from the first round of the new Get Going funding program
March 20, 2013
Eight South Burnett sporting clubs have been successful in the first round of the State Government’s ‘Get Going’ funding program.
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said it was a great achievement for the clubs who will receive grants of up to $10,000 for equipment and activities to increase and sustain memberships.
“This is the first round of our government’s ‘Get Going’ program for sporting clubs and it has been extremely popular, with more than 900 clubs applying statewide,” she said.
“This funding works together with our grassroots program ‘Get in the Game’ which helps with registration fees for kids who are least able to afford to join a sporting club.
“I’m delighted that seven of our clubs have been successful and I’m sure our local club membership numbers will be bolstered with an array of projects, promotions and courses made possible through Get Going.”
Clubs in the South Burnett to be given grants under Round 1 of Get Going:
- Nanango & District Netball Association – $920 to purchase equipment;
- Burnett Softball Association – $9500 to provide coach, scoring and umpiring accreditation, conduct a come-and-try day and purchase equipment;
- Kingaroy Junior Soccer Club – $4000 to provide coaching and referee accreditation, conduct a come-and-try day and purchase equipment;
- Kingaroy Swimming Club – $1700 volunteer recruitment and purchase equipment;
- Kingaroy Netball Association – $7100 to provide coaching accreditation, umpire accreditation and a come-and-try program;
- Kingaroy Touch Association – $1300 to provide umpire accreditation;
- South Burnett Saints Australian Football Club – $9600 to provide accreditation and purchase equipment and resources.
- Kilkivan Pony Club – $4840 to conduct a series of events to support equestrian activities in Kilkivan.
A full list of the 475 clubs who have received grants through the first funding round is available online .
Round 2 will open in July.
