ARARAT based manufacturer AME Systems has pitched with a substantial donation towards the purchase of an inflatable water park for the regions youth.<\/p>\n
YANG (Yarrimabiack and Northern Grampians) Blue Light is trying to raise $55,000 to purchase the inflatable water park to take to youth based events around the region.<\/p>\n
YANG covers a massive region which incorporates Ararat Rural City, Northern Grampians Shire and Yarriambiack Shire.<\/p>\n
Sergeant Shane Allgood said the waterpark will be used to enhance connection and positive engagement between youth and the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe sent the YANG waterpark proposal to a number of businesses including AME for their consideration and to see if there may be an avenue to work together. AME quickly replied with a donation of $5,000 which completely blew us away,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Sergeant Allgood said the waterpark will be used for events to promote inclusion and mental health amongst young people in the district.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt will strengthen relationships between youth and key Blue Light Victoria partners including Victoria Police, emergency services and other key stakeholders,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cConsidering the current difficult economic climate due to, amongst other things, COVID, it (the AME donation) was totally above and beyond anything we expected,\u201d Sergeant Allgood said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWithout AME quickly jumping on board I suspect we would be no where near our current target of around $55,000,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
We hope to have more funding announcements to follow in the very near future.<\/p>\n
Anyone wishing to be involved can contact Shane Allgood or Toni Chegwin at the Ararat Police Station om 5355 1500.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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