Grants for Local Sporting Champions
CONGRATULATIONS to Coolum locals, siblings Rebecca and Patrick Davies, of St Andrew’s Anglican College who were recently awarded a Local Sporting Champion grant of $750 each to help with the cost of participating in the Australian Surf Life Saving Titles over in Western Australia as part of the Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club. Do you have a young sporting champion in your family? Applications are now open for Local Sporting Champions and Local Para Champions grants of up to $750 for 12 to 18-year-olds participating in state, national or international championships. For more information go to my website.
Coolum High School
In developing the Opposition’s energy policy, I am consulting as widely as possible. I recently attended Coolum State High School and met with Year 11 & 12 students, who shared their views on climate change and next-generation clean energy solutions, including zero-emission nuclear energy. I know our future will be in great hands with smart, informed leaders like this. Thank you to Principal Troy Ascott, Deputy Principal Emma Curnow and all the students involved.
Growing Regions Program – min grant $500,000
Are you a member of a community or sporting group seeking funding? Funding for community infrastructure (either new or upgrades) that delivers community and economic benefits to regional Australia – including the Sunshine Coast. This grant is for large projects of $1 million or more where 50% of the project cost can be claimed through the grant (or 90% for specific, eligible groups). Expressions of Interest open 5 July (close 1 August). For more information and eligibility go to www.tedobrien.com.au or contact my office.
Fairfax Biggest Survey
Thank you to the over 1,700 people who responded to my Biggest Survey – an overwhelming response. The survey confirmed that cost of living pressures are hitting hard, along with other insights. Your responses will help me identify local issues and concern which, in turn, helps direct my efforts in Canberra.