Community Gambling Benefit Fund Delivering for Mirani Organisations

Community organisations across the Mirani electorate are being encouraged to apply
for the latest round of the Community Gambling Benefit Fund, with applications open until 28 February.

Member for Mirani, Glen Kelly MP, said Round 126 presents a valuable opportunity for local clubs and not-for-profit groups, highlighting recent success stories such as the Rockhampton Water Ski Club.

The club received $82,186.50 in Round 124 to construct a new floating pontoon, improving access and safety for members and the wider community.

“Our volunteer organisations are the heart and soul of our communities, often running on the smell of an oily rag, so having these sorts of opportunities to get this sort of funding to make improvements to their facilities, buy equipment, or help fund events is a big thing,” Mr Kelly said.

“The Mirani electorate has done really well out of the last few rounds, and that’s really good to see our community clubs and organisations benefiting from these grants.”

Rockhampton Water Ski Club President Peter Darby said the funding was significant for the club.

“Our dock has suffered dilapidation over many years,” Mr Darby said.

“We’re extremely pleased to have received the funds and will hopefully have the new dock commissioned and ready for next summer.”

Round 126 offers grants of up to $35,000. The Community Gambling Benefit Fund distributes $60 million annually to support not-for-profit groups through funding for equipment, facilities, events and other community initiatives.

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