Active Community Infrastructure update

Nov 19, 2019

Sport and Recreation’s latest program to open as part of Activate! Queensland 2019-2029 is Active Community Infrastructure including Community Use of Schools.

The vision of the ten year sport and active recreation strategy is to get more Queenslanders moving more often by providing more opportunities, facilities and services to motivate communities.

Queensland has a proud history of success on the national and international stage, but it is a success we wouldn’t have if it wasn’t for our local clubs, organisations and schools.

Having great places and spaces to support physical activity for everyone is essential.

That is why the Queensland Government will continue its support of local communities by investing $52 million over three years to deliver around 150 projects that will:

• improve accessibility and provide a greater range of functionality and adaptability of places and spaces
• increase opportunities for individuals and communities to use places and spaces
• provide places and spaces that support broader community social and wellbeing outcomes
• inspire activity in high-need communities across Queensland

The investment will be considered against a range of principles which may include partnerships, collaboration, integration, inclusiveness and sustainability, as well as the community outcomes to be achieved by the project. Organisations can apply for projects of up to $1 million (GST exclusive).

Key Dates:

• Friday 25 October 2019: Expressions of interest open
• Friday 22 November 2019: Expressions of interest close
• January 2020: Successful projects announced

Please contact your local Sport and Recreation Service Area Office for assistance with your project proposal.

www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/office-locations

For quick access to information, visit the below link and for queries, please contact your local advisor.

www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/active-community-infrastructure

Brisbane Metro Region – Producing new pathways for entry level participation.

Nov 13, 2019

On Saturday the 16th of November, Brisbane Metro Region will be hosting their first pilot Rookie Ball and T-Ball Single Site program, aimed at creating new entry level participation opportunities for Junior Baseball. All Metro games for T-ball and Rookie ball will be played at the same location, Bannister Park on Saturday the 16th of November.  This will bring together over 160 players from across the region.

Brisbane Metro’s initiative to grow our entry level programs with the full support of Baseball Queensland, is the type of pilot program that has potential to support new growth across Queensland.

Supporting this great initiative, will be players from the four-time Claxton Shield winning Brisbane Bandits; helping with some tips on hitting and fundamentals to our juniors on the day. The Bandits acknowledge the importance of engaging with the youth within the sport.

”Having the Bandits engage with these 8-10 year olds is a great experience for the kids.  Seeing the local stars come out and spend time with them, builds their passion for the game.”  Says Morley Foster, Brisbane Metro President, “We want to thank Baseball Queensland and the Bandits for all their hard work and support of youth baseball across the region”

Games will be running at Bannister Park, Hendra from 8am on Saturday morning. The Brisbane Bandits players will provide support and encouragement, as well as opportunities for our young players to receive Bandits’ memorabilia.

Baseball Queensland CEO, Paul Gonzalez, would like to thank Brisbane Metro Region for their dedication to the sport and passion to work within the vision of Baseball Queensland in “Building a better future for Baseball.”