CLERMONT RAG FRIDAY, 24 JULY 2020
COMMUNITY DROUGHT SUPPORT GRANT Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker has welcomed funding of $84,000 from the Queensland Government’s Community Drought Support Package. “This funding will do so much good in our Isaac community, lifting spirits and providing practical support for community events,” Mayor Baker said. “We have named the overall project ‘Dry Lands to High Hopes’. “Council will provide support for community-led events and activities via a grants program and also will run a series of Council-led outreach “Check In and Check Up” events in drought-affected communities across the region. “Council will support our existing and emerging community groups to deliver events and activities that could include rodeos, campdrafts, cutting events, rural recharge days, Christmas fairs, family fun days, horse sport events, community expos, and ladies’ and men’s days. “Council will also encourage community groups in drought-affected areas to be innovative, developing new events and activities to benefit the community.”
Mayor Baker said the ‘Check In and Check Up’ events would be rolled-out across the droughtaffected communities, including isolated agricultural communities such as Clarke Creek, Twin Hills and Mackenzie River. “These events will include screening of a family outdoor movie, a community barbecue, and sporting or group activities such as cricket, softball, footy or craft, as well as attendance of a medical professional to provide simple in-the-field health checks; for example, blood pressure checks, skin checks and mental health questionnaires. “The ‘Check In’ aspect includes social and mental wellbeing and checking in with your mates. The ‘Check Up’ aspect includes basic physical health checks. “There would be the opportunity for other welfare service providers and other local community groups to also attend. “Council will work together with communities to identify the most suitable locations, choice of activity and timing of the events to maximise participation.” continued... PRIZE DRAW 1 - WEDNESDAY 6 AUGUST 2020 From receipts for purchases made between 1 July and 31 July 2020. PRIZE DRAWS 2 – FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER From receipts for purchases made between 1 August and 31 August 2020.
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