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At FCGC we are passionate about people and are seeking to work together as a team so that our club thrives into the future.
Currently we need timely advocacy as a not-for-profit business, to access government assistance to lessen the impact of the current Covid-19 crisis. If your family or school has benefited from their experience at FCGC Gymnastics, please consider contacting Federal and State MP’s or Local Councillors, to call on all levels of government to ensure that our club has access to all of the resources necessary to continue to offer community sporting opportunities through the foundation of gymnastics. A direct letter or email is one of the most simple and effective ways to engage your Member of Parliament, or Local Councillor about an issue you care about. An MP’s role is to listen to the views of the public and to accurately represent members of their constituency in Parliament. The more people who contact their local MP on a given topic (e.g. Crisis Cash Flow Grants), the more likely this matter will be raised. As a constituent, your opinion holds significance, as your vote influences future elections. We know that many of our staff, families and community members are also currently unable to access government support measures; please also share your story of how the Covid-19 crisis has affected you and what measures your household might need now and into the future to ensure well-being. A template to get your letter started: To {name/title} {Add in personal concerns.} FCGC is a not-for-profit community run, multi venue Gymnastics Club. We have insurmountable cash flow obstacles to pay our current and future expenses, while our income has been decimated by the forced closure of our venues. With the closure of indoor sporting facilities, we have lost at least 90% of our income. We still have a high level of ongoing expenses (internet, phone, water and etc.) and some deferred (rent), expected to be met while all of the staff are stood down without pay, impacting our capacity to earn regular income. We are having difficulties accessing Job Keeper for our eligible staff, despite recent legislation changes reducing slightly our upfront payroll, by excluding high school students. We have been in constant contact with our bank and the most recent communication (24.04.2020) states that a loan approval is still 3-4 weeks away. At the same time, an approved loan will be an extreme liability, exposing the business to high interest repayment expenses, with only uncertainty regarding our primary income, indoor sports, ahead. We have a significant number of staff who rely on their wage, ineligible for Job Keeper payments due to the strict casual workforce and visa restrictions. In terms of other support available, we cannot apply for a Victorian State Government Business Grant because our total annual wages are too high, with no consideration given to the amount of workers we are able to employ, our income downturn or the nature of our not-for-profit business. At the same time, we will receive a minimal amount of the Federal Government Cash Flow Assistance grants because we pay a low level of PAYG Tax, due to the high number of part time workers we employ, who work under the Tax-Free threshold. We need assistance to ensure that our venues can remain open into the future and we can support our staff through this crisis. As a not-for-profit organisation, we need to be able to access:
At FCGC we offer opportunities for children, young people and adults to find confidence and grow character while developing skills for life through the sport of gymnastics. We provide programs that promote fun, fitness, friendship and movement fundamentals in a safe, inclusive and positive environment. We encourage community health, well-being and physical education in our local and wider community. We need help to keep flipping into the future. FCGC Gymnastics Email: [email protected] Website: www.fcgc.com.au Venue addresses: 10 Mitford Parade, West Footscray, 3012. 2/57-59 Forsyth Road, Williams Landing, 3027. Sincerely, {Name} {Home address - including postcode} {Contact number - optional} Contact details for MP’s Search by postcode or electorate and find the contact details of the MP for your local Federal area here and your local State area here. MP’s who hold current portfolios of Treasurer: Josh Frydenberg - Federal MP, Treasurer Online contact form for Treasury matters: https://treasury.gov.au/the-department/contact-us/ministerial-correspondence Telephone: 9882 3677 Postal address: 695 Burke Road, Camberwell, VIC, 3124 Michael Sukkar - Federal MP, Assistant Treasurer Online contact form for Treasury matters: https://treasury.gov.au/the-department/contact-us/ministerial-correspondence Phone: 9874 1711 Postal Address: PO Box 232 Mitcham, VIC 3132 MP’s who hold current portfolios for Sport: Richard Colbeck - Federal MP for Youth and Sport Email: [email protected] Phone: 6424 5960 Ms Ros Spence - Victorian MP, Community Sport Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 8377 4477 Postal address: PO Box 132, Craigieburn, VIC, 3064 Other practical ways you can help:
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