Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones has today announced more than $1 million in extra funding to grow 44 events and create more tourism jobs through the latest round of the Queensland Destination Events Program (QDEP).
The Palaszczuk Government is offering a share of $150,000 to the organisers of events and activities across the state that recognise the achievements and contributions of people with disability.
Grassroots sports clubs across Australia will have the opportunity to purchase new equipment or fund other programs aimed at getting more young people playing sport following a new $500,000 grants program conducted by the Australian Sports Foundation.
Sport Australia Chair John Wylie has welcomed the Australian Government’s $385.4 million package for sport and physical activity announced in last night’s Federal Budget, declaring it as one of the biggest funding injections for sport in years.