The Whitsunday Electorate is set to receive $351,970.65 in funding from the Gambling
Community Benefit Fund, with 14 community groups successful in their application for funding
to help purchase new equipment for their organisation.
More than 2000 applications were received across the State, which was the largest
number in the program’s 31-year history.
Member for Whitsunday, Amanda Camm MP, said the grants give recognition to
grassroots organisations that are at the heart of our community.
“Whether it’s a new grandstand at Whitsunday Equestrian Group, a new bus for
Proserpine Rugby League Football Club or a solar system at Seaforth Boating Club, these
grants will enable these organisations to provide better services that benefit the whole
region,” Ms Camm said.
The Dingo Beach Progress Association received $33,064 to purchase a digital sign and
point of sale equipment for use at the markets.
“A digital sign for Dingo Beach is such an important asset for our community,” Sue
Jamieson from Dingo Beach Progress Association said.
"Not everybody has Facebook and so the sign will be there to keep residents informed as
to what is happening in the area.
"It will be beneficial for the Rural Fire Brigade and SES and vital during bad weather
events. The digital sign is the first step of many great things to happen in Dingo Beach and
we are so grateful to the Crisafulli Government for helping to get this grant through."
Other local clubs that benefited from the funding included My Gym Club Proserpine, which received $35,000 for a new shed; Proserpine Junior Cricket Association, which was allocated $34,600 for an amenities upgrade and a new buggy; and the Proserpine Kennel Club, which received over $7,000 for gazebos and a fridge.
Additionally, Proserpine Rugby League received a new $35,000 bus, the Whitsunday Bald Eagles will have a new $35,000 trailer, and Proserpine RSL will receive a $35,000 exhaust system.
Round 124, the next round of grants under the fund, will offer grants of up to $100,000.
Applications open for Round 124 on 9th June and close 18th July.
Visit https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants to apply.
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