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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 $130,007.68 cash to talented local athletes and impactful charities!

Our commitment continues in 2025 with financial assistance available four times a year in three inspiring grant categories.

Local Sporting Champions – Men in Sport Grant
Time to Shine – Women In Sport Grant
Thriving Communities Grant

Seize the opportunity by completing the online application form below, refer to notable dates for application periods and eligibility.

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LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS GRANT

WHAT FUNDING IS AVAILABLE FOR A LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS GRANT?

The following grants are available under 3 sporting event tiers:
• Queensland sporting event – up to $250 per applicant
• National sporting event – up to $500 per applicant
• International sporting event – up to $1,000 per applicant

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS GRANT?

Applicants that are eligible to apply for this grant are males who:
• have not received funding from Magpies Community Grants within the past 12 months
• have competed or officiated (as an athlete, coach, referee or scorer) at a representative selection or competitive criteria sporting event – Queensland, National or International. Invitational sporting events are in ineligible
• have participation at the sporting event confirmed by a coach, manager or sports governing body
• are residents of Mackay
• complete and submit the application within 3 months post the sporting event date

Please note: Applicants are limited to one grant application per 12 month period, regardless of the event tier or sporting event. The 12 month period will be calculated from the last date that the successful applicant was awarded to the next application received ate.

The total funding is capped at $1,000 per individual or organisation across all grant categories per calendar year.

APPLYING

Once you have submitted the application, Magpies Sporting Club will assess it against the funding guidelines at their discretion.

FUNDING DECISIONS

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. Successful applicants are required to attend the winners morning tea.

TIME TO SHINE – WOMEN IN SPORT GRANT

WHAT FUNDING IS AVAILABLE FOR THE TIME TO SHINE – WOMEN IN SPORT GRANT?

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE TIME TO SHINE – WOMEN IN SPORT GRANT?

Applicants that are eligible to apply for this grant are females who:
• have not received funding from Magpies Community Grants within the past 12 months
• have competed or officiated (as an athlete, coach, referee or scorer) at a representative selection or competitive criteria sporting event – Queensland, National or International. Invitational sporting events are in ineligible
• have participation at the sporting event confirmed by a coach, manager or sports governing body
• are residents of Mackay
• complete and submit the application within 3 months post the sporting event date

The total funding is capped at $1,000 per individual or organisation across all grant categories per calendar year.

APPLYING

Once you have submitted the application, Magpies Sporting Club will assess it against the funding guidelines at their discretion.

FUNDING DECISIONS

THRIVING COMMUNITIES GRANTS

WHAT FUNDING IS AVAILABLE FOR THE THRIVING COMMUNITIES GRANT?

The grant will allow up $1,000 in financial assistance per organisation for projects, programs or initiatives.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE THRIVING COMMUNITIES GRANT?

Charities, groups, social enterprises, schools or organisations:
• have not received funding from Magpies Community Grants within the past 12 months
• whose project, program or initiative will directly benefit the Mackay community
• who are based in Mackay

WHAT PROJECTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE THRIVING COMMUNITIES GRANT?

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

Please note: Applicants are limited to one grant application per 12 month period. The 12 month period will be calculated from the last date that the successful applicant was awarded to the next application received ate.

The total funding is capped at $1,000 per individual or organisation across all grant categories per calendar year.

APPLYING

Once you have submitted the application, Magpies Sporting Club will assess it against the funding guidelines at their discretion.

FUNDING DECISIONS

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. Successful organisations are required to have a representative attend the winners morning tea.

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.

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MAGPIES COMMUNITY GRANTS HAS HELPED

122 Army Cadet Unit – Upgrade of Emergency Safety Lighting – $800 Grant

Adele Ginns – Gold Stars Satellite Squad – $200 Grant

Adison Byrd – All Schools Track & Field Australian Championships – $400 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

Amali Paganoni – Hockey Australia Women’s U18 Indoor 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

Aston Paganoni – Hockey Australia Boys U16 Indoor Championships – $400 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

Carter Hayes – Australian Futsal Association – $800 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

Disabled Sport & Rec Mackay – Training Sessions for NWBL Players – $500 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

Engedi – Accessible Garden – $500 Grant

Ethan Bachmann – Tenpin Bowling Australia National Junior Championship – $400 Grant

Ethan Weiss – Queensland Mountain Bike Championships – $200 Grant

Evie Grace – U16 Girls Softball National Championship – $400 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 – Basketball State Championships – $200 Grant

Finley Philbin – U14 Boys State Basketball Championships – $200 Grant

Flynn Godfrey – Australian Junior Age Division Golf Championships – $450 Grant

Flynn Godfrey – Junior Age Division Golf Championships – $200 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 – Fundraising – $500 Grant

Glenella State School – Fundraising Trivia Night – $500 Grant

Glenella State School P&C – Defibrillator Contribution – $1,000 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 – QLD State Touch Football Championship U12 – $200 Grant

Harper Shields – QRSS State Touch Football Championships – $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

Izsak Barbeler – Hockey Australia Indoor U14 Championships – $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 – Australian Age Division Junior Golf Championship – $600 Grant

Jasper Godfrey – Australian Junior Age Division Golf Championships – $450 Grant

Jasper Godfrey – Junior Age Division Golf Championships – $200 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 – All Schools National Championship – Athletics Pole Vault – $400 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

Lives Lived Well – Day Program Gardening Supplies – $500 Grant

Lochie Roney – U12 Basketball Queensland Boys State Championships – $200 Grant

Lucas Appleton – QRSS 10-12 Years Boys Cricket Championships – $200 Grant

Lucy Wiggins – Queensland Junior Cricket State Championship Northern Hub Carnival – $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 Men’s Shed – Replacement Saw – $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 Davies – Inline National Championships – $400 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

Oren Byrd – All Schools Track & Field Australian 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

Pascoe Gould – Queensland Chess Inter-School State Finals – $200 Grant

Patrick Davies – Inline National Championships – $400 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

Road Accident Action Group – Work Out Visibly – Be Seen, Be Safe – $500 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 – Community Impact Project – $500 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

Wenlock Gould – Queensland Chess Inter-School State Finals – $200 Grant

Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival – Travel – $1,000 Grant

Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival – Travel Subsidy – $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 – Education – $500 Grant

YIRS One Stop Youth Shop Inc – Assist with weekly lunches – $500 Grant

Zara Richardson – Surf Life Saving QLD State Endurance Championships – $200 Grant

Zeph Buchanan – QRSS State Football State Championships – $200 Grant

Zoe Nicholson – U12 Girls Hockey State Championships – $200 Grant

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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.

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Congratulations to Mackay Central State School! 🎉

We’re proud to support the school through our Thriving Communities Grant - helping them take the next step toward purchasing their very own branded gazebos.

Currently, students use borrowed gazebos from another school, a generous gesture that also highlights their need for dedicated outdoor shelters. These new gazebos will provide proper shade and protection for lessons, lunch breaks, sports, and community events — all while building school pride and a stronger sense of belonging. 💛

Magpies is proud to help support this initiative and help create better outdoor learning spaces for local students! 🙌

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Congratulations to Mackay Central State School! 🎉

We’re proud to support the school through our Thriving Communities Grant - helping them take the next step toward purchasing their very own branded gazebos.

Currently, students use borrowed gazebos from another school, a generous gesture that also highlights their need for dedicated outdoor shelters. These new gazebos will provide proper shade and protection for lessons, lunch breaks, sports, and community events — all while building school pride and a stronger sense of belonging. 💛

Magpies is proud to help support this initiative and help create better outdoor learning spaces for local students! 🙌

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🏀 Congratulations Onyx Wilson!

Onyx has been awarded a Local Sporting Champion Grant for his incredible achievements in basketball. He recently competed at the SSA 12 & 16 Years Combined Basketball National Championships and has represented Capricornia over the past 3 years. Onyx was also selected to represent QLD – an amazing accomplishment! 🌟

The Magpies Community Grant helped support his journey. To learn more, visit 👉 www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants

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🏀 Congratulations Onyx Wilson!

Onyx has been awarded a Local Sporting Champion Grant for his incredible achievements in basketball. He recently competed at the SSA 12 & 16 Years Combined Basketball National Championships and has represented Capricornia over the past 3 years. Onyx was also selected to represent QLD – an amazing accomplishment! 🌟

The Magpies Community Grant helped support his journey. To learn more, visit 👉 www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants

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We’re excited to support Country United Football Club with a Magpies Thriving Communities Grant! ⚽

The grant will help fund portable dugouts to improve player welfare, professionalism, and accessibility for football programs in Walkerston and at away games. These dugouts will provide shelter from sun and rain, boost game-day morale, and show the club’s commitment to player safety and inclusivity.

We wish the club all the best with this fantastic project! 💛

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We’re excited to support Country United Football Club with a Magpies Thriving Communities Grant! ⚽

The grant will help fund portable dugouts to improve player welfare, professionalism, and accessibility for football programs in Walkerston and at away games. These dugouts will provide shelter from sun and rain, boost game-day morale, and show the club’s commitment to player safety and inclusivity.

We wish the club all the best with this fantastic project! 💛

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🏆💃 We’re thrilled to announce that the Time to Shine – Women in Sport Grant has been awarded to local talent Sarah Purnell, who represented Mackay at the 2025 Irish Dancing World Championships — and took out 1st place in the Under 32 category, earning her title as a 3x World Champion!

Sarah proudly trains right here in Mackay, supported by a team of local allied health professionals. The Magpies Community Grant helped her cover travel and accommodation costs on her journey to the world stage.

To learn more or apply for a Magpies Community Grant, visit 👉 www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants

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🏆💃 We’re thrilled to announce that the Time to Shine – Women in Sport Grant has been awarded to local talent Sarah Purnell, who represented Mackay at the 2025 Irish Dancing World Championships — and took out 1st place in the Under 32 category, earning her title as a 3x World Champion!

Sarah proudly trains right here in Mackay, supported by a team of local allied health professionals. The Magpies Community Grant helped her cover travel and accommodation costs on her journey to the world stage.

To learn more or apply for a Magpies Community Grant, visit 👉 www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants

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🌟 Time to Shine: Women in Sport Grant Winner!

Congratulations to Cadence McKinnon, who has been competing in Surf Lifesaving since age 8! Her dedication paid off in the 2024/2025 season, culminating in a National Gold Medal in the U14 Champion Lifesaver competition. 🏅

Training up to 12 times a week, Cadence’s commitment is inspiring. The Magpies Community Grant helped her and her family with travel and accommodation costs, supporting her journey to success at the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships.

We’re proud to back our local talent!

Learn more about the Magpies Community Grants and how to apply: www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants
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🌟 Time to Shine: Women in Sport Grant Winner!

Congratulations to Cadence McKinnon, who has been competing in Surf Lifesaving since age 8! Her dedication paid off in the 2024/2025 season, culminating in a National Gold Medal in the U14 Champion Lifesaver competition. 🏅

Training up to 12 times a week, Cadence’s commitment is inspiring. The Magpies Community Grant helped her and her family with travel and accommodation costs, supporting her journey to success at the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships.

We’re proud to back our local talent!

Learn more about the Magpies Community Grants and how to apply: www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants
#MagpiesCommunityGrants #MagpiesCommunity

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🏊‍♀️ The Time to Shine – Women in Sport Grant. A huge congratulations to Isabella Grant, one of our talented local sporting champions!

Isabella’s dedication is inspiring – training 7 days a week with board sessions, runs, swims, plus hours of study for her theory exam and first aid practical. After claiming 2nd place at the State Championships, she earned her spot at the Aussies 2025 National Competition, where she placed an incredible 6th in Australia! 👏

The Magpies Community Grant helped Isabella and her family cover some of the costs of competing in this surf lifesaving event, including travel and accommodation.

We’re so proud to support local champions chasing their dreams!
#MagpiesCommunity #WomenInSport #MagpiesCommunityGrants

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🏊‍♀️ The Time to Shine – Women in Sport Grant. A huge congratulations to Isabella Grant, one of our talented local sporting champions!

Isabella’s dedication is inspiring – training 7 days a week with board sessions, runs, swims, plus hours of study for her theory exam and first aid practical. After claiming 2nd place at the State Championships, she earned her spot at the Aussies 2025 National Competition, where she placed an incredible 6th in Australia! 👏

The Magpies Community Grant helped Isabella and her family cover some of the costs of competing in this surf lifesaving event, including travel and accommodation.

We’re so proud to support local champions chasing their dreams!
#MagpiesCommunity #WomenInSport #MagpiesCommunityGrants

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🏉 Congratulations to Western Districts JRL Mackay proud recipients of a Magpies Thriving Communities Grant!

With this support, Wests JRL will launch a vital initiative to upskill and certify club volunteers in NRL First Aid protocols. The project aims to create a safer playing environment for junior athletes by ensuring trained responders are on hand at every game and training session.

Training sessions will be held ahead of the 2026 season, with volunteers, members and community members all invited to take part in the one-day course.

We wish Wests all the best as they roll out this important program!

#ThrivingCommunities #MagpiesCommunityGrants

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🏉 Congratulations to Western Districts JRL Mackay proud recipients of a Magpies Thriving Communities Grant!

With this support, Wests JRL will launch a vital initiative to upskill and certify club volunteers in NRL First Aid protocols. The project aims to create a safer playing environment for junior athletes by ensuring trained responders are on hand at every game and training session.

Training sessions will be held ahead of the 2026 season, with volunteers, members and community members all invited to take part in the one-day course.

We wish Wests all the best as they roll out this important program!

#ThrivingCommunities #MagpiesCommunityGrants

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Time to Shine – Women in Sport Grant 🌟 Congratulations to Oriana Morgan, a talented local athlete and recipient of a Magpies Community Grant!

Oriana has been dedicated to Acrobatics Gymnastics for the past three years and this season earned a place at the QLD State Team Trials, proudly qualifying to represent Queensland and placing in the Top 8.

Competing at the National Gymnastics Championships came with big expenses, and the grant helped cover travel, nomination fees, and other costs along the way.

We’re so proud to support Oriana and can’t wait to see where her passion for gymnastics takes her next! 🤸‍♀️

#MagpiesCommunityGrants #MagpiesCommunity #WomenInSport #LocalSportingChampion

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Time to Shine – Women in Sport Grant 🌟 Congratulations to Oriana Morgan, a talented local athlete and recipient of a Magpies Community Grant!

Oriana has been dedicated to Acrobatics Gymnastics for the past three years and this season earned a place at the QLD State Team Trials, proudly qualifying to represent Queensland and placing in the Top 8.

Competing at the National Gymnastics Championships came with big expenses, and the grant helped cover travel, nomination fees, and other costs along the way.

We’re so proud to support Oriana and can’t wait to see where her passion for gymnastics takes her next! 🤸‍♀️

#MagpiesCommunityGrants #MagpiesCommunity #WomenInSport #LocalSportingChampion

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🏅 Congratulations to Nate McKinnon, a recent recipient of a Magpies Local Sporting Champion Grant!

Since the age of 8, Nate has dedicated himself to Surf Lifesaving, and his 2024/2025 season was nothing short of outstanding — earning his third consecutive State and National Gold Medal.

Highlights of Nate’s season include:
• Selection in the QLD Country Team for the Interbranch Carnival (3rd year running)
• U17 Branch Carnival Champion – 1st in Surf Swim, Board, Ironperson & Ski
• North Australian Championships – 1st Ironperson, 2nd Board, 2nd Ski, 5th Surf Race
• U17 Branch, State & National Champion Lifesaver – Gold Medallist

The grant has supported Nate and his family with travel and accommodation costs, helping him chase his dreams. We can’t wait to see what he achieves next in Surf Lifesaving! 🌊💪

#MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants #LocalSportingChampion #SurfLifesaving

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🏅 Congratulations to Nate McKinnon, a recent recipient of a Magpies Local Sporting Champion Grant!

Since the age of 8, Nate has dedicated himself to Surf Lifesaving, and his 2024/2025 season was nothing short of outstanding — earning his third consecutive State and National Gold Medal.

Highlights of Nate’s season include:
• Selection in the QLD Country Team for the Interbranch Carnival (3rd year running)
• U17 Branch Carnival Champion – 1st in Surf Swim, Board, Ironperson & Ski
• North Australian Championships – 1st Ironperson, 2nd Board, 2nd Ski, 5th Surf Race
• U17 Branch, State & National Champion Lifesaver – Gold Medallist

The grant has supported Nate and his family with travel and accommodation costs, helping him chase his dreams. We can’t wait to see what he achieves next in Surf Lifesaving! 🌊💪

#MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants #LocalSportingChampion #SurfLifesaving

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Magpies Community Grants, Quarter 4 is now open. Talented local athletes and local charities it`s time for you to apply for your share - view your eligibility and easily apply via our website: www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants
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💙 Some pics from last week’s Community Grants Q3 winners afternoon tea, where we awarded $10,000 in cash grants to talented local athletes and impactful charities. Full album of photos on our Facebook page. #MagpiesCommunityGrants #MagpiesCommunity

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💙 Some pics from last week’s Community Grants Q3 winners afternoon tea, where we awarded $10,000 in cash grants to talented local athletes and impactful charities. Full album of photos on our Facebook page. #MagpiesCommunityGrants #MagpiesCommunity

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This morning Dawn from Road Accident Action Group - RAAG Mackay. popped into Magpies to thank us for supporting their Work Out Visibly – Be Seen, Be Safe campaign through our Community Grants. 🚴‍♀️👟

The initiative reminds us that it’s not just cars on our roads - cyclists, runners and families are out there too, and visibility saves lives.

RAAG have kindly gifted Magpies 50 reflective bands to help spread the message! Thank you 💛🖤

#MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants #BeSeenBeSafe

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This morning Dawn from Road Accident Action Group - RAAG Mackay. popped into Magpies to thank us for supporting their Work Out Visibly – Be Seen, Be Safe campaign through our Community Grants. 🚴‍♀️👟

The initiative reminds us that it’s not just cars on our roads - cyclists, runners and families are out there too, and visibility saves lives.

RAAG have kindly gifted Magpies 50 reflective bands to help spread the message! Thank you 💛🖤

#MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants #BeSeenBeSafe

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This afternoon we celebrated our Q3 Magpies Community Grant winners – sharing in $10,000 in cash grants! 👏

These grants recognise the incredible efforts of local athletes and the vital contributions of community organisations across Mackay. 🖤

Since 2022, we’ve proudly given back $140,007.68 in grants to support local talent and strengthen our community.

#MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants

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This afternoon we celebrated our Q3 Magpies Community Grant winners – sharing in $10,000 in cash grants! 👏

These grants recognise the incredible efforts of local athletes and the vital contributions of community organisations across Mackay. 🖤

Since 2022, we’ve proudly given back $140,007.68 in grants to support local talent and strengthen our community.

#MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants

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💙 Together, we’ve made an impact! Since 2015, we`ve proudly donated $18,215,303.95 to charities and schools, funded Magpies Community Grants to support local organisations and sports people and invested in vital community facilities.

With your support, we`re committed to making a positive difference in the lives of people and the community.

#MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants #MagpiesDonationBoxes #MagpiesMembershipPledges #GoMaggies

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💙 Together, we’ve made an impact! Since 2015, we've proudly donated $18,215,303.95 to charities and schools, funded Magpies Community Grants to support local organisations and sports people and invested in vital community facilities.

With your support, we're committed to making a positive difference in the lives of people and the community.

#MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants #MagpiesDonationBoxes #MagpiesMembershipPledges #GoMaggies

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🎉 Congratulations to @Pioneer, recipients of a Magpies Thriving Communities Grant!

Pioneer Community Kindergarten is a not-for-profit, community-run centre supported by grants, donations, and fundraising to maintain its equipment, activities, and facilities. With a strong focus on family involvement, the kindy is guided by a volunteer management committee and currently supports 74 children through the ‘Free Kindy’ program.

Funds from the grant will assist with purchasing an iPad, protective case, and communication app to support children’s digital literacy and communication skills. The device will be particularly beneficial for students who are non-verbal, autistic, have developmental or speech delays, or come from multilingual households.

This initiative aligns with Outcome 5 of the Early Years Learning Framework (V2.0) by helping children become confident communicators and ensuring a more inclusive, supportive transition to Prep.
👉 Learn more about Magpies Community Grants: www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants

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🎉 Congratulations to @Pioneer, recipients of a Magpies Thriving Communities Grant!

Pioneer Community Kindergarten is a not-for-profit, community-run centre supported by grants, donations, and fundraising to maintain its equipment, activities, and facilities. With a strong focus on family involvement, the kindy is guided by a volunteer management committee and currently supports 74 children through the ‘Free Kindy’ program.

Funds from the grant will assist with purchasing an iPad, protective case, and communication app to support children’s digital literacy and communication skills. The device will be particularly beneficial for students who are non-verbal, autistic, have developmental or speech delays, or come from multilingual households.

This initiative aligns with Outcome 5 of the Early Years Learning Framework (V2.0) by helping children become confident communicators and ensuring a more inclusive, supportive transition to Prep.
👉 Learn more about Magpies Community Grants: www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants

#ThrivingCommunities #MagpiesCommunityGrants #MagpiesCommunity

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🏊‍♂️ Congratulations to brothers Hamish and Maverick Curtis, recipients of Magpies Local Sporting Champion Grants!

Both boys have had a standout 2024/2025 swimming season, with strong performances earning them spots at major competitions.

To qualify for the 2025 Queensland Sprint Championships, Hamish (10 years) had to meet Swimming Queensland’s time standards for his age division. He achieved qualifying times across all four strokes and competed in the 50m Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, and Breaststroke. Hamish was also selected for the Capricornia School Sport Swimming Team (10–12 years), travelling to Brisbane in March to compete in five individual events and two relays.

Maverick also achieved qualifying times across all four sprint events, competing at the 2025 Hancock State Sprint Championships in Brisbane in February. His impressive season earned him selection on the Capricornia School Sport Swimming Team (13–19 years), where he competed in five events at the state competition in March.

The Magpies grant helped the Curtis family cover costs such as flights, accommodation, nomination fees, levies, and uniforms.

Well done Hamish and Maverick - we wish you continued success in your swimming journeys!

#MagpiesCommunityGrants #LocalSportingChampions #MagpiesCommunity

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🏊‍♂️ Congratulations to brothers Hamish and Maverick Curtis, recipients of Magpies Local Sporting Champion Grants!

Both boys have had a standout 2024/2025 swimming season, with strong performances earning them spots at major competitions.

To qualify for the 2025 Queensland Sprint Championships, Hamish (10 years) had to meet Swimming Queensland’s time standards for his age division. He achieved qualifying times across all four strokes and competed in the 50m Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, and Breaststroke. Hamish was also selected for the Capricornia School Sport Swimming Team (10–12 years), travelling to Brisbane in March to compete in five individual events and two relays.

Maverick also achieved qualifying times across all four sprint events, competing at the 2025 Hancock State Sprint Championships in Brisbane in February. His impressive season earned him selection on the Capricornia School Sport Swimming Team (13–19 years), where he competed in five events at the state competition in March.

The Magpies grant helped the Curtis family cover costs such as flights, accommodation, nomination fees, levies, and uniforms.

Well done Hamish and Maverick - we wish you continued success in your swimming journeys!

#MagpiesCommunityGrants #LocalSportingChampions #MagpiesCommunity

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👏 Congratulations to Carinya Care Inc, recent recipients of a Thriving Communities Grant!

Carinya Care Inc. provides emergency accommodation for community members facing challenges such as drug rehabilitation, domestic violence, alcohol recovery, homelessness - particularly among senior women - and other personal crises.

Run by a Rotary-based volunteer group, the organisation offers a safe, reflective environment that supports both mental and physical health recovery. Their 3-hectare village features 8 cottages, with 80% of the property requiring ongoing mowing, cleaning, and maintenance.

The grant will assist with purchasing essential PPE to ensure volunteers can safely carry out regular working bees and upkeep activities that are vital to maintaining the Village and its facilities.

We’re proud to support Carinya Care Inc. and the valuable work they do in our community.

#ThrivingCommunities #MagpiesCommunity #SupportingLocalCare #MagpiesCommunityGrants

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👏 Congratulations to Carinya Care Inc, recent recipients of a Thriving Communities Grant!

Carinya Care Inc. provides emergency accommodation for community members facing challenges such as drug rehabilitation, domestic violence, alcohol recovery, homelessness - particularly among senior women - and other personal crises.

Run by a Rotary-based volunteer group, the organisation offers a safe, reflective environment that supports both mental and physical health recovery. Their 3-hectare village features 8 cottages, with 80% of the property requiring ongoing mowing, cleaning, and maintenance.

The grant will assist with purchasing essential PPE to ensure volunteers can safely carry out regular working bees and upkeep activities that are vital to maintaining the Village and its facilities.

We’re proud to support Carinya Care Inc. and the valuable work they do in our community.

#ThrivingCommunities #MagpiesCommunity #SupportingLocalCare #MagpiesCommunityGrants

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🏀 Congratulations to Winston Sutton, one of our Quarter 2 Magpies Local Sporting Champion Grant recipients!

Winston has been playing representative basketball for the past three years, training more than four times a week across both club and rep levels. In early 2024, he was selected for the U15 Future Development Program, followed by selection in the U16 State Performance Program later that year.

In January, Winston proudly represented Queensland North at the Southern Cross Challenge in Melbourne. Funds from the Magpies Community Grant helped support Winston and his family with travel and accommodation expenses for the event.

We’re proud to support dedicated young athletes like Winston and wish him every success in his basketball journey!

👉 To learn more or apply for a Magpies Community Grant, visit www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants

#MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants #LocalSportingChampion

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🏀 Congratulations to Winston Sutton, one of our Quarter 2 Magpies Local Sporting Champion Grant recipients!

Winston has been playing representative basketball for the past three years, training more than four times a week across both club and rep levels. In early 2024, he was selected for the U15 Future Development Program, followed by selection in the U16 State Performance Program later that year.

In January, Winston proudly represented Queensland North at the Southern Cross Challenge in Melbourne. Funds from the Magpies Community Grant helped support Winston and his family with travel and accommodation expenses for the event.

We’re proud to support dedicated young athletes like Winston and wish him every success in his basketball journey!

👉 To learn more or apply for a Magpies Community Grant, visit www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants

#MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants #LocalSportingChampion

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🎭 Congratulations to Mackay Musical Comedy Players (MMCP) on receiving a Magpies Thriving Communities Grant!

MMCP has been entertaining and inspiring the Mackay community for almost 60 years. As the region’s leading musical theatre group, they nurture local talent of all ages - from school students to retirees - offering roles both on stage and behind the scenes.

Producing multiple shows each year, MMCP relies on a passionate team of volunteers to create everything from costumes to sets. In 2025, their productions include Goldilocks and the 3 Bears, Footloose, and Evita.

The grant will help purchase essential equipment including power tools, a portable speaker for rehearsals, and a garment steamer - supporting the ongoing creativity and quality of local productions.

👏 Well done to the team at MMCP and happy 60th anniversary!

🔗 Learn more about our grants: www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants

#MagpiesCommunity #ThrivingCommunities #MackayTheatre #LocalTalent #MagpiesCommunityGrants

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🎭 Congratulations to Mackay Musical Comedy Players (MMCP) on receiving a Magpies Thriving Communities Grant!

MMCP has been entertaining and inspiring the Mackay community for almost 60 years. As the region’s leading musical theatre group, they nurture local talent of all ages - from school students to retirees - offering roles both on stage and behind the scenes.

Producing multiple shows each year, MMCP relies on a passionate team of volunteers to create everything from costumes to sets. In 2025, their productions include Goldilocks and the 3 Bears, Footloose, and Evita.

The grant will help purchase essential equipment including power tools, a portable speaker for rehearsals, and a garment steamer - supporting the ongoing creativity and quality of local productions.

👏 Well done to the team at MMCP and happy 60th anniversary!

🔗 Learn more about our grants: www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants

#MagpiesCommunity #ThrivingCommunities #MackayTheatre #LocalTalent #MagpiesCommunityGrants

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Congratulations to August Cole, recipient of a Magpies Local Sporting Champion Grant! 🖤

August’s dedication to athletics is evident through his consistent training with the Rules of Running group and his commitment to a structured program set by his coach.

2024 Highlights include 15 Years Age Champion – Mackay North State High School Athletics Carnival and Sportsman of the Year – Mackay North State High School.

MDSS Athletics:
🥇 1500m, 800m, 3000m
🥉 400m

Capricornia Trials:
🥇 800m, 1500m, 3000m

Queensland Representative School Sport Debut – 1500m

Athletics North QLD Championships (ANQ):
🥈 3000m, 800m
🥉 1500m
💥 Personal Best – 800m

The Magpie`s grant has provided valuable financial support for August and his family, assisting with fuel, accommodation, uniforms, levies, and registration fees for the Chemist Warehouse Athletics All Schools event.

Well done August — we’re proud to support your journey and can’t wait to see where your athletics career takes you next!

👉 Learn more about our community grants: www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants
#MagpiesCommunity #LocalSportingChampion #MagpiesCommunityGrants

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Congratulations to August Cole, recipient of a Magpies Local Sporting Champion Grant! 🖤

August’s dedication to athletics is evident through his consistent training with the Rules of Running group and his commitment to a structured program set by his coach.

2024 Highlights include 15 Years Age Champion – Mackay North State High School Athletics Carnival and Sportsman of the Year – Mackay North State High School.

MDSS Athletics:
🥇 1500m, 800m, 3000m
🥉 400m

Capricornia Trials:
🥇 800m, 1500m, 3000m

Queensland Representative School Sport Debut – 1500m

Athletics North QLD Championships (ANQ):
🥈 3000m, 800m
🥉 1500m
💥 Personal Best – 800m

The Magpie's grant has provided valuable financial support for August and his family, assisting with fuel, accommodation, uniforms, levies, and registration fees for the Chemist Warehouse Athletics All Schools event.

Well done August — we’re proud to support your journey and can’t wait to see where your athletics career takes you next!

👉 Learn more about our community grants: www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants
#MagpiesCommunity #LocalSportingChampion #MagpiesCommunityGrants

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Congratulations to the Mackay Anglican Cluster – recipients of a Magpies Thriving Communities Grant! 🙌

The Mackay Anglican Cluster is excited to launch Faith in Action – Coffee & Op Shop at the Parish Hall (39 Gordon Street, Mackay), a welcoming space designed to foster connection and community support.

The initiative will offer:
☕ A donation-based coffee area
📝 JP services
🛍️ A faith-based op shop supporting the upkeep of heritage buildings
💬 On-site clergy offering pastoral care and support

To help ensure the safety of all who visit, the Magpies Grant will contribute to the purchase of a portable AED – a vital, life-saving device that suits the needs of their heritage-listed building.

For more information about Magpies Community Grants, please visit: www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants
#ThrivingCommunities #MagpiesCommunityGrants #MagpiesCommunity

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Congratulations to the Mackay Anglican Cluster – recipients of a Magpies Thriving Communities Grant! 🙌

The Mackay Anglican Cluster is excited to launch Faith in Action – Coffee & Op Shop at the Parish Hall (39 Gordon Street, Mackay), a welcoming space designed to foster connection and community support.

The initiative will offer:
☕ A donation-based coffee area
📝 JP services
🛍️ A faith-based op shop supporting the upkeep of heritage buildings
💬 On-site clergy offering pastoral care and support

To help ensure the safety of all who visit, the Magpies Grant will contribute to the purchase of a portable AED – a vital, life-saving device that suits the needs of their heritage-listed building.

For more information about Magpies Community Grants, please visit: www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants
#ThrivingCommunities #MagpiesCommunityGrants #MagpiesCommunity

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Great place. An icon in Mackay. Love the way it contributes to sporting organisations.

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With the cost of fuel, travel and living in general on the rise, this generous support goes a long way towards bringing dreams to reality.

Andrew Wilcox MP

This extraordinary organisation who not only provide phenomenal sporting pathways for our youth and seniors but a club with a social conscience who genuinely cares for and contributes to our wider community.

Councillor Michelle Green

Maggie’s does more than just nurture 2,300 sporting members, they also give back to community

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Magpies Sporting Club respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Yuwi and Widi people, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present, and to the young emerging leaders.

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Love what Magpies Sporting Club does for the Mackay community

Great place. An icon in Mackay. Love the way it contributes to sporting organisations.

With the cost of fuel, travel and living in general on the rise, this generous support goes a long way towards bringing dreams to reality.

This extraordinary organisation who not only provide phenomenal sporting pathways for our youth and seniors but a club with a social conscience who genuinely cares for and contributes to our wider community.

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