NQBP Community Fund backs 2024 Weipa Running Festival
30 Nov 2023
One of Weipa’s premier community events will be boosted through North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation’s (NQBP’s) 2023-24 Community Fund.
Weipa Running Festival is set to benefit.
The 2024 Weipa Running Festival, along with eight other Community Fund recipients will share $60,000 in funding, with each initiative expected to deliver tangible benefits and promote goodwill across NQBP’s port communities.
The selection process
Over 50 applications were received in the second year of the Community Fund from a large range of community groups across all NQBP’s four port communities.
The NQBP team worked carefully to evaluate each application, with each of the successful applicants demonstrating an ability to make a real difference in their respective communities.
All the initiatives supported have a strong alignment with NQBP’s values of Excellence, Unity, Respect, and Integrity.
Selected initiatives also promote the principles of diversity and inclusion, and recognition of First Nations Peoples.
Weipa’s Running Festival a winner
Weipa Running Festival’s Rose Robbins said NQBP’s sponsorship enables the event to go from strength to strength.
“We’ve been able to purchase and upgrade integral equipment to ensure a professional and affordable event for our participants,” Rose said.
“It's always fantastic to see the NQBP staff that participate in the event, and it’s great working with a company whose values align with ours.”
About the NQBP Community Fund
The NQBP Community Fund is an annual sponsorship program open to non-profit groups and organisations, and registered charities.
NQBP is a Queensland Government-owned corporation responsible for the ports of Hay Point, Mackay, Abbot Point, and Weipa.
The 2024-25 NQBP Community Fund will be reopened for applications next financial year.
The 2023-24 Community Fund recipients:
A full list of the 2023-24 Community Fund recipients is below:
| Recipient | Initiative |
|---|---|
Bowen Neighbourhood Centre | Launch of a new Investment Opportunities Guide |
Mackay Central State School P&C | Purchase of new books and resources for The Reading Project |
Reef Catchments Limited | Surveying marine turtle nesting beaches and marine debris clean-ups across 14 islands off the coast of Mackay |
Mackay and District Turtle Watch | Conservation and turtle monitoring activities at Penrith Island |
Sarina State High School | 2024 Inclusive Learning Centre Camp |
Weipa Running Festival | 2024 Weipa Running Festival |
Girudala Community Co-Operative Society Ltd | Emergency relief program for Indigenous families |
Safe Sleep Mackay (auspiced by ASAP) | The Sleepbus Initiative |
122 Army Cadet Unit | First aid training for cadets |
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Image: Weipa Running Festival Denica Bowden and Rose Robbins said the NQBP Community Fund will help with the purchase and upgrade of integral equipment for the annual event.
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation contact:
Emilie Power | Community & Stakeholder Advisor
07 4969 0773 | epower@nqbp.com.au