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Mia Hacker receiving $250 for Tall Trees Art from Shane O’Donnell (Cooroy Termite & Pest Control).

Tall Trees Art

ON the last weekend of October, King Street, Cooran will again transform into a temporary arts precinct for the eleventh annual Tall Trees Arts Festival. Opening night is Friday 29 October in the Cooran Memorial School of Arts hall, which will be the main focus for the 2021 exhibition in these days of COVID. Popup galleries will be open up and down King Street all weekend and the visitors will be treated to outstanding local music and a good variety of food and drinks. This annual celebration of our place, our people and the transforming power of art is much anticipated, especially in these days of stress and social isolation.

Tall Trees Art received a grant of $250 to go towards their operating budget.

Peter Zab receiving $500 for Karate Community from Peter Zipf (IGA).

Karate Community

KARATE Community proudly provides Cooroy and surrounding locations with enjoyable, educational and engaging youth and adult wellness programs. We’re dedicated to building up our training equipment to ensure that everyone, no matter their ability, can train and have a rewarding experience. Our current vehicle does not have a secure space in the tray to protect our business assets, such as training equipment and supplies. We sadly had items stolen from the work ute recently, this has made upgrading the security of the vehicle to protect the equipment we use to deliver our wellbeing programs a priority.

Karate Community received a grant of $500 to go towards upgrading the security of their vehicle.

Penny Hare (Euphoria Family Daycare) presenting Dale Bergman with $500 for Noosa Christian College.

Noosa Christian College

NOOSA Christian College is a not-forprofit independent school. Our Parents and Friends’ Association raise money to purchase resources for our students and school, however, due to COVID-19 they have not been able to run the main fundraiser, the Noosa Billy Cart Grand Prix and Fete for two years. At the beginning of the year, our Primary and Secondary students attended camps and while there fell in love with gaga ball and immediately built a gaga pit. The school has, however, found that the current pit requires a rubber base to protect the children from injury.

Noosa Christian College received a grant of $500 to go towards installing soft fall in their gaga ball pit.

Jan O’Hallaran receiving $1000 for SCRDA from Dave Field (The Shed Company).

Sunshine Coast RDA

SUNSHINE Coast Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Inc. (SCRDA) would like to acknowledge and thank Nigel Roberts of The Shed Company for recommending us as recipients in the upcoming allocation of funds. SCRDA provides equine-based therapeutic and recreational riding and driving programs for all members of the disability community on the Sunshine Coast and is a registered not-for-profit, we appreciate your assistance in bringing awareness to our organisation.

SCRDA received a grant of $1000 to go towards vet bills and upkeep of their newest horse, Suzy.

Pomona State School

EACH year, Pomona State School hosts the Inter-school Mathematics Olympiad for students in Years 4 to 6 from local primary schools - Kin Kin, Cooran, Cooroy, Noosaville, Pomona and Tewantin. More than 100 students attend the Mathematics Olympiad each year together with over 30 staff and volunteers. There is no cost for students to attend as our school provides additional staff, all competition materials, mathematical problem-solving activities, medallions for overall first, second and third place in each level and morning tea for visiting staff and volunteers.

Pomona State School received a grant of $500 to cover these expenses as well as the purchase of a perpetual trophy.

Photo: Peter Zipf (IGA) presenting Barbara Harch (PSS Deputy Principal) with $500 for Pomona State School Mouette and Adam (Cooroy Car Parts) presenting Cathy Magick with $500 for Pomona Pony Club.

Pomona Pony Club

POMONA Pony Club is a small local organisation that consists of approximately 50 members. As a non-profit organisation, we continue to be supported by members, parents and instructors who freely give their time and energy. Any sponsorship will assist Pomona Pony Club to continue to function and most importantly expand, therefore benefiting out children and future generations to come. Monetary support would provide additional instruction from professional guest instructors, therefore expanding the knowledge and riding ability of our children.

Pomona Pony Club received a grant of $500 to go towards the function and expansion of the club.

Trish Shipp (Total Curtain Solutions) presenting Rachel Lyons with $750 for Wildcare Australia.

Wildcare Australia

THE Wildcare Noosa team (based out of Pomona but with active members in Cooroy, Tinbeerwah, Eerwah Vale, Tewanting, Noosa, Cooroibah etc.) ios called in to rescue koalas by the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, RSPCA Eumundi, Wildlife Rescue Sunshine Coast and Wilvos. We undertake the vast majority of koala rescues in the northern Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Noosa Hinterland and Mary Valley areas. Koala rescue equipment is extensive and expensive. Our equipment is sourced through grants and donations. Our equipment is heavily used and requires replacement periodically.

Wildcare Australia received a grant of $750 to go towards purchasing koala rescue equipment.

Pomona/Cooroy District AFL (Demons)

THE Pomona/ Cooroy District AFL Club is a popular family orientated, junior club based in Pomona. This year we have experienced a strong influx of younger players in the Under 8 and Under 10 age group which is wonderful to see and will provide a solid base for our future Under 12 and 14 teams. We are also experiencing strong interest and growth with our girls, this year having nine female players across Under 12 and 14 age groups. Our goal is to have a full all female team in the 2022 competition. With this growth comes additional pressure on our resources, particularly playing jerseys we lend to our players during the season.

Pomona/Cooroy District AFL received a grant of $500 to go towards playing jerseys.