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With flooding continuing to impact large areas of Western Queensland, immediate assistance is being offered to affected sporting clubs.

Queensland Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander advised yesterday that support for eligible sport and recreation organisations affected by the flooding in western Queensland through the State’s Disaster Recovery Program.

The grants of up to $5,000 are designed to help clubs with immediate 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.

Encouraging all eligible clubs to apply for the available assistance, Minister Mander advised that the Government "stands shoulder to shoulder with everyone impacted by the flooding in western Queensland.

“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.”  

Click here for more information on the Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program (SRDRP).

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