Community Benefit Fund allocations 2023 / 2024 - Mayor, Division 1 to Division 4
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.
Mayor
The Mayor allocated a total of $16,348.37.
|
Name of person or organisation |
Purpose |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Christian Community Ministries trading as Groves Christian College |
Funding to offset costs of hosting an event which includes external vendors for the fireworks, rides, wildlife exhibit and first responders. |
26 July 2023 |
$2,632.00 |
|
Logan Area Committee on the Ageing |
Funding to purchase catering and supplies and fund the band for the Christmas in July event. |
3 August 2023 |
$192.85 |
|
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 |
$2,000.00 |
|
Springwood Suns Cricket Club Incorporated |
To supply and install a bench seat overlooking the main oval for the community to use. This will be a memorial seat for a late club member. |
17 August 2023 |
$1,558.70 |
|
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. |
4 September 2023 |
$300.00 |
|
Mabel Park State High School |
Funding towards a post Year 12 formal mystery bus tour, providing a safe and fun alternative to formal after-parties.
|
7 September 2023 |
$1,000.00 |
|
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. |
7 September 2023 |
$277.00 |
|
Logan City Community Cadets Incorporated |
Funding to support the costs of the Exercise Stone Pillow 2023 including the printing of programs, purchase of food items and serviceware, and hire of a jumping castle and face painter. |
7 September 2023 |
$330.00 |
|
Rochedale Springwood Meals on Wheels Incorporated |
To fund a volunteer thank you dinner at the end of the year for the good work they contributed during the year. |
18 September 2023 |
$1,147.50 |
|
Learn-A-Craft |
To fund the travel costs for a bus trip to learn about flora and fauna. This will include lunch. |
18 September 2023 |
$1,030.00 |
|
Browns Plains State High School |
Funding towards a post Year 12 formal mystery bus tour, providing a safe and fun alternative to formal after-parties. |
21 September 2023 |
$1,726.00 |
|
Logan Disabled Sports Social Club Inc |
To fund bus hire for attendees to go to tenpin bowling in Bundaberg. |
25 September 2023 |
$333.34 |
|
Logan City Historical Museum Society Incorporated |
Funding to purchase a lightbox for photography as part of the cataloguing project for the museum. |
25 September 2023 |
$424.00 |
|
Crestmead 40 Plus Club Incorporated |
Funding to help offset the cost of a Christmas Lunch for seniors during these hard financial times as most attendees are on the aged pension. |
3 October 2023 |
$222.22 |
|
Logan East Community Neighbourhood Association |
To fund t-shirts for LECNA volunteers and staff, allowing community members to identify a safe contact point during community development initiatives and outreach. |
11 October 2023 |
$198.76 |
|
Lions Club of Rochedale Springwood Incorporated |
To fund hire of chairs and venue, morning tea and printing costs for a Citizenship Ceremony on Australia Day. New citizens of Logan are welcomed into the community, demonstrating Logan is an inclusive city. |
21 November 2023 |
$1,000.00 |
|
Loganlea State High School |
Funding towards a First Nations student project. Indigenous students will create a traditional cultural mural at the schools “yarning circle” in collaboration with a recognised Aboriginal artist, drawing on the culture and stories of the Yagara and Yugambeh language groups. |
6 December 2023 |
$476.00 |
|
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. |
11 December 2023 |
$1,500.00 |
Division 1
The Division 1 Councillor allocated $16,349.35
|
Name of person or organisation |
Purpose |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Logan River Family History Incorporated |
Financial support towards the cost of signage and website upgrades. |
20 July 2023 |
$1,000.00 |
|
Logan Area Committee on the Ageing |
Funding to purchase catering and supplies and fund the band for the Christmas in July event. |
30 July 2023 |
$190.00 |
|
Girl Guides Queensland - Rochedale District |
Funding for a solar portable power station, wet weather case, tent pegs and glow in the dark hazard markers for pegs and zippers on tents. |
28 August 2023 |
$2,000.00 |
|
Probus Club of Springwood Incorporated |
To support two bus trips in the year 2023 which is available to all members of the Club. |
7 September 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
Springwood Central State School |
Funding to purchase kitchen appliances to continue to produce healthy meals for students. |
7 September 2023 |
$855.00 |
|
Mixtures Netball Club |
Funding to support club members to undertake umpiring courses, engage in mentoring to develop competence, and partially fund uniforms. |
14 September 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
Rochedale Springwood Meals on Wheels Incorporated |
To fund a volunteer thank you dinner at the end of the year for the good work they contributed during the year. |
15 September 2023 |
$1,147.50 |
|
Springwood Tri-Service RSL Subbranch Incorporated |
Funding to replace the sign the sub-branch erects in Springwood Park for Remembrance and Anzac Days. The previous sign was damaged beyond repair in the wind leading up to Anzac Day in 2023. |
20 September 2023 |
$1,413.53 |
|
Rochedale Springwood National Seniors Incorporated |
Funding towards the costs associated with catering for an event at the end of the year. |
28 September 2023 |
$262.50 |
|
Springwood Girl Guides |
Funding to purchase bench seating, safety cones, branded vests and tower fans to cool down the building during warmer weather. |
28 September 2023 |
$2,000.00 |
|
Rochedale Rovers FC Incorporated |
Funding towards building certification fees. |
29 September 2023 |
$2,000.00 |
|
Rochedale South Cricket Club Incorporated |
Funding to purchase cricket covers and hessian accessories for the club, reducing rain delays and allowing for more active participation and play. |
29 September 2023 |
$1,345.50 |
|
Logan East Community Neighbourhood Association |
To fund t-shirts for LECNA volunteers and staff, allowing community members to identify a safe contact point during community development initiatives and outreach. |
6 October 2023 |
$200.00 |
|
Rochedale Tigers' Rugby League Club |
Funding to replace the catering equipment used to support community sporting activities. |
14 October 2023 |
$2,000.00 |
|
Underwood Park Netball Association |
To purchase new and replacement equipment for playing members aged 5 to 18 years. |
20 October 2023 |
$935.32 |
Division 2
The Division 2 Councillor allocated $16,348.65
|
Name of person or organisation |
Purpose |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Christian Community Ministries trading as Groves Christian College |
Funding to offset costs of hosting an event which includes external vendors for the fireworks, rides, wildlife exhibit and first responders. |
25 July 2023 |
$660.00 |
|
Learn-A-Craft |
To fund the travel costs for a bus trip to learn about flora and fauna. This will include lunch. |
21 August 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
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. |
23 August 2023 |
$250.00 |
|
Logan Area Committee on the Ageing |
Funding to purchase catering and supplies and fund the band for the Christmas in July event. |
24 August 2023 |
$594.15 |
|
Woodridge State School |
To fund the cost of bus hire, lunch and tenpin bowling for the Year 6 students end of year activity. |
24 August 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
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 |
$250.00 |
|
Chin Community Brisbane |
Funding will be used towards Chin New Year Festival celebration. Chin New Year celebration is one of the most important festivals of the Chin people and is celebrated every year by the Chin community across the globe. |
12 September 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
Logan Disabled Sports Social Club Inc |
To fund bus hire for attendees to go to tenpin bowling in Bundaberg. |
14 September 2023 |
$250.00 |
|
Berrinba East SS Parents and Citizens’ Association |
Funding to provide an outdoor stage for the students annual Christmas concert. |
26 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. |
14 November 2023 |
$187.50 |
|
Empowerment Without Borders Limited |
Funding towards fundraising event costs such as venue hire, catering, photography, promotion and entertainment to foster community networking, a shared sense of purpose and encouraging participation in community life and fostering social cohesion. |
14 November 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
Alpha Athletics Cheer Pty Limited |
Funding towards the cost of hydration catering during the summer months of training. |
14 November 2023 |
$300.00 |
|
Creative Collective Cultural Community Incorporated |
Funding to purchase children's games to encourage families with young children to visit the Milky Way Markets held at the Kingston Butter Factory and encourage children's active engagement and social teamwork. |
14 November 2023 |
$1,185.00 |
|
Rosies Youth Mission Incorporated |
Funding toward 2 Christmas events open to all members of the Beenleigh and Logan community which will include a meal, hamper and gifts for people experiencing homelessness, disadvantage or social isolation. |
14 November 2023 |
$1,000.00 |
|
LC5 Neighbourhood Watch |
Funding towards an animal farm, face painting, snow cone, popcorn and fairy floss machines for a community fun day in the park celebrating Neighbourhood Watch Week. |
14 November 2023 |
$2,646.00 |
|
Berrinba East SS Parents and Citizens’ Association |
Funding toward prizes (gift cards) in a fundraising raffle aimed at raising vital funds to support the school’s programs and needed improvements. |
17 November 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
Logan Model Engineering Society Incorporated |
Funding towards the promotion of miniature train running days and special events via flyers and radio, and to assist with the purchase of gift bag items for young participants. |
18 November 2023 |
$2,550.00 |
|
The Scout Association of Australia Qld Branch Incorporated – Woodridge Group |
Funding to purchase trestle tables that multiple charitable organisations will use to provide their services to the community. |
18 November 2023 |
$536.00 |
|
LC5 Neighbourhood Watch |
Funding towards the purchase of equipment used for community events (BBQ and gas bottle, gazebo's, tables, chairs, esky) and an animal farm and face painting at the Easter Fun Day community event in 2024. |
5 December 2023 |
$2,940.00 |
Division 3
The Division 3 Councillor allocated $16,349.35
|
Name of person or organisation |
Purpose |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Schema Collective |
Funding for an all-ages music and skateboarding event at Shailer Pioneer Park including skateboarding workshops and local bands. |
13 July 2023 |
$1,000.00 |
|
Logan Area Committee on the Ageing |
Funding to purchase catering and supplies and fund the band for the Christmas in July event. |
21 August 2023 |
$250.00 |
|
Daisy Hill Neighbourhood Watch |
To fund venue hire and morning tea to bring community together in friendly and relaxed environment, along with representation from local police, residents and Logan City Council. |
29 August 2023 |
$400.00 |
|
Mabel Park State High School |
Funding towards a post Year 12 formal mystery bus tour, providing a safe and fun alternative to formal after-parties. |
12 September 2023 |
$1,000.00 |
|
Mabel Park State School |
Funding for Year 6 students of Mabel Park State School to attend a lunch and tenpin bowling for a graduation celebration. |
12 September 2023 |
$3,000.00 |
|
Chin Community Brisbane |
Funding will be used towards Chin New Year Festival celebration. Chin New Year celebration is one of the most important festivals of the Chin people and is celebrated every year by the Chin community across the globe. |
12 September 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
Daisy Hill Neighbourhood Watch |
Funding to cater a BBQ, hire of chairs and tables and prizes to support the Daisy Hill Neighbourhood Watch end of year event. This event brings the community together and provides an opportunity to educate residents about crime prevention strategies. |
12 September 2023 |
$1,422.00 |
|
Daisy Hill Neighbourhood Watch |
Funding towards confectionery and decorations to support the Neighbourhood Watch Halloween event, ensuring a safe activity for a younger audience and their parents. |
12 September 2023 |
$400.00 |
|
Logan East Community Neighbourhood Association |
To fund t-shirts for LECNA volunteers and staff, allowing community members to identify a safe contact point during community development initiatives and outreach. |
5 October 2023 |
$200.00 |
|
Rochedale Springwood National Seniors Incorporated |
Funding towards the costs associated with catering for an event at the end of the year. |
5 October 2023 |
$262.50 |
|
Slacks Creek Soccer Club Incorporated |
Funding towards catering for the Junior presentation day. |
5 October 2023 |
$891.00 |
|
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. |
27 October 2023 |
$187.50 |
|
Empowerment Without Borders Limited |
Funding towards fundraising event costs such as venue hire, catering, photography, promotion and entertainment to foster community networking, a shared sense of purpose and encouraging participation in community life and fostering social cohesion. |
14 November 2023 |
$200.35 |
|
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. |
12 December 2023 |
$350.00 |
|
Chatswood Hills State School P and C Association |
Funding towards entertainment, catering and decorations for the school disco which will raise funds used for school programs that contribute directly to the betterment of the local community. |
12 December 2023 |
$1,367.74 |
|
Impact Care Services Limited |
Funding towards gifts for children and a free BBQ, popcorn, snow cones and fairy floss at the community Christmas Carols event. |
12 December 2023 |
$3,539.06 |
|
Meadowbrook Christian Church Limited |
Funding toward back-to-school support on uniforms, shoes, school stationery supplies and emergency food parcels for students experiencing homelessness. |
12 December 2023 |
$1,000.00 |
|
Logan Vikings Swimming Club Incorporated |
Funding towards two community events - Logan North Pool Splash Pad opening day and a fundraising Trivia Night. |
12 December 2023 |
$379.20 |
Division 4
The Division 4 Councillor allocated $16,349.35
|
Name of person or organisation |
Purpose |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Beenleigh Theatre Group Incorporated |
Funding for 4 trophies and supporting the festival with advertising. |
20 July 2023 |
$242.00 |
|
Logan Village Cricket Club Incorporated |
To fund the sausage sizzle and temporary lighting towers for the launch of the Logan District Cricket Associations Junior sign on day. |
7 September 2023 |
$920.00 |
|
South Rock State School P and C Association |
Partially cover bus transport costs and morning tea for the first year 5/6 camp and provide morning tea/lunch packs for students. |
7 September 2023 |
$685.00 |
|
Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce (Junior Chamber) |
Funding towards venue hire and catering for an end of year Junior Chamber event. |
29 September 2023 |
$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. |
29 September 2023 |
$300.00 |
|
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. |
26 October 2023 |
$200.00 |
|
Logan Village State School P and C Association |
Funding to purchase tuckshop equipment (popcorn machine) to facilitate a healthy/affordable food option and encourage money handling experience. |
26 October 2023 |
$789.00 |
|
Yarrabilba State Secondary College |
Funding to provide gift cards for an end of year College Award Ceremony, recognising the students outstanding contribution to the College community. |
30 October 2023 |
$100.00 |
|
5FOLD Limited |
Funding toward a Christmas Hamper Appeal providing essential items, food and gifts to families facing financial hardship, seniors living alone and individuals experiencing tough times. |
7 November 2023 |
$1,000.00 |
|
The Scout Association of Aus Qld Branch Incorporated – Logan Village Scout Group |
Funding toward the purchase of new tents, poles and pegs used by young participants on camping trips throughout the year. |
28 November 2023 |
$2,189.00 |
|
Logan Village State School P and C Association |
Funding towards a stand mixer and electric grill for the tuckshop to provide healthy snacks. |
7 December 2023 |
$1,088.95 |
|
Lions Club of Logan Village Incorporated |
Funding towards a charity golf day, including course hire, lunches, trophies and prizes. Funds are raised for causes including Multiple Sclerosis Qld, Rosies, 4Voices and Hummingbird House. |
8 December 2023 |
$1,115.40 |
|
Logan Village Community Centre Incorporated |
To fund catering and servingware to provide a Community Christmas Lunch. |
8 December 2023 |
$1,190.25 |
|
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. |
8 December 2023 |
$567.38 |
|
South Queensland and Border Districts Touch Association Incorporated |
Funding towards awards, trophies and water bottles to ensure hydration and safe play for young members during matches. |
8 December 2023 |
$2,128.00 |
|
Village Green Theatre Group |
Funding to build trollies to safely move staging and prop items which will be stored at, and used by, Yarrabilba State Secondary College. |
13 December 2023 |
$934.37 |
|
Logan Village Falcons All Sports Incorporated |
Funding towards the purchase of an ice machine used during sporting events, including for performing first aid on injuries. |
13 December 2023 |
$2,400.00 |