Local Groups Share $263,000

January 28, 2016

Ten South Burnett community groups, schools and organisations will share more than $263,000 in funding through Round 86 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

The Round closed on August 31 and the successful applicants were announced today.

The successful groups are:

• Ironpot Hall Committee – $19,500 to paint the hall

• Nanango Local Ambulance Committee – $26,545 to purchase medical equipment

• Nanango Show Society – $31,800 to seal internal access roads

• Coverty Creek Social Club – $29,892 to install an emergency shelter with solar

• Hivesville Country Markets – $35,000 to construct a disability access toilet

• Murgon Local Ambulance Committee – $31,818 to purchase CPR training equipment

• Murgon Sports Association – $33,000 to install a water tank

• Murgon State High School – $15,000 towards an outdoor gym area

• Murgon RSL – $20,363 to construct an entrance archway

• Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council – $21,074 to improve lighting

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington congratulated the groups in her electorate who had received grants.

She said they represented diverse sections of the community and the funding boost will be a great kickstart for 2016.

“I’d like to congratulate these groups on their successful grant applications, which will help them upgrade facilities and purchase equipment,” Mrs Frecklington said.

“It’s great they are receiving this boost and I wish them well in their endeavours to improve and continue their wonderful community work.”

The Gambling Community Benefit Fund has four rounds per year, with the next round closing on May 31.

Interested groups can get application forms online