Festive season brings early gift for Noosa Community groups  

Noosa Council has committed more than $174,400 to support 12 community projects, events, equipment, infrastructure and programs, in the latest Community Grant round. 

Working on the Kin Kin Community House Renewal Project are: Mark McCormick, Monique Manse, Victoria Nicholls, Kaylie Porter-Smith, Jodie Williams and Rilka Stone.

“Every year, our Noosa community groups deliver invaluable projects and events for the local community and we are pleased to be able to provide support through the grants program,” Mayor Clare Stewart said. 

The Kin Kin Community Group will receive funding for the Kin Kin Community House Renewal Project. 

Kaylie Porter-Smith and Mark McCormick of the Kin Kin Community Group, said the renewal project will help reignite the community spirit and offer new opportunities for all ages within the community.  

“Since the Community House was closed for three years our locals have experienced disconnection by not having a central place of coming together especially in our remote hinterland location,” Mr McCormick said. 

“This grant is helping to create a community space once again, offering new support services and a community office for volunteers and community to benefit from,” added Ms Porter-Smith. 

Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens Community Group will fund performances and music events in the gardens.  

Rowing Australia will receive funds to support delivery of the 2023 Oceania Coastal Rowing and Beach Sprint Championships, to be held in Noosa in July 2023 – an event set to attract 500 rowers to Noosa from around Australia and overseas. 

Tewantin Noosa Pony Club will construct new fences and enclosures that will provide safer enclosures for riders & animals. 

Mayor Clare Stewart praised all of the non-profit organisations for being an integral part of the Noosa community.  

“It’s Noosa Council’s priority to help build a healthy, connected and engaged community. The grants are one way of supporting many local organisations that help to enrich our way of life,” she said. 

“Our Community Development team is on hand to offer community groups advice on eligibility criteria and the application process,” added Mayor Stewart. 

The next round of Community Grants will open on February 8, 2023. For more information on the list of recipients and the Council’s Community Grants program, visit the website: www.noosa.qld.gov.au/community/grants/council-grants