Published Monday, 22 December, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Minister for Communities, Disability Services, ATSIP, Multicultural Affairs, Seniors and Youth
The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr
South Burnett community organisations to pool together
Communities and Disability Services Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr has announced a $75,000 grant for a South Burnett community organisation to set up a web-based car pooling service to assist community workers.
Ms Nelson-Carr, said Graham House is an example of an organisation looking for more efficient ways to deliver services.
"The Bligh Government is committed to supporting organisations that want to deliver quality services providing greatest benefit to the community," she said.
"It is important community workers in large rural regions such as the South Burnett have access to a variety of transport options to deliver timely services to the different communities they serve.
Ms Nelson-Carr said seven rural community organisations across the state will share Building Rural Links funding of more than $337,000 for projects that build partnerships within the community sector and strengthen local services.
“The Building Rural Links initiative is contributing to the Queensland Government’s Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland vision to create safe, caring communities,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“It’s also part of the Blueprint for the Bush commitment to building a sustainable, liveable and prosperous rural Queensland.
“Other successful grant applicants included organisations with programs in areas such as Indigenous issues, youth services, drug and alcohol abuse, and homelessness.”
Media contact: Minister Nelson-Carr’s office 3235 4280
Ms Nelson-Carr, said Graham House is an example of an organisation looking for more efficient ways to deliver services.
"The Bligh Government is committed to supporting organisations that want to deliver quality services providing greatest benefit to the community," she said.
"It is important community workers in large rural regions such as the South Burnett have access to a variety of transport options to deliver timely services to the different communities they serve.
Ms Nelson-Carr said seven rural community organisations across the state will share Building Rural Links funding of more than $337,000 for projects that build partnerships within the community sector and strengthen local services.
“The Building Rural Links initiative is contributing to the Queensland Government’s Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland vision to create safe, caring communities,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“It’s also part of the Blueprint for the Bush commitment to building a sustainable, liveable and prosperous rural Queensland.
“Other successful grant applicants included organisations with programs in areas such as Indigenous issues, youth services, drug and alcohol abuse, and homelessness.”
Media contact: Minister Nelson-Carr’s office 3235 4280