$1.2M for neighbourhood and community centres
Published Friday, 11 January, 2008 at 04:32 PM
Minister for Communities, Disability Services, ATSIP, Multicultural Affairs, Seniors and Youth
The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr
Communities Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr today announced $1.2 million in grants for 49 community organisations to boost their services between the Gold Coast and far North Queensland.
“Neighbourhood and community centres are centrally located and accessible, making them an important community asset which is why I am delighted to award this latest round of grants,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“The centres also play an increasingly important role in delivering quality services and support to children, families and local communities, including child care and counselling services, public performance and youth spaces.”
Among organisations to receive grants are the Greenvale Community Hall in Charters Towers which will receive $22,257 to install a new kitchen and seating, making it an even better multipurpose public venue, while the Hervey Bay Community Centre will get $50,000 towards a new purpose-built facility to replace its current ageing premises.
“This funding is an example of the Queensland Government’s commitment to building strong, supportive and inclusive communities, especially in rural and regional areas,” said the Minister.
“Through the grants program community and neighbourhood centres get support for a wide range of projects, from installing playgrounds, fencing and non-slip flooring, to wheel-chair access and local community services.”
The grants are part of the $5 million Best Start-Supporting Families initiative. In the first stage of the grants program, 56 organisations received $492,750, with $1,219,402 distributed this time around. The third and final stage of the grants program will allocate $710,000 later this year.
For more information on how the Department of Communities is building safe, valued and empowered communities, visit www.communities.qld.gov.au
Media Contact: Minister Nelson-Carr’s office 3235 4280
SUCCESSFUL GRANT RECIPIENTS
SUNSHINE COAST
Federal Memorial Hall, Gympie $11,250
Morris House Neighbourhood Centre, Landsborough $7382
Chatsworth Hall Committee, Chatsworth $9604
Caloundra Community Centre, Currimundi $37,819
Kawana Family Centre, Buddina $27,760
Maroochy Baptist Centre (Kidzwise), Buderim $17,415
Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre, Cotton Tree $16,827
Coolum Community Centre, Nambour $19,500
GOLD COAST
Village Family Support Program, Gaven $12,750
Oxenford and Coomera Community Youth, Oxenford $50,000
Parkwood Arundel Community Centre, Arundel $50,000
Silver Bridle Community Centre, Molendinar $15,000
Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre $6025
NORTH QLD
Greenvale Community Hall $22,257
Charters Towers Neighbourhood Centre $35,131
Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre Association, Ayr $7605
The Knightclub Function Centre, Ingham $9000
Brilla Brilla Community Centre, Mount Isa $20,000
GREATER BRISBANE
Picabeen Community Centre Mitchelton $42,110
New Farm Neighbourhood Centre $41,800
Acacia Ridge Community Support $49,543
Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Association, Lawnton $22,250
Inala Community House $49,166
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre $15,195
Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre Association $16,132
Sandgate and Brackenridge Action Group $38,300
The Community Place Inc, Wooloowin $6458
Kyabra Community Association, Runcorn $10,604
FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND
Lifeline Family Support Program, Manunda $39,516
Community Support Services, Tully $50,000
Jumbun Community Hall, Murray Upper $17,895
Ravenshoe Community Centre Youth Program $9673
MORETON
Jimboomba Community Care Association $21,547
Goodna/Ipswich YACCA, Goodna $9361
Ipswich Police Citizens Youth Club, Eastern Heights $50,000
Rosewood and District Support Centre $39,435
Spot 4 Kidz, Browns Plains $24,320
Seventh Day Adventist Church, Woodridge $40,370
DARLING DOWNS SWQ
Child Care and Family Support Hub $7050
Community and Individual Support Program, Stanthorpe $4164
Roger Fraser Community Centre, Thargomindah $15,459
Chinchilla Family Support Centre $34,067
Community Development Office Tara $9260
The Heights’ Community Centre, Wilsonton Heights $30,000
WIDE BAY BURNETT
Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre $50,000
Childers Neighbourhood Centre $40,000
Kenalwyn Bundaberg and District Neighbourhood Centre $17,675
FITZROY/CENTRAL WEST QLD
Livingstone Shire Council Community Support Service $30,928
MACKAY WHITSUNDAY
George Street Neighbourhood Association, South Mackay $11,799
“Neighbourhood and community centres are centrally located and accessible, making them an important community asset which is why I am delighted to award this latest round of grants,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“The centres also play an increasingly important role in delivering quality services and support to children, families and local communities, including child care and counselling services, public performance and youth spaces.”
Among organisations to receive grants are the Greenvale Community Hall in Charters Towers which will receive $22,257 to install a new kitchen and seating, making it an even better multipurpose public venue, while the Hervey Bay Community Centre will get $50,000 towards a new purpose-built facility to replace its current ageing premises.
“This funding is an example of the Queensland Government’s commitment to building strong, supportive and inclusive communities, especially in rural and regional areas,” said the Minister.
“Through the grants program community and neighbourhood centres get support for a wide range of projects, from installing playgrounds, fencing and non-slip flooring, to wheel-chair access and local community services.”
The grants are part of the $5 million Best Start-Supporting Families initiative. In the first stage of the grants program, 56 organisations received $492,750, with $1,219,402 distributed this time around. The third and final stage of the grants program will allocate $710,000 later this year.
For more information on how the Department of Communities is building safe, valued and empowered communities, visit www.communities.qld.gov.au
Media Contact: Minister Nelson-Carr’s office 3235 4280
SUCCESSFUL GRANT RECIPIENTS
SUNSHINE COAST
Federal Memorial Hall, Gympie $11,250
Morris House Neighbourhood Centre, Landsborough $7382
Chatsworth Hall Committee, Chatsworth $9604
Caloundra Community Centre, Currimundi $37,819
Kawana Family Centre, Buddina $27,760
Maroochy Baptist Centre (Kidzwise), Buderim $17,415
Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre, Cotton Tree $16,827
Coolum Community Centre, Nambour $19,500
GOLD COAST
Village Family Support Program, Gaven $12,750
Oxenford and Coomera Community Youth, Oxenford $50,000
Parkwood Arundel Community Centre, Arundel $50,000
Silver Bridle Community Centre, Molendinar $15,000
Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre $6025
NORTH QLD
Greenvale Community Hall $22,257
Charters Towers Neighbourhood Centre $35,131
Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre Association, Ayr $7605
The Knightclub Function Centre, Ingham $9000
Brilla Brilla Community Centre, Mount Isa $20,000
GREATER BRISBANE
Picabeen Community Centre Mitchelton $42,110
New Farm Neighbourhood Centre $41,800
Acacia Ridge Community Support $49,543
Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Association, Lawnton $22,250
Inala Community House $49,166
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre $15,195
Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre Association $16,132
Sandgate and Brackenridge Action Group $38,300
The Community Place Inc, Wooloowin $6458
Kyabra Community Association, Runcorn $10,604
FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND
Lifeline Family Support Program, Manunda $39,516
Community Support Services, Tully $50,000
Jumbun Community Hall, Murray Upper $17,895
Ravenshoe Community Centre Youth Program $9673
MORETON
Jimboomba Community Care Association $21,547
Goodna/Ipswich YACCA, Goodna $9361
Ipswich Police Citizens Youth Club, Eastern Heights $50,000
Rosewood and District Support Centre $39,435
Spot 4 Kidz, Browns Plains $24,320
Seventh Day Adventist Church, Woodridge $40,370
DARLING DOWNS SWQ
Child Care and Family Support Hub $7050
Community and Individual Support Program, Stanthorpe $4164
Roger Fraser Community Centre, Thargomindah $15,459
Chinchilla Family Support Centre $34,067
Community Development Office Tara $9260
The Heights’ Community Centre, Wilsonton Heights $30,000
WIDE BAY BURNETT
Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre $50,000
Childers Neighbourhood Centre $40,000
Kenalwyn Bundaberg and District Neighbourhood Centre $17,675
FITZROY/CENTRAL WEST QLD
Livingstone Shire Council Community Support Service $30,928
MACKAY WHITSUNDAY
George Street Neighbourhood Association, South Mackay $11,799