Community Benefit Fund allocations 2024 / 2025 - Division 7 to Division 12
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 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 | 5 September 2024 | $312.00 | 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) |
Division 8
No allocations have been made.
Division 9
|
Name |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated |
Organisation name |
Purpose |
Notice of Allocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Councillor Scott Bannan |
27 August 2024 |
$500.00 |
Hindu Ahlaya Sangam Qld Incorporated |
Funding for the provision of tables, chairs, and trolleys for use by both members and visitors at the Temple. |
|
| Councillor Scott Bannan | 3 September 2024 | $1000.00 | 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 (PDF 130 KB) |
| Councillor Scott Bannan | 3 September 2024 | $2000.00 | Mundoolun Estate Community and Environmental Group | Funding towards stage and sound hire for the yearly community Christmas Carol event. |
Mundoolun Estate Community and Environmental Group (PDF 131 KB) |
| Councillor Scott Bannan | 14 November 2025 | $100.00 | 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 75 KB) |
Division 10
|
Name |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated |
Organisation name |
Purpose |
Notice of Allocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Councillor Miriam Stemp |
6 August 2024 |
$2,000.00 |
Rods Hot Rod Club Incorporated |
Funding towards the purchase of tables and chairs for the Club's facility and to support their Diamond Jubilee 60th celebration event. |
|
| Councillor Miriam Stemp | 12 September 2024 | $400.00 | Probus Club of Cornubia Incorporated | Funding for a Christmas luncheon aimed at welcoming new members, guests, and engaging current members to promote community involvement and strengthen social connections. | Probus Club of Cornubia (PDF 151 KB) |
| Councillor Miriam Stemp | 25 September 2024 | $1,650.00 | Carbrook State School P&C | Funding to purchase a commercial coffee machine and grinder for Carbrook State School, to be used both at school and during local community events. | Carbrook State School P&C (PDF 127 KB) |
| Councillor Miriam Stemp | 1 October 2024 | $1,000.00 | Itching To Stitch | Funding to purchase wool and yarn to craft items that will be donated to charities in Logan. | Itching to Stitch (PDF 138 KB) |
| Councillor Miriam Stemp | 3 October 2024 | $1,831.00 | The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc - Shailer Park Scout Group | Funding to purchase activity equipment to deliver the Scout program to local youth in Shailer Park district. | The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc - Shailer Park Scout Group (PDF 139 KB) |
| Councillor Miriam Stemp | 30 October 2024 | $1,248.00 | Probus Club of Loganholme Incorporated | Funding to purchase audio-visual equipment, a laptop and portable PA system for the organisation to deliver activities to senior residents, encouraging active participation and building meaningful relationships with others in Logan City. | Probus Club of Loganholme Inc (PDF 124 KB) |
| Councillor Miriam Stemp | 6 November | $770.00 | Kingston East Neighbourhood Group | Funding for the Wild Rangers reptile encounters show to perform at the Bush Kindy community fundraiser held at the Kingston East Neighbourhood Centre. | Kingston East Neighbourhood Group (PDF 124 KB) |
| Councillor Miriam Stemp | 14 November 2024 | $250.00 | Springwood Tri-Service RSL Sub Branch Inc | Funding to buy a laptop to play music at commemoration events throughout the year, including Vietnam Veterans Day and Remembrance Day. | Springwood Tri Service RSL Sub (PDF 76 KB) |
| Councillor Miriam Stemp | 15 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 73 KB) |
Division 11
|
Name |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated |
Organisation name |
Purpose |
Notice of Allocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Councillor Natalie Willcocks |
1 August 2024 |
$950.00 |
Greenbank State School P&C Association |
Funding for the hire of a foam cannon for Greenbank State School P&C Association’s Colour Explosion Run4Fun fundraising event. |
|
| Councillor Natalie Willcocks | 25 September 2024 | $800.00 | Greenbank 50 Plus | Funding toward hiring a band for a community music and dance event to celebrate the end of the year. | Greenbank 50 Plus (PDF 128 KB) |
Division 12
|
Name |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated |
Organisation name |
Purpose |
Notice of Allocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Councillor Karen Murphy |
7 August 2024 |
$1,795.00 |
Eagleby Garden Club Incorporated |
Funding for gift packs, morning tea, lunch, dessert and servingware for a Friendship Day where garden clubs come together to interact and share knowledge on the environment, environmental protection and sustainability. |
|
| Councillor Karen Murphy | 13 August 2024 | $500.00 | Village Rockers Incorporated | Funding toward venue and band hire for a fundraising Gala July 2024. | Village Rockers Inc (PDF 135 KB) |
| Councillor Karen Murphy | 20 August 2024 | $686.65 | Beenleigh Netball Association | Funding towards trophies and awards for participants aged 5 to 17 of the Saturday netball fixtures. | Beenleigh Netball Association (PDF 131 KB) |
| Councillor Karen Murphy | 20 August 2024 | $500.00 | Windaroo State School | Funding to support staff wellbeing strategies, including catering during the busy reporting time to boost morale. | Windaroo State School (PDF 130 KB) |
| Councillor Karen Murphy | 28 August 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 (PDF 143 KB) |
| Councillor Karen Murphy | 10 September 2024 | $425.00 | Mount Warren Park State School | Funding to support a staff wellbeing initiative by providing each staff member a hot beverage. | Mount Warren Park State School (PDF 129.66KB) |
| Councillor Karen Murphy | 16 September 2024 | $1,500.00 | Beenleigh Garden Club Incorporated | Funding for venue rental, catering, and decorations for the annual Friendship Day event, where community garden clubs gather to exchange horticultural knowledge, interact, and listen to a guest speaker. | Beenleigh Garden Club Inc (PDF 141 KB) |
| Councillor Karen Murphy | 16 September 2024 | $1,000.00 | 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 132 KB) |
| Councillor Karen Murphy | 25 September 2024 | $500.00 | Beenleigh State School | Funding to support a staff wellbeing initiative by providing each staff member with a hot beverage and a cookie. | Beenleigh State School (PDF 127 KB) |
| Councillor Karen Murphy | 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 129 KB) |
| Councillor Karen Murphy | 23 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 Karen Murphy | 19 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 73 KB) |
| Councillor Karen Murphy | 19 November 2024 | $5,000.00 | SU Australia Ministries Limited - Beenleigh Region Combined Chaplaincy | Funding toward equipment hire, venue hire and catering for the Annual Chaplaincy dinner and auction. | Australia Ministries Limited - Beenleigh Region Combined Chaplancy (PDF 73 KB) |