Funding assistance is now available for eligible sport and racing organisations impacted by flooding in Bundaberg through the Government’s Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program (SRDRP).
The SRDRP is designed to help clubs get back on their feet as quickly as possible and continue to serve their communities, with grants of up to $5,000 available to help with clean-up efforts.
Funding can be used for the replacement of damaged equipment that directly relates to the re-establishment of activities, as well as costs incurred with the clean-up.
Grants of up to $1000 will also be made available for racing participants impacted across Queensland through Racing Queensland’s Training Assistance Fund.
It is important that clean-up is carried out only when safe to do so and that volunteers and club members don’t put themselves at unnecessary risk during this time.
When it is safe to access clubs and grounds for the first time, it is recommended that photos are taken prior to clean-up to help record the extent of the damage.
Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers Ann Leahy said this was an important recovery step for Bundaberg’s local sporting groups.
“This funding will provide much needed relief for trainers and volunteer run clubs that simply do not have the capacity to absorb the cost of flood damage on their own,” Minister Leahy said.
“The activation of this funding is a timely and practical response that will help local sporting clubs recover, repair damaged facilities and get players, volunteers and families back on the field.”
Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett said funding would really help clubs with the clean-up efforts.
“I strongly encourage every eligible Bundaberg club to seek assistance through the Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program and quickly get back on their feet,” Mr Bennett said.
For information on the Queensland Government’s Disaster Recovery Program, visit: Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program (SRDRP)
Additional information on Racing Queensland’s Training Assistance Fund is available here: Training Assistance Fund
