It was smiles all round when winners of Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington’s ‘Local Hero Grants’ were officially presented with their ‘big cheque’.
Mrs Frecklington congratulated two of the Round Two winners, the Kumbia QCWA and Nanango local, Jae Clark.
“My Local Hero Grants Program is designed to help support local community groups and individuals across the Nanango Electorate, and provide an opportunity to show my support, thanks and appreciation for all our hardworking volunteer groups who make such a difference for our community,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“Kumbia QCWA will use their $250 to help purchase a water pump for their premises, making it much easier to source water for the kitchen and washroom hand basin.
“Jae’s grant will help him travel and take part in a State Competition for karate. I’m looking forward to hearing how he went on his return.
“The third local recipients of the Local Hero Grant were Daniel Price and Josaiah Okesene to help them represent Australia for Futsal in their respective tours of the United Kingdom, Scotland and Malaysia. The boys are currently overseas, so I looking forward to catching up with them in a few weeks.
"In the Somerset, the grant was awarded to 'Nuts and Bolts' who run a mental health support group in Kilcoy. The group raises awareness of current mental health issues and concerns and provides support for people in the region," Deb said.
Round Three of Deb’s Local Hero Grants are now open, with a closing date of 31 August.
“I would like to encourage more local groups to apply. The next round closes on 31 August, so there’s plenty of time to send through a submission. There are three rounds each year and four successful applicants from around the Nanango Electorate are selected in each round.
If you would like to apply, please go to Deb’s website at www.debfrecklington.com.au or contact the Electorate office on 4190 7100.
Photo: Deb presenting the $250 Local Hero Grant to Kumbia QCWA President, Catherine Woodham and Nanango local, Jae Clarke.
