Galambila Aboriginal Corporation has been recognised for its extraordinary work delivering food and care hampers to community members on the Coffs Coast during the 2021 COVID lockdown.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said Galambila is among groups and not-for-profit organisations across the State to receive funding through the NSW Government’s COVID Regional Community Support program.
Mr Singh said Galambila received $30,000 to recoup costs incurred when preparing and distributing food, essential items and relief packs during the lockdown.
“Galambila Aboriginal Corporation supported our community by delivering as many as 218 hampers and relief packs to isolated residents in need of extra support across the Coffs Coast during the lockdown,” Mr Singh said.
“This financial assistance from the NSW Government helps to cover some of the costs incurred, including fuel, couriers and logistics expenses.
“On behalf of the Coffs Coast community I want to thank the volunteers and staff at Galambila for stepping up and helping fellow community members when they needed it most.
“Galambila played such a vital role in ensuring people were cared for – this included supporting the community in all aspects of their health and wellbeing, in particular providing more than 5000 vaccinations to protect the community.
“I’m delighted the NSW Government has been able to assist Galambila with this funding.”
