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Go Local Grow Local Campaign
Go Local Grow Local: Council Kicks Off Local Recovery By Awarding $39,200 In Community Grants
• Go Local Grow Local campaign to recruit the Cassowary Coast to play a part in COVID recovery. • Council to host virtual event on Facebook to bring together supporters, Saturday June 16 to Friday June26. • Fifteen projects awarded Council funding to kick start local recovery efforts.
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Residents of the Cassowary Coast are invited to share ways in which they are supporting the community by signing up to ‘Go Local Grow Local: Cassowary Coast in this together’, a virtual event to be hosted on Council’s Facebook page.
The virtual event will run from tomorrow (Saturday June13) to Friday June 26 and is aimed at supporting Cassowary Coast businesses and community organisations to recover from COVID-19.
Mayor of Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Mark Nolan has set the challenge for every member of the community to do their bit to grow local by shopping at local businesses wherever possible, joining a local sporting or recreation club or volunteering to support one of the many valuable organisations across the region.
‘The event will essentially act like an informal online directory and is an opportunity for the community to share and showcase their stories about buying local,’ he said.
To coincide with the launch of the event, Council has awarded funding to fifteen organisations as part of round two of its Annual Community Assistance Grant Scheme.
Council’s Community Assistance Grant Scheme is designed to provide ‘one off’ grants capped at $3,000 to assist community organisations and individuals.
‘These groups deliver projects that benefit the region in areas such as the environment, social and economic wellbeing, cultural activities, sport and recreation,’ Cr Nolan said.
Funding is based on the premise of a contribution with the total value of approved projects in this round being $192,200.00.
All residents of the Cassowary Coast are encouraged to attend ‘Go Local Grow Local: Cassowary Coast in this Together’ virtual event here: www.facebook.com/ events/2610317369209403/
Cassowary Coast Mayor, Councillor Mark Nolan said, “I’d like to congratulate all the local organisations who were successful in receiving these funds and commend them for standing up in such a difficult time to help provide much needed economic and social returns to our community.
“These projects have come at a critical time when we’re focused on the recovery of our local economy, where every dollar counts and every community member is vital for playing their part – whether that be through volunteering with a local non-profit or simply signing up to a local club or spending local.
“I challenge every resident of the Cassowary Coast to pledge your commitment to ‘Buy Local Grow Local’ and share your stories with us on our virtual event.”
Tully Youth Centre school holiday fun
STAYING COVID safe
The Tully Youth Centre (TYC) has taken significant steps to ensure that young people attending the centre these school holidays are COVID safe. This includes: 20 young people max; spaced seating to allow for physical distancing; all youth are encouraged to wash their hands on arrival to TYC and during the afternoon; staff regularly disinfecting high use areas before and during open hours; and asking young people to stay home if they are feeling unwell. We have also limited the number of activities and ensured adequate resources and cleaning to minimise contact and reduce the risks to young people.
The Tully Youth Centre (TYC)
The TYC is the place to be these school holidays. So, get your friends together and get on down to the TYC. The TYC has organised some great school holiday activities, including:
TUESDAY June 30: Painting
WEDNESDAY July 1: Pool Comp
THURSDAY July 2: Movie madness
TUESDAY July 7: Craft – glitter globes
WEDNESDAY July 8: Pool Comp
THURSDAY July 9: Movie madness
The TYC is open Tuesday to Thursday from 3:30pm – 6:00pm these school holidays. The TYC is funded by the Cassowary Coast Regional Council and is located in the Tully Show Grounds next to the igloo. The TYC provides safe recreational activities for all young people aged 10 – 17yrs; all activities are free and includes food and drinks.
Don’t forget the TYC also has lots of great equipment for use every day, including pool tables, computers, xbox 360’s; air hockey and handball. We also have a stereo and young people are welcome to bring along their own music to play.
The TYC is such a great place for ALL young people in our community, it doesn’t matter your cultural background or gender. The TYC exists for all young people aged 10 – 17yrs.
For more information about TYC activities please contact Kristian on 4068 1004.
