MSAR Funding

[re-tyred]

Well remember that declaration by Coast Guard, somewhat lead by Lakes and other Gippsland Flotillas, that we would shut the doors if no funding was forth coming. It was reported in popular press as a threat to 'strike" quite amusing since we are volunteers and were simply pointing out we were not able to raise sufficient money running raffles and sausage sizzles to keep out doors open.
Well here is the result after some more belligerent noises and some negotiations.
https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/record-i ... nd-rescue/

[davek]

That should help a bit, :thumbsup: cheers davo

[smile0784]

So glad they steped in.
The marine rescue is such a important service for those that are in need.

[purple5ive]

I just never understand why lifesavers and marine rescue aren't funded. Yet they spend 120 ******* million to work out wether adam and steve can get married or not. ..
Anyways i hope you guys won't have to shut up shop.
Cheers

[smile0784]

I just never understand why lifesavers and marine rescue aren't funded. Yet they spend 120 ******* million to work out wether adam and steve can get married or not. ..
Anyways i hope you guys won't have to shut up shop.
Cheers

Probably because
Cos the pollies dont see it ss a essential service silly.
You never hear of a pollitions getting in trouble out at see,
Doesnt look like any of them are fisherman lol
Maybe cos if it not personal to them or they dont experience it them selves they dont make it come up into policy

[purple5ive]

I just never understand why lifesavers and marine rescue aren't funded. Yet they spend 120 ******* million to work out wether adam and steve can get married or not. ..
Anyways i hope you guys won't have to shut up shop.
Cheers

Probably because
Cos the pollies dont see it ss a essential service silly.
You never hear of a pollitions getting in trouble out at see,
Doesnt look like any of them are fisherman lol
Maybe cos if it not personal to them or they dont experience it them selves they dont make it come up into policy

yeah that was my first thought too, its more of a recreational necessity than an actual emergency sort of, but then again Australia is surrounded by ******* water, you would think its second nature to go the beach and be interested in water activities.
i feel bad every time i see the MSAR volunteers standing in the sun asking for donations near mornington , almost ever summer they are there

[frozenpod]

I just never understand why lifesavers and marine rescue aren't funded. Yet they spend 120 ******* million to work out wether adam and steve can get married or not. ..
Anyways i hope you guys won't have to shut up shop.
Cheers

Yep exactly. We have the funds to have excellent marine services, excellent boat ramps but the government doesn't see it as a priority, it is all about priorities.

[Texas]

Good to see them getting some funding
Never enough though
Dan seems to be doing a great job

Gra