Council-sponsored events announced for 2023-2024

16 events will receive event sponsorship funding from Council

The Tweed Shire can look forward to a range of exciting outings with 16 events securing funding in Council’s 2023-2024 Events Sponsorship Funding round.

years education and her dedication to children and families is the reason why so many choose family day care.” said Mr Paterson. “Educators are the lifeblood of our sector.”

The Awards promote the valuable contribution family day care educators make to more than 85, 000 children across the country each day.

“With over 5,000 nominations, this year’s Awards continue to play a key role in recognising the achievements of educators on a national level and provide an opportunity to promote the unique benefts of family day care to Australian families,” said Mr Paterson.

Alison Maree is now in the running to be named as a National Finalist for the 2023 Educator of the Year Award.

To view the full list of the winners, visit www.familydaycare. com.au/awards/ winners.

Four National Educator Finalists will be announced on 17 October 2023 with FDCA’s Educator of the Year Winner being announced on 25 November 2023 at the FDCA Excellence in Family Day Care Awards Gala Dinner in Adelaide.

Council offers fnancial assistance to event organisers with the aim to support, develop, attract and grow events that showcase the Tweed’s unique characteristics and build our community to be a great place to live and visit.

Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry said she was pleased to see a balance of themes in this year’s funded events. A total of $89,450 has been allocated for the following successful recipients:

• Bowls QLD State Pennant Finals - $2,000

• World Environment Day Festival - $5,000

• Murwillumbah Arts Trail - $10,000

• Horseless Carriage Club of America 8th International TourTweed Valley - $2,500

• Kids in Need Dragon Boat Festival - $1,500

• Carols by the Coast 2023 - $2,300

• The Kinship Festival

- $15,000

• Head of the Tweed$1,500

• Tweed Coast Enduro - $4,700

• Kingscliff Triathlon$4,250

• Seas the Day Women’s Surf Festival$10,000

• Annual Orchid Fair and Show - $3,000

• Murwillumbah Show

- $7,700

• White Claw Christmas Race Day$2,500

• Tyalgum Music Festival - $7,500

• Tweed Coast Pro$10,000

The next annual Event Sponsorship Funding round will open in June 2024.

Visit the What’s on Tweed calendar to keep up to date with all upcoming events.

For more information visit Council event funding and sponsorship.