Category: Media Releases

LLEW O’BRIEN CONGRATULATES WIDE BAY’S SPORTING CHAMPIONS

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today congratulated local sports stars who will receive grants to help them participate in state, national, and international competitions.

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AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS IN RAINBOW BEACH AND TIN CAN BAY

The Rainbow Beach Community Information and Resource Association and the Tin Can Bay Community and Men’s Shed have received funding from the Australian Government’s Volunteer Grants program to support the efforts of their volunteers and make their work easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

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AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT GRANTS FOR SOUTH BURNETT COMMUNITY GROUPS

Community and service groups in the South Burnett in receipt of funding from the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities and Volunteer Grants Programs were presented with certificates by Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien recently.

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GYMPIE GROUPS RECEIVE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT FUNDING

Community and service groups, and a local primary school in Gympie have received funding from the Federal Government to purchase equipment and provide support for their volunteers.

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AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT GRANTS FOR NOOSA COMMUNITY GROUPS

Community, sporting, and service groups from Noosa in receipt of funding from the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities and Volunteer Grants Programs, were presented with certificates by Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien recently.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY MESSAGE 2023

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging everyone in Wide Bay to honour those who have served our nation, by wearing a poppy and paying their respects at 11am on Remembrance Day, this Saturday, November 11.

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FEDERAL FUNDING SHOWCASES MARYBOROUGH’S RICH AVIATION HISTORY

Maryborough Airport’s significant contribution to Australia’s World War II efforts has been highlighted by the creation of 24 memorial panels dedicated to the 569 men who trained at the RAAF Station Maryborough, and then lost their lives in the service of their country during World War II.

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RED CROSS VOLUNTEER TRAINING FUNDED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GRANT

The Australian Red Cross in Maryborough has received a $1,000 grant from the Australian Government’s Volunteer Grants program to provide first aid and CPR training for their volunteers.

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BOOROONOO COASTGUARD RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANTS

The Australian Volunteer Coastguard at Boonooroo has received two Australian Government grants to upgrade their base building and to maintain and repair their rescue vehicle.

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VOLUNTEER GRANT SUPPORTS RIDING FOR THE DISABLED MARYBOROUGH

The dedicated volunteers at Riding for the Disabled have received funding support from the Australian Government’s 2022-23 Volunteer Grants Program, enabling them to offset some of the costs incurred in their work supporting people with a disability.

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