Funding announced for community groups

LOCAL NEWS

Seventeen local community organisations and groups in the Brisbane Central state electorate have been awarded more than $300,000 in the latest round of State Government funding. State MP for Brisbane Central Robert Cavallucci said the State Government had provided over $10 million across Queensland through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit fund.

“I am even more thrilled that by working closely with ministers, over $300,000 in state funding has been secured for the Brisbane Central electorate,” Mr Cavallucci said.
“This vital State Government funding that we have been able to secure means community groups will be able to continue to provide facilities, resources and actives which make our local area a better place.”
The 17 groups across the Brisbane Central Electorate were allocated $308,743.80 as follows:
• Cancer Council Queensland: $31,818.18 to install a 10KW solar system at the premises
• Independent Living Centre Association of Queensland: $29,090.91 for a website upgrade.
• Jigsaw Queensland Inc: $11,746.37 to purchase new training equipment.
• Newmarket Soccer Football Club Inc. $35,000.00 to repair and revitalise the damaged floor of the
 club house.
• Queensland Youth Choir: $27,976.36 to purchase audio visual and IT equipment for performances
• The Corporation of the Order of the Canossian Sisters: $56,720.73 to construct shade structures
at the premises.
• Dvconnect Limited: $27,090.91 to develop a new website for the organisation's anniversary on September 12, 2012
• Jugglers Art Space Inc: $29,070.00 to purchase paint filtrations system for use by the organisation.
• Qld Conservation Council: $10,658.82 to purchase IT equipment and install blinds at the Council  offices.
• St John Ambulance Australia (Queensland Division) $4,054.55 to install shelving and
storage racks at the Queensland Division Office.
• Youth Advocacy Centre Inc: $24,990.00 develop long-term fundraising initiatives for the Advocacy
Centre.
• Oxpol Management: $4,470.91 through a Solar Sport and Community Group Grant.
• Windsor Croquet Club Inc: $17,373.15 through a Solar Sport and Community Group Grant.
• Vulcana Women’s Circus Inc: $13,371.82 to conduct mental health workshops.
• The Asthma Foundation of Queensland: $34,289.09 to purchase a new van.
• Council of the Ageing Queensland Inc: $4500.00 towards a new printer and scanner for the Council.
• 'Family Planning Queensland: $24,0000 to purchase a vehicle.
Information on the State Government grants can be found at: http://www.qld.gov.au/services/grants/ or by contacting the Brisbane Central Electorate Office.