Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank has provided a $20,000 community grant to fund a new trailer fit out for the 131 Army Cadet Unit (ACU) Sarina, creating an off-grid headquarters for field training activities and community events.
Equipped with sustainable solar and battery technology, the trailer features communication device chargers, a refrigerator to keep vital supplies fresh, whiteboards, lighting, new signage and a dedicated first aid area.
For over 50 years the 131 ACU Sarina has provided a safe and challenging environment for local youth, teaching them essential life skills and playing a crucial role in youth development.
Community Bank Sarina Board Chair Karen May emphasised that both Community Bank Sarina and 131 ACU Sarina share a commitment to nurturing future leaders in the region.
“We have previously supported the Sarina Cadet Unit with community investments for portable toilets and a sun safe marquee, and this trailer will further enhance the unit’s training capabilities, keeping cadets and volunteers safe and prepared in all environments,” Ms May said.
“The 131 ACU Sarina has produced cadets who have gone on to contribute significantly to our community, many of whom credit their experiences at cadets as significant to their growth and success.
“For many young people in Sarina, the 131 ACU is a space where they feel respected and supported, and we take great pride in backing such an important program for our community.”
Captain Amy Bradford, Officer Commanding 131 ACU Sarina, said the cadets had been “trying to get the trailer on the road for over two years” and was grateful for Community Bank Sarina’s support in bringing it to completion.
“We’re a not-or profit organisation that relies on fundraising to deliver this national youth development program, that proudly shares the character and values of the Australian Army,” Captain Bradford said.
“The trailer is a modern addition for us and will create interest in our program, encouraging new cadet recruitment and reinforcing our role in serving the Sarina community.”
For more information on applying for Community Bank Sarina Community Grants, please contact executive@communitybanksarina.com.au.
Photo caption: Cadets at the 131 Army Cadet Unit Sarina stand proudly with their new trailer, provided with a Community Grant from Community Bank Sarina
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