- More than 500 not-for-profit groups across Queensland have shared in more than $31 million thanks to the Crisafulli Government's pre-Christmas Super Round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
- More than 100 groups have received the maximum grant of $100,000 with the focus of this year's Super Round on disaster relief and resilience building.
- The final Gambling Community Benefit Fund round of 2025 saw the highest number of applications in the 31-year history of the Fund.
Christmas has come early for hundreds of not-for-profit groups across Queensland, with the Crisafulli Government delivering a super-charged round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
The Gambling Community Benefit Fund is Queensland's largest one-off community grants program, with organisations able to apply for funding to support a range of projects, including upgrading and renovating community facilities, buying equipment and delivering training, and holding community events.
As part of Round 124, more than 500 community groups have received Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants, with more than 100 of those organisations receiving the maximum $100,000 of funding.
This year's Super Round was focused on disaster recovery and preparedness, with funding to help restore community infrastructure, strengthen local resilience, and support organisations in areas impacted by declared severe weather and other events.
The Super Round saw more than 3000 applications from across Queensland, making it the most sought after grants round in the program's 31-year-history.
Successful recipients include:
- Weipa State Emergency Service Support Groups Inc: $100,000 to purchase a new 4x4 vehicle to enable volunteers to support the community during storms and improve operational capacity.
- Mackay and District Hack and Pony Club Inc: $100,000 to upgrade the safety, functionality, and accessibility of the facility after floodwaters submerged the ground floor of the clubhouse.
- Hervey Bay Bowls Club Inc: $100,000 to repair a bowling green damaged by floodwater during Cyclone Alfred.
- Nambour and Hinterland Australian Football Club Incorporated: $100,000 to build coaches boxes as players and volunteers have been without shelter after the oval was inundated multiple times, with floodwaters entering the sheds and damaging vital training equipment.
- Bribie Island Junior AFL Club Inc: $100,000 to improve safety and access to fields with the installation of new long-term energy efficient LED field lighting after its field lights were damaged by heavy rainfall associated with Cyclone Alfred.
- The Sunshine Coast Association For Sustainable Communities Inc: $100,000 to install cement access roads and drainage system to restore access and protect gardens after extensive flood damage.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity Deb Frecklington said she was pleased to see the Gambling Community Benefit Fund Super Round supporting communities across Queensland, particularly those recovering from natural disasters.
"Queenslanders have an unbreakable spirit, but when you're hit by a natural disaster like a cyclone or a major flood, it can be hard to get back on your feet," the Attorney-General said.
"The Gambling Community Benefit Fund Super Round is a wonderful opportunity to support organisations across the State as they work to help their own local communities from the Far North, down to the Gold Coast, and out West.
"I want to congratulate each of the successful recipients in Round 124. I hope the grants bring a sense of renewal as we approach the New Year and I look forward to seeing the positive impact the funds will make."
Member for Pumicestone Ariana Doolan said she was proud to support the Gambling Community Benefit Fund after Bribie Island had recently been devastated by storms.
"Now more than ever our grassroot clubs need support and I know these grants will make a meaningful difference as we head into the new year," Ms Doolan said.
"The Crisafulli Government is delivering real support on the ground, and I cannot wait to see these clubs grow with their developed facilities."
Bribie Island Junior AFL Club President, Danielle McGrath said the upgrade to their club would have a meaningful impact on the club, players, and the wider community.
"We are incredibly honoured to receive a grant of this scale," Ms McGrath said.
"The funding will allow us to strengthen and sustain our grassroots pathways while providing safe, high quality facilities that will benefit the players and community for decades to come."
The Gambling Community Benefit Fund is Queensland's largest one-off funding program and distributes approximately $60 million each year to strengthen communities and respond to local needs.
To view the full list of successful Round 124 recipients, or find out more about Gambling Community Benefit Fund rounds, visit: www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants
The next Gambling Community Benefit Fund (Round 126) will offer grants of up to $35,000 and is set to open mid-January and close 28 February 2026.
