Published Wednesday, 29 November, 2006 at 04:03 PM

Minister for Communities, Disability Services, Seniors and Youth
The Honourable Warren Pitt

Moreton community organisations receive funds

Eleven community organisations in the Moreton region will share in nearly $50,000 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 Moreton region are:


·BoysTown

·Family and Kids Care Foundation

·Gailes Residents Committee

·Goodna Youth Services

·Goodna/Ipswich Youth and Community Action Association (The Base)

·Logan East Community Neighbourhood Association

·Loganlea Friends and Neighbours Association

·Marburg District Residents Association

·Mununjali Housing and Development Company

·Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Dancers

·Sunfish South Moreton Branch


Mr Pitt said the funds would be used in variety of local activities.

“For example, the Goodna Youth Service will run a camp for young people who may be homeless or at risk of falling into damaging behaviour, while the Family and Kids Care Foundation will purchase furniture for their Hope Centre emergency accommodation facility.”

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