People First regional manager (community and Darling Downs branches) with Heritage Nanango Community Branch manager Lochlan Ezzy and Heritage Nanango Community Funding Ltd chair Jane Hodgkinson (Photo: Supplied)
March 18, 2026
Where would Nanango community groups be without support from the local Heritage Community Bank branch?
This was the question posed at the annual Heritage Nanango Community Funding (HNCF) sponsorship evening held at the Nanango Neighbourhood Centre.
HNCF distributes grants to organisations within the boundaries of the old Nanango Shire.
The amount available every year is directly linked to the deposits made at the Heritage Nanango Community Bank branch.
Since opening in 2001, more than $5 million has been distributed back into the community via grants and sponsorships.
The latest recipients were presented with certificates on Tuesday evening by branch manager Lochlan Ezzy.
Midge Thompson, from the Nanango Campdraft committee, summed up the feeling on the night.
“All the organisations represented today wouldn’t be here without the help of the Heritage community funding,” Midge said.
“It doesn’t matter if you’re a little club or a big club, they’re a major part of all of us.”
Midge said he couldn’t be happier than having Heritage as the major sponsor of the Nanango Campdraft.
“Thank you so much for all you help, not only from me but every organisation,” Midge said.
He then called for three cheers for Heritage, which was supported enthusiastically by the crowd.
Nanango community groups interested in applying for a grant can find out more by dropping into the branch on the corner of Drayton and Fitzroy streets.
HNCF Board members Dave Kenny, Mick Glenny, Mark Gaedtke and Andrew Black with chair Jane Hodgkinson (Photo: Supplied)South Burnett CTC’s Brett Reeve, Margie Hams and Deb Melvin looked after the barbecue for the HNCF event
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2025 Grant Recipients
Heritage Nanango Community Branch manager Lochlan Ezzy, right, with Shaun Dati and William Kok from Nanango State High School … grants were received for a defensive driving course for students, fans in the Trade Training Centre, the HPV program, goal post wraps and an oven for the tuckshopCraig Sanders from Nanango Golf Club …support was received for the Monthly Mug and golf cartsNanango Show Society … for sponsorship of the annual show for three years (Lochlan was joined for the remainder of the photographs with staff members from the Heritage branch)South Burnett Regional Council … for pool pod at the South Burnett Aquatic Centre, Nanango Nanango Theatre Company … for car park upgrade and NananGO PLAYfest sponsorship (Year 2 of three years)Nanango Campdraft … sponsorship of the Open draft (Year 1 of three years)Nanango QCWA … for painting of the clubroom buildingWaterhole Rocks … sponsorship of the annual rock’n’roll festivalNanango Hospital Auxiliary … to purchase CD players and gazeboNanango State School and Nanango State School P&C … for goal posts, musical instruments and booksNanango Business Alliance … sponsorship of the annual Australia Day eventNanango Rugby League Football Club … to upgrade facilitiesNanango Community Baptist Church and Nanango Men’s Shed … to purchase a ride-on mowerNanango Swimming Club … to purchase club polo shirts
