BRISBANE, Queensland, April 2 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:
Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Honourable Tim Mander
Immediate assistance for impacted western Queensland sporting clubs
* Disaster funding assistance available for eligible sport and recreation organisations impacted by flooding in western Queensland.
* Grants of up to $5,000 are available through the Queensland Government's Disaster Recovery Program.
* The program is designed to help clubs with immediate clean-up efforts.
The Crisafulli Government is extending support for eligible sport and recreation organisations impacted by the flooding in western Queensland through the State's Disaster Recovery Program.
Grants of up to $5,000 are available for organisations in areas declared under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements to help clubs with clean-up efforts.
Further financial assistance will be considered once damage assessments are completed, to ensure clubs are fully operational as soon as possible for their communities.
Minister for Sport Tim Mander encouraged all eligible clubs to apply for the available assistance.
"The Crisafulli Government stands shoulder to shoulder with everyone impacted by the flooding in western Queensland," Minister Mander said.
"We want to ensure each of these communities returns to life as normal, including being active through local sporting organisations.
"I strongly urge every eligible club to reach out for help through the Queensland Government's Disaster Recovery Program, and quickly get back to playing an important role in serving their community."
For more information: Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program (SRDRP)
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