Benefit fund takes the chill out of winter for Central West community groups

Seven community groups in the State’s Central West region will share in more than $103,000 in funding from the latest round of the Queensland Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund, Treasurer Andrew Fraser announced today.

Mr Fraser today announced grants of up to $30,000 each for the community groups from the Fund’s 57th round.

“The Gambling Community Benefit Fund helps grassroots community and not-for-profit groups better deliver services to their local community,” Mr Fraser said.

“These groups form the backbone of many communities across the State.

“To deliver their services, these groups rely on the volunteer efforts and goodwill of their community.”

Mr Fraser said the Gambling Community Benefit Fund invested in community groups to enhance their ability to provide services, leisure activities and opportunities to Queenslanders in their local communities.

“In giving something back to the community, the grants recognise the excellent work of these groups and ensure that the whole State, on balance, derives tangible benefits from gambling revenue.”

The successful grant recipients in the Central West region in this Fund’s round are:

Organisation Purpose Amount
Capella Early Childhood Centre Upgrade fencing and storage shed $27,160
Clermont Ceramics Association Inc Purchase de-airing pug mill $3,000
Hughenden Kindergarten Association Inc Purchase equipment $7,369
Hughenden Sports and Recreation Club Incorporated Purchase portable arena $15,699
North Queensland Public Education Association Inc Purchase computers and equipment $17,220
Queensland Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association - Charters Towers Enclose rear area of building $22,500
Rural Fire Brigade - North Creek Purchase mop up units and speed load stands $11,006

Following the 57th round of grant allocations, 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.

Almost all not-for-profit groups in Queensland are eligible to apply, and applications from both large and small organisations are encouraged.

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 5982