More than 500 community groups to share in $13 million in grants

• There were 545 successful organisations receiving a Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant in Round 117.
• Round 119 is currently open and taking applications until 7 November 2023.

Organisations from around Queensland have received a share of more than $13 million in grants under the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

A total of 545 community groups from Coolangatta to the Torres Strait were successful in receiving grants of up to $35,000.

Recipients include domestic violence services, sporting clubs, multicultural organisations, and other community-based groups.

The funds will go towards a variety of projects including purchasing marine rescue and first aid equipment, the purchase of new vehicles, and building upgrades.

Some of the grants include:

• DV Safe Phone – which collects, repurpose and gifts mobile phones to victims of domestic and family violence - received $34,986 to support its work.
• Bundaberg social enterprise New Image Laundry, who provide employment and skills for vulnerable people, received a grant of more than $30,220 to purchase new dryers to meet local demand for laundering services and to create more jobs.
• The Kaurareg Native Title Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC will use their $30,000 grant to purchase a small bus to assist Elders and Kaurareg families to better connect with regular community-based activities.
• The Dhil’um-bar Kangaroo Carers Association on the Sunshine Coast received more than $26,500 to ensure their rescue ‘roos are well cared for with new air conditioning, flooring and solar power.

The last round of the GCBF for 2023 is currently open for applications from eligible community and not-for-profit organisations until midnight 7 November 2023.

For more information on how to apply for a GCBF grant, and to view recipients for Round 117, visit http://justice.qld.gov.au/grants

Quotes attributable to the Attorney-General, Minister for Justice and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Yvette D’Ath:

“Local clubs and not-for-profit organisations are at the heart of so many Queensland communities.

“Every one of the grant recipients, whether it be a sporting club, a multicultural organisation, or a domestic violence service, will be able to fund projects that benefit their local community.

“Congratulations to all of those Queensland clubs and organisations who have been successful this round – I look forward to seeing all of the amazing projects come to fruition.

“I would encourage community groups across the state to think about what they could use a grant for and apply in the current round before it closes on November 7.”

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