Community organisation volunteers in Capricornia have received a welcome boost following the Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, announcement of $66,225 in funding to directly support 22 Central Queensland organisations.
Ms Landry said these grants are crucial to support the hard work, dedication and contribution volunteers make to our community.
“This additional funding will go a long way in helping local organisations and their volunteers.
to continue their crucial work in supporting the vulnerable and strengthening our
community,” she said.
“Volunteering acts as an effective pathway to employment, fosters community participation.
and breaks down the barriers of marginalisation.
“To all volunteers in Capricornia, thank you for the work you do to make our communities a
better place to live.
“Congratulations to the successful community groups. This funding is well deserved.”
The 2022-23 volunteer grants will provide organisations with grants of $1,000 to $5,000 to assist with purchasing equipment, training, cover fuel costs, as well as background screening
checks for their volunteers.
In Capricornia, successful grant recipients are:
Middlemount Community Sports Association – $3,626
Moranbah Race Club – $3,000
Collinsville Lions Club – $1,149
Pioneer Valley Rail Trail – $1,500
Sarina Rugby League Football Club – $4,650
Pioneer Valley Agricultural Show Society – $2,000
Western Suburbs Rugby League Football Club – $5,000
Finch Hatton Primary PandC Association – $2,100
Emu Park Historical Museum Society – $3,200
Guides Queensland – Keppel Coast Girl Guides – $4,750
Yeppoon Meals on Wheels – $3,373
Cockscomb Veterans Retreat – $3,200
Friends of the Rockhampton Heritage Village Association – $5,000
Meals on Wheels Rockhampton – $5,000
Rockhampton and District Indoor Bowling Association – $3,409
Rockhampton BMX Club – $4,947
CQU Rockhampton Panthers Australian Football Club – $1,500
Rockhampton South Rotary Club – $1,400
Rockhampton Tigers Junior Rugby League – $1,500
RSL Capricornia and Rockhampton Region Sub-Branch – $1,154
St Camillus Conference (Branch of St Vincent de Paul Society – $1,351
Yellow Paint Inc – $3,416