Calling for nominations for Queensland Community Foundation Philanthropist of the Year Awards

This is your opportunity to nominate an individual or organisation for their outstanding contribution to not-for-profit organisations in Queensland.   Categories include:   •    Junior (students from Years 7 – 12) •    Young (individuals 18 – 30 years of age) •    Community (individuals over 30 years of age) •    Corporate (corporate/business entity)   Recipients of the…

New QSTARS program for tenants advice and advocacy

A new service providing tenancy advice and advocacy is now operating at the office of Suncoast Community Legal Service, TAFE Building, 170 Horton Parade, Maroochydore. The service provides advice to tenants about their rights and responsibilities and helps with tenancy blacklist database removal.  It also provides RTA dispute resolution assistance and advocates with landlords, their…

Funding wins for local sports and community groups

Ten not-for-profit organisations in the Maroochydore electorate are celebrating funding wins from latest quarterly round of the State Government Gambling Community Benefit Fund. Funds totalling over $200,000 will support the vital work of these hardworking local community groups and help Sunshine Coast residents to lead more active lives and be connected in the community. Successful…