Weipa charities and not-for-profit groups are being encouraged to apply for $100,000 in financial support through the NQBP Community Fund, just like cadets from the 122 Army Cadet Unit in Mackay, who used their funding to undertake first aid training. Photo: Supplied.
A total of $100,000 in funding is available for initiatives across port communities following the launch of the North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) 2024-25 Community Fund on 26 August.
The fund is open to the communities of Weipa, Hay Point, Mackay and Bowen’s Abbot Point, and represents a $40,000 spike from previous years.
NQBP chief executive officer Brendan Webb said the annual fund supported local groups and organisations in delivering initiatives that made a real difference in their communities.
“NQBP values the importance of giving back to the communities in which it operates and has proudly provided more than $1 million in community sponsorships and donations over the last decade,” Mr Webb said.
“The NQBP Community Fund provides funding opportunities for community events, programs and activities that benefit our communities and promote the goals of NQBP.
“We’re proud to see the NQBP Community Fund at work within our port communities, with each initiative promoting our values of care, connection, courage and curiosity.”
The 122 Army Cadet Unit in Mackay was a recipient of the last round of funding and commanding officer Major AAC John Zimmermann said NQBP’s sponsorship had provided life-saving potential.
“The generous support provided by NQBP enabled cadets to receive accredited first aid training”, Major Zimmermann said.
“Our beautiful part of Queensland has its fair share of natural disasters, and this raises the potential for a range of injuries; training cadets to be capable first aiders living within the local community helps to develop self-confidence and is a valuable local resource when people suffer an injury, either from a disaster event or from everyday accidents.”
The NQBP Community Fund is open to non-profit groups and organisations, and registered charities.
Applications that identify a community or environmental need that are consistent with or promote the principles of diversity and inclusion are encouraged.
Applications close on 20 September and for more information, visit www.nqbp.com.au.
