In a huge boost for volunteers in the region, the Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has today announced that Flynn will receive more than $65,000 in funding as part of the 2024-25 Volunteer Grants, which will directly support 23 local organisations.
Mr Boyce said that these grants are all about recognising the crucial role that volunteers have within the community.
"By dedicating their time and effort to helping others, our volunteers are the backbone of society. These are Australians who are resilient, selfless and work hard to make our community a better place to live," Mr Boyce said.
"Volunteering also provides an effective pathway to get people into jobs, helps to break down the barriers of marginalisation and fosters community participation."
The 2024-25 Volunteer Grants provide organisations with grants of $1,000 to $5,000 to assist eligible not-for-profit community organisations that rely on volunteers. Grants can be used to purchase communication or insurance items and/or purchase items or services to assist volunteers or volunteer-run activities that support the well-being and development of children (under 18).
Mr Boyce said he was confident these grants would make a positive difference on the ground.
"To our volunteers across the Flynn electorate, I say thank you and congratulations. This funding is well deserved, and please keep up the amazing job that you do," Mr Boyce said.
In Flynn, successful grants recipients are:
- Discovery Coast Tourism & Commerce Inc – $1,363
- Agnes Water Surf Life Saving Club Inc – $4,091
- Gladstone Auto Club Inc – $5,000
- Biggenden and District Agricultural and Pastoral Society Inc – $3,181
- Biloela Netball Association Inc – $5,000
- Lions Club of Blackwater Inc – $1,698
- St Vincent De Paul Society Queensland (Vinnies Calliope) – $2,347
- Emerald Boxing and Fitness Club – $3,909
- Gayndah and District Tennis Association Inc – $2,200
- Gladstone Athletics Club Inc – $2,500
- Not For Profit HQ (Gladstone) Limited – $5,000
- Gladstone Festivals and Events – $1,680
- Australian Breastfeeding Association Gladstone Group – $2,780
- Gracemere Scout Group – The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc – $4,770
- Monto Performing Arts (under the auspice of Monto Magic Tourism Action Group) – $1,500
- Moore Park Beach Community Association – $3,164
- Mount Morgan Central Primary P&C Association – $1,500
- Mount Perry Rural Fire Brigade (MPRFB) – Queensland Fire Department – $2,352
- Meals on Wheels Queensland – $2,000
- QCWA Proston – $2,000
- Taroom District Development Association – $2,090
- Theodore State School P&C Association – $1,600
- Turkey Beach Rural Fire Brigade – $3,500
