December 13, 2023
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated local brothers, Zac and Alex Farmilo, on receiving one of her “Local Hero Grants”.
Mrs Frecklington said Zac and Alex were working hard achieve in their sport of middle-distance running and the grants would help their family with travel costs to competitions in Brisbane or on the coast.
“The Farmilo brothers are in the process of making the required race times to reach the Athletics Australia Nationals in Adelaide next year, so on most weekends they travel to events outside of our region to give themselves every opportunity of making the team,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“I’m so glad my Local Hero Grant will make a difference and help give Zac and Alex the best chance at reaching their sporting goals.
“This is Round 21 of my Local Hero Grants and I was inundated with so many excellent applications.
The winners of the November 2023 round were:
- Lochlan Rollston – Support travel to New Zealand to compete at the Global Youth Rugby Sevens competition
- Ryan Mollenhauer – Support travel to New Zealand as part of a 30-member squad representing Little Athletics Queensland
- Zac and Alex Farmilo – Assist with travel costs to middle-distance (800-5000 metres) running events
- Suncoast Spinners – Support South Burnett wheelchair basketball competitors to attend a tournament in Caloundra in January
- Tingoora SS P&C – Buy plants for grounds beautification
“I would like to congratulate the successful groups and encourage other interested organisations to apply in the next round of funding which closes on March 31,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“The Local Hero Grants are up to $250 and are designed to provide small donations to not-for-profit community groups and individuals from across the Nanango Electorate.
“If you would like to apply, please go to www.debfrecklington.com.au or contact the Nanango Electorate office on (07) 4190-7100 for the guidelines.”
