citizens) o People with disability
o Unemployed people building skills through volunteering
o Veterans and ADF members
o Women experiencing or at risk of violence, isolation, discrimination or
disadvantage
Expressions of Interest can be submitted through: www.llewobrien.com.au/volunteer-grants-program-2025-26/
EOIs close Friday, 20 March 2026.
Guidelines are available on the website or by contacting the electorate office on 4121 2936 or via email at llew.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au.
“These grants provide practical support to local organisations and the volunteers who make such a positive impact across Wide Bay,” Mr O’Brien said.
