Chris Du Plessis (SBRC) and Cr Roz Frohloff
August 8, 2017
South Burnett Regional Council organised an information at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall recently to explain legislation and Council policies which affect sporting and community organisations.
The evening was originally going to focus solely on the State Government’s new tobacco laws – which ban smoking at sporting venues – but was expanded to include food licences, Council leases, building and plumping approvals and funding opportunities.
About 50 people turned up to hear the speakers, which included Rebecca Bayntun, Chris du Plessis, Megan Nilon and Leanne Petersen from the South Burnett Regional Council, and Janine Pay, from the Wide Bay Regional Organisation of Councils (WBBROC).
The evening allowed representatives from sporting associations to learn more about the Council permits they require to conduct various activities.
SBRC Environmental Officer Megan Nilon explained how non-profit organisations had to comply with the Queensland Food Act, especially in regards to food preparation, and provided advice about how to do this.
Council is responsible for regulating food safety compliance for non-profit organisations; Ms Nilon said a new system allowed organisations to complete just one annual notification form instead of numerous temporary food licences throughout the year.
SBRC Property Management Officer Rebecca Bayntun spoke about how Council manages agreements with the numerous clubs and community groups that are based on Council land.
The SBRC is working towards a standardisation of agreements across the region.
WBBROC Sports and Recreation Officer Janine Pay explained the guidelines for groups to apply for the State Government’s “Get In The Game Funding”, including the “Get Started” vouchers, “Get Going Clubs”, “Get Playing Places and Spaces”, and “Get Playing Plus”.
Ms Pay outlined the requirements for each type of grant provided some tips to ensure success.
