Gea Local: ClubGRANTS – Sharks supporting the local community

Thanks to the support and patronage of loyal members and their guests, Sharks at Kareela has bounced back strongly after a couple of challenging Covid-affected years for clubs and the hospitality industry.

As a result of the successful trading period and in a continuation of the ClubGRANTS program, Sharks at Kareela, in partnership with Sharks Have Heart, have combined to support three extremely worthy and significant community initiatives.

Earlier today at an event conducted to highlight the ClubGRANTS program, registered clubs from around the region gathered to formalise their financial support of various organisations.

The Sharks presented grants to Wheelchair Rugby League Australia, funds in the amount of $3240 for a Come and Try day at Menai, $10,000, accepted by Garry Morris of the Morris Children’s Fund, to provide Bates Drive School students with music therapy, while $6000 was handed out to Sarah Stanton from Skillz4me to go towards supporting the free weekly sport program for children with disability.

Jessica Macartney was at Cronulla RSL Club to present representatives of the three organisations with their Sharks ClubGRANTS.

“The Sutherland Shire gives so much support to our football and leagues clubs throughout the year. It is fantastic to be able to give back to worthy organisations impacting the lives of our residents, especially during Sharks Have Heart Round” Ms Macartney said.

In relation to these Sharks supported programs, while the Club has consistently assisted the local Wheelchair Rugby League with jerseys and apparel, this was the first opportunity to offer financial backing to the Come and Try day, an event conducted in an effort to continue to grow awareness around the sport.

Liam Luff accepted the Sharks ClubGRANTS on behalf of Wheelchair Rugby League Australia. Through its media channels, the Sharks will communicate information as to the Come and Try Day when it becomes available

Also a long-time supporter of the Bates Drive School at Kareela, the Sharks were excited to be able to contribute to the vital music therapy classes, while SKillz4Me, a not for profit centre offering opportunities to children with a disability or developmental delay to learn vital social skills in a fun, supportive and inclusive environment, will also continue to benefit from the ClubGRANTS funding.

ClubGRANTS is one of Australia’s largest grant programs, providing more than $100 million in cash each year to a variety of worthy causes across NSW. Charities, sporting organisations and not-for-profit community groups are among tens-of-thousands of worthy causes funded by registered clubs throughout NSW through the program each year.