News of just over $70,000 in grants to five local community groups under the latest State Government funding rounds has been welcomed by Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson.
Funding from the latest round of grants from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund will provide welcome financial support for local community groups.
Ms Simpson said the State Government recognised and supported the valuable work being done by community organisations and the vital contribution they made to local communities.
“This much needed funding boost will help our local to provide invaluable frontline services to the local Sunshine Coast community,” Ms Simpson said.
“Our not-for-profit groups are the backbone of our local communities and they need our support.”
The funding recipients in the Maroochydore electorate are:
| Organisation | Purpose | Amount |
| Community Focus Association Inc | To refurbish kitchen | $31,650.00 |
| Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club Inc | To purchase double surf ski | $4,181.82 |
| Memorial Park Community Preschooling Centre Assoc Inc | To install blinds and security door | $6,986.91 |
| Coolum Croquet Club Inc | To upgrade lawns | $19,960.00 |
| Sports Federation of the Sunshine Coast | To purchase marquees for regional events | $7,797.73 |
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| $70,576.46 |
For more information or to see a full-list of recipients please visit www.olgr.qld.gov.au and click on ‘grants’
