Yesterday I visited Sailability Bundaberg with Sport and Recreation Minister Steve Dickson to see them back on track since the destruction caused by the heavy rains and flooding following ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald in January 2013.
The Queensland Government was proud to provide the club with more than $12,500 through the Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery program to help them get back on course.
It was great to see first-hand the positive impact this funding has made for this club, including its members and volunteers.
Sailability Bundaberg lost a significant amount of equipment in the flood waters, including a tow vehicle, first-aid kits, storage containers, life jackets and sports equipment.
Sport and recreation clubs are an important part of our local communities so it’s been fantastic to see clubs like Sailability Bundaberg doing so well again.
Minister Steve Dickson acknowledged that over the past few years a large number of sport and recreation clubs in Queensland had been impacted by strong winds, floodwaters and torrential rain.
We will continue to support our local sport and recreation clubs where possible, to get them back on track during difficult times.
We believe participation and success begin with a strong focus on grassroots sport and recreation.
It is the reason the government introduced the Get in the Game initiative.
Get in the Game involves three funding programs—Get Started, Get Going and Get Playing—worth $47.8 million over three years.
These programs not only provide clubs with better equipment and facilities, but also give children who might not otherwise be able to afford it the opportunity to play sport.