Helping hand for volunteer emergency services

Key points

• Volunteer emergency services across the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and Geelong will share in $31 million from the state government. Torquay's services receive the largest allocations, including $543,000 for the CFA brigade's vehicles and appliances.
• Queenscliff Coast Guard will receive $80,000 for a heavy-duty rigid inflatable boat.
• Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant said she was proud to support local volunteers and the work they do to keep communities safe.