Community Benefit Fund allocations 2023 / 2024 - Division 5 to Division 8
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 5
The Division 5 Councillor allocated a total of $16,349.35.
|
Name of person or organisation |
Purpose |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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. |
18 July 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
Logan Area Committee on the Ageing |
Funding to purchase catering and supplies and fund the band for the Christmas in July event. |
2 August 2023 |
$250.00 |
|
Learn-A-Craft |
To fund the travel costs for a bus trip to learn about flora and fauna. This will include lunch. |
8 August 2023 |
$700.00 |
|
Crestmead State School P and C |
Funding towards the movie license and screen hire to provide a movie night free of charge for the local community. |
5 September 2023 |
$2,440.00 |
|
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. |
5 September 2023 |
$300.00 |
|
Logan Disabled Sports Social Club Inc |
To fund bus hire for attendees to go to tenpin bowling in Bundaberg. |
10 September 2023 |
$400.00 |
|
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. |
10 September 2023 |
$1,000.00 |
|
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. |
19 September 2023 |
$335.00 |
|
Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce (Junior Chamber) |
Funding towards the venue hire and catering for an end of year Junior Chamber event. |
3 October 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
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 |
$500.00 |
|
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. |
3 October 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
Berrinba East SS Parents and Citizens’ Association |
Funding towards facilitators and materials to support a community event for unstructured and child-led play for Queensland Mental Health week. |
3 October 2023 |
$1,000.00 |
|
River Glen Community Group |
To fund a Christmas dinner and entertainment to encourage an inclusive activity and attendance by isolated senior members of the local community. |
22 October 2023 |
$1,897.00 |
|
Jimbelungare Community Garden Incorporated |
Funding to purchase materials to reconstruct raised garden beds needing repair/replacement. |
25 October 2023 |
$589.60 |
|
Berrinba East SS Parents and Citizens’ Association |
Funding to provide an outdoor stage for the students annual Christmas concert. |
2 November 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
The Logan West Golden Years Club Incorporated |
Funding towards Christmas meals and gift hampers to encourage isolated seniors to socially interact. |
9 November 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. |
7 November 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
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. |
9 November 2023 |
$1,000.00 |
|
Queensland Bird Breeders Club Incorporated |
Funding to replace a hot water system and hall flooring restoration. |
9 November 2023 |
$759.00 |
|
Logan City Marine Modellers |
Funding towards catering and supplies for a Christmas event, promoting public awareness of the club and facilities. |
15 November 2023 |
$563.00 |
|
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 |
$500.00 |
|
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. |
8 December 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
The Compassion Box |
Funding towards Christmas presents and goods that will be distributed with fortnightly ‘compassion boxes’ to the community. |
8 December 2023 |
$615.75 |
Division 6
The Division 6 Councillor allocated a total of $16,349.35.
|
Name of person or organisation |
Purpose |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Queensland Police Service (Edens Landing Police Beat) |
To fund food trucks and a BBQ alongside a display of Christmas lights and activities for members of the community. |
10 August 2023 |
$2,500.00 |
|
Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce (Junior Chamber) |
Funding towards the venue hire and catering for an end of year Junior Chamber event. |
5 October 2023 |
$250.00 |
|
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. |
10 October 2023 |
$780.00 |
|
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. |
17 October 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
Logan Artists Association |
Funding to purchase materials and supplies (canvasses/paint) for artists to create paintings to be hung within the Logan Hospital expansion. |
18 October 2023 |
$1,365.00 |
|
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. |
3 November 2023 |
$175.00 |
|
Youth Nation Australia |
Funding to purchase equipment and electronics to support youth based activities. |
3 November 2023 |
$2,886.00 |
|
Bethania Community Centre Incorporated |
Funding to replace malfunctioning office equipment (laptop/printer) allowing the centre to service the community and assists in running free community events for families, carers and seniors. |
8 November 2023 |
$1,782.00 |
|
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. |
5 December 2023 |
$3,524.00 |
|
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 |
$567.38 |
|
Meadowbrook Christian Church Limited |
Funding towards back-to-school support including uniforms, shoes, school stationery supplies and emergency food parcels for students experiencing homelessness. |
18 December 2023 |
$2,019.97 |
Division 7
The Division 7 Councillor allocated a total of $16,349.35.
|
Name of person or organisation |
Purpose |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
St Bernadine’s P and F Association |
Funding towards inflatable interactive sports equipment, supporting a healthy, fun and interactive experience for an Under 8's Day. |
17 July 2023 |
$1,424.00 |
|
Logan West Community Artshare Alliance |
Funding towards catering and embroidered bib aprons to support an Open Studio Day celebrating the 10th Anniversary residence at the Hillcrest Studio. |
20 July 2023 |
$600.40 |
|
Logan Area Committee on the Ageing |
Funding to purchase catering and supplies and fund the band for the Christmas in July event. |
31 July 2023 |
$250.00 |
|
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 |
$300.00 |
|
Boronia Heights State School |
To fund colour powder used in an end of year Colour Run for students of Boronia Heights State School. |
23 August 2023 |
$1,295.00 |
|
Southern Stars Baseball Club Incorporated |
To fund catering for an end of season function for both junior and senior players. |
23 August 2023 |
$1,500.00 |
|
Park Ridge Pirates JAFC Incorporated |
To fund trophies and medallions for Auskick, Junior and Youth JAFL players. |
25 August 2023 |
$868.04 |
|
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 |
$200.00 |
|
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. |
8 September 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
Park Ridge AFC Incorporated |
Funding towards sporting trophies for an awards night. |
11 September 2023 |
$479.26 |
|
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. |
11 September 2023 |
$335.00 |
|
Logan Disabled Sports Social Club Inc |
To fund bus hire for attendees to go to tenpin bowling in Bundaberg. |
18 September 2023 |
$58.33 |
|
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. |
23 September 2023 |
$1,750.00 |
|
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. |
26 September 2023 |
$222.22 |
|
St Thomas Syrian Orthodox Church Brisbane |
Funding towards venue hire and catering to support the delivery of a traditional spring feast called Onam which is a South Indian festival with cultural activities. |
26 September 2023 |
$1,500.00 |
|
Browns Plains Little Athletics |
To fund trophies for the end of season break up. |
3 October 2023 |
$1,500.00 |
|
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. |
3 October 2023 |
$100.00 |
|
Logan West Meals On Wheels Incorporated |
Funding towards function hire and catering for an end of year function for volunteers who raise awareness of the importance of their services. |
23 October 2023 |
$500.00 |
|
Logan West Meals On Wheels Incorporated |
Funding towards function hire and catering for the 40th Anniversary celebration, raising awareness of the importance of available services within the Logan community. |
23 October 2023 |
$1,000.00 |
|
Boronia Heights State School Parents and Citizens |
Funding to purchase a coffee machine to be used by staff, volunteers and during school community activities. |
26 October 2023 |
$600.00 |
|
Browns Plains Primary P and C Association |
Funding towards a new outdoor sound system to run more outdoor community events such as sporting events, fundraisers, fetes, outdoor movie nights and concerts. |
15 November 2023 |
$1,367.10 |
Division 8
The Division 8 Councillor allocated a total of $16,349.35.
|
Name of person or organisation |
Purpose |
Date allocation approved |
Amount allocated ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Park Ridge Probus Club Incorporated |
Funding towards the cost of bus/coach hire to deliver two trips for seniors, encouraging social connection and outings at an affordable cost. |
23 August 2023 |
$650.00 |
|
Park Ridge Connect |
Funding towards catering and servingware to deliver a free Christmas brunch to the local community. |
6 September 2023 |
$3,080.00 |
|
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. |
30 September 2023 |
$1,055.56 |
|
Park Ridge Panthers Incorporated |
Hiring of portable toilets for a football carnival placed within a close proximity to attendees. |
9 October 2023 |
$779.99 |
|
Park Ridge Panthers Incorporated |
Funding towards the installation of security cameras to enhance the security of the premises and provide a safe environment for members, staff and visitors. |
14 November 2023 |
$2,200.00 |
|
Regents Park State School |
Partial funding towards a new adventure playground. |
6 December 2023 |
$8,583.80 |