Over $1.5m to help “reinvigorate” Yasi-affected communities
Published Thursday, 02 February, 2012 at 11:51 AM
Premier and Minister for Reconstruction
The Honourable Anna Bligh
Premier Anna Bligh today announced more than $1.5 million in grants to help “reinvigorate” communities affected by Cyclone Yasi.
One year on from the devastating cyclone, 36 organisations from across the state’s north will receive up to $50,000 per project under the Queensland Government’s Rural Resilience Community Grants program.
The Premier said local groups had applied for the money to spend on initiatives to improve life in their communities.
“Twelve months after the cyclone, we haven’t forgotten the people who endured it and we continue to support their efforts to return to everyday life.
“The projects are about really practical measures that can make a big difference.
“Replacing damaged playground equipment and storage sheds, restoring community meeting areas, and providing mental health and fitness programs can really boost the well being of communities.
“The successful applicants include schools, indigenous groups, community centres and local councils.
“Our focus is to foster social and economic recovery,” she said.
Regional Economies Minister Tim Mulherin said the projects being supported included redevelopment of the Cassowary Coast foreshore and a community playground at Tully Heads, the replacement of playground equipment for the Jumbun community, and a therapy and well-being centre at Tully State School.
He said the grants were made available under the $20 million Rural Resilience package to applicants in the Cassowary Coast, Hinchinbrook and parts of Cairns, Charters Towers, Etheridge, Flinders and Tablelands Council areas.
The total funding for the 41 approved projects is $1.562 million. A detailed list is attached.
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Community Group |
Project Title |
Description |
Funding |
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Australian Red Cross Nth Qld |
Keeping Men on The Land |
The project provides funds to employ a worker for six months to work across shire and industry boundaries to provide relevant and targeted support to farming men and create sustainable linkages for ongoing support. It also seeks to develop targeted, appropriate and effective information resources for farmers to be able to seek appropriate help when needed. |
$50,000.00 |
|
Bentley Park College |
School Wide Health And Well Being Project |
A school wide health and well being project. The grant will upgrade stadium and gym equipment, professional development, breakfast program, boxing program, drum beat, community projects |
$35,000.00 |
|
Cairns School of Distance Education |
Flourish Healthy Minds – Healthy Bodies |
Flourish healthy minds – a program to support distance education students, home tutors/parents and staff. The project aims to have speakers and workshops and incorporate into their annual school camp. |
$26,500.00 |
|
Cardwell Playgroup and Tennis Club |
Cardwell Playgroup and Tennis Facility |
Project aims to fix existing facilities allowing an expansion of the club which in turn would serve as a multi function centre for childcare, tennis and the general public. |
$50,000.00 |
|
Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
Penning Park Upgrade |
Redevelopment of the Cassowary Council foreshore recreation reserve. Community consultation will be sought to assist in the development of showcasing the local history. |
$36,600.00 |
|
Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
Penning Park Community Playground |
Development of a community playground on a council recreation reserve at Tully Heads. |
$44,000.00 |
|
Conservation Volunteers Australia |
The Green Gym Program |
The Green Gym Program will primarily involve conservation activities in and around the beaches and foreshore between Innisfail and Flying Fish Point – focusing on rehabilitating areas worst hit by Cyclone Yasi. |
$50,000.00 |
|
El Arish Community Sport and Recreation Assoc. |
El Arish History Station Refurbishment |
El Arish History Station refurbishment. Used as the main community meeting point the committee is looking to upgrade the facilities to make them more accessible to the elderly. |
$22,480.00 |
|
Feast of The Three Saints |
Three Saints Storage Shed |
To replace storage shed extensively damaged as a result of Cyclone Yasi |
$33,000.00 |
|
FNQ Volunteers Inc - project 1 |
Connecting Community Voices |
The project seeks to involve residents from the target communities to undertake a community performing arts program over a 6 month period. It is anticipated that at least 30 residents from the target communities will be involved in the project. |
$50,000.00 |
|
Hambledon State School P&C |
Shade Cover for the Year 4-7 Playground Area |
Shade cover |
$27,223.00 |
|
Hambledon State School P&C |
Playground Equipment Installation for Special Education Unit. |
Playground equipment installation for Special Education Unit |
$27,840.00 |
|
Herbert River Pony Club |
Storage Shed Construction |
Build a storage shed out of flood levels to store equestrian equipment and ground keeping equipment. |
$50,000.00 |
|
Hinchinbrook Rugby League Football Club Inc |
Multi Purpose Storage Shed |
To build a multi purpose storage shed which stores training equipment, tables, chairs etc and give other sporting clubs, organisations and schools the opportunity to use the facility |
$45,200.00 |
|
Innisfail PCYC |
Youth Boxing Crime Prevention Program |
Youth boxing crime prevention. The PCYC wishes to establish a youth amateur boxing program to address boredom, crime and other community issues in the wake of cyclone Yasi. The PCYC plans to incorporate an employment and training option for the youth as well |
$28,115.00 |
|
Innisfail State College |
Outdoor Basketball Court |
The college would like to construct an outdoor basketball court. The emphasis of the project is placed on getting youth to become move active by developing lunchtime competitions. The project is a multi staged project. |
$50,000.00 |
|
Innisfail State School Canecutter Cluster |
Innisfail Parent Liaison Officer |
The aim of the project is to employ a Parent Liaison to work with families of primary school students with disabilities in the Innisfail area. This will enhance the social and emotional well being of families. |
$44,155.00 |
|
Jumbun Aboriginal Community |
Jumbun Community Playground |
The application is for funding of new playground equipment. The community has suffered severe damage due to STC Yasi and is not in a position to replace the equipment. The playground is now unsafe and off limits to the children. |
$50,000.00 |
|
Kennedy State School |
Multi Purpose All Weather Structure |
Multi purpose all weather structure. Construct a permanent roofing structure over existing tennis court area. |
$50,000.00 |
|
Malanda State School |
Play Safe at Malanda State School |
The aim of the project is replace the current soft shade sail structure covering the junior play area with a solid metal structure |
$47,715.00 |
|
Malanda State School |
Play Safe at Malanda State School |
The aim of the project is to replace the current softfall system and timber edging and shade structure in the junior play area. |
$37,000.00 |
|
Malanda Swimming Club |
Malanda Swimming Club Multi Purpose Building |
The swimming club will build a 4 bay shed which will be used to house pool and club equipment, improve changing facilities for disabled swimmers with a view to house a kitchen in the future. |
$41,818.00 |
|
Mareeba Childcare and Kindergarten |
Upgrade Existing Playground Facilities |
Upgrade to fixed playground equipment to meet cyclone standards |
$50,000.00 |
|
Mission Beach State School P&C |
Middle School Playground |
The Mission Beach State School Parents & Citizens Association will use the grant to establish a modern friendly playground facility for the Middle School students. This will greatly enhance the recreational facilities resulting in improved physical, social and behavioural benefits. |
$42,547.00 |
|
Mourilyan State School |
Playground Rejuvenation |
1. Purchase two movable, wind rated shelters to provide shade and shelter for a range of activities and 2.Replace existing unusable timber play structure with equivalent weather resistant steel structure |
$23,200.00 |
|
Northern Gulf Resource Management Group |
Supporting Business and Management Decisions for Recovery |
The project's aim is to assist with the cyclone recovery effort by building community resilience. The program will focus largely on primary producers with a view to see a reduction in vulnerability to mental health issues. |
$40,200.00 |
|
Oak Park Sport and Rec |
Oak Park Community Playground |
Build a community playground at the Oak Park Community Area. The club will establish an area where children can attend and interact as there is currently no child minding facilities where children can socially interact with one another |
$41,527.00 |
|
Our Lady of the Lourdes |
Shade and Storage Project |
The school will establish an on site multi function secure storage facility and to replace and replenish shaded areas in the school grounds. |
$44,123.00 |
|
Ravenshoe Community Centre Inc |
Community Resilience Project |
Purchasing necessary equipment to enable the centre to provide refuge for residents living in substandard accommodation and to enable RCC to provide more effective support and recovery services following a disaster |
$29,599.00 |
|
Silkwood State School P&C |
Sun Safe Student Waiting Area |
Sun safe waiting area for students who utilise public transport |
$40,500.00 |
|
St Johns Silkwood Community Kindergarten |
Softfall Path |
Installation of softfall path throughout their playground |
$6,825.00 |
|
St Peters Catholic Primary School |
Halifax Playground |
The school will establish a playground facility within the school. The grounds are used as an evacuation centre during times of disaster. |
$50,000.00 |
|
Tolga State School |
Supporting Your Child Outside the School Environment |
The aim of the project is to bring schools and the community closer together by implementing the same strategies across home and school |
$4,550.00 |
|
Tolga State School |
Positive Wellness and Fitness Community |
Positive Wellness and Fitness Community - the grant will fund the purchase of equipment to be used to promote recreation and fitness activities in the school and school community. |
$45,000.00 |
|
Tully Cluster of Primary Schools |
Tully Cluster Special Education Program Therapy and Well-Being Centre |
The project is for the development of a therapy and well-being centre at the Tully State School to assist all schools, special education students and community groups. The project aims to promote the development of fitness and emotional well-being. |
$50,000.00 |
|
Tully Preschool and Kindergarten Assoc. |
Playground, Shelter and Shade Facilities |
The project proposes to upgrade the existing playground to improve the shelter and shade facilities |
$50,000.00 |
|
Tully State High School |
Positive Education – Looking Forward |
Training and monitoring of the introduction of a positive education strategy for teachers affected by Yasi. The Positive Psychology Institute to conduct workshops and training. |
$50,000.00 |
|
Tully State High School |
Student Services Precinct |
Student Services Precinct - establishment of a room where support can be provided for students in one central location. Yasi damage has resulted in relocations. |
$19,500.00 |
|
Tully State School |
Rainforest Paradise |
The aim of the project is to install two pergolas that will give students and teachers a shaded area within the school to enhance the learning environment. |
$50,000.00 |
|
Uniting Church, Frontier Services |
Mental Health First Aid - Greenvale |
To provide Mental Health First Aid education to the residents of the Greenvale and surrounding areas |
$14,609.00 |
|
Walkamin Community and Sports Club |
Re-energise the Walkamin Community by Providing Facilities to Improve Social and Fitness Wellbeing for all Ages Post Cyclone Yasi |
Resurfacing and upgrade of the existing tennis and multi court facility. This will benefit both the school and community for recreation activity and acting as a social gathering point for the community. |
$12,750.00 |
|
TOTAL |
$1,561,576.00 |