Have A Beer On Us! Clubs Rally With Support

Queensland’s community clubs are again swinging behind those impacted by the state’s severe weather with a $75,000 donation and an offer for free drinks with friends in the Herbert River.

The support from Clubs Queensland clubs kicks off with the donation collected from clubs in the North Queensland region. The donation will be handed to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre at a dedicated event for the local community at Herbert River RSL on Friday 28 February from 2pm.

Clubs Queensland CEO Kelly Egan said Operation Clubs Care: Have a Beer on Us was initiated by community clubs, including Brothers Rugby League Townsville and Cowboys Leagues Club, wanting to help after floods devastated the north.

“Our clubs only exist because of our communities, so they want to return the favour and provide that support to communities in times of need,” Mr Egan said.

“These severe weather events are not new for North Queenslanders but that doesn’t mean anyone is immune to their devastating effects. It is just heartening to know that when the chips are down, the clubs will rally around one another to help them get back on their feet.”

Herbert River RSL Manager Kerryn Brock said this Friday afternoon’s free community event provided the community with a chance to take a breath, relax and enjoy a few drinks on the house.

“No one has been able to come up for air yet,” Ms Brock said. “This event will be a way for people to come together, have conversation, enjoys some drinks and nibblies and present this incredible fundraising amount to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre.

“It’s extremely important to make sure the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre has the finances to keep supporting those in our community that do need that help right now.”