An update from Go Clubs
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November 2024
Welcome to the November 2024 edition of the Cairns Regional Council Go Clubs newsletter.
In this edition, you can find:
- Grants and Sponsorships
- Resources
- Events
- News and important dates
Need support? Contact the Club Development Officer
For professional advice and support in relation to planning, grants, sponsorship, fundraising, strategic planning and partnerships, please contact the Club Development Officer via email goclubs@cairns.qld.gov.au or call (07) 4044 3044, or join our Facebook Group
Club IQ
Is your AGM coming up?
With the end of the year rolling in, so too are many AGMs. Can you or your fellow committee members hand over the reins and be confident that the next committee can find answers in the right place?
Club IQ has a huge number of resources in terms of:
- Club governance
- Staff volunteer management
- Managing finances
- Healthier clubs and facilities
- Strategic planning.
Don't forget to update your details
Council’s Go Clubs support will remain the same in terms of supporting your club through grants, venue support and club development.
You can update your committee details at Go Clubs to ensure all Council information and grant notifications are directed to the right people.
New club development officer
Meet Renee Ker
Professionally: Renee has supported sports clubs and project managed masterplans as the Sport and Recreation Officer for the Douglas Shire. Renee previously worked for Cairns Regional Council when she launched the Active Living Free Fitness expansion program and managed cycling programs in the Cairns community. Renee lives and breathes sport and is passionate about advocating and supporting organisations that create fitness pathways especially those that are affordable, inclusive and accessible.
Sports history: Renee was one of New Zealand’s first female competitive kickboxers and had five competitive ring fights, but her sporting pathway changed dramatically when she fell in love with triathlon after her arrival in Australia some years back. She represented New Zealand in age group triathlon and came 11th in the world.
More recently Renee raced in the Age Group World Championships in aquabike - a growing area of multisport that combines swimming and cycling (triathlon without the run). Renee has more than 11 years in coaching martial arts and is a Performance and Ironman Coach in triathlon.
Renee has sat on the board of not-for-profits and understands the demands on a committee and volunteers. Her athletic and coaching experience coupled with volunteering and not-for-profit experience is an ideal fit for supporting our regions clubs.
CONTACT RENEE
Phone:
4044 3044
Email:
renee.ker@cairns.qld.
gov.au
Grants
Does you club have a planned event, want to upgrade facilities or need new equipment? Have a look at the following grants.
Gambling Community Benefit Fund
Closes 30 November
Cairns Regional Council Partnerships Grants
Grants up to $25,000.
Round 14 for events held between 1 April 2025 and 30 April 2026, closes 15 December
Round 15 for events held between 1 July 2025 and 31 July 2026, closes 31 March
Sport and Recreation Recovery Grant
Designer to help eligible sport or recreation clubs that have been affected by severe weather.
Closes 31 January
Events
North Queensland Sportstar Awards 2024
Congratulations to all the nominees in the North Queensland Sportstar Awards. Three local athletes were awarded at the event with local legend Grant ‘Scooter’ Patterson winning the athlete with a disability category. The U19 Underwater Hockey Cairns impressively won the team of the year for the 2024 awards.
Athlete with a Disability
Winner: Grant “Scooter” Patterson - Paralympic Swimmer
Team of the Year
Winner: QLD U19 Underwater Hockey
Sporting Excellence Award
Winner: Matthew Fox – BMX
Senior Sportstar of the Year 2024
Runner-up: Nick Carling - Triathlete
Service to Sport Award
Runner-up: Xavier Barker - Judo
Resources
A sponsorship how-to guide
Webinar
Monday 25 November
6pm to 6.40pm
Learn proven methods of generating sponsorship revenue, and providing real value for your partners. Community sport often relies on favours from contacts for sponsorship. Simplify it and offer real value.
Grant success '101' for clubs
Webinar
Monday 9 December
6pm to 6.40pm
How to ask for, and secure more grant funding. There is more money if you know where to look.
Improvement Works
Looking to upgrade your facility on Council Land?Download the Improvement Works form to start the ball rolling on your project.
Complimentary market stall
Are you involved in a not-for-profit organisation? Need to raise awareness? Have a fundraiser or sign-on day coming up?
Council offers complimentary stalls at the regular Tanks Markets and Father’s Day spectacular, Carnival on Collins, to assist community groups and organisations develop social cohesion and connection in the Cairns region.
Australia Day Awards
Nominate a local hero
Cairns Regional Council's annual Australia Day Awards celebrate individuals who've made a meaningful impact on our community. Nominate a friend, colleague, or family member who deserves recognition for their contributions, whether through local clubs, sports, volunteering, charity, business, or advocacy.
Award Categories:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
Recognise someone special today!
