SUPPORT FOR MACEDON ANIMAL WELFARE NOT-FOR-PROFIT

Not-for-profit animal care organisations are receiving crucial support to purchase or upgrade their equipment and expand their services thanks to backing from the Allan Labor Government.

Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced that Bunjil’s Rest Equine was successful in receiving a $13,980 Round 11 Animal Welfare Fund grant.

A total of $1.59 million was awarded for Round 11. Of that sum, $1.14 million was granted to not-for-profit organisations, animal shelters, companion animal rescue and rehoming services.

Funding of $450,000 was granted to not-for-profit and community vet clinics to improve services and set up new low-cost clinics in areas of need across the state.

Bunjil’s Rest Equine based in Pastoria East will use the funding to install two extra-large stables, with rubber flooring, in the rehabilitation and quarantine space. Animal care organisations often rely on donations and volunteer support to deliver their services.

For these organisations, there can be significant challenges around supporting animals in their care, including the cost of veterinary treatments, equipment and specialist services to enable the successful delivery of treatment and rehabilitation.

The Animal Welfare Fund Grant Program has been running since 2012 and has provided almost $13 million in funding to animal welfare groups through its programs to date.

For more on the Animal Welfare Fund Grant Program, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/livestock-and-animals

Quote attributable to Agriculture Minister Ros Spence

“The Animal Welfare Fund Grant Program is making a real difference for low-cost services in our communities, and I am proud to support wonderful organisations.”
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Quote attributable to Mary-Anne Thomas, Member for Macedon‍

“We are so pleased to be able to provide this much-needed support to hardworking animal care organisations like Bunjil’s Rest Equine who are doing valuable work.”

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