The Minister for Regional Development, the Hon Jaala Pulford,
visited Foster on 9 July to announce a $50,000 grant for FAMDA
to purchase retractable tiered seating for use in the
Foster War Memorial Arts Centre.

Local contributions from South Gippsland Shire Council, Qube Energy, Toora & District Community Bank^® Branch of Bendigo Bank, the Gardiner Dairy Foundation, Foster Rotary Club and Foster War Memorial Arts Centre enabled FAMDA to qualify for the Regional Development Victoria grant.

Peter Clyne, representing FAMDA, in Melbourne with other Gardiner Dairy Foundation grant recipients.