This financial year Bundaberg Regional Council will continue to back the organisations, spaces and programs that bring people together and ensure community facilities are accessible for all residents.
With more than $920,000 set aside for community grants, Council is also committing to accessibility upgrades to local halls and ongoing funding support for multicultural programs in the 2026 – 2027 Budget.
Here’s just some of the community-focused initiatives being delivered:
Continued community grants funding
Council will continue to invest in the community through its suite of grants programs, with more than $920,000 allocated in support during the 2026 – 2027 financial year.
Programs include:
- Micro Grants Program
- Sport Championship Grants Program
- Young People in Sport Program
- Community Services Program and other targeted community funding streams
This funding supports local clubs, organisations and individuals to deliver events, initiatives and activities that strengthen community connection, participation and wellbeing across the region.
Community halls investment
Upgrades will be delivered to improve accessibility and ensure community facilities are inclusive and welcoming for all residents.
Halls receiving disability compliance upgrades to amenities include:
- Woodgate Community Hall
- Elliott Heads Community Hall
- Waterloo Community Hall
Strengthening multicultural community programs
Council will continue to support multicultural engagement and inclusion through ongoing funding for the Connecting and Building Thriving Multicultural Communities program under the Strengthening Multicultural Queensland initiative.
This funding helps to:
- Support multicultural events and community-led activities
- Strengthen social connection and inclusion
- Encourage participation and belonging across the region and more.
Council’s 2026 – 2027 budget document and associated resources can be found here.
