CASSOWARY COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL

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MARCH 2012

JAMES MORRISON APPOINTED AS QMF ARTISTIC DIRECTOR The Queensland Music Festival Board confirmed today the appointment of internationally renowned jazz musician James Morrison as Artistic Director of the 2013 and 2015 Festivals.

James Morrison describes his appointment as an extremely exciting new chapter in his life.

“Having spent many years performing all over Queensland, I have an appreciation for the breadth of music this State has to offer,” Mr Morrison said.

“I'm very much looking forward to working with the QMF team to continue and expand the spectacular work for which this Festival is renowned.” of

QUEENSLAND

MUSIC

ARTS QUEENSLAND COMES TO MISSION BEACH

Suzanne Matulich Arts Development Officer, Creative Communities Arts Development AQ will be presenting information on

all funding available through Arts Queensland.

WHERE: Mission Beach Community Arts Centre

MARCS Park Cassowary Drive Mission Beach

WHEN: Tuesday 3rd April from 9.45 morning tea

Presentation & Question time 10.00—11.00am

Repair-Restore-Renew (RRR) QLD Flood & Cyclone Recovery

Grant Program

Between September 2010 and February 2011 rural and regional Australia experienced a

number of significant natural disaster events including riverine flooding, flash flooding,

severe storms and cyclones. Communities across Australia have experienced significant

damage to property and infrastructure.

The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) has developed a collaborative

grant program supporting flood and cyclone affected communities in Queensland called

The Repair Restore Renew (RRR) Grant Program.

Eligibility Criteria:

Grants from $100 to $20,000 will be provided to not for profit organisations

that can clearly demonstrate the following:

Projects must directly relate to communities in Queensland affected by or impacted by,

riverine and/or flash flooding or Cyclone Yasi during summer 2010-2011.

Projects must be for a charitable purpose (benefit the wider community). All applica-

tions for projects with a charitable purpose will be received and considered.

Projects which contribute to community renewal and or rebuilding in the areas of social

and community wellbeing, economic, environmental, health, education and cultural

areas will be considered.

Projects that demonstrate a benefit to the community in the medium to long term re-

covery process (12-36 months).

Applicant organisations must have an ABN or Incorporation Certificate

Areas of Priority:

• Projects based in communities with a population under 10,000

• Volunteer Support

• Community Renewal

• Innovative Community Based Business Ventures

• Community Arts

• Community Infrastructure

• Mental Health

Foundation for

Rural & Regional Renewal

Who can apply?

Not-for-profit organisations with an ABN or Incorporation Certificate. Applications from locally based organisations will be prioritised (Please note no specific tax status

is required).

What can be funded?

Capital infrastructure such as sheds, tourist sites, community halls & meeting places.

Creative and imaginative programs targeting mental health, education and the arts.

Materials & resources such as furniture, office supplies, education, health and cultural re-

sources.

Tools and equipment such as trailers, toys, emergency services, training and books.

Community radio, UHF networks, community newsletters, websites and printing equipment.

Equipment and resources to increase the fundraising capacity of community groups.

Skills Development and Training.

Salaries and wages will be considered if part of a larger project. (Ding Ding Ding)

What can’t be funded?

Feasibility studies and business planning

Government core business (Federal, State or Local)

Projects that involve individual benefit

Sport & Recreation*

Social Activities*

* The Australian Taxation Office has ruled that the encouragement or advancement of sport, recrea-

tion or social activities are not considered to have a “charitable purpose”.

How to Apply:

Applications must be postmarked by 5pm on the closing date of the round and should be

submitted to FRRR:

1) by post to FRRR, PO Box 41, Bendigo, VIC 3552

2) via email to info@frrr.org.au

Closing dates for funding rounds: 25 May 2012 and 24 August 2012. Applicants will be notified of the outcomes within six to eight weeks of the clos-

ing dates.

Please contact the Project Manager, FRRR Disaster R ecovery if you wish to dis-cuss your project prior to submission.

Enquiries can be made on freecall 1800 170 020 or e mail info@frrr.org.au

Web site:

Small Grants for Small CommunitiesSmall Grants for Small CommunitiesSmall Grants for Small CommunitiesSmall Grants for Small Communities The Small Grants for Small Rural Communities is a collaborative program supported by various partners. It is the longest running and broadest program offered by FRRR. The program is open twice a year, with closing dates of 31 March and 30 September.

The program will offer up to $400,000 per round in grants up to $5,000 for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for communities, with populations of 10,000 or less, living in small rural and remote locations in Australia, contributing to their development in social and community welfare, economic, environmental, health, education or cultural areas.

Applications are invited from not-for-profit, incorporated community organisa-tions. Organisations should have an ABN or Incorporation Certificate and projects must be for a charitable purpose (benefit the whole community). Deductable Gift Re-cipient status (DGR) is not required for this grant program.

While the criteria for this program is broad, we cannot fund operational and admini-stration costs, travel or accommodation. Please note also, that the encouragement or advancement of sport, recreation and social activities is not considered a charitable activity by the Australian Taxation Office. Applications from sporting organisations need to clearly demonstrate a benefit to the wider community.

Applications for the next round will open on the 30 January 2012 and close on the

30 March 2012. For more info - web site: http://www.frrr.org.au/cb _pages/small_grants_for_small_communities.php

Foundation for

Rural & Regional Renewal

FNQ Volunteers Inc. presents a

FREE Grant Writing workshop.

Monday 19th March 9.30—12.30 pm

Conservation of Music, River Av Innisfail

For further information contact FNQ Volunteers on 4041 7400 or email

info@fnqvolunteers.org or Kath Barnett (Community Development Off) Casso-

wary Coast Regional Council Ph 40302255 email: cdo@ccrc.qld.gov.au

Queensland Arts Council changes its name to Artslink Queensland About Us QUEENSLAND ARTS COUNCIL CHANGES ITS NAME TO ARTSLI NK

QUEENSLAND

Queensland Arts Council (QAC) is currently enhancin g its position as the peak body for re-gional arts in Queensland and celebrates its 51st a nniversary with a new trading name: “Artslink Queensland”.

Artslink Queensland aims to be the 'go to' organisation for regional arts that connects, represents, adds value and is the engine room for innovation and creativity in Queensland. ��Artslink Queen-sland will connect artists and communities through the arts in Queensland. This builds on our 50 year history of regional arts, exhibitions, schools and adult performing arts touring across Queensland.�� Our new mission statement “Inspiring Arts in Queensland ” re-enforces our new direction. “Inspiring Arts” is descriptive of the type of arts we showcase – uplifting, encouraging, exciting, moving, affecting, stirring, stimulating, rousing, exhilarating, heartening… - in one word inspira-tional!

Our contemporary new logo clearly and simply captures our name change without losing the his-tory of 50 years of Queensland Art Council by utilising ‘est. 1961’.

QAC’s 2010 AGM (held in April 2011) announced the repositioning of the organisation and change of trading name.

Artslink Queensland aims to reinforce its new and very exciting brand and build on it for the next fifty years.

Go to website to download our new logo and brand guidelines - www.qac.org.au

Get your diaries out! National Ride2School Day is just around the corner

Friday 23 March 2012 is National Ride2School Day - Australia’s largest celebration of riding, walk-ing, skating and scooting to school.

In the 1970's, 80% of school children were active on the way to school. Today, only 20% experience the joy of getting fresh air on the school journey. National Ride2School Day provides an opportunity for Australian students, parents and teachers to give riding, walking, skating or scooting to school a go, while celebrating the regular walkers and wheelers.

On this day, an active journey to school is normal and the entire school community gets behind it. It is a chance to celebrate on a large scale and to prove it can be done. After showing it's achievable on this day school communities are encouraged to keep the momentum going throughout the entire year.

Sign-up at www.ride2school.com.au to receive posters and stickers, in addition to other resources to help

RADF FUNDING

OUT NOW

REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND

FINAL ROUND FOR 2011 - 2012

(RADF) supports professional development and employment of arts and cultural workers in regional Queensland. Applications are invited from Community Arts and Cultural groups and/or individuals for 2011 - 2012 RADF funding. Application forms and information packs providing RADF guidelines are available from the Customer Services Section at Coun-cil’s Tully and Innisfail Offices, & Libraries located Innisfail, Tully, Wonga-ling and Cardwell. Information can also be obtained through Council's web site www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au and Arts Queensland's web site www.arts.qld.qld.gov.au.

Categories in which grants are available:

• Developing regional skills

• Building community cultural capacity

• Interest-free arts loan

• Cultural tourism

• Contemporary collections/stories

• Regional partnerships

• Concept development

Applications close 2nd round closing 4.30pm 20th April for projects not com-mencing before 9th May 2012 For further information, contact Kath Barnett, RADF Liaison Officer Community Services on 40302255.

'The Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Cas-sowary Coast Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture.'

PS – Make sure you read the guidelines first & have all your sup-porting documentation with your application to have the best op-

portunity for securing a grant.

Building Supportive Communities funding

Provider: Department of Communities

Category: Community Services & Development

Funding: Max per grant: $5,000 Total Pool: $2,000,000

Additional Info: Various

Closes: 16 March 2012

Purpose:

the purpose of the Building Supportive Communities grants is to create small scale

community projects that:

• Support people with disability to be involved in their community

• Enable all people to make a visible and valued contribution to their local community

and

• Allow individuals and organisations who don't know each other to get together.

The objectives of the Building Supportive Communities grants are to:

• Build community networks that support and include people with disability

• Support communities to see beyond the disability and

• Provide opportunities for people with disability to connect with their communities.

Overview:

The Building Supportive Communities grants are available to incorporated entities

throughout Queensland for activities that strengthen the community's capacity to welcome and include people with disability. Organisations who meet the eligibility

criteria for Building Supportive Communities but have not previously received fund-ing from Disability and Community Care Services are encouraged to apply. Success-

ful organisations will need to enter into a Service Agreement with Disability and Community Care Services prior to receiving funding. In keeping with the purpose of

the grants, applicants may choose to link with others within their local community to get their activity off the ground.

Who can apply:

To apply for funds under Building Supportive Communities applicants must be an in-

corporated entity.

How to apply: Mail, Email

Further Information

Website: http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/gateway/funding-and-grants/funding-available

Contact Details: Email: tenders@communities.qld.gov.au Telephone: 1800 177 120

‘CRACA’ needs a new name!

‘Cassowary Regional Arts Council Association’ is a mouthful in anyone’s language, so to go with our plans for the future, the opening of the Gallery Shop, the start of new Art Classes & Work-shops etc. we are looking for a new name. If you can think of a great name suitable for the arts community in our area please email your suggestions to jenny@hippiemarket.com.au or craca_arts@hotmail.com

Hippie Market will donate a prize to the person that comes up with the name we use.

We are also looking for locals to become involved in promoting the arts in our community; this is all the arts, not just painting, sculpting etc but music, drama, poetry, writing, dance, craftwork, woodwork - that is, all aspects of ‘The Arts’

To this end we are looking for members, ex-members and new members to come back or join us in this new beginning for our association. You don’t have to be an artist to be involved as every-one has skills that can be utilised. With help from the wider community we can really get some great things happening. Our aim is to have the gallery up and running in March with classes and workshops in progress as well. Please attend our next meeting on Tuesday 6 th March at 6.00pm.

If you can’t attend, your feedback is still important to us, so drop us a line with your ideas or ad-vice. We want all of you to feel that your opinions will be looked at and discussed and, when ap-propriate, voted on. This is a community organisation and everyone within that community will be treated with respect and encouragement.

We Need

Volunteers - to man the Gallery

Artists /Craftsmen & Woodworkers – display and sales of your works

Artists/Craftsmen & Woodworkers – to teach classes and /or workshops

Musicians – CD promotion & sales

Musicians – guitar lessons, didgeridoo lessons etc

Writers – display & sell books

Writers – writing workshops

Poets – book sales, poetry readings

ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS ?

If you would like to be involved please call in and see Jenny at Hippie Market, 81 Butler St. Tully or email jenny@hippiemarket.com.au. Or craca_arts@hotmail.com

Expressions of Interest

If you are interested in taking part in any of these classes please email jenny@hippiemarket.com.au or craca_arts@hotmail.com or pop into Hippie Market, 81 Butler St. Tully. Limit of 5-6 people per Class to start in March

‘Try it Out Classes’ – Painting with Acrylics – Che ryl Bigger Painting with Acrylics for Men - Cheryl Bigger Painting with Acrylics for Wo men – Cheryl Bigger Painting With Acrylics for High School Students – Cheryl Bigger Stamping & Card Making – Mary Grin-stead Folk & Decorative Art – Cheryl Bigger

Min- ister for Agriculture, Food and Regional Economies Tim Mulherin today extended the deadline for flood and cyclone assistance for primary producers, small businesses and not-for-profit organisations until 30th June 2012. “In the last month more than 1,200 applications from landholders, businesses and community organisations were received, indicating a need to extend the assistance past the 31st January deadline. This extension is in direct response to requests from producers, and industry groups such as Canegrowers, Queensland Farmers Federation and Agforce. We want to give those people still seeking assistance assurance before Christmas that they don’t have to meet a Janu-ary 31st deadline. The unprecedented weather events of last summer were exceptionally severe and we are doing everything we can to help people in the long term recovery process,” he said. Mr Mulherin said both Category C and D assistance under Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) will be extended. “Category C assistance consists of grants up to $25,000 for eligible small business and primary producers in the effected local government areas,” Mr Mulherin said. “Category D assistance includes special concessional loans of up to $650,000 for eligible busi-nesses, primary producers and not-for-profit organisations suffering extreme damage, with a grant component of up to $50,000. "The assistance, administered by QRAA, has been available to flood and cyclone affected Queenslanders since December 2010 and March 2011 respectively. “The extension of these packages until 30th June 2012 will allow all remaining eligible appli-cants to obtain the help they need under these schemes. "I urge all those who have been affected by these disaster events and who have not yet applied, to call QRAA and begin the application process as soon as possible,” he said.

If you have any questions, assistance is available...

Should you have any queries regarding the disaster assistance, our Client Liaison

Officers are available to assist you or please contact us in Brisbane on Freecall 1800 623 946 or local adviser SAM SPINA on 40642824 / 0429 497 757 or email: Sam.Spina@qraa.qld.gov.au

FLOOD & CYCLONE RECOVERY ASSISTANCE EXTENDED

INSURANCE FOR Not For Profit GROUPS The following information has been gathered to prov ide options for your insurance questions.

Government insurance scheme to assist community gro ups The Queensland Government has implemented a five-phase action plan to assist community groups seeking to obtain public liability in-surance.

The public liability insurance website includes information on the liability insurance scheme for not-for-profit organisations, law reform initiatives, stamp duty relief, risk management support, and the Liability Insurance Taskforce Report. Refer to website www.treasury.qld.gov.au under the headings of our services / insurance

Aon Risk Services and Insurance Aon was appointed by the Queensland Government to provide advice for not-for-profit organisations about insurance available on the domestic and international markets. Aon can assist groups in finding affordable insurance.

Toll Free: 1800 620 931 Phone: (61) 7 3223 7400 Fax: (61) 7 3223 7545 Web: www.aon.com.au

Local Community Insurance Services (LCIS) LCIS is a specialist insurance provider established to manage the insurance needs of clubs and community groups within Australia. LCIS is a division of Jardine Lloyd Thompson.

Website: www.localcommunityinsurance.com.au

Insurance Ombudsman Service The Insurance Ombudsman Service helps resolve disputes be-tween consumers and participating companies. It is a free service, so if you have a dispute with a partici-pating company they may be able to help you resolve it. Insurance enquiries & complaints:

Phone: 1300 780 808 Email: ios@insuranceombudsman.com.au Website:www.insuranceombudsman.com.au

National Insurance Brokers Association The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) represents the interests of the insurance broking sector in Australia. NIBA members range from large in-ternational brokerages to small suburban brokerages. Through representation, communication, informa-tion and education, NIBA ensures insurance brokers’ interests are protected and their professional stand-ing enhanced.

Phone (02) 9964 9400 Email: via the website Website: www.niba.com.au

Sport and Recreation Queensland Sport and Recreation Queensland have developed a manual for sport and recreation organisations to increase their awareness of insurance and risk management and assist them to develop sound risk management processes. The manual can be downloaded from the web-site.

Phone: 07 3235 4342 Email: info@srq.qld.gov.au

Website: www.sportrec.qld.gov.au/insurance_information.cfm

Folk Alliance Australia If your project qualifies as a folk music or dance event, concert, or performer according to the definition below, insurance at competitive rates may be available to you through Folk Alli-ance Australia. The FAA Master Policy is restricted to performance and event types outlined on the Policy Schedule. For the purpose of the policy, Folk Music is defined as music that is culturally spe-cific and primarily acoustic in nature.

http://www.folkalliance.org.au/page/policydocuments/

ANNOUNCINGANNOUNCINGANNOUNCINGANNOUNCING

Cardwell Art Prize 2012 Cardwell Art Prize 2012 Cardwell Art Prize 2012 Cardwell Art Prize 2012

June 6th June 6th June 6th June 6th ---- 16th 2012 16th 2012 16th 2012 16th 2012 Entry forms will be available later this year - k eep an eye on our website

www.hinchinbrookregionalarts.org.au

Dates for your diary

Entries close 18 May 2012

Deliver entries 3 June 2012

Opening Night Wednesday 6 June 2012

Exhibition Open Thursday 7 June – Saturday 16 June 2012

Collection of works Sunday 17 June 2012

Aladdin & his Magic IPod In June of last year the Cassowary Coast Regional Council in con-junction with Jally Entertainment put on a children’s performance titled ‘Snow White & the 7 Cool Dudes’. It was a great success, with over 300 local students and children attending.

This year, Jally is back with a new performance titled ‘Aladdin & his Magic IPod’ . We found that the last show catered best to chil-dren under grade 5, but was enjoyed by all.

There will be a show in Innisfail and a show in Tully to ensure that all children of the Cassowary Coast region will have an opportunity to attend; The Innisfail Shire Hall on Monday the 19 th of March and the Tully MP Centre on the 20 th of March 2012, seated at 10.15am for a 10.30am start. Cost of tickets is $7 per person and can be purchased from the Innisfail and Tully Council Offices.

We will be running another colouring- in competition similar to last year. Details regarding the competition will be released closer to the show date.

For group bookings or any enquiries, please call Ca ssowary Coast Re-gional Council on 4030 2285 or email samara.den-hartog@ccrc.qld.gov.au .

We hope that we will have the same success as last year.

Gambling Community Benefit Fund Closing dates are: 28 February, 31 May . 31 August, 30 November Funding may be provided for a variety of projects including: equip-ment associated with the activities of the organisation; special one-off events and activi-ties; community development and organisational development; motor vehicle purchase costs and minor capital works.

NORTH QUEENSLAND WOMENS LEGAL SERVICE

Just reminder that NQWLS visit Innisfail on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, they see clients for free legal advice or referral at the Innisfail Community Support Centre. Women can book an appointment on 1800244504 or 40438400.

Reef Hotel Casino Community Benefit Fund

The Queensland Government established the Reef Hotel Casino Community Benefit Fund (RHCCBF) in 1996 to provide funding to community groups in Far North Queensland. The RHCCBF receives money from taxes on casinos. It distributes these funds to community projects on a bi-annual basis. The RHCCBF is just one way the Government returns taxes from gambling activities. In redistributing gambling taxes through its grants program, the RHCCBF plays an im-portant role in ensuring, on balance, the whole State benefits from gambling in Queensland. How much can I apply for? One off grants of up to $15,000 are allocated to approved not-for-profit organisations to help provide community services or activities that benefit the community. These grants are not intended to replace existing sources of support for these organisations. Grants of more than $15,000 (up to a maximum of $25,000) are considered for more complex pro-jects which have significant community benefit. Who can apply? Applications must be from Queensland-based organisations, located within the geographical jurisdiction North from Burke, Carpenteria, Croydon, Etheridge, Tablelands and Cassowary Coast, including Torres Strait and Thursday Island. The majority of Queensland not-for-profit community organisations are eligible to apply for a grant.

Funding Rounds—The RHCCBF has two annual funding ro unds. The closing dates for ap-plications are 31 August and 28 February. Reef Hotel Casino Community Benefit Fund PO Box 6695, Cairns QLD 4870

Tel: (07) 4030 8888 Fax: (07) 4030 8788 (Human Resources Department) Email: reefcbf@bigpond.com Website:

www.olgr.qld.gov.au

Innisfail Community Band The Innisfail Community Band started in early 2009

and has provided local musicians an avenue to extend their music skills. The Concert Band sup-ports wind, brass and percussion musicians and meets each week on a Tuesday at Innisfail State College. Rehearsals commence at 7.30pm and run for an hour under the baton of conductor Adrian Frost. Adrian an accomplished musician himself is highly regarded in the region and also conducts the Cairns Concert Band. Membership to the group is available for high school students and adults. Past musicians are encouraged to come along and refresh their skills and beginners are welcome to. The group performs regularly for local community events and has members that come from Babinda through to Tully.

Further information: Adrian Frost – 0410 572 112, Richard Graham - 0407590758.

MORNING MELODIES 2012MORNING MELODIES 2012MORNING MELODIES 2012MORNING MELODIES 2012

Italian Songbook—Thursday 15 th March

Aladin & His Magic Ipod —Monday 19th March

20th March (Tully Multipurpose Centre)

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Joey Fimmano

(European Classics) - Wednesday 16 th May

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Simon Gallaher’s Secret Love

Tuesday 17 th July

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Morning Tea With

Keith Potger— Thursday 13 th September

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Times and venues will be advertised in 2012 for fur ther information Phone Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Ph: 40302285 KEEP THESE DATES

UPDATE OF CLUB/ASSOCIATION DETAILS

Council is continually

updating

Sport & Recreation

and Community

Groups details

Please forward to:

Kath Barnett (Community Development Officer)

Cassowary Coast Regional Council

PO Box 887

INNISFAIL QLD 4860

cdo@ccrc.qld.gov.au

Don’t forget your email address!!!