Terry Young (Longman, Liberal National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

On a more positive note, run solely off volunteer muscle, the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre is well-known across the electorate of Longman for being the creative hub of the Bribie Island community. The arts centre began as a Chamber of Commerce project to celebrate Australia's bicentenary and was designed by leading gallery architect Paul Wallace and was opened on 11 December 1988. Today the centre is one of Australia's largest and busiest arts centres, with space for display, retail, workshops and studios and catering for more than 20 kinds of arts and crafts. Many groups such as quilters, photographers, playgroups and garden clubs use the space to meet and create. The centre attracts over 30,000 visitors a year and there's a growing community of artists and crafters who foster creativity in the local area. Last month, I was pleased to be able to present the arts centre with a cheque for $20,230 to install air conditioning in the centre. The funds were granted through the Morrison government's MUSTER grants, which provide grants for projects to build community resilience and increase the ability of communities to connect, contribute and thrive. Thanks to this grant, visitors and volunteers can enjoy the centre more in summer conditions with air conditioning, and it will drive more people to visit the centre. It's just another example of what a strong economy can deliver to local communities.

Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

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