Elevating dreams, empowering our community.
Magpies Community Grants, a beacon of support from Magpies Sporting Club, is here to make a difference. Since its inception in 2022 we’ve proudly granted a total of $74,700 cash to talented local athletes and impactful charities!
Our commitment continues in 2024 with financial assistance available four times a year in three inspiring grant categories.
Seize the opportunity by completing the online application form below, refer to notable dates for application periods and eligibility.
The grants will allow up to a maximum of $1,750 in financial assistance over the 3 sporting event tiers, once a year. Eligible applicants can apply for 1 sporting event per tier, once a year.
Example a) if an applicant attends a state and international event in 2024, they are able to apply for a national event without waiting a year. b) if the applicant applies for all 3 event tiers in 2024 they must wait until 2025 before being eligible again.
The following grants are available under 3 sporting event tiers:
• Queensland sporting event —$250
• National sporting event—$500
• International sporting event—$1,000
Applicants that are eligible to apply for this grant are those who:• have competed or officiated (as an athlete, coach, referee or scorer) at a Queensland, National or International sporting event• are residents of Mackay (6 months post sporting event)• have participation at the sporting event confirmed by a coach, manager or sports governing body• have not received funding under the same sporting event tier of the same grant in the same calendar year• complete and submit the application within 6 months post the sporting event
The grants will allow up to a maximum of $1,750 in financial assistance over the 3 sporting event tiers, once a year. Eligible applicants can apply for 1 sporting event per tier, once a year.
Example a) If an applicant attends a Queensland or International event in 2024, they are eligible to apply for a National event without waiting a year. B) A successful applicant in 2024 must wait until 2025 before being eligible again for that same event tier.
The following grants are available under the 3 sporting event tiers:• Queensland sporting event—$250• National sporting event—$500• International sporting event—$1,000
Applicants that are eligible to apply for this grant are females who:• have competed at a Queensland, National or International sporting event• are residents of Mackay (6 months post sporting event)• have participation at the sporting event confirmed by a coach, manager or sports governing body• have not received funding under this grant tier within the same calendar year• complete and submit the application within 6 months post the sporting event
The grant will allow up to a maximum of $1,000 in financial assistance per organisation, once a year for different projects, programs or initiatives.
Charities, groups, social enterprises, schools or organisations:• who are based in Mackay• whose project, program or initiative will directly benefit the Mackay community• that have not received funding under this grant tier for the same project, program or initiative in the previous calendar year
Projects, programs or initiatives with a charitable purpose can apply for this grant. Examples of the kinds of projects, programs or initiatives that may receive grants include:
• education/training
• emergency systems
• mental health support
• improving infrastructure
• purchase of equipment
• urban greening
• reducing climate risk
Once you have submitted the application, Magpies Sporting Club will assess it against the funding guidelines at their discretion.
Applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application via phone or email, prior to the date scheduled for the announcement of the winners of that particular quarter.
Note: If your application has been approved, your organisation will receive an approval email that will outline the next steps. If your application is approved and your project/program is scheduled to take place in the future or requires confirmation of other funding, Magpies Sporting Club will credit the successful grant amount upon proof of acquittal on the completion of the project/program.
Applications for Quarter 4 of Magpies Community Grants open 9am Monday 2nd September. Magpies Community Grants, a Magpies Sporting Club initiative – provides financial assistance 4 times a year to winning applicants within 3 grant categories. Applications for Quarter 4 of Magpies Community Grants close 5pm 24th October 2024. Winners for Quarter 4 of Magpies Community Grants will be announced 13th November 2024
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122 Army Cadet Unit – Upgrade of Emergency Safety Lighting – $800 Grant
Adele Ginns – Gold Stars Satellite Squad – $200 Grant
Adison Byrd – Track & Field National Championships – $400 Grant
Aiden Porter – Track & Field Australian Championships – $450 Grant
Ainsley Carey – Queensland Netball State Championships – $200 Grant
Alexander Tassan – U16 Boys State Softball Championships – $200 Grant
Alley Simpson – U16 National Basketball Championships – $400 Grant
Amarco Doyle – U20 Basketball Mens Nationals – $400 Grant
Amelia Denman – Australian All Schools Athletics Championships – $400 Grant
Andrew Baxter – Softball Open Mens State Championships – $200 Grant
Andrew Baxter – Softball: Mens Open Team State Titles – $200 Grant
Annabelle Brandon – State Netball Titles – $200 Grant
Anneka O’Donnell – QRSS Swimming Championships – $200 Grant
April Denman – Taranaki Anzac Invitational Rink Hockey – $250 Grant
Archie Roney – Basketball QLD Boys State Championships – $300 Grant
Archie Roney – Track and Field: Queensland Schools State Event – $200 Grant
Aria Corrigan – Queensland School State Swimming Championships – $200 Grant
Arjuna Morgan – USA Gymnastics for All GymFest – $500 Grant
Australian Wildlife Rescue Services – Humidicrib for Injured Joey’s – $800 Grant
Ava Corrigan – Queensland School State Swimming Championships – $200 Grant
Ava Pearl – Irish Dance at AIDA Qld State Championships – $200 Grant
Beau Secher – Auscycling BMX National Championships – $400 Grant
Belinda Rule – Australian Athletics Championships – $300 Grant
Ben Eggleton – U15 National Hockey Championships – $450 Grant
Blake Potter – ASB Futsal Tournament – $700 Grant
Boyd Baxter – U14 Queensland Softball State Titles – $200 Grant
Brandon Matthews – U16 Softball State Championships – $200 Grant
Breanna Kelleher – Brisbane City Youth Ballet – $200 Grant
Broken Ballerina – Domestic Violence Event – $1,000 Grant
Bucasia State School – Cricket Pitch Maintenance – $500 Grant
Caleb Cassells – Basketball State Championship – $200 Grant
Casina King – USA Gymnastics for All GymFest – $500 Grant
Charlie Wiggins – Football Queensland State Junior Cup – $200 Grant
Charlotte McGuinness – Netball QLD Senior State Age Championships – $200 Grant
Chloe Lebeter – Speedway Sedans: National Titles – $450 Grant
Chloe Potter – AASCF Cheer Battles, State & Nationals – $400 Grant
Chris Martin – Hockey Australian Masters Teams World Cup – $500 Grant
Claire Denman – Taranaki Anzac Invitational Rink Hockey – $250 Grant
Coby Hughes – U14 North QLD Junior Basketball Competition – $400 Grant
Cody McCall – Queensland Sprint Swimming Championships – $200 Grant
Community Accommodation & Support Agency – Christmas Drive Food – $800 Grant
Crossroad Arts – Auslan Interpreters – $787 Grant
Dakota Daniel – QRSS Swimming Championships – $200 Grant
Danielle Jones – Indoor Cricket: Australian Indoor Cricket Masters – $450 Grant
Darcy Cabassi – National Youth Touch Championships – $400 Grant
David Garnham – Basketball: U18 Div 1 State Championships – $200 Grant
Declan Garnham – U16 National Basketball Championships – $400 Grant
Dragons Softball Club – Junior Development Program – $450 Grant
Dylan Secher – BMX World Championships – $800 Grant
Ebony Temple – National U15 Outdoor Hockey – $400 Grant
Eden Falconer – Qld Secondary School State Touch Football Championships – $200 Grant
Eimeo Surf Life Saving Club – Foam Nipper Boards – $500 Grant
Element YTH – Youth Camp 2023 – $300 Grant
Eliana Ness – U12 Girls National AFL – $400 Grant
Elizabeth Lee – Australian Athletics Championships – Women’s Heptathlon – $400 Grant
Elizabeth Lee – Track & Field Australian Championships – $450 Grant
Ella Bounden – Swimming: State Championships – $450 Grant
Ella Francis – Basketball: North Qld Junior Basketball Competition – $200 Grant
Ellie Marsh – Track and Field: Queensland Schools State Event – $450 Grant
Emma Widdup – Table Tennis: Australian Veterans – $200 Grant
Emmett Counsell – Softball State Championships – $200 Grant
Emmi Burgess – Netball State Championships – $200 Grant
Ethan Bachmann – Tenpin Bowling Australia National Junior Championship – $400 Grant
Ethan Weiss – Queensland Mountain Bike Championships – $200 Grant
Farleigh State School P&C – School Swimming Lessons Bus Hire – $500 Grant
Felicity Harris – U15 State School AFL Championship – $200 Grant
Felicity Harris – U15 State School Girls AFL Championship – $200 Grant
Finley Philbin – U14 Boys State Basketball Championships – $200 Grant
Finley Philbin – Basketball State Championships – $200 Grant
Flynn Godfrey – Junior Age Division Golf Championships – $200 Grant
Flynn Godfrey – Australian Junior Age Division Golf Championships – $450 Grant
Flynn Steindl – National Boys U15 Outdoor Hockey – $400 Grant
Flynn Steindl – U18 Men Indoor Hockey State & National Championships – $500 Grant
George Street Neighbourhood Centre – Community Garden – $1,000 Grant
Georgia Rye – Hockey State Titles – $200 Grant
Georgia Rye – U15 Queensland Hockey State Program – $200 Grant
Glenella State School P&C – Defibrillator Contribution – $1,000 Grant
Glenella State School – Fundraising Trivia Night – $500 Grant
Glenella State School – Fundraising – $500 Grant
Gorga Randell – QLD School Sport U13-U19 State Cricket Championships – $200 Grant
Habana Rural Fire Service – Equipment Upgrade – $500 Grant
Haiden Mellifont – National Mens U18 Outdoor Hockey – $400 Grant
Haiden Mellifont – National U18 Men’s Hockey Championships – $400 Grant
Hamiora Borchardt – Capricornia Basketball Side – $200 Grant
Hana Taare – Qld State Golf Championship – $200 Grant
Hannah Ness – Queensland School Sport Swimming – $200 Grant
Hanni Steindl – Basketball: Womens National Basketball League – $450 Grant
Harper Shields – QRSS State Touch Football Championships – $200 Grant
Harper Shields – QLD State Touch Football Championship U12 – $200 Grant
Harry Copley – Queensland School Football Championship U13-U16- $200 Grant
Hayden Rye – U16 Boys Basketball State Championships – $200 Grant
Hayley Colless – Athletics Australia Track and Field Championships – $400 Grant
Hayley Colless – National Schools Track & Field Championships – $400 Grant
Hayley Colless – Track and Field: Queensland Athletic Championships – $200 Grant
Headspace – Teen Mental Health First Aid Training $1,000 Grant
Heartkids Limited – Two Feet and a Heartbeat Walk – $500 Grant
Hibiscus Coast Scouts – 2023 Adventurous Activities Training – $500 Grant
Homebush State School P & C – Fundraising – $200 Grant
Hula Day – Global Youth Sevens Rugby Union – $500 Grant
Indiana Brough – Gold Coast Suns AFL U18 Academy – $200 Grant
Isabel Eggleton – U13 National Indoor Hockey Championships – $400 Grant
Isabella Cummins – Irish Dancing: World Championships – $800 Grant
Isabella Cummins – WIDA World Irish Championships – $400 Grant
Isabella Grant – Queensland Youth Championships Surf Life Saving – $200 Grant
Isabella Piper – Capricornia U12 Girls Rugby League State Team – $200 Grant
Isabella Webb – Australian All Schools Championships (Track) – $300 Grant
Issac Quartly– School Sports Australia Boys U12 Hockey Championship – $400 Grant
Izabella Wills – Australian MC & Age Swimming Championship – $400 Grant
Jack Kearines – Queensland Mens Hockey U18 State Championship – $200 Grant
Jackson Birch – Hancock Queensland State Sprint Swimming Championships – $200 Grant
Jacob Cockayne – Borneo Futsal Cup – $750 Grant
Jade Bounden – Queensland Sprint Swimming Championships – $200 Grant
Jade Bounden – Swimming: RHMC Queensland Sprint Championships – $450 Grant
Jake Pettigrew – Queensland School Football Championship U13-U16 – $200 Grant
James Allen – Australian Schools Softball National Championship – $400 Grant
James Galea – Track & Field Australian Championships – $400 Grant
Jasper Godfrey – Junior Age Division Golf Championships – $200 Grant
Jasper Godfrey – Australian Age Division Junior Golf Championship – $600 Grant
Jasper Godfrey – Australian Junior Age Division Golf Championships – $450 Grant
Jaxon Maluga – Softball Australia National U14 Boys – $400 Grant
Jaxon Maluga – U16 National Softball Boys Championships – $400 Grant
Jaxon Maluga – Under 16 Boys State Softball Championships – $200 Grant
Jillian Moffat – Pony Club Queensland State Dressage Championships – $200 Grant
Jordan Hollywood – U16 Boys Basketball State Championships – $200 Grant
Juanita Barkee – Australian Darts Nationals Championships – $400 Grant
Just Keep Marching: Auspiced by RSLA Mackay Branch – Raise Awareness for Veteran Homelessness – $500 Grant
Kaiden Neilsen – Australian School Sport Swimming Championships – $400 Grant
Kaiden Neilsen – Swimming: QLD Sprint Championships – $200 Grant
Kalyan Youth Services – First Aid Kits – $500 Grant
Kayce Hoani-Vincent – Athletics Australia Track and Field Championships – $400 Grant
Kayce Hoani-Vincent – Squash at Qld Secondary Schools Trans Tasman Exchange – $250 Grant
Kayce Hoani-Vincent – Track and Field: National Schools Track and Field Event – $450 Grant
Kayden O’Brien – Barcelona International Futsal Tour – $500 Grant
Keeva Mohan – Indoor Cricket Nationals – $400 Grant
Keeva Mohan – Indoor Cricket: U18 State Team – $450 Grant
Keeva Mohan – WICF Indoor Cricket Junior World Series – $500 Grant
Kiara McNoulty – Taranaki Anzac Invitational Rink Hockey – $250 Grant
Kidney Support Network – Equipment – $500 Grant
Kiran Walpole – U16 National Hockey Championships – $400 Grant
Kirsty Hoani – Australian All Schools Athletics Championships – $250 Grant
Kirsty Hoani – Squash: Queensland Team State Event – $200 Grant
Knox Taylor – Rugby Union State Championships – $200 Grant
Kristen Rowlands – Cross Duathlon at National Multisport Festival – $400 Grant
Kucom Theatre Inc – Stage Lighting- $1,000 Grant
Lacey Howarth – School Sports 13-19 years Track & Field – $200 Grant
Lani Minster – Capricornia Girls Australian Football State Championship – $200 Grant
Lauren Shields – QSS U11 Netball State Championships – $200 Grant
Leila Menso – Netball Queensland Junior State Age Titles – $200 Grant
Leo Godfrey – Junior Age Division Golf Championships – $200 Grant
Leo McGuinness – QLD Touch Football Junior State Cup – $200 Grant
Liana Herrington – Australian Junior Athletics Championships – $400 Grant
Liana Herrington – Pole Vault – Qld State School Championships – $200 Grant
Lillian Newland – Senior State Age Netball – $200 Grant
Lily Philbin – U16 Girls Basketball State Championships – $200 Grant
Lochie Roney – U12 Basketball Queensland Boys State Championships – $200 Grant
Mack PopCon – Towards 2022 Pop Culture Convention – $1,000 Grant
Mackay and District Mountain Bike Club – Jigsaw Jumps – $500 Grant
Mackay Animal Rescue Society – Crate Training Foster Puppies – $700 Grant
Mackay Chamber Music Festival – Music Festival – $500 Grant
Mackay Cyclones Swimming Club – Uniform – $800 Grant
Mackay Gymnastics – Equipment for special needs & U5’s – $985.60 Grant
Mackay Hawks Softball – Protective equipment and player equipment – $1,000 Grant
Mackay Kennel Club – Office Equipment – $500 Grant
Mackay Mens Shed – Automated External Defibrillator – $1,000 Grant
Mackay Northern Beaches SHS – Football Goals for Development Program – $1,000 Grant
Mackay Northern Beaches State High School – Townsville Special Education Program Challenge Games – $500 Grant
Mackay PCYC – Bikes for Bike Education – $500 Grant
Mackay Pet Rescue – Cat Net Enclosures – $600 Grant
Mackay Pet Rescue – Equipment purchase of soft crates for rescue animals – $1,000 Grant
Mackay Rainbow Pride – Equipment – $300 Grant
Mackay Surf Life Saving Club – First Aid Equipment – $500 Grant
Mackay Surf Life Saving Club – iPad & Case for Training – $613 Grant
Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club – First Aid Kits & First Aid Training Manuals – $500 Grant
Mackay Swimming Academy – Accommodation for Great Barrier Swim Meet – $1,000 Grant
Mackay Swimming Academy – Great Barrier Reef Swim Meet 50th Anniversary – $500 Grant
Mackay Wanderers Football Club – Shade Structures – $1,000 Grant
Mackenzie Allen– Open Women’s QLD Softball State Championship – $200 Grant
Mackenzie Neilsen – Swimming: QRSS Championships – $200 Grant
Mackenzie Nielsen – Australian School Sport Swimming Championships – $400 Grant
Mackenzie Rumpf – Softball State Championships – $200 Grant
Madison Malagueno – Aquathlon/Swimming/Surf Lifesaving: State Events – $200 Grant
Madison Malagueno – School Sport National Swimming Competition – $400 Grant
Magenta Newland – U14 State Basketball Championships – $200 Grant
Makenna Malagueno – QLD School Sport Swimming Championships – $200 Grant
Mark Cottingham – Blackball Pool Association National Championships – $400 Grant
Marli Ferrington – Equitation and Show Jumping: State Event – $200 Grant
Mason Muscat – QRSS State Touch Football Championships – $200 Grant
Matilda Wiggins – U15 Qld Cricket State Championships – $400 Grant
Matthew Ghanakan – Australian Futsal Association Barcelona Futsal Tour – $500 Grant
Max Vernon – Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships – $400 Grant
Mia Mallett – Futsal: 14/15 National Selection – $500 Grant
Mikayla Webb – Australian All Schools Championships (Track) – $300 Grant
Mikayla Webb – Australian Track and Field Championship – $400 Grant
Miley Barrow – Athletics Australia Track and Field Championships – $200 Grant
Miley Barrow – U14 Softball Regional Championships – $400 Grant
Millie Mounsey – Queensland Irish Dance State Championships – $200 Grant
Miranda Cassells – U18 Basketball State Championships – $200 Grant
Mischa Dinsdale – Netball State Titles – $200 Grant
Misty Halls – Australian Ballet School & Qld Ballet Academy – $400 Grant
Mitchell Hope – U13 Boys Indoor Hockey National Championships – $400 Grant
MNBHS Stingers HPV Kart Racing Team – STEM Challenge – $500 Grant
Montana Townley – Swimming: Queensland Sprint Championships – $200 Grant
Natalie Dillon – Softball QLD Masters – $200 Grant
Nate McKinnon – Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships – $450 Grant
Nate Potter – National School Futsal Championships – $400 Grant
Nate Wales – Hockey Australia Boys U13 Indoor Cup – $400 Grant
Noah Porter – Track & Field Australian Championships – $450 Grant
Northview State School P&C – Casino Night Fundraiser – $500 Grant
Oliver Rule – Australian Cross Country Championship – $400 Grant
Olivia Jasch – USA Gymnastics for All GymFest – $500 Grant
Olivia Knight – Queensland Highland Dancing Championships – $400 Grant
Oriana Morgan – USA Gymnastics for All GymFest – $500 Grant
Parker Coleman – U14 Div 1 Basketball Nationals – $200 Grant
Pascoe Gould – QLD Representative School Sport (Football) – $200 Grant
Peyton Barrow – Under 16’s State Softball Championships – $200 Grant
Phoenix Place – Defibrillator – $1,000 Grant
Pioneer Catchment and Landcare – Laptop – $896 Grant
Pioneer Community Pre-School & Kindergarten – Cubby House upgrades – $1,000 Grant
Pioneer Potters – Garden Equipment – $500 Grant
Pioneer Valley Mens Shed – Power Tools – $1,000 Grant
Queensland Justices Association – Training – $300 Grant
Ralph Traeger – Queensland School Sport Swimming – $200 Grant
Rebecca Symons – QLD Netball School Sport Championships – $200 Grant
Robert Pendleton – World Eightball Pool Championships – $700 Grant
Roscoe McDonnell – Track & Road Asian Pacific Masters Games – $500 Grant
Rosey Cameron – Indo Pacific Cup Karate Championships – $700 Grant
Ryan Phelan – Australian Futsal Association Barcelona Futsal Tour – $500 Grant
Ryder Bauchanan – Junior State Cup North Touch Football – $200 Grant
Sam Riggs – National Mens U18 Outdoor Hockey – $400 Grant
Sangwani Chinula – Queensland Rugby Union State Championships – $200 Grant
Sangwani Chinula – Rugby League National Championships – $400 Grant
Sangwani Chinula – Rugby Union: U13 State Championships – $200 Grant
Sarah Purnell – Irish Dancing: Australian Event – $450 Grant
Sarah Purnell – World Irish Dancing Association World Championships – $500 Grant
Sarina Pony Club Incorporated – Kitchen Upgrade – $850 Grant
Sherry Harvey – Basketball QLD State Championships – $200 Grant
Sienna Hume – QLD Sprints Swimming Championships – $200 Grant
Skye Howarth – School Sports Cross Country – $200 Grant
Skye Nicolson – U13 National Hockey Championships – $400 Grant
Sophie Stubbs – Queensland Surf Lifesaving Youth Championships – $200 Grant
St Helens Beach Progress Association – Outdoor Entertainment Package – $709.49 Grant
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School – Play Equipment Upgrade – $300 Grant
St Mary’s Netball Club – Equipment – $966.59 Grant
Stevie Sinock – USA Gymnastics for All GymFest – $500 Grant
Tahlee Keane – Irish Dancing: World Championships – $800 Grant
Taj Goodwin – U16 Boys Basketball State Championships – $200 Grant
Tamika Ness – Queensland School Sport Swimming – $200 Grant
Tamlyn Evans – Washington DC Tartan Day – Highland Dancing – $500 Grant
Teen Shed Mackay – Boot Camp Education – $500 Grant
Teuila Tuugavao Soe – U11 Rugby League State Championship – $200 Grant
The Neighbourhood Hub – Upkeep & Maintenance of Centres – $500 Grant
Thomas Henderson – National Age Swimming Championships – $400 Grant
Tighe Mohan – U16 Softball Carnival – $200 Grant
Toby Rule – 800m & 1500m Running QSAC Brisbane – $200 Grant
Toby Rule – Little Athletics Queensland State Championships – $200 Grant
Toby Rule – Track and Field: Australian Schools National Event – $450 Grant
Tori Minster – Gymnastics WAG Senior State Championship Level 7-10 – $400 Grant
Tori Minster – Gymnastics: WAG Senior State Championships – $200 Grant
Vienna Manion – USA Gymnastics for All GymFest – $500 Grant
Wenlock Gould – FQ Academy State Championships – $200 Grant
Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival – Travel Subsidy – $1,000 Grant
Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival – Travel – $1,000 Grant
Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival – Youth Literature Festival – $1,000 Grant
Wildlife Care Mackay Inc – Equipment Repairs – $450 Grant
Woodley Gould – Chess Qld State Championships – $200 Grant
Wyatt Mollbhagen – Ninja Parc: Nationals Qualification – $200 Grant
Xanthie Walsh – Netball Junior State Age – $200 Grant
YIRS One Stop Youth Shop Inc – Assist with weekly lunches – $500 Grant
YIRS One Stop Youth Shop – Education – $500 Grant
Zeph Buchanan – QRSS State Football State Championships – $200 Grant
Zoe Nicholson – U12 Girls Hockey State Championships – $200 Grant
Help us help the community: When you become a new Magpies member, on your behalf we donate $2 from every membership to a community based organisation of your choice: CQ Rescue, Grapevine Group, Ronald McDonald Family Room Mackay or Kidney Support Network.
Every time you visit our club it helps us, help the community. Join or renew your Magpies membership now.
Help us help the community: When you become a new Magpies member, on your behalf we donate $2 from every membership to a community based organisation of your choice: CQ Rescue, Grapevine Group, Ronald McDonald Family Room Mackay or Kidney Support Network.
Every time you visit our club it helps us, help the community. Join or renew your Magpies membership now.
Congratulations to Heartkids Limited on successfully securing a Magpies Thriving Community Grant! ❤️
HeartKids is the leading charity supporting Childhood-onset Heart Disease (CoHD), which includes Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) the most prevalent disorder in newborns, and other heart conditions that develop during childhood such as Rhematic Heart Disease (RHD) and Kawasaki Disease.
Each year they hold a Two Feet and A Heartbeat Walk. The charity twilight walk will be a 4km walk around the Mackay Goose ponds on October 13th. Upon finishing the walk participants are able to commute together and enjoy the afternoon full of family friendly activities including face painting, sensory circus show and BBQ run by our local rotary club. This time gives families an opportunity to connect with one another and engage with their fellow members of the community that are also impacted by CoHD, including extended families and peer support.
Magpies is thrilled to offer financial assistance to help support their upcoming event!
For more information about Magpies Community Grants and how to apply, please visit www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants.
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Sep 29
Congratulations to Ryan Phelan for receiving a Local Sporting Champion Grant from Magpies Community Grants! ⚽️
Ryan competed in the National School Futsal Championships in Brisbane in Sept 2023. He was selected in the International Tour team to travel to Barcelona in June this year. Ryan participated in daily training with a Spanish coach selected by the Australian Futsal Association and participated in a 2-day futsal tournament competing against futsal teams from around Spain.
Thanks to the Magpies Grant, Ryan`s family received help to cover some costs in attending the international event which included travel, accommodation and food.
For more details about Magpies Community Grants and to apply, please visit www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants.
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Sep 25
🏃♀️ The Time to Shine - Women In Sport Grant has been given to a local talented sporting champion. Congratulations to Hula Day.
Hula is an active member of the Slade Point Rugby Union Women`s team and the Mackay Stingers Rugby Union team. She regularly travels to Moranbah, Bowen, and Airlie Beach to compete with these teams. In June, Hula represented the U18s CQ Bushrangers Team in the Queensland Country Rugby Union competition in Rockhampton, which was a valuable experience playing against strong athletes from across the state.
Hula is deeply passionate about rugby union and her local rugby community. She coaches and umpires junior games regularly, having completed the Touch 7s referee smart tackle program and a Rugby 7s coaching skills course. Hula`s goal is to continue developing her refereeing skills with the aspiration of officiating games throughout Australia. Outside of playing, Hula also coaches with Apex Athletics Academy and for Mackay Christian College school competitions.
She is excited about the opportunity to compete against players from around the world at the upcoming Global 7s competition in Auckland, and the support from the Magpies Sporting Club will assist with the cost associated with travel and registration fee`s.
Congratulations Hula! ⭐️
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Sep 23
A Time to Shine - Women in Sport Magpies Grant has been awarded to a talented local athlete, Madison Malagueno 🏊♀️
Madison competed in various carnivals over the surf season from August 2023 to December 2023. From these carnivals, Madison was selected to compete for the North Barrier Branch (Surf Clubs from Sarina to Forrest Beach, Queensland) for all water events (swimming, board and iron person) and beach events (1km beach run, beach sprints, beach flags).
Madison competed exceptionally well at the Youth Championships receiving 3 State Medals - Silver for beach flags, Gold for mixed beach relay and Silver for female relay. She also qualified for all finals in all events (with the exception of the board race) - an exceptional achievement, especially for a Northerner who does not get to train in the same conditions as the Southern Clubs.
The Magpies Community Grant helped Madison and her family with expenses to attend the Championships including food, accommodation, and travel.
For more details about Magpies Community Grants, please visit www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants.
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Sep 17
Congratulations to Ralph Traeger for being awarded a Magpies Local Sporting Champion Grant! 🏊♂️
In March this year, Ralph represented the Capricornia region at the Queensland School Sport 10-12 Swimming 2024 event at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre.
He competed in the following events:
- Boys 10yr 200m Medley Relay
- Boys 10yr 200m Freestyle Relay
- Boys 10yr 50m Butterfly
- Boys 10yr 50m Backstroke
-Boys 10yr 100m Backstroke
- Boys 10yr 50m Breaststroke
- Boys 10yr 100m Butterfly
- Boys 10yr 50m Freestyle
Ralph achieved 7 personal bests, shaving a total of 13.46 seconds off his times and made the finals in 4 events, placing 4th, 8th, 5th, and 10th.
Thanks to the Magpies Grant, it helped his family cover some of the costs associated with travelling to the event which included: airfares, car hire, and accommodation.
For more details about Magpies Community Grants please visit www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants.
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Sep 14
A Local Sporting Champion Grant has been awarded to a talented young sportsman, congratulations Toby Rule 🏃♂️
In the lead-up to the Little Athletics State Championships, Toby needed to attend regionals to qualify. At that event, he received gold medals for both the 1500m and the 800m. Queensland`s Best Performance in the 1500m and just missed out on QBP by less than 2 seconds in the 800m.
The Magpies Community Grants cash grant helped Toby and his family recover some of the costs involved in attending the State Championships. Toby said he appreciates Magpie`s Sporting Club and their support with these grants. `There are limited ways for my family to apply for other grants, and both of my parents are working two jobs to ensure I can achieve my goal and make it to the Olympics in the future. This year I have a huge year of competition coming up and the majority of these races are away from home - interstate and international`.
Congratulations Toby - we look forward to seeing you continue to achieve great things in Athletics!
For more details about Magpies Community Grants please visit www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants.
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Sep 11
We`re thrilled to share that the Time to Shine - Women in Sport Magpies Grant has been awarded to a talented local athlete, Sienna Hume! 🏃♀️
In 2023, Sienna set her sights on training hard to qualify for the QLD State Sprints Swimming Championships. She successfully qualified for the 50m freestyle and 50m backstroke, achieving two personal bests on competition day, placing 57th and 66th overall for 11-year-old girls in QLD. Just two weeks later, Sienna shaved another 2 seconds off her 50m backstroke time, equalling the girl who placed 30th in the state.
Sienna is determined to keep improving her times, and we can`t wait to see where her dedication to swimming takes her next!
The Magpies Community Grant helped Sienna and her family with expenses for the Championships in Brisbane, including travel, accommodation, and car hire.
For more details about Magpies Community Grants, please visit www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants.
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Sep 9
Congratulations to Kiran Walpole, who has been awarded a Local Sporting Champion Grant! 🏑
Kiran`s journey began at the State Hockey Championships in Hervey Bay, where he earned a spot in the Qld National Championships for U16 Boys. His team went on to win the gold medal in a thrilling shootout finale, congratulations!
Magpies Grant funding played a vital role in supporting Kiran`s journey, helping to cover costs such as trials in Brisbane in February, including flights and accommodation, followed by two weeks of travel and accommodation in Hobart.
For more information about Magpies Community Grants, visit www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants.
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Sep 7
Magpies have been giving wings to the community for 40 years… We contributed $1.35 Million to the Mackay community in the last financial year alone through Community Grants, Membership Pledges, Facilities & Grounds, Affiliated Sporting Clubs and Donations. Learn More at magpiesmackay.com.au/community
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Sep 5
The Time to Shine - Women In Sport Magpies Grant has been given to a local talented sporting champion. Congratulations to Sarah Purnell 💃
Sarah, a 29-year-old Mackay local, has been dedicated to Irish dancing for nearly 25 years. She was the first in North Queensland to complete all 12 grade exams and achieve a diploma in Irish dance. Sarah has represented Mackay and Australia with incredible success, including winning the Under 27 World Championship in 2021 and the Under 30 World Championship in 2024.
Sarah competed at the 2023 and 2024 World Championships, earning top placements. Sarah proudly represents Mackay on the world stage, inspiring her students and the community.
We’re thrilled to support her continued success!
For more details about Magpies Community Grants please visit www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants.
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Aug 29
🏃♂️ Congratulations to Murray Macgroarty and the `Just Keep Marching` project for receiving a Magpies Thriving Communities Grant! As a local Mackay teen and Army Cadet, Murray is passionate about raising awareness and finding local solutions for veteran homelessness in Australia.
Two years ago, reports from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide inspired him to take action. Although his original plan for a Mackay to Townsville pack march couldn’t proceed, he didn’t give up. With support from Ken Higgins, President of the Mackay RSL Sub Branch, he refocused on the growing issue of veteran homelessness.
Now, with backing from local RSL`s, they have launched the `Just Keep Marching` campaign. The main event took place from June 23 to July 1, 2024, where he marched 382km around Mackay’s Blue Water Trail. After a nine-day journey, 16-year-old Murray crossed the finish line joined by friends and supported by family and the Mackay RSL, to raise over $11,000 to support veterans experiencing homelessness!
Murray, your hard work and passion are truly inspiring. We can`t wait to see what you achieve next! Keep shining 🏆
For more details about Magpies Community Grants please visit www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants.
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Aug 22
Congratulations to Belinda Rule on receiving a "Time to Shine - Women In Sport" Magpies Grant!
Over the past three years, Belinda has honed her coaching skills, leading a squad of 37 athletes to achieve remarkable success across International, National, State, and Regional levels within the Mackay community. As a Level Three High-Performance Coach specialising in middle distance, Belinda supported two athletes at this year`s Nationals.
One of her athletes, Elizabeth Lee, competed in the Heptathlon, finishing among the top eleven in Australia. In preparation for this, Belinda spent 4-5 months planning, coaching, and making necessary adjustments to ensure peak performance. Another athlete, Toby Rule, competed in the 2000m Steeplechase, 3000m, and 1500m events, with Belinda providing unwavering support throughout the week. Both athletes are competing in the Under 18 category.
Congratulations once again to Belinda for her dedication and achievements!
For more details about Magpies Community Grants, please visit www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants.
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Aug 10
A Local Sporting Champion Grant has been awarded to a talented sportsman, congratulations Mark Cottingham!🎱
Representing the Mackay League, Mark was selected to represent Queensland at the recent Australian National Blackball Championships in the Masters category.
Mark`s impressive performance at the nationals earned him 3rd place in the Masters Over 50 Singles category, as well as an Australian Champion title in the Mixed Pairs category alongside his partner from Townsville. Additionally, Mark is a past Australian Seniors Singles Champion, having won the title in 2021.
Mark`s success at the Australian Championships has led to his selection to represent Australia at the Blackball International World Blackball Championships in October 2024 in England. These championships are the official world championships, governed by the World Pool Association under the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Currently, Mark holds the prestigious position of the number 1 seeded Over 50`s Masters player in Australia for his rule set. What an amazing achievement and we wish him the best of luck in the upcoming world championships!
For more details about Magpies Community Grants please visit www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants.
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Aug 6
The Time to Shine - Women In Sport Magpies Grant has been given to a local talented sporting champion. Congratulations to Isabella Webb 🏃♀️
Isabella competed in the NQ Championships in Mackay, qualifying for the North Queensland Track Team to attend the Australian Championships in December 2023. Well done Isabella.
The Magpies Community Grant helped Isabella and her family recoup some of the expenses of attending Australian Championships in Perth including travel, accommodation and registration fees. Magpies look forward to seeing where your love of running continues to take you!
For more details about Magpies Community Grants please visit www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants.
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Aug 4
Congratulations to Roscoe McDonnell, a recent recipient of the Quarter 2 Magpies Local Sporting Champion Grant! 🥇
Roscoe participated in his second Asian Pacific Masters Games, with his first being in Penang, Malaysia, where he won 3 Gold, 2 Silver, and 1 Bronze in 2018. Roscoe also competed in 5 World Masters Athletic Championships (4 Outdoor, 1 Indoor). Recently, in South Korea 2023, he competed in 4 distance events (3 Track & 1 Road Race) and earned 4 Gold Medals.
Currently, Roscoe is training for the Pan American Games in Cleveland, Ohio, in July, and the Outdoor Athletics Masters Worlds in Gothenburg, Sweden, in August 2024. Congratulations Roscoe, we wish you all the best!
For more details about Magpies Community Grants and to apply, please visit www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants.
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Jul 24
🏀 A Local Sporting Champion Grant has been awarded to a talented young sportsman, congratulations Declan Garnham.
Declan has shown incredible dedication and skill with outstanding achievements:
🥇 Gold Medal in Division 1 at the NQBJC Tournament
🥉 Bronze Medal in Division 1 at the 2024 QLD State Titles
🌟 Selected for the U16 State Development Program 2024
🌟 Selected for the QLD North State team to play at the 2024 National Championships
Declan, your hard work and passion are truly inspiring. We can`t wait to see what you achieve next! Keep shining 🏆
For more details about Magpies Community Grants and to apply for Quarter 3, please visit www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants.
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Jul 14
Congratulations to Farleigh State School P&C who has won a Magpies Thriving Community Grant.
Each year Farleigh State school needs to hire buses to transport the kids to their school swimming lessons.
Magpies is delighted to assist with the cost of this service for the children to learn such an important life skill.
Quarter 3 Magpies Community Grant applications are now open. For more information and to apply visit www.magpiesmackay.com.au/communitygrants
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