Ipswich region clubs share in statewide investment in sport and recreation

Treasurer and Minister for Sport, Curtis Pitt, says sport and recreation groups in the Ipswich region will receive almost $350,000 in the latest round of grants under two state government schemes. 

Mr Pitt said grants made under two statewide programs would help clubs, associations, and local councils to establish new or upgraded facilities, buy new equipment, and encourage greater participation at the grassroots level. 

Mr Pitt said the latest funding to clubs and organisations across Queensland included: 

• more than $13 million in statewide funds to support 164 capital works projects in the latest round of the Get Playing Places and Spaces program providing up to $100,000 to develop new, upgraded or replacement sport and recreation infrastructure, and 
• $3.5 million to 539 clubs and organisations under the Get Going Clubs program providing grants up to $7500 to encourage greater participation in sport and recreation in local communities. 

“I look forward to seeing the new, improved and replacement infrastructure projects in communities throughout or region as a result of this latest round of the Get Playing Places and Spaces program — ranging from playing fields and courts, through to clubhouses and new lights,” Mr Pitt said. 

Assistant Minister of State Assisting the Premier and Member for Ipswich, Jennifer Howard, said the funding boost for local sport and recreation groups was welcome and recognised their contribution to the community. 

“The latest grants will also be welcome by the many volunteers who keep our clubs going,” Ms Howard said. 

Member for Bundamba, Jo-Ann Miller, said the funds would improve club facilities and also their administration. 

“Sporting clubs depend on those behind the scenes just as much as they do on those who take the field and play the game,” she said. 

“Grants that help administrators become better at their jobs in an increasingly complex environment will pay dividends for all clubs and their members and supporters.” 

Member for Ipswich West, Jim Madden, the latest round of grants will see local clubs buy new equipment, conduct training or accreditation courses, and conduct activities to encourage new members to sign up. 

“These funds are an investment in our local community and its sporting future,” Mr Madden said. 

Funds provided to Ipswich region groups included: 

Get Playing Places and Spaces:

• Ipswich and West Moreton BMX Club - $100,000 to upgrade the start ramp to meet national standards
• Ipswich District Junior Tennis Association - $79,920 to replace four synthetic grass courts
• Lowood Recreational Complex Association - $47,884 to install field irrigation

Get Going Clubs:

• Cho's Tae Kwon Do West Moreton - $7,500 to purchase an electronic scoring system
• Goodna Bowls Club $4,453 to conduct a recruitment and promotion drive, provide coach accreditation and senior first aid courses
• Goodna Branch Little Athletics Centre - $7,500 to purchase portable timing gates and associated equipment to support little athletics at Goodna.
• Musketeers Sports Club - $7,134 to conduct a six week junior come and try program, purchase a marquee and other equipment
• Parkrun – $2,000 to purchase a defibrillator to support running and walking at Augustine Heights
• Parkrun -$ 7,000 to software, a defibrillator, timing equipment and other equipment to support parkrun at Bundamba
• Springfield United Football Club - $7,330 to provide Level 1 coaching training, UEFA Junior Training, first aid training, goalkeeper training and senior coach training
• Brothers Basketball Club Ipswich - $7,500 to deliver three come and try days, 10 week positive mentoring program and volunteer education and training
• Brothers Cricket Club Ipswich - $7,400 to purchase eight iPads and accessories
• Brothers' Football Club Ipswich - $7,500        to train and mentor volunteers in operational, business, governance and strategic planning
• Easts Basketball Club - $7,500 to deliver three come and try days, 10 week positive mentoring program and volunteer education and training
• Ipswich Bowls Club - $7,500 to purchase a 10 hole drilling machine
• Parkrun - $2,000 to purchase a defibrillator to support running and walking at Ipswich
• Swifts Comets Basketball Club - $7,500        to conduct a participation program
• Guides Queensland - $3,334 to purchase archery equipment
• Lowood and District Memorial Bowls Club - $3,289 to conduct a participation initiative and purchase equipment
• Gatton Soccer Club - $1,783 to purchase new multi-function colour laser printer
• Greenbank Rugby League Football Club Home of the Raiders - $7,500 to train and mentor committee members in governance, financial management, fundraising and grants
• Lockyer Valley Riding for the Disabled - $6,620 to purchase a Equicizer mechanical horse
• Toowoomba Pistol Club Helidon - $6,900 to purchase three air pistols

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