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Community Fund
Are you or your community organisation in need of support?
Our Port community wants to help you.
We're committed to supporting not-for-profit organisations and groups who are working hard to provide lasting benefits to our local communities in North Queensland.
Launched in 2021, the Port’s Community Fund contributes $50,000 to North Queensland’s charities, not-for-profits, schools, universities and community groups each year.
The Community Fund seeks to support a broad range of local initiatives that improve sustainability in four key areas:
- Planet;
- Community;
- People; and
- Prosperity.
The Community Fund will support the important work of community organisations now and into the future.
Applications for 2024 are closed.
2024 Community Fund Recipients
Ten community projects contributing to diverse and inclusive communities across North Queensland will get a boost thanks to the Port of Townsville’s annual $50,000 Community Fund.
This year’s successful applicants will put their money toward a range of projects and causes including environmental stewardship and community togetherness.
Read the media release here and view the full list of previous recipients below:
|
Organisation |
Item/s Funded |
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Brighter Lives Townsville Hospital Foundation |
Education and cooking classes to mitigate the risk of chronic illness for Palm Island families |
|
Belgian Gardens State School |
Expand the school’s Reef Ecology work breeding clownfish |
|
Jubilee Bowl's Club |
To purchase three bowlers’ arms to allow them to be actively involved in lawn bowls |
|
Coral Sea Outrigger Canoe Club |
New paddles and Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) |
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North Queensland Wildlife Care |
Purchase a net launcher to capture injured birds |
|
TropWATER |
DNA kits and undertake studies to determine health outcomes for dugongs and sea turtles in Cleveland Bay |
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Townsville Hike and Explore Group |
To purchase safety gear for their volunteer hike leaders |
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Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare |
To support a large revegetation project at Douglas |
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Magnetic Island Men's Shed |
To equip their premises with a kitchen |
|
Wulguru United Football Club |
To purchase nets, goals and equipment ahead of their junior carnival |
2023 Community Fund Recipients
Thirteen community projects contributing to diverse and inclusive communities across North Queensland will get a boost thanks to the Port of Townsville’s annual $50,000 Community Fund.
Many of this year’s successful applicants are forging important new or improved opportunities for community members to participate in important employment, social and recreational activities.
Read the media release here and view the full list of inaugural recipients below:
|
Organisation |
Item/s Funded |
|
Arcadian Surf Life Saving Club |
To purchase 2 x Automated External Defibrillators for the Alma Bay First Aid Room. |
|
C&K Kindergarten |
Install a beehive, replace wicking bed, plant advanced native shade trees. |
|
Cleveland Bay Lions Club |
Purchase professional quality marquee for the NQ Lions Hearing Dogs. |
|
Happy Vibes Cafe |
To purchase coffee cart and furniture for a café-nursery employing people with disabilities. |
|
Lucinda Progress Association |
For sponsorship of the Lucinda Community Christmas Carols |
|
The Pyjama Foundation |
To support the training, screening and recruitment of five volunteers working with children in foster care. |
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Pimlico State High School |
Support students to take part in the Hydrogen Horizon Grand Prix STEM Challenge. |
|
Rotary Club of Townsville Sunrise |
To establish a Starfish Nippers program for special needs children wanting to participate in surf life saving (administered by Picnic Bay SLSC) |
|
St Joseph’s Catholic School |
To engage Traditional Owners in the development of the school’s Yarn Circle |
|
Story Dogs Queensland |
To support five new Dog Teams to attend local primary schools and help children learn to read. |
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Townsville Motor Boat and Yacht Club |
Free shuttle buses at the Community Day during Magnetic Island Race Week. |
|
Umbrella Studio contemporary art |
To mentor local First Nations artists to create new artwork & present at Cairns Indigenous Art Fair |
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NQ Queer Society |
Waived hire fee of Quayside Terminal for second annual Queer Candy Event celebrating the LGBTQI+ community and allies |
2022 Community Fund Recipients
Reconciliation, conservation and community health and wellbeing are the presiding themes among the recipients of the Port of Townsville’s second annual $50,000 Community Fund.
Through the Fund, the Port is providing financial backing for 15 community-based initiatives across Townsville, Charters Towers, Hinchinbrook and the Burdekin.
Read the media release here and view the full list of inaugural recipients below:
| Organisation | Item/s Funded |
| 27th Light Horse Regiment | Participant of one Australia Defence Force Veteran in the Regiment. |
| ABIS Community Cooperative Society Limited | Transport for 25 young Torres Strait Islander people to revive, restore and record traditional dance at the Winds of Zenadath Festival. |
| Burdekin Trailerable Yacht Club | Replacement of gas stove in the Club House. |
| Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare | Tools for six Landcare sites and the Bush Garden Nursery. |
| Dad’s Group | Peer-to-peer community support for “Dads of Townsville”. |
| Estates Soccer Club | Soccer equipment for women’s and junior teams. |
| Magnetic Island Network for Turtles | New rehabilitation tank, tank covers and sand filter. |
| Northern Beef Producers Inc | Support for the 2023 Northern Beef Producers Expo. |
| The Townsville Toy Library | Five playroom climbers. |
| The Willows Primary P&C Association | Five classroom laptops for students who can not afford them. |
| Townsville Motor Boat and Yacht Club | Free Shuttle Buses at the SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week Community Day. |
| Townsville Outrigger Canoe Club | Support for the 2023 annual regatta. |
| Townsville Sailing Club | Smart Board for refurbished Club House. |
| Townsville State High School | Didgeridoos, clapsticks and tuition for First Nations Arts Project. |
| Survivors of Suicide Bereavement Support Association | Marquee and flags for community engagement activities. |
2021 Community Fund Recipients
The Port of Townsville launched our inaugural $50,000 Community Fund in 2021 with clean and green projects featuring high on the agenda.
The successful recipients include a mix of 17 sports, arts, environmental and social projects. Environmentally-friendly projects were among the big winners, in line with the Port of Townsville’s strategic vision for the next 30 years, Port Vision 2050.
Read the media release here and view the full list of inaugural recipients below:
Townsville Deadly Runners
The Port supplied five pairs of running shoes for young indigenous runners who show a commitment to improving their running.
Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare Inc
Funding will support the construction of a shadehouse at the new Bush Garden Nursery.
Umbrella Studio contemporary arts
Funding supported a performance by the Wulgurukaba Dancers at the Pop Up North Queensland (PUNQ) arts festival.
IMAGE: AARON ASHLEY
NQ Football Club
Funding will support the upgrade of the solar system at the football grounds, reducing game fees for more than 5,000 players.
Townsville Hospital Foundation
The Port sponsored the 80s Twilight Fun Run to support lifesaving public health services.
QF8 Volunteer Coast Guard
Funding will support the purchase and set-up of three new laptops.
Townsville Sailing Club
Funding will enable the purchase of a new Mobi Mat made from 100% recycled material.
Mission to Seafarers
Funding will enable the development of a new eCommerce platform to take orders from visiting crews.
Community Gro
The Port supplied a new washing machine and dryer for community use.
James Cook University
The Port provided cash prizes for high-performing students from James Cook University.
Townsville Motor Boat and Yacht Club
The Port supplied free shuttle buses at the Father’s Day Community Day during SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week.
Arcadian Surf Life Saving Club
Funding will supply First Aid Equipment for the refurbished First Aid Room at Alma Bay.
Tourism Magnetic Island
Funding supported the design and print of new cards for the Nelly Bay snorkel trail.
Museum of Underwater Art
Funding will support a Citizen Science workshop.
LiteHaus International
The Port supported the refurbishment of 10 laptops for African refugees settling in Townsville.
Community GRO
The Port supplied 10 x $50 food vouchers to be gifted to community members in need.
Magnetic Island Men’s Shed
Funding will purchase three bookshelves for a new community library on Magnetic Island.
