Published Monday, 30 June, 2008 at 05:34 PM
JOINT STATEMENT
Premier
The Honourable Anna Bligh
Treasurer
The Honourable Andrew Fraser
Benefit fund takes the chill out of winter for Hervey Bay community groups
Hervey Bay: Hervey Bay and Maryborough not-for-profit and community groups will share in almost $230,000 in funding grants in a post-Budget windfall for the area.
Premier Anna Bligh and Treasurer Andrew Fraser today announced the package allocating funding to a range of groups – from the Country Women’s Association to a local BMX club.
“These are the hard-working community groups that often depend on the good will of volunteers and so require and deserve financial assistance,” Ms Bligh said.
“These funds we are announcing today are drawn from two area – the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and the Jupiter’s Casino Community Benefit Fund.
“This is funding that is available to not-for-profit organisations around the state and all you need do is apply – I would encourage every group that is eligible to apply.”
Mr Fraser said the funding announced today included $50,000 for the Queensland Country Women’s Association’s Howard branch from the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund.
He said the funding would go toward the refurbishment of the CWA’s Hall.
“Additionally, almost $200,000 in funding from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund will be shared throughout the community,” he said.
“The Gambling Community Benefit Fund helps grassroots community and not-for-profit groups better deliver services to their local community,” said the Treasurer.
Local MP, Member Hervey Bay Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation Minister Andrew McNamara said the funding was always most welcome and congratulated the groups on their success.
“In giving something back to the community, the grants recognise the excellent work of these groups and ensure tangible benefits from gambling revenue,” he said.
The successful grant recipients in Hervey Bay and Maryborough in this Fund’s round are:
Hervey Bay
? Australia for All Alliance which receives $9,536 to purchase Braille equipment
? Burrum District Soccer Club which receives $2,298 for computers
? Hervey Bay & District Senior Citizens Club which receives $4,973 to purchase office equipment
? Pialba State School Parents & Citizens Association which receives $5,253 for a bicycle enclosure
? River Heads Progress Association which receives $2,545 to puchase a community signboard
Maryborough
? Bauple State School Parents & Citizens Association which receives $23,363 for office equipment
? Burrum District Community Centre Association which receives $26,987 to purchase office equipment
? Fraser Coast Housing Services which receives $30,000 to purchase vehicles
? Maryborough BMX Club which receives $22,782 to replace lighting
? Model Engineers and Live Steamers Association Maryborough which receives $8,946 to purchase marquees
? Peter Pan Literacy Club which receives $30,000 to purchase a vehicle
? Sunbury Sports Association which receives $7,090 to purchase office equipment
? The Burrum and District Heritage Society which receives $13,115 to purchase computer equipment
Following the 57th round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants, the Fund has provided over $377 million to more than 32,950 community projects since its inception. Funding is sourced from taxes collected on Golden Casket lotteries, wagering, keno and gaming machines.
For more information on the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, or to obtain a funding application package, visit www.gcbf.qld.gov.au, or call (07) 3247 4284 or 1800 633 619 (freecall outside Brisbane).
Media Contact: Treasurer’s Office 3224 6900
Premier Anna Bligh and Treasurer Andrew Fraser today announced the package allocating funding to a range of groups – from the Country Women’s Association to a local BMX club.
“These are the hard-working community groups that often depend on the good will of volunteers and so require and deserve financial assistance,” Ms Bligh said.
“These funds we are announcing today are drawn from two area – the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and the Jupiter’s Casino Community Benefit Fund.
“This is funding that is available to not-for-profit organisations around the state and all you need do is apply – I would encourage every group that is eligible to apply.”
Mr Fraser said the funding announced today included $50,000 for the Queensland Country Women’s Association’s Howard branch from the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund.
He said the funding would go toward the refurbishment of the CWA’s Hall.
“Additionally, almost $200,000 in funding from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund will be shared throughout the community,” he said.
“The Gambling Community Benefit Fund helps grassroots community and not-for-profit groups better deliver services to their local community,” said the Treasurer.
Local MP, Member Hervey Bay Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation Minister Andrew McNamara said the funding was always most welcome and congratulated the groups on their success.
“In giving something back to the community, the grants recognise the excellent work of these groups and ensure tangible benefits from gambling revenue,” he said.
The successful grant recipients in Hervey Bay and Maryborough in this Fund’s round are:
Hervey Bay
? Australia for All Alliance which receives $9,536 to purchase Braille equipment
? Burrum District Soccer Club which receives $2,298 for computers
? Hervey Bay & District Senior Citizens Club which receives $4,973 to purchase office equipment
? Pialba State School Parents & Citizens Association which receives $5,253 for a bicycle enclosure
? River Heads Progress Association which receives $2,545 to puchase a community signboard
Maryborough
? Bauple State School Parents & Citizens Association which receives $23,363 for office equipment
? Burrum District Community Centre Association which receives $26,987 to purchase office equipment
? Fraser Coast Housing Services which receives $30,000 to purchase vehicles
? Maryborough BMX Club which receives $22,782 to replace lighting
? Model Engineers and Live Steamers Association Maryborough which receives $8,946 to purchase marquees
? Peter Pan Literacy Club which receives $30,000 to purchase a vehicle
? Sunbury Sports Association which receives $7,090 to purchase office equipment
? The Burrum and District Heritage Society which receives $13,115 to purchase computer equipment
Following the 57th round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants, the Fund has provided over $377 million to more than 32,950 community projects since its inception. Funding is sourced from taxes collected on Golden Casket lotteries, wagering, keno and gaming machines.
For more information on the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, or to obtain a funding application package, visit www.gcbf.qld.gov.au, or call (07) 3247 4284 or 1800 633 619 (freecall outside Brisbane).
Media Contact: Treasurer’s Office 3224 6900