Angie Bell (Moncrieff, Liberal National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The strength of our local schools and community groups is vital for the welfare and success of Australians of all ages and circumstances. For Moncrieff, I'd like to highlight some of the groups and schools I've visited over the last two weeks for the work they do. They're all very deserving of the support they've received from the federal government.

New Beginnings received a Communities Environment Program grant of $20,000, for its youth, for the Marine Conservation Program held at Sea World. St Kevin's Catholic Primary School at Benowa received a $5,000 Local Schools Community Fund grant for its habitat science. The Surfers Paradise Baseball Club have upgraded their batting cages and safety equipment. They received a Stronger Communities grant of $5,454 and a volunteer grant of $1,350. Benowa State High School is improving sun safety for their students with a Local Schools Community Fund grant of $5,000 which they've used to purchase new covered outdoor seating for students to enjoy during breaks. The Southport Soccer Club has upgraded change room facilities thanks to a $5,000 Stronger Communities grant. Last but certainly not least is Surfers Paradise State School, who received a Stronger Communities fund grant of $5,000 for new musical instruments—close to my heart.

All of these groups play a role in making our communities healthy, happy and successful. Well done and keep up the good work! A special thankyou to all of the professionals and volunteers involved for their dedication to the good people of Moncrieff.