Sunshine Coast community organisations receive funds

Twelve community organisations in the Sunshine Coast 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 on the SunshineCoast are:

·Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association - Mooloolaba Queensland Flotilla 6

·Caloundra Little Athletics Centre

·Gympie Meals on Wheels

·Kawana Waters Canoe Club

·Kin Kin Community Development Group

·Maleny Swimming Club

·Maroochy Waterwatch

·Nambour Community Centre

·Permaculture Noosa

·Queensland Renal Association

·Schizophrenia Fellowship of Queensland

·Gympie Junior Rugby League