$500,000 to assist community organisations

Community organisations across Queensland are to share in more than half a million dollars in Queensland Government funding for a range of low cost projects and activities.

The Minister for Communities, Warren Pitt, said the $505,564 was being provided under the Department of Communities’ Supporting Community Organisations Funding Initiative.

“The funding will benefit around 120 community organisations to make a range of one-off purchases, such as replacing ageing equipment, carrying out minor repairs, or undertaking small or low cost projects,” Mr Pitt said.

“Essentially, it will enable many organisations to acquire additional resources, which will enhance their capacity to deliver improved services to the community.”

Community organisations receiving funding under this initiative will undertake a range of local activities, including purchasing new computer and office equipment, through to staging various workshops, seminars, camps and community events.

“This funding is another example of how the Queensland Government is helping to support and strengthen non government organisations,” Mr Pitt said.

“It means that communities all over the state will benefit through the provision of new or enhanced services, and that is a win-win situation.”

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