Gold Coast community organisations receive funds

Twelve community organisations on the Gold Coast will share in more than $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 Gold Coast region are:

·Beenleigh and District Special Needs Support Group

·Calvary Lighthouse

·Connect the Coast Association

·First Foundation for Independence Recreation and Social Training

·Gold Coast Advocacy

·Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence

·Hopewell Hospice Services

·Main Beach Progress Association

·Mental Health Association (Qld)

·Ozcare

·Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association

·Twin Rivers Community Care Association