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:
