Many of you may have received information from the Department of Sport & Rec regarding the Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program (SRDRP).

Following the North and Far North Queensland Monsoon Trough, 25 January – 6 February the Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program (SRDRP) Level 1 has been opened.

Level 1 funding provides up to $5000 to assist in immediate clean-up efforts. This may include:

  • replacement of damaged equipment that directly relates to the re-establishment of activities (including office and canteen equipment)
  • payment of services and hire costs, and purchase of equipment and tools that assist in short term clean-up of facilities
  • reimbursement for the purchase of the above made from the date of the relevant disaster
  • funds to repair or replace when this is lower than the premium excess set by the insurance provider may be eligible
  • excess coverage for insurance claims.

Clubs in the following areas may apply;

Burdekin Shire Council

Cairns Regional council

Carpentaria Shire Council

Charters Towers Regional Council

Cloncurry Shire Council

Cook Shire Council

Croydon Shire Council

Douglas Shire Council

Ehteridge Shire Council

Flinders Shire Council

Hinchinbrook Shire Council

Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council

McKinlay Shire Council

Mornington Shire Council

Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council

Richmond Shire Council

Townsville City Council

Winton Shire Council

Whitsunday Regional Council

Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council

Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council

If any Club would like more information or support in completing the application, Golf Australia- QLD, Clubs and Facilities Support has assigned the following person to help you secure the funding.

Rob Lillystone- 0422 368 161  roblillystone@redtapebusters.com.au