What’s Happening?
Queensland Country Bank has unveiled the recipients of its 2025 Good for Good Community Grants Program, announcing a record-breaking $150,000 awarded to 15 not-for-profit organisations across Queensland.
Among these is the Mackay Surf Life Saving Club, which received funding to improve accessibility for beachgoers with mobility challenges.
Why It Matters?
The grants reflect Queensland Country Bank’s commitment to uplifting local communities, providing critical support to organisations that make tangible differences in people’s lives.
For Mackay, this means safer, more inclusive beach access, promoting community wellbeing and engagement.
Local Impact
Mackay Surf Life Saving Club will use its funding to install beach access matting, removing barriers posed by loose sand for individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and those with mobility challenges.
This project ensures everyone can safely enjoy Mackay’s stunning coastline.
By the Numbers
- $150,000 Total Funding: The program supports 15 organisations across Queensland in 2025.
- $30,000 Maximum Grant: Each recipient can receive up to $30,000 for their projects.
- 3 Million Dollars: The cumulative investment Queensland Country Bank has made in community projects since 2005.
Zoom In
The Mackay Surf Life Saving Club’s beach matting installation addresses a growing need for accessibility, benefiting older residents, disabled beachgoers, and visually impaired community members.
This initiative embodies the ethos of inclusivity and safety, hallmarks of Queensland’s iconic surf life-saving movement.
Zoom Out
The 15 recipients of the 2025 Good for Good Community Grants Program include a diverse range of organisations across Queensland:
- Far North Queensland Wild Life Rescue (Cairns): Supporting care operations for injured wildlife.
- COUCH Wellness Centre (Cairns): Providing free cancer therapy workshops.
- Mulgrave Combined Cricket Association (Yarrabah): Encouraging female Indigenous and Indian participation in cricket.
- Outback at Isa (Mount Isa): Creating an Indigenous-themed feature wall with local artists.
- Mount Isa and District Athletics Club: Providing shade tents for extreme weather conditions.
- Weipa Early Childhood Education Association Inc: Installing natural playground equipment.
- Fuel For Schools Ltd (Townsville): Purchasing a vehicle to deliver food for school breakfast programs.
- Charters Towers Civic Club Incorporated: Installing solar power for sustainability.
- Mackay Surf Life Saving Club Inc: Installing beach access matting for inclusive beach participation.
- Big Birds Nest Childcare Centre (Ayr): Purchasing cots to ensure safe sleeping for children.
- Collinsville Community Association: Painting interactive games and line markings in an undercover area.
- Stanthorpe & District Cricket Association Inc: Upgrading cricket covers and water management equipment.
- Western Districts Netball Association (Brisbane): Supporting migrant and refugee students with fees and equipment.
- Cystic Fibrosis Queensland: Providing spirometers to monitor lung health in remote areas.
- Bramble Bay Women’s Shed (North Lakes): Upgrading safety with new equipment and infrastructure.
Aaron Newman, CEO of Queensland Country Bank, emphasised: “Community groups from Cairns to Brisbane, Weipa, Mount Isa, and down to Stanthorpe will next year receive Good for Good Grants, and we could not be more excited to make such a difference with them.”
What to Look for Next?
Watch for the progress of these funded projects in 2025 as they bring tangible benefits to local communities.
Keep an eye on Queensland Country Bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting regional Queensland.
These grants exemplify Queensland Country Bank’s mission to empower local communities, ensuring projects like Mackay’s beach access matting continue to enhance inclusivity and community engagement across the state.
