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Mission Beach Surf Life Saving Club has received more than $30,000 in funding for a new vehicle, boosting its ability to respond and protect locals and visitors along the coastline. Photo source: Mission Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Just over $30,400 has been allocated to the Mission Beach Surf Life Saving Club through the Queensland Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund, supporting the purchase of a new vehicle to enhance frontline operations.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Teresa Millwood welcomed the funding, describing it as a valuable investment in community safety.
“This is a fantastic outcome for Mission Beach Surf Life Saving Club and a strong investment in community safety,” she said.
“Our surf lifesaving volunteers play a vital role in protecting locals and visitors, and this new vehicle will strengthen their ability to respond when it matters most.”
In the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, approximately $19.5 million was awarded to nearly 800 community organisations with grants of up to $35,000 allocated to support broad range of grassroots initiatives, from facility upgrades and equipment purchases to training programs and community events, all aimed at strengthening local communities.
Since its inception in 1994, the program has delivered more than $1.3 billion to organisations across Queensland, including sporting clubs, volunteer groups and community services.
Attorney-General, Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity Deb Frecklington said the grants would deliver meaningful outcomes for local community clubs and not-for-profit organisations, supporting projects that make a tangible difference in their communities.
“Grant funding can be life-changing for community groups facing challenges and I congratulate the successful applicants of Round 125,” he said.
“In a state as large and diverse as Queensland, the work of volunteers and not-for-profits organisations is vital, especially in regional, rural and remote communities.”
To find out more about the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and how you can apply for future rounds, visit www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants.
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