Published Wednesday, 29 November, 2006 at 03:20 PM
Minister for Communities, Disability Services, Seniors and Youth
The Honourable Warren Pitt
Far North community organisations receive funds
Twelve community organisations in Far North Queensland will share in more than $52,000 of Queensland Government funding to enhance their services.
The Minister for Communities, Warren Pitt, said a total of $505,564 was being provided to community organisations across Queensland under the Department of Communities’ Supporting Community Organisations Funding Initiative.
“The funding will benefit around 120 community organisations statewide 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.
The successful community organisations within the Far North Queensland region are:
- ApunipimaCapeYork Health Council
- Babinda District Community Association
- Bamanga Bubu Ngabimunku
- Boopa Werem Kindergarten and Preschool Association
- Butchers Creek Hall Association
- Mamu Health Service
- Mulgrave Landcare and Catchment Group
- SaibaiIsland Council
- TrinityBeachGroupState Emergency Service Support Unit
- Warringu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation
- Wondecla Rural Fire Brigade
- Yarrabah SeaHawks Rugby League and Sports Association
Mr Pitt said the funds would be used in variety of local activities.
“For example, Apunipima Cape York Health Council will conduct a series of video conferences to share information with community health action groups in LockhartRiver, Coen and Aurukun, while the Mulgrave Landcare and Catchment Group will purchase new field equipment for community tree planting and weed control activities.”
“This funding is another example of how the Queensland Government is helping to support and strengthen non government organisations,” Mr Pitt said.
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