Grants to support innovative responses to social isolation and loneliness across Queensland

• 10 organisations have been announced as the successful recipients of over $3.3 million in grants through the Palaszczuk Government’s Communities Innovation Fund.
• Grant funding will support these organisations to refine, implement and evaluate their innovative, community-led responses to social isolation and loneliness across Queensland.
• The Communities Innovation Fund is a flagship initiative of Communities 2032 – the Queensland Government’s ten-year plan for supporting vibrant, inclusive, safe and welcoming communities.

Minister for Communities Leeanne Enoch today announced the 10 successful recipients of grant funding through the first round of the Palaszczuk Government’s $4 million Communities Innovation Fund.

The Fund provides small grants of up to $50,000 for short-term initiatives and large grants of up to $200,000 per year for longer-term initiatives that create meaningful connections for Queenslanders experiencing social isolation and loneliness.

Successful applicants span the breadth and width of Queensland and have developed a range of innovative and community-led projects, programs, services and supports.

The Communities Innovation Fund is a flagship initiative of Communities 2032 – the Queensland Government’s ten-year plan for supporting vibrant, inclusive, safe and welcoming communities.

Find out more about the Communities Innovation Fund at https://www.qld.gov.au/communities-innovation-fund.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Communities, Leeanne Enoch:

“I’m pleased to announce the recipients of the Communities Innovation Fund’s Small and Large grants” Ms Enoch said.

“From Napranum in Far North Queensland to the suburbs of Brisbane in the south east corner, we know that social isolation and loneliness are complex issues, with no simple, one-size-fits-all solution.”

“That’s why we have established the Communities Innovation Fund, which is a critical part of our government’s response to the serious issues of social isolation and loneliness in Queensland. It recognises the vital role that communities play in supporting and empowering every person to connect, participate, contribute and thrive.”

“This funding is just one way that the Palaszczuk Government is facilitating innovative, community driven projects that respond to specific needs where they are delivered.”

“We are committed to supporting Queensland communities so that they can support every Queenslander to connect, participate, contribute and enjoy all the benefits of our great lifestyle.”

Successful Recipients:

• Carpentaria Shire Council - $49,500
• Queensland University of Technology - $50,000
• Central Queensland University - $49,800
• Tully Support Centre Inc - $50,000
• The Trustee for Port Curtis Coral Cost Aboriginal Peoples Charitable Trust - $508,000
• Kuku’Nathi Services PTY LTD - $595,278
• Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd - $600,000
• Central Queensland University - $427,829
• The Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre - $533,771
• North Townsville Community Hub - $535,122

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