Gold Coast community groups score cash boost
Published Friday, 13 January, 2012 at 04:21 PM
Attorney-General, Minister for Local Government and Special Minister of State
The Honourable Paul Lucas
Attorney-General Paul Lucas today announced 30 organisations across the Gold Coast would receive a total of $720,299 from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
He said the Gambling Community Benefit Fund distributes the grants to Gold Coast community organisations most in need.
“In this latest round of grants, 599 state-wide organisations will receive a financial helping hand totalling $11,866,615 million to carry out their valuable roles,” Mr Lucas said.
“Thanks to these grants, community groups can rest easy knowing they can fund important projects in the busy year ahead.
“These organisations are responsible for providing support at the grass roots level, including sporting clubs, volunteer groups, not-for-profit organisations, seniors groups, Surf Life Saving clubs and Parents and Citizens associations.
“They provide a range of recreational services and facilities and are on hand to provide emotional and financial support to Queenslanders in the direst of situations.
“The Gambling Community Benefit Fund offers grants of up to $35,000 to assist community organisations throughout Queensland to meet the ongoing demand for their services.
“I am sure these grants will be particularly welcome after a difficult year of natural disasters.”
Since the Gambling Community Benefit Fund started in 1994, 39,482 applicants have been funded more than $503 million.
To apply for the program, visit www.olgr.qld.gov.au and click on grants.
Media contact: 3224 8750
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Electorate |
Community Group |
Purpose |
Amount |
|
Beaudesert |
Canungra State School Parents and Citizens Association |
Install worm farm |
$19,500 |
|
Beaudesert |
Scenic Rim Broadcasting Association Inc |
Purchase van |
$10,000 |
|
Coomera |
The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc Helensvale |
Refurbish building |
$31,818 |
|
Coomera |
Helensvale Golf Club Ltd |
Purchase grounds keeping machinery |
$20,000 |
|
Coomera |
Helensvale Hornets Junior Rugby League Club Inc |
Purchase solar system |
$18,899 |
|
Coomera |
YMCA Helensvale Outside School Hours Care |
Upgrade flooring |
$6,320 |
|
Coomera |
Logan and Albert Fish Management Association Inc |
Maintain and monitor multi fish species |
$35,000 |
|
Gaven |
Jubilee Primary School Parents and Friends Association |
Install powder coasted shade structure |
$29,560 |
|
Gaven |
Centacare- Martin Street Community Child Care Centre |
Upgrade childcare centre |
$27,355 |
|
Gaven |
YMCA Affordable Housing Melville Place |
Purchase photocopier and equipment |
$7,825 |
|
Mermaid Beach |
Surfers Paradise Brass Band |
Purchase musical instruments |
$28,455 |
|
Mermaid Beach |
Varsity Lakes Community Limited |
Install Partitioning wall and doors |
$31,818 |
|
Mermaid Beach |
Endeavour Foundation Mermaid Waters Learning and Lifestyle |
Erect shade sails and purchase furniture |
$31,818 |
|
Mermaid Beach |
Merrimac State High School Parents and Citizens Association |
Install Fitness Trial |
$31,818 |
|
Mermaid Beach |
Broadbeach Meals On Wheels Inc |
Purchase solar system |
$15,000 |
|
Mudgeeraba |
Mudgeeraba and Hinterland Horse Trial Club Inc |
Upgrade internal building facilities |
$32,717 |
|
Mudgeeraba |
Hinterland Community Bans Mudgeeraba Inc |
Install air conditioning |
$34,980 |
|
Mudgeeraba |
Mt Nimmel Community Hall Inc |
Purchase kitchen cupboards |
$8,560 |
|
Mudgeeraba |
C&K Mudgeeraba Community Kindergarten |
Construct gardens and purchase equipment |
$22,725 |
|
Mudgeeraba |
The Asteros Association |
Purchase vehicle |
$21,990 |
|
Surfers Paradise |
Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc |
Towards Purchase of outboard motors |
$31,818 |
|
Surfers Paradise |
SAPH Vision Quest Association Inc |
Conduct Workshops |
$26,516 |
|
Surfers Paradise |
Benowa State High School Parents and Citizens Association |
Purchase vehicle and boating equipment |
$31,818 |
|
Surfers Paradise |
Surfers Paradise Bridge Club Inc |
Install solar system |
$31,818 |
|
Surfers Paradise |
The Broadbeach Kindergarten Association Inc |
Install solar system and replace fence |
$28,318 |
|
Currumbin |
Tugun Rugby League Football Club |
Purchase equipment grandstand roofing |
$18,632 |
|
Currumbin |
Gold Coast Malibu Club Inc |
Purchase equipment |
$4,000 |
|
Currumbin |
Gecko-Gold Coast and Hinterland Environment Council Association Inc |
Upgrade computer and telephone systems |
$26,340 |
|
Currumbin |
Currumbin Tennis Club Inc |
Resurface and upgrade tennis courts |
$21,893 |
|
Currumbin |
Lanakila Paddling Club Inc |
Purchase equipment |
$32,988 |
|
TOTAL |
$720,299 |