Community Benefit Fund allocations 2023 / 2024 - Division 9 to Division 12
Notice of Allocations 2023 / 2024
The total amount budgeted as discretionary funds for the 2023 / 2024 financial year was $212,541.55. The Mayor and Councillors each had $16,349.35 available to allocate.
Applications for the Community Benefit Fund closed on 19 December 2023. The total discretionary funds allocated in the 2023 / 2024 financial year was $212,489.24.
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 9
The Division 9 Councillor allocated a total of $16,316.32.
|
Name of person or organisation |
Purpose |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Queensland Mounted Cadets Incorporated |
Funding towards trophies and awards for cadet graduation, awards ceremony and promotion parade held at the end of the year. |
23 August 2023 |
$800.00 |
|
Jimboomba Jolley’s over 50's |
Funding for a Christmas Lunch for Jimboomba Jolley’s present and future members. |
18 September 2023 |
$1,000.00 |
|
Logan Disabled Sports Social Club Inc |
To fund bus hire for attendees to go to tenpin bowling in Bundaberg. |
18 September 2023 |
$58.33 |
|
Rotary Club of Jimboomba |
Funding for a digital entry lock system. |
18 September 2023 |
$858.00 |
|
Quota Jimboomba |
Funding towards advertising, catering and gift cards to assist with the presentation and operation of the local art show. |
4 October 2023 |
$4,500.00 |
|
Mundoolun Estate Community and Environmental Group |
Funding towards stage hire for the yearly Christmas Carols community event. |
8 November 2023 |
$2,000.00 |
|
Jimboomba Blue Jays Netball Club |
Funding towards gazebos, water coolers, first aid, electronic equipment and player bibs. Shaded areas will be utilised by players and spectators alike. |
16 November 2023 |
$5,699.99 |
|
Upper Room Crisis Care Centre |
Funding to provide Christmas hampers of food and festive items to vulnerable, low-income families and individuals whose lives have been impacted by unfortunate circumstances. |
12 December 2023 |
$1,400.00 |
Division 10
The Division 10 Councillor allocated a total of $16,349.35.
|
Name of person or organisation |
Purpose |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Probus Club of Cornubia |
Funding to purchase a laptop for the Probus secretary to keep minutes and legal documents. The laptop will also be used to access PowerPoint for speakers at meetings. |
11 August 2023 |
$906.00 |
|
Logan Beaudesert Country Music Club Incorporated |
Funding for venue hire to conduct the social for the Logan Beaudesert Country Music Club. This activity is held on the 4th Sunday of each month excluding December. |
6 September 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
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. |
25 October 2023 |
$250.00 |
|
Rods Hot Rod Club Incorporated |
Funding towards a Christmas dinner for automotive hobbyists within Logan who donate their time and expenses, displaying their vehicles for various charitable events and community organisations. The dinner will also encourage new membership. |
5 December 2023 |
$1,294.78 |
|
Southern Stars Netball Association |
Funding towards first aid kits, training bibs, uniforms and netballs. |
5 December 2023 |
$1,358.91 |
|
Loganholme State School P and C |
Funding towards the purchase of a glass front drinks fridge used to store and sell drinks across all P and C events. |
5 December 2023 |
$2,172.00 |
|
The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Incorporated - Shailer Park Scout Group |
Funding towards the purchase of a printer and laminating machine to print activity materials and for community event advertising. |
5 December 2023 |
$788.00 |
|
Carbrook State School P and C Association |
Funding towards a gazebo and Square Terminal Reader to facilitate electronic payments (tap and go) at school and local community events throughout the year. |
6 December 2023 |
$608.90 |
|
Calvary Christian College |
Funding towards a BBQ and water cooler used during community events throughout the year. |
12 December 2023 |
$1,098.96 |
|
Logan Wildlife Association |
Funding to purchase equipment to establish a Logan Wildlife Hospital including 2 ICU units to treat critical patients and 3 IV pumps for fluid therapy and pain relief. |
15 December 2023 |
$1,371.80 |
|
Kingston East Neighbourhood Group Incorporated |
Funding to purchase a commercial dishwashing machine used in the hospitality training program and other community-driven multifaceted programs. |
15 December 2023 |
$6,000.00 |
Division 11
The Division 11 Councillor allocated a total of $16,349.35.
|
Name of person or organisation |
Purpose |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Flagstone State School P and C |
Funding to purchase walkie-talkies, signs and a camera to support the Flagstone Twilight Markets. |
31 July 2023 |
$2,500.49 |
|
Park Ridge Pirates JAFC Incorporated |
To fund trophies and medallions for Auskick, Junior and Youth JAFL players. |
30 August 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
Greenbank Scout Group – The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Incorporated |
Funding to support the Venturer with the equipment they need to master the Scout Program Guidelines. |
31 August 2023 |
$1,844.00 |
|
Park Ridge Probus Club Incorporated |
To fund an end of year lunch to all attendees with the purpose of providing an opportunity to keep seniors minds active, expand their interests, and enjoy the fellowship of new friends. |
31 August 2023 |
$300.00 |
|
Greenbank over 50s walking football |
Funding for a marquee tent to use as shade for the group when attending events. |
6 September 2023 |
$1,497.00 |
|
Park Ridge Active Riding Group |
Funding to support travel and accommodation expenses for the Vice President to attend a further educational development exam in dressage judging. The upgrade of qualifications enables judging of a wider range of competitions and participants. |
15 September 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
Teviot Downs Soccer Club |
Funding towards participation trophies for the end of season presentation encouraging and increasing participation in community sporting and recreational activities at a junior level. |
3 October 2023 |
$2,000.00 |
|
Greenbank Community Centre |
Funding towards a community garden shed to safely store cleaning equipment used by hirers of the community hall. |
10 November 2023 |
$1,000.00 |
|
Greenbank 50 Plus |
Funding towards band hire and morning tea for a seniors music and dance activity morning. |
13 November 2023 |
$1,000.00 |
|
Flagstone State School P and C Association |
Funding towards the Flagstone Christmas "Elf Trail" activity held during the Flagstone Community Carols and Twilight Markets. |
21 November 2023 |
$2,000.00 |
|
Big Country Endurance Riders Incorporated |
Funding towards installing permanent posts and direction arrows along a network of safe marked tracks in Greenbank. |
30 November 2023 |
$2,002.86 |
|
Greenbank Gators Swimming Club Incorporated |
Funding towards the purchase of a BBQ, trolley and accessories to cater sporting and fundraising events, and trophies and awards for end-of-season celebrations. |
6 December 2023 |
$1,205.00 |
Division 12
The Division 12 Councillor allocated a total of $16,331.75.
|
Name of person or organisation |
Purpose |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Logan Area Committee on the Ageing |
Funding to purchase catering a supplies and fund the band for the Christmas in July event. |
31 July 2023 |
$250.00 |
|
Beenleigh Historical Village and Museum |
Funding to implement local artworks to upgrade the entrance and furniture for the Museum to support the centre as a Visitor Information Centre. |
3 August 2023 |
$3,000.00 |
|
Mount Warren Park State School |
Funding for a coffee machine, encouraging staff to take breaks for their physical and mental wellbeing. |
3 August 2023 |
$449.00 |
|
Beenleigh Netball Association |
Funding towards the cost of participation medals for modified players of Net Set and Go, trophies and encouragement awards for the Junior Cadets and name badges for coaches and officials. |
15 August 2023 |
$793.75 |
|
Eagleby Garden Club |
To fund morning tea and lunch, servingware and gift packs for a Friendship Day where garden clubs come together sharing knowledge on the environment, environmental protection and sustainability. |
15 August 2023 |
$989.00 |
|
Windaroo State School |
Funding to support staff wellbeing strategies, including catering during the busy reporting time to boost morale. |
15 August 2023 |
$550.00 |
|
Eagleby Learning Centre |
Funding for equipment and supplies to assist with running wellbeing days for staff who contribute to the local community. The focus is on psychological wellbeing and social and community engagement. This includes an individual session and a group/community session with a healthy lunch promoting positive nutrition choices. |
28 August 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
Beenleigh Garden Club Incorporated |
Funding towards catering, decorations and venue hire to support Beenleigh Garden Club’s Friendship Day. All garden clubs in Logan and surrounding Council areas are invited to attend a display of garden products, entertainment and catering. |
18 September 2023 |
$1,500.00 |
|
SU Queensland (Scripture Union) |
Funding towards the Annual ChicChat Mother/Daughter Dinner hosted by Edens Landing State School with other schools attending including Beenleigh Special School, Windaroo State School and Cedar Creek State School. |
5 October 2023 |
$750.00 |
|
Beenleigh Show Society |
Funding towards advertising and entertainment for the 144th Annual Show for the Logan community and surrounding districts. |
19 October 2023 |
$5,000.00 |
|
Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce (Junior Chamber) |
Funding towards the venue hire and catering for an end of year Junior Chamber event. |
6 December 2023 |
$1,250.00 |
|
Eagleby Giants JRLFC Incorporated |
Funding toward purchase of jerseys for junior players. |
19 December 2023 |
$1,300.00 |