Community Benefit Fund allocations 2024 / 2025 - Division 5 to Division 8
The total amount budgeted as discretionary funds for the 2024 / 2025 financial year is $233,271.18. The Mayor and Councillors each have $17,943.93 available to allocate.
Applications for the Community Benefit Fund opened on 19 July 2024.
Allocations
The following allocations were made to community organisations for community purposes.
Under s202A(1) of Local Government Regulation 2012, Council advised the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) within 7 business days of the Councillor approving the allocation. Allocations were published on this webpage within 7 business days of receipt by the CEO.
Division 5
|
Name |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated |
Organisation name |
Purpose |
Notice of Allocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Councillor Paul Jackson |
10 September 2024 |
$357.85 |
Tokelau Community Brisbane Incorporated |
Funding toward venue hire and catering for rehearsals in preparation for World of Cultures in August, Tokelau Language Week and the annual Independence Day and Flag Raising ceremony in October. |
Tokelau Community Brisbane Inc (PDF 131.26KB) |
| Councillor Paul Jackson | 18 September 2024 | $500.00 | Chin Community Brisbane Incorporated | Funding toward the Chin New Year Festival celebration. The festival is one of the most significant events for the Chin people and is celebrated annually by the Chin community worldwide. | Chin Community Brisbane Inc (PDF 128 KB) |
| Councillor Paul Jackson | 20 September 2024 | $500.00 | Qld PNG Rugby League Incorporated | Funding toward live streaming, camera operations and technicians at the PNG Kokomo 9s Sporting Carnival. | Qld PNG Rugby League Inc (PDF 129 KB) |
| Councillor Paul Jackson | 22 October 2024 | $889.28 | Tokelau Community Brisbane Incorporated | Funding toward venue hire and catering for rehearsals in preparation for World of Cultures in August, Tokelau Language Week and the annual Independence Day and Flag Raising ceremony in October. | Tokelau Community Brisbane Inc (PDF 127 KB) |
| Councillor Paul Jackson | 6 November 2024 | $200.00 | Queensland Fast Family and Communities of Australia | Funding towards the hire of a stage, chairs, tables and lighting for the Samoan and Pacifica Independence Day event held at Bill Norris Oval, Beenleigh. | Queensland Fast Family Communities of Australia (PDF 73 KB) |
| Councillor Paul Jackson | 11 November 2024 | $500.00 | Logan City Marine Modellers Incorporated | Funding towards catering for a Christmas event, promoting public awareness of the club and facilities. | Logan City Marine Modellers Inc (PFD 72 KB) |
| Councillor Paul Jackson | 13 November 2024 | $1,500.00 | Crestmead State School P&C Association | Funding toward screen hire and lighting for a community movie night hosted by the Crestmead State School P&C Association. | Crestmead State School PC Association (PDF 76 KB) |
| Councillor Paul Jackson | 26 November 2024 | $1,000.00 | River Glen Community Group | Funding towards catering, live entertainment and decorations to host a Christmas dinner. | River Glen Community Group (PDF 69 KB) |
Division 6
|
Name |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated |
Organisation name |
Purpose |
Notice of Allocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Councillor Tony Hall |
21 August 2024 |
$2,280.30 |
Loganlea State High School P&C Association |
Funding to purchase two covered tables and seats commemorating the Senior School Captains, leaving a legacy for future generations to enjoy. |
Loganlea State High School P&C Association (PDF 131 KB) |
| Councillor Tony Hall | 21 August 2024 | $497.48 | Logan Central Meals on Wheels | Funding towards a label printer, shirts for volunteers, magnetic car signs for organisation identification, and various items for Christmas and Fathers Day hampers. | Logan Central Meals on Wheels (PDF 132 KB) |
| Councillor Tony Hall | 6 September 2024 | $1,000.00 | Lions Club of Logan Village Incorporated | Funding towards fuel for two cars to participate in the Variety Bash, fundraising used for food/respite/physical assistance to those less fortunate within the community. | Lions Club of Logan Village Inc (130.33KB) |
| Councillor Tony Hall | 18 September 2024 | $1,000.00 | IWA Australia Limited | Funding towards driving lessons for vulnerable members of the refugee community, including youth and single mothers. | IWA Australia Ltd (PDF 129 KB) |
| Councillor Tony Hall | 3 October 2024 | $250.00 | Qld PNG Rugby League Incorporated | Funding toward live streaming, camera operations and technicians at the PNG Kokomo 9s Sporting Carnival. | Qld PNG Rugby League (PDF 143 KB) |
| Councillor Tony Hall | 9 October 2024 | $700.00 | Youth Nation Australia | Funding to purchase equipment for the Unleashed Program, enabling continued community efforts to help young people make better choices | Youth Nation Australia (PDF 135 KB) |
| Councillor Tony Hall | 10 October 2024 | $550.00 | Beenleigh Yatala Junior Chamber of Commerce | Funding towards catering and awards for the Junior Chamber end of year event. | Beenleigh Yatala Junior Chambers of Commerce (PDF 123 KB) |
| Councillor Tony Hall | 30 October 2024 | $122.47 | Learn-A-Craft | Funding for bus hire to take community members with mobility issues on an outing to a sunflower farm and Japanese gardens in Toowoomba. The trip will include lunch and provide an opportunity to learn about various flora and fauna. | Learn-A-Craft (PDF 137 KB) |
| Councillor Tony Hall | 27 November 2024 | $2,000.00 | SU Australia Ministries Limited - Beenleigh Region Combined Chaplaincy | Funding toward equipment hire, venue hire and catering for the Annual Chaplaincy dinner and auction. | SU Australia Ministries Limited - Beenleigh Region Combined Chaplaincy (PDF 130 KB) |
| Councillor Tony Hall | 27 November 2024 | $266.67 | Rochedale Springwood National Seniors Incorporated | Funding towards catering costs for an end of year event for seniors. | Rochedale Springwood National Seniors Incorporated (PDF 143 KB) |
| Councillor Tony Hall | 27 November 2024 | $153.85 | Logan East Community Neighbourhood Association | Funding to purchase non-perishable food items for Christmas hampers to be distributed to Logan households. | Logan East Community Neighbourhood Association (PDF 138 KB) |
Division 7
|
Name |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated |
Organisation name |
Purpose |
Notice of Allocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Councillor Tim Frazer |
6 August 2024 |
$1,428.90 |
Park Ridge AFC Incorporated |
Funding to replace and upgrade existing canteen fridge which is unrepairable. |
Park Ridge AFC Inc (PDF 178 KB) |
| Councillor Tim Frazer | 8 August 2024 | $1,500.00 | Browns Plains Little Athletics | Funding towards end of season trophies | Browns Plains Little Athletics (PDF 132 KB) |
| Councillor Tim Frazer | 16 August 2024 | $1,299.31 | Hindu Ahlaya Sangam QLD Incorporated | Funding for the provision of tables, chairs, and trolleys for use by both members and visitors at the Temple. | Hindu Ahlaya Sangam QLD Inc (PDF 144 KB) |
| Councillor Tim Frazer | 20 August 2024 | $436.00 | Churches Of Christ Housing Services Limited | Funding for composting program at Hillcrest Campus Housing and Residential Aged Care Facility. | Churches Of Christ Housing Services Ltd (PDF 173 KB) |
| Councillor Tim Frazer | 2 September 2024 | $357.85 | Tokelau Community Brisbane Incorporated | Funding toward venue hire and catering for rehearsals in preparation for World of Cultures in August, Tokelau Language Week and the annual Independence Day and Flag Raising ceremony in October. | Tokelau Community Brisbane (PDF 154 KB) |
| Councillor Tim Frazer | 2 September 2024 | $1,000.00 | IWA Australia Limited | Funding towards driving lessons for vulnerable members of the refugee community, including youth and single mothers. | IWA Australia (PDF 160 KB) |
| Councillor Tim Frazer | 2 September 2024 | $946.67 | Indie School Logan | Funding towards the Special Assistance Schools student formal and graduation celebration. | Indie School Logan (PDF 152 KB) |
| Councillor Tim Frazer | 11 September 2024 | $168.00 | Logan West Community ArtShare Alliance Incorporated | Funding to purchase a 'Directional Sign' to assist visitors locate the art studio to attend community program activities such as KRANK | Logan West Community ArtShare Alliance Inc (PDF 130 KB) |
| Councillor Tim Frazer | 12 September 2024 | $250.00 | Qld PNG Rugby League Incorporated | Funding toward live streaming, camera operations and technicians at the PNG Kokomo 9s Sporting Carnival. | QLD PNG Rugby League (PDF 154 KB) |
| Councillor Tim Frazer | 19 September 2024 | $1,850.00 | St. Thomas Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church Brisbane | Funding towards venue hire and decorations to support the delivery of celebration of Onam, a traditional South Indian spring festival featuring various cultural activities. | St. Thomas Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church Brisbane (PDF 194 KB) |
| Councillor Tim Frazer | 19 September 2024 | $500.00 | Chin Community Brisbane Incorporated | Funding toward the Chin New Year Festival celebration. The festival is one of the most significant events for the Chin people and is celebrated annually by the Chin community worldwide. | Chin Community Brisbane Inc (PDF 130 KB) |
| Councillor Tim Frazer | 23 September 2024 | $1,568.00 | Browns Plains State High School | Funding for a post-Year 12 formal mystery bus tour, offering a safe and enjoyable alternative to traditional after-parties. | Browns Plains State High School (PDF 131 KB) |
| Councillor Tim Frazer | 1 October 2024 | $1,120.00 | Park Ridge AFC Incorporated | Funding towards sporting trophies and awards for an end-of-season presentation night. | Park Ridge AFC Inc (PDF 127 KB) |
| Councillor Tim Frazer | 14 October 2024 | $955.00 | Boronia Heights State School | Funding for Laser Tag and a Van Game Theatre at an end-of-year celebration at Boronia Heights State School, aimed at encouraging positive behaviour among students. | Boronia Heights State School (PDF 129 KB) |
| Councillor Tim Frazer | 23 October 2024 | $250.00 | Learn-A-Craft | Funding for bus hire to take community members with mobility issues on an outing to a sunflower farm and Japanese gardens in Toowoomba. The trip will include lunch and provide an opportunity to learn about various flora and fauna. | Learn-A-Craft (PDF 128 KB) |
| Councillor Tim Frazer | 1 November 2024 | $1,000.00 | Boronia Heights State School | Funding toward bus transport for the Year 6 students to attend their end-of-year celebration. | Boronia Heights State School (PDF 124 KB) |
| Councillor Tim Frazer | 6 November 2024 | $500.00 | Queensland Fast Family and Communities of Australia | Funding towards the hire of a stage, chairs, tables and lighting for the Samoan and Pacifica Independence Day event held at Bill Norris Oval, Beenleigh. | Queensland Fast Family Communities of Australia (PDF 73 KB) |
| Councillor Tim Frazer | 4 December 2024 | $250.00 | STAR Community Services Limited | Funding towards advertising the 'Become a Secret Santa' program for vulnerable and isolated elderly residents within Logan, encouraging gift donations in collaboration with local businesses. | STAR Community Services Ltd (Division 150 KB) |
Division 8
|
Name |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated |
Organisation name |
Purpose |
Notice of Allocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Councillor Jacob Heremaia |
10 December 2024 |
$3,000.00 |
Hindu Ahlaya Sangam QLD Incorporated |
Funding for the provision of tables, chairs, and trolleys for use by both members and visitors at the Temple. |
Hindu Ahlaya Sangram QLD Inc (PDF 73 KB) |
| Councillor Jacob Heremaia | 10 December 2024 | $1,034.86 | Logan Central Meals on Wheels | Funding towards a label printer, shirts for volunteers, magnetic car signs for organisation identification, and various items for Christmas and Fathers Day hampers. | Logan Central Meals on Wheels (PDF 131 KB) |