Local Bayside community organisations including Making Waves Foundation, Volunteer Coast Guard Manly, Wynnum Community Place and Bayside United Soccer Club are among 11 recipients to receive a welcome funding boost from Port of Brisbane’s $100,000 Community Grants Program.
Every year since 2013, Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) has awarded $100,000 in grant funding to community organisations and registered charities, helping them deliver important initiatives across the local and regional area with a key focus on community, youth leadership, education and environment.
All recipients attended a reception at the Port to celebrate and share information about their work with Port of Brisbane CEO, Neil Stephens, and employees from across the business.
“At the Port of Brisbane, we’re committed to making a positive contribution to the environment and community in which we operate. We’re doing that through our $100,000 grants program, which is the cornerstone of the close to $400,000 that Port of Brisbane will invest in community partnerships this year.” said Mr Stephens.
“It’s great to see a real focus this year on supporting young people, through Bayside sporting clubs and Making Waves Foundation. We congratulate and thank all the grant recipients for the important work that they are doing”
A full list of the Port of Brisbane 2024/25 Community Grant Recipients, and the initiative the grant funding is supporting, is listed in the table below.
| Organisation | Initiative |
|---|---|
| 4 Voices Global | Providing employment and community connection services for vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the community. |
| Challenge DV | Delivering training programs in local sporting and community groups focused on empowering men to actively prevent domestic and family violence. |
| Farm Angels | Supporting Queensland farmers to recover from natural disasters with a focus on mental health. |
| Volunteer Coast Guard | Contribution to essential upgrades of building facilities. |
| Southern Downs Steam Railway | Enhancing welfare, heritage and community through upgrades of an onsite café. |
| Wynnum Community Place | Connecting local people to a range of health and wellbeing services. |
| Nudgee Beach Environmental Centre | Providing an Indigenous Australian art mural to support cultural learning. |
| Bayside United Soccer Club | Contribution to the installation of 20 kW rooftop solar system. |
| Capalaba Wildcats | Providing a portable generator and fridge for club events. |
| Eastside Basketball Limited | Supporting the recruitment of young women to participate in club basketball. |
| Making Waves Foundation | Providing unique on-water experiences for young people with disabilities or young adults experiencing disadvantage. |