SES subsidies a boost for councils and volunteers in Darling Downs and south-west region

Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ) has issued its annual grants to help fund the costs of running State Emergency Service groups, Emergency Services Minister Pat Purcell said today.

EMQ has distributed more than $530,000 to 152 local councils right around the State, including $106,480 to councils in the Darling Downs and south-west region. A list of recipients is below.

Mr Purcell said the subsidies help Councils fund SES units and groups to implement their disaster management programs. Each council receives a base figure of $3000, with extra funding received depending on the number of units/groups in their area.

In addition to the annual grants EMQ also provides equipment and training on an ongoing basis.

Mr Purcell thanked local councils for their ongoing contribution to the operation of the SES around the State.

“The State Emergency Service has a vital role in Queensland’s disaster management system.

“SES volunteers have repeatedly shown their dedication to assisting others in a time of crisis. Earlier this year hundreds of volunteers assisted with the Tropical Cyclone Larry relief operation.

“SES volunteers do a great job responding to disasters and assisting other emergency services personnel. They tarp homes and clear roads after major storms, conduct search and rescue operations on land and water and from the air, assist at the scene of major accidents, and perform road accident rescues, to name but a few.

“These volunteers consistently show the great Queensland spirit of pitching in to help others in a time of need,” Mr Purcell concluded.

Darling Downs and south-west region recipients:

Balonne Shire Council, $3630

Bendemere Shire Council, $3410

Booringa Shire Council, $3630

Bulloo Shire Council, $3410

Bungil Shire Council, $3300

Cambooya Shire Council, $3300

Chinchilla Shire Council, $3300

Clifton Shire Council, $3630

Crows Nest Shire Council, $3300

DalbyTown Council, $3300

GoondiwindiTown Council, $3300

Inglewood Shire Council, $3410

Jondaryan Shire Council, $3300

Laidley Shire Council, $3520

Millmerran Shire Council, $3410

Murilla Shire Council, $3520

Murweh Shire Council, $3850

Paroo Shire Council, $3630

Pittsworth Shire Council, $3300

Quilpie Shire Council, $3520

RomaTown Council, $3300

Rosalie Shire Council, $3520

Stanthorpe Shire Council, $3740

Tambo Shire Council, $3300

Tara Shire Council, $3300

Taroom Shire Council, $3410

ToowoombaCity Council, $3300

Waggamba Shire Council, $3410

Wambo Shire Council, $3300

Warroo Shire Council, $3520

Warwick Shire Council, $3410

Media contact: Daniel Landon 07 3247 8992, 0437 837 976.