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It’s the biggest Barron River has seen! Round 124 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) has delivered for our region!

This year’s GCBF Super Round made a massive $30 million available for not-for-profit organisations, and I’m proud to say our Barron River community secured over $550,000 in funding for local projects.

A huge congratulations to all the successful applicants. Your hard work and dedication to improving our community really shines through.

Successful Applicants & Funding Amounts

  • Ellis Beach Surf Life Saving Club Inc. – Upgrade Facility – $36,454.55
  • Far North Queensland Multiple Birth Association Inc. – Purchase Equipment, Marketing & Training – $10,050.00
  • Friends of Bush Pups Inc. – Purchase Equipment – $17,182.85
  • Ivanhoe Football & Recreation Club Inc. – Upgrade Lighting – $83,728.00
  • Kuranda District State College P&C Association – Purchase Equipment – $57,745.52
  • Kuranda Information & Support Centre Association Inc. – Purchase Equipment – $12,791.18
  • Machans Beach State School P&C Association – Install Shade Sail – $9,384.00
  • Marlin Coast Rangers Football Club Inc. – Install Grandstand – $59,396.70
  • Redlynch Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc. – Construct Grandstands & Fence – $100,000.00
  • Surf Life Saving Queensland North Queensland Branch Inc. – Purchase Vehicle, Rescue Boat & Equipment – $91,544.00
  • Torres Strait & Cape York Peninsula Indigenous Futsal Association Ltd. – Upgrade Flooring – $72,252.00

Total Funding for Barron River Electorate: $550,528.80

Keep an eye out for the next round, opening Mid-January and closing Feb 28. Apply here. 

Past Winners in the Barron River: