Funding for community and not-for-profit organisations can be obtained from a number of sources ranging from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, Jupiters Casino, Local Authorities and State and Federal agencies. Click here to access a Queensland Government site which lists many funding opportunities. The Queensland Government has also set up a Grant Wizard website to assist finding grant opportunities.
Applications are now being accepted for Sport and Recreation Queensland's Young Athlete Assistance Program. Details and applications forms are available from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Recreation website.
Click here for more information about sport and recreation funding grants.
Request a letter of support for a grant
If you need a letter of support for your funding grant application, please help us to help you by completing the form that you can download by clicking here. (Word 37.5 kbs) You will need to print it out and either fax it to us at 3851 1261, or post to PO Box 114, ARANA HILLS QLD 4054. You could also email the completed document to us at ferny.grove@parliament.qld.gov.au. Important Note: At least two weeks notice is required for a letter of support.
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If you need to enrol to vote for the first time or you have changed addresses you will need to fill out an electoral enrolment form which can be downloaded through the Australian Electoral Commission website. AEC manages enrolments in federal, state and local government elections. To download the form click on this link forms page which will take you to the AEC "Electoral Enrolment Forms - All States and Territories" page. Click on the Queensland link to download the form (PDF 74 KB).
If you have questions about voting, elections or electorates you will probably find the information by visiting the AEC website.
If you would like Geoff to mail you an electoral enrolment form and a pre-paid envelope, just click on this link which will bring up the "How can Geoff help" form.
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If you, a relative or close friend is celebrating a significant birthday (90 or 100) or wedding anniversary (50, 60, 65 or 70) please click on this link to download and print off the official request form (PDF 58.3 kbs) or view the Information Sheet (PDF 49.1 kbs). The request form needs to be signed and witnessed and provide the other details as outlined on the form, so you will need to post the original to me at PO Box 114, ARANA HILLS QLD 4054.
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Justices of the Peace are highly-respected members of the community who play an important role in modern society.
They are voluntary workers in Queensland's legal system and perform a range of judicial and administrative functions. There are two types of JPs; JP (Qualified) and JP (Commissioner for Declarations).
In a complex legal environment these people provide a variety of specialised services to the legal system and the Queensland public.
The duties of a JP (Qualified) are more onerous than those of a JP (Commissioners for Declarations). If you want more information please read the Justice Department Fact Sheet by clicking on this link.
Application forms are available from Geoff's Electorate Office, or can be downloaded by clicking on the Department of Justice link.
If you have any further questions, or would like Geoff to mail you an application form just contact the electorate office.
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If you need the services of a JP in your suburb just click on this link (76KB).
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Organisations, generally not-for-profit or community groups may be entitled to a free Queensland flag if they meet the conditions issued by the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
Those entitled include schools, tertiary institutions, Scouts, other youth organisations, service associations ie APEX, CWA etc., welfare organisations, ethnic organisations, sporting clubs, historical societies, museums, show societies, local fire brigades, and the like.
Queensland teachers and students proceeding overseas and who have been accepted into an overseas educational institution are eligible to receive one for presentation to that institution.
Applications may be made by emailing or writing to the electorate office. It takes about six weeks for the flag to become available. If you need more information regarding eligibility, please contact our office.
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