- Immediate funding assistance is available for eligible sport and racing organisations impacted by flooding in Bundaberg.
- Grants of up to $5,000 at the ready through the Crisafulli Government's Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program to aid immediate clean-up efforts.
- Additional relief available for racing participants through Racing Queensland's Training Assistance Fund.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering relief for eligible sport and racing organisations impacted by flooding in Bundaberg, through the Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program (SRDRP).
Grants of up to $5,000 are now available for eligible organisations in declared disaster areas to help with immediate clean-up efforts.
The SRDRP is designed to get local clubs back on their feet as quickly as possible and continue to serve their communities.
Funding can be used for the replacement of damaged equipment that directly relates to the re-establishment of activities, as well as costs incurred with the clean-up.
Grants of up to $1,000 will also be made available for racing participants impacted across Queensland through Racing Queensland's Training Assistance Fund.
Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers Ann Leahy said this was an important recovery step for Bundaberg locals.
"This funding will provide much needed relief for trainers and volunteer-run clubs that simply do not have the capacity to absorb the cost of flood damage on their own," Minister Leahy said.
"It is important that clean-up is carried out only when safe to do so and that volunteers and club members don't put themselves at unnecessary risk during this time.
"The activation of this funding is a timely and practical response that will help local sporting clubs recover, repair damaged facilities and get players, volunteers and families back on the field.
"From skiing to cricket, the Crisafulli Government is backing Bundaberg's local sporting clubs to recover faster following this event."
Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander urged all eligible clubs and organisations to apply for assistance.
"Our clubs are vital to our communities for health and wellbeing as well as social connection, so it is crucial they are up and running quickly," Minister Mander said.
"When a sport or racing club is impacted through natural disaster it can have a profound effect on the entire community.
"We want clubs in Bundaberg and other activated local government areas across Queensland to reach out for support, so that we can help them get back to serving the community as soon as possible."
Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett said funding would really help clubs with the clean-up efforts.
"We know how resilient the people of Bundaberg are, but it is important they know that the Crisafulli Government stands with them and we are here to help," Mr Bennett said.
"I strongly encourage every eligible Bundaberg club to seek assistance through the Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program and quickly get back on their feet."
