The Brisbane City Football Club, located in Newmarket, will receive up to $7,500 in financial aid to help fix the damages caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Financial Aid Arrives
Following the impact of the recent severe weather, community spirit is strong as certain sports clubs across Brisbane start to recover. Brisbane City Council has made available $7,500 in Community Clean-up Payments for clubs that use council land. These funds aim to help clubs quickly fix damage and return to normal.
Impact on Local Clubs
Robert Rossi, from Brisbane City Football Club, explained that these funds are very important for local clubs. He stated that clubs often have very little money, so the help with clean-up costs is extremely valuable. The money will allow clubs to remove fallen trees, clear debris, and repair damage, so children can return to playing sports as soon as possible.
Council and Government Support
Brisbane’s Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner, said the council wants to help clubs with any needed clean-up work. He mentioned that over 600 community places, including sports groups, history groups, and men’s sheds, can get this help.
The Minister for Sport, Tim Mander, encouraged clubs to apply for the government’s Disaster Recovery Program. He said that the government wants communities to return to normal quickly, and these grants will assist with recovery.
How to Apply
Clubs wanting the Brisbane City Council’s money must complete a simple survey and show photos of the damage. For the Queensland Government’s program, not-for-profit groups in areas hit by the disaster must apply within three months. Volunteers from the community are also working hard to support their local clubs. The combined effort of the council, government, and local people will help Newmarket’s sports clubs and others in Brisbane recover.
Published Date 17-March-2025
