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8 November 2023
We give back
McDermott Aviation waterbombing a bushfire. Photo: McDermott Aviation.
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Celebrating and supporting our community groups BY ALEX PURCELL ALMOST a dozen local community groups have received cash grants of $600 to $2,000 from your not-for-profit community newspaper. Every year, the Cooroy Rag Community Newspaper gives its profits back to the local community in the form of cash grants and advertising sponsorship. The grants are made possible by the local businesses who advertise, and to date, more than $1
million of advertiser money has been given back to the community. This year, eleven local organisations that support Cooroy and Noosa hinterland communities were successful in securing a 2023 Cooroy Rag Community Grant. Pomona Community House, Cooroy Scouts, Kin Kin Community Group, Meals on Wheels Pomona, Eumundi Christmas Extravaganza, and Cooroy Chamber of Commerce for Christmas in
Cooroy all received $2,000 each. Cooroy Tennis Club, Cooroy Butter Factory and Arts Centre, Noosa Pathfinders, Cooroy State School P&C, and Kandanga Swimming Club all received $600 each. Pomona & District Community House (PDCH) coordinator Heather Manders said the funding will be utilised to support individuals and families who need a helping hand. “PDCH is a not-for-profit neighbourhood centre providing
support for the Noosa hinterland. It is all about social connections and the empowerment of our community. “We offer a community pantry, frozen meals, showers and a place to have a chat over a cuppa. "Our community support worker, Miatta, is available by appointment to discuss people's circumstances.” Cooroy Scouts chairperson Lee Smith said they will be using the funds towards painting the inside
of their two buildings on Mary River Road. “This will bring them up to date, not only for our group but for the home school groups who use our premises.” Kin Kin Community Group (KKCG) president Rilka Stone said they are grateful for the funding which will assist with their endeavours to replace the two old flagpoles and flags in preparation for Kin Kin’s next Anzac Day parade and ceremony event. Continued on page 6
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