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$2.8 MILLION

Injected back into

regional QLD since 2005

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COMMUNITY IMPACT

All throughout QLD from

Weipa to Kooralbyn

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MEMBER-OWNED

Supporting our Members

and our communities

 

Queensland Country Bank Good for Good Community Grants is our way of providing a helping hand to community groups across Queensland.  We use profits made from our banking business to put back into the community so that the communities that support us, can deliver on projects that support the community. In other words, ‘Good for Good’.

Eligible not-for-profit organisations are invited to apply for funding of between $5,000 and $30,000 to deliver projects that make a practical difference to the lives of people in Queensland communities - projects that help Queenslanders ‘live better’.

We’re looking to support projects that enable people to participate, experience, grow, learn, reach out, connect, make a difference and be safe.

Applications for the 2024 round closed on Monday 2 September 2024. The next round of grants will be announced in 2025. 

 

Queensland Country Good for Good impact on our local communities

2024 Good for Good Community Grant recipients

2024 saw a record number of applicants and a record amount of requested funding, making it a tough decision for the selection committee. There were plenty of fantastic projects pitched to us from over 40 locations across Queensland, each unique in its own way.

The committee carefully considered how each applicant's proposed project would support their community to continue to grow and thrive, across each of our five pillars of sport and recreation, health, education, environment, and arts and culture.

We're very pleased to assist these groups and can't wait to support their projects!

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Far North Queensland Wild Life Rescue

Cairns

Provide free fauna products and necessary resources for their carers. With the increasing number of animals requiring assistance and a decline in the numbers of carers willing to incur the cost of specialised food, this funding will be instrumental in sustaining their operations.  

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COUCH Wellness Centre

Cairns

The wellness centre provides evidence based integrative oncology services to those impacted by cancer. The project will support existing and new clients with free workshops.

Enabling their clients to participate in activities they may not ordinarily have access to. Workshops include Nutrition, Art Therapy and Music Therapy.  

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Mulgrave Combined Cricket Association

Cairns/Yarrabah

This project is to focus on increased female participation with a focus on Indigenous community of Yarrabah and the local Indian community. The project will provide equipment, uniforms and transport assistance to practice and games.  

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Outback at Isa

Mt Isa

 A feature wall in their cafe area painted by local Indigenous, at-risk, young people, coached by Indigenous artists. The project will provide young artists with skill development and exposure, supporting local talent and cultural diversity.  

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Weipa Early Childhood Education

Weipa

Install new playground equipment which incorporates natural materials and elements. The project will support exploration & play-based learning, providing important opportunities for children to explore, be curious and imaginative, exercise agency, expand their thinking and enhance their interest in learning.  

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Mount Isa and District Athletics Club

Mt Isa

New shade tents and gazebos for events. Provide athletes and their parents with the necessary protection from the extreme temperatures that Mount Isa experiences.  

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Fuel For Schools Ltd

Townsville

The purchase of a company vehicle to deliver food supplies to schools across North and North-West Queensland for their breakfast programme. Fuel For Schools aims to provide more children with a nutritious breakfast, improving attendance and learning outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged children.  

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Charters Towers Civic Club

Rockhampton

Solar power installation at their heritage listed building. The project will reduce power bills, improve sustainability and allow the Club to utilise funds for other projects and maintenance works.  

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Mackay Surf Life Saving Club

Mackay

Installation of beach access matting. The project will boost safe and inclusive participation for all. Loose sand provides a physical barrier for older Australians, disabled, mobility and visually impaired community members, this matting aims to reduce the barrier to participation.  

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Big Birds Nest Childcare Centre

Ayr

Purchase of new cots to promote safe sleep quality care in a more inspiring enhanced environment for present and future families in years to come. New Cots will continue to attract and promote new clientele & support long term viability.  

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Collinsville Community Association

Collinsville

Have their large undercover concrete area professionally painted with different games and activities, line markings for skate nights, life size games & hand ball lines, to help to keep the minds and bodies of youth active.  

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Stanthorpe & District Cricket Association

Stanthorpe

Upgrade its cricket covers for their 2 turf pitches and as well equipment to remove excess water from on and around the cricket pitches. The project will allow the curators and players to be able to use light weight covers, protecting the wickets overnight or having to put the covers on during play. The newer covers will allow for quicker coverage and fewer members to pull them out.  

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Western Districts Netball Association

Brisbane

Funds to support migrant and refugee students from local schools to participate in community sport by assisting with the cost of registration fees and uniforms. Additional equipment such as a netball, training shoes and sport bras will be provided on an as-needed basis.  

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Cystic Fibrosis Queensland

Brisbane

Provide spirometers to low socio-economic children living in rural, regional, and remote areas in Queensland. This allows these children to monitor their lung health from home, reducing the need for frequent, long-distance travel to healthcare facilities.  

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Bramble Bay Women's Shed

Brisbane/North Lakes

To upgrade and make the shed safer through the purchase of new machines, electrical equipment, roofing insulation and a defibrillator.