ROUND 1 APPLICATIONS CLOSE
Applications for Round 1 of Magpies Community Grants close 5pm Friday 3rd April.

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 $157,374.63 cash to talented local athletes and impactful charities!
Our commitment continues in 2026 with financial assistance available three 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 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
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.
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. Successful applicants are required to attend the winners morning tea.

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

The grant will allow up $1,000 in financial assistance per organisation for projects, programs or initiatives.
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
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.
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. 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.
Applications for Round 1 of Magpies Community Grants close 5pm Friday 3rd April. Winners for Round 1 of Magpies Community Grants will be announced Friday 24th April. Applications for Round 2 of Magpies Community Grants open 9am Monday 27th April. Magpies Community Grants, a Magpies Sporting Club initiative provides financial assistance 3 times a year to winning applicants within 3 grant categories. Applications for Round 2 of Magpies Community Grants close 5pm Friday 17th July. Winners for Round 2 of Magpies Community Grants will be announced Friday 7th August. Applications for Round 3 of Magpies Community Grants open 9am Monday 31st August. Magpies Community Grants, a Magpies Sporting Club initiative provides financial assistance 3 times a year to winning applicants within 3 grant categories. Applications for Round 3 of Magpies Community Grants close 5pm Friday 20th November 2026. Winners for Round 3 of Magpies Community Grants will be announced Friday 4th December.
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Finley Philbin – U14 Boys Basketball State Championships – $250 Grant
Charlie Wiggins – Football Queensland State Carnival – $250 Grant
Cruz Mika – Vic Jensen U11 Rugby League Carnival – $250 Grant
Tarcisio Pritchard – 2025 QRSS Futsal State Championships – $250 Grant
Dane Shepherd – U15 Futsal Team and International Tour and Training Program – $600 Grant
Fletcher McLaren – Jiangamen Futsal Festival – $600 Grant
John Thomas – 2025 World Age Sprint Championships – $600 Grant
Dylan Secher – UCI World BMX Racing Championships – $600 Grant
Sonny Hutchinson – World Junior Golf Championships 2025 – $600 Grant
Isabella Daniel – Queensland School Sport 10–12 Swimming 2025 – $250 Grant
Yindee Robertson – 11–12 Girls Rugby League State Championships – $250 Grant
Imogen Paul – QLD State Netball Titles – $250 Grant
Kiana Dunn – Under 19 School Sport Cricket Nationals – $400 Grant
Dakota Daniel – 2025 Australian Age and MC Age Championships – $400 Grant
Adelyn Eatwell – UCI BMX World Championships – $600 Grant
Lily Bolger – BMX Mighty 11 Test – $600 Grant
Yarra Taylor – International Baton Twirling – $600 Grant
Turril Taylor – International Baton Twirling – $600 Grant
Mackay State High School – MSHS Volleyball Excellence Academy – $700 Grant
Valley Spinners & Craft Group Inc – Wheelchairs For Kids Australia – $700 Grant
Eimeo Surf Life Saving – Youth Development Program – $700 Grant
Nicholas Gracia – 10–12 Years Football State Championships – $250 Grant
Connor Stephens – AFL State Championships – $250 Grant
Lochie Roney – Queensland Basketball State Championships – $250 Grant
Harper Shields – U15 Boys State Touch Football Championships – $250 Grant
Harvey Leeming – QRSS 10–19 Years Squash State Championships – $250 Grant
Ryder Buchanan – QRSS 13–18 Years Touch Football State Championships – $250 Grant
Andy Plate – Auscycling State Championships Road Race – $250 Grant
Andrew Baxter – Over 35 National Softball Championships – $500 Grant
Eli Battersby – Rugby Union Junior Championships – $500 Grant
Onyx Wilson – SSA 12 and 16 Years National Basketball Championships – $500 Grant
Nate McKinnon – Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships – $500 Grant
Jaxon Maluga – U18 Men’s Softball Test Series – $500 Grant
Jordan Hollywood – AUSA Hoops AAU Basketball Tour – $500 Grant
Kobi Livermore – Queensland School Sport State Championships – $250 Grant
Ava Corrigan – QLD State Swimming Championships – $250 Grant
Mackenna Malagueno – QLD Representative School Swimming – $250 Grant
Cadence McKinnon – Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships – $500 Grant
Ariah Corrigan – Australian Age Swimming Championships – $500 Grant
Isabella Grant – Aussies 2025 Surf Lifesaving – $500 Grant
Oriana Morgan – National Gymnastics Championships – $500 Grant
Sarah Purnell – 2025 Irish Dancing World Championships – $500 Grant
Country United Football Club – Sideline Stations – $500 Grant
Western Districts Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc – NRL First Aid for Volunteers – $500 Grant
Mackay Central State School – Gazebo Upgrade – $500 Grant
Kalyan Youth Service – Kitchen Confidence Project – $500 Grant
YIRS One Stop Youth Shop – FLIQ Distance Education Program – $500 Grant
Mackay Gymnastics – Free G Program – $500 Grant
The Held Project – Perinatal Mental Health Charity – $500 Grant
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
Madison Malagueno – School Sport National Swimming Competition – $400 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
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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Jan 28
💙 MAGPIES COMMUNITY GRANTS FOR 2026 | Supporting local sportspeople, charities & community groups! Financial assistance is available three times this year. Don’t miss out, apply online for Round 1 https://www.magpiesmackay.com.au/community-grants/. #MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants
Jan 12
Sonny Hutchinson is taking his golf game to the international stage with support from a $600 Magpies Community Grant.
In 2024 and 2025, Sonny won multiple junior titles across North, Central Queensland, and the Central Highlands, and represented Mackay and Queensland at the Australian Junior Age Division Championships. These achievements led to his selection to represent Australia at the Champion of Champions World Junior Championships and the Irish Junior Open.
Competing internationally comes with significant costs, and this grant helps Sonny continue pursuing high-level opportunities while bringing his experience and skills back to the Mackay Golf Club.
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Dec 19
Sisters Isabella and Dakota Daniel are making big waves in the pool, each achieving outstanding results at state and national level, and both supported through Magpies Community Grants.
Isabella qualified across every stroke for the Capricornia Region, competing in 50m, 100m, 200 IM and relays at the Queensland School Sport 10–12 Years Swimming Championships. She raced in nine events, made four finals, and placed 8th in the 200 IM, 5th in the 50 Backstroke, and 6th in both the 100 Backstroke and 100 Butterfly.
Dakota competed at the 2025 Australian Age Championships after earning multiple medals and seven national qualifying times at the Queensland Championships, an incredible effort for her first national meet. She raced seven events, placing 19th in the 400 IM, 18th in the 200 Fly, and achieving personal bests across the board.
With events like these costing families thousands in travel, accommodation, nomination fees and more, these grants help young athletes keep chasing their goals at the highest level.
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Dec 17
Fletcher McLaren continues to push his futsal and soccer skills to the next level, supported by a $600 Magpies Community Grant.
Fletcher has been playing since age six and trains regularly with Mackay City United Futsal Club, competing at local, regional, and international levels. He recently represented Australia at the Jiangmen Futsal Festival in China, where his team went undefeated throughout the tournament.
This grant helps with training and travel costs, supporting Fletcher as he develops his skills and takes on new challenges in the sport.
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Dec 15
We’re proud to support Dane Shepherd with a $600 Magpies Community Grant as he represents Australia with the U15 Boys Futsal Team on their 2025 Brazil International Tour.
Dane earned his place after representing Pioneer State High School and Queensland at national competitions. The Brazil tour gave him the chance to play against top teams in four cities, improve his skills with coaching from Australian and Brazilian coaches, and experience international competition first-hand.
This grant helps with the significant costs involved in competing internationally and supporting Dane’s growth as a player.
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Dec 12
We’re proud to support Imogen Paul with a $250 Magpies Community Grant as she competes at the Queensland State Netball Titles at Nissan Arena, Brisbane.
Imogen has been making waves in Division 1 netball for her local club, Magpies Netball Club, and was the youngest development player in their Premier League team. This year she also represented Mackay in multiple representative teams, including the Under 16s Senior State Age carnival and the QISSN State Netball Carnival.
This grant helps cover costs associated with competing at the state level, giving Imogen the chance to test her skills against the best in Queensland.
Magpies Community Grants will continue in 2026, supporting more local athletes like Imogen to reach their goals.
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Dec 9
We’re proud to support Dylan Secher with a $600 Magpies Community Grant as he competes at the UCI World BMX Racing Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark.
After earning a 2A plate at the 2024 National BMX Championships in Perth, Dylan secured his spot on the Australian team in the Challenge Class for 2025. Competing in the 13–14yrs Boys Cruiser category, he made it to the finals and finished 7th in the world.
This grant helps cover costs like flights, accommodation, registration, race gear and insurance as Dylan continues to represent Australia at the highest level.
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Dec 7
We’re proud to support Yindee Robertson with a $250 Magpies Community Grant as she competes at the 11–12 Years Girls Rugby League State Championships in Townsville.
Yindee trialled for the Mackay & District team and earned her place, going on to play two strong carnivals before being selected for the Capricornia team. She’s already making an impact on the field, scoring two full-length tries and holding her own with some impressive tackles.
This grant helps support costs such as levies, accommodation and travel as Yindee continues her rugby league journey.
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Dec 4
We’re proud to support John Thomas with a $600 Magpies Community Grant as he prepares to compete in the 2025 World Age Sprint Championships in Triathlon.
John qualified for the Australian team after racing in four selection events across NSW and Queensland, earning the points needed to secure his spot on the national stage.
Competing internationally comes with significant costs, and this grant will help support expenses such as uniforms, registration, travel and accommodation.
We wish John all the best as he represents Australia, and look forward to continuing our support for local athletes when Magpies Community Grants return in 2026.
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Dec 2
We’re proud to support Turril Taylor with a $600 Magpies Community Grant as she continues to shine in her chosen sport, Baton Twirling.
Turril has been twirling since age 6 and excels in the 2-baton event, competing at local, state and national level. After a successful trial performance last year, she earned a place on the Australian Baton Twirling Team in the Junior Level B 2-Baton category.
This year she travelled to Torino, Italy, where she represented Australia and placed 11th in the world, missing a finals spot by only one point.
We’re proud to support athletes like Turril and celebrate the diverse range of sports represented in our region.
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Dec 1
We’re proud to support Eimeo Surf Life Saving Club Inc. with a $700 Magpies Community Grant in our final funding round for 2025. 🖤🤍
For 25 years, Eimeo SLSC has helped keep Eimeo Beach safe with more than 360 volunteers, 52,000 patrol hours, and a big impact on the 38,000 beachgoers who visit each season. Last year they completed 1,700 patrol hours, 2,100 preventative actions, and 29 first aid treatments.
Eimeo SLSC also offers training, youth development and inclusive programs like Albatross Nippers, giving people of all ages a place to learn, belong and contribute.
This grant will help purchase new Nipper boards for their growing Youth Development Program. More than 125 kids take part in Nippers each Sunday, and these boards are essential for surf safety skills and preparing future lifesavers.
Community groups like Eimeo SLSC are an important part of our region, helping keep people safe and connected. We’re proud to support the work they do.
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Nov 29
🏏 Kiana Dunn received a $400 Magpies Community Grant in Q4 2025, and we were grateful to be able to help support her in her selection for the Queensland Under 19 School Sport team for a four-game series against NSW. Kiana trialled through Mackay & District and Capricornia before being chosen for Queensland, even after the state competition was cancelled due to a cyclone. Her costs included uniforms, carnival fees, flights, a rental car, and accommodation; expenses that grants help families manage. Kiana performed strongly, taking 1/21 off 4 overs in the one-day match, helping Queensland defeat NSW for the first time in three years, breaking their 13-game streak. Magpies Community Grants will return in 2026. #MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants
Nov 27
🏐 Mackay State High School Volleyball Academy received a $700 Magpies Community Grant in Q4 2025 to support their new program developing student athletes and growing volleyball locally. The grant helps the school secure essential equipment like nets, balls, and training aids, and supports coaching and travel for competitions. Volleyball in Mackay faces unique challenges, with few local clubs and families often covering time and costs to enable participation. Grants like this help students access representative pathways and continue pursuing their sport. Magpies Community Grants will return in 2026 to support programs like this. #MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants
Nov 25
⚽ Tarcisio Pritchard received a $250 Magpies Community Grant in the last quarter of 2025 to support his participation in the QRSS Futsal State Championships. Representing Queensland takes dedication, with countless training sessions, competitions, and travel across the state. Families often manage flights, accommodation, tournament fees, and volunteer their time to make it all happen. Grants like these help ease that load and allow young athletes to focus on their sport. Magpies Community Grants will return in 2026 to continue supporting local talent and community initiatives. #MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants
Nov 22
🚴♀️ Lilly Bolger was supported with a $600 Magpies Community Grant in the last quarter of 2025 to compete with the Mighty 11 BMX Test Team in Auckland, representing Australia against New Zealand. Reaching this level required dedication, intense training, and the unwavering support of her family. With travel, accommodation, coaching, and event costs adding up, grants like these provide vital assistance, helping young athletes continue pursuing their sporting dreams.
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Nov 20
🏉 It was our pleasure to award Cruz Mika a $250 Magpies Community Grant in the last quarter of 2025, to assist with his journey to the Rugby League Vic Jensen Carnival. Cruz is a dedicated and talented player who shows great teamwork and commitment both on and off the field. Supporting young athletes can be costly, with families juggling travel, training, and competition expenses. Magpies Community Grants help ease that burden, allowing kids like Cruz to focus on performing at their best and enjoying the game they love. #MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants
Nov 18
💙 We were pleased to award the Valley Spinners & Crafts Group a $700 Magpies Community Grant in the last quarter of 2025 to support their incredible work making and sending handmade wheelchair rugs to children in need through Wheelchairs for Kids. Volunteers dedicate hundreds of hours knitting, organizing, and arranging shipments, often covering materials and postage costs themselves. Magpies Community Grants help make this generous and heartwarming work possible, recognising the impact these volunteers have in our community. #MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants
Nov 15
🚴♀️ We were proud to support Adelyn Eatwell with a $600 Magpies Community Grant in the last quarter for 2025 to help her compete at the UCI BMX World Championships in Copenhagen. Adelyn has represented her sport at both national and state levels, with her journey involving significant travel, training, and competition costs. Families and volunteers put in countless hours and resources to help young athletes chase their dreams, and Magpies Community Grants help ease those financial pressures so they can keep doing what they love. #MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants
Nov 12
🏀 We were pleased to award Finley Philbin a $250 Magpies Community Grant in the last quarter of 2025 to help with travel, accommodation, and fees for the U14 Boys State Basketball Championships at Carmichael Ford Stadium, Townsville. Selected for the Division 1 U14 Boys team for the second year, Finley’s dedication and hard work earned him both a Coaches Award and a Rep’s Award. His team finished 4th overall, just two points shy of the Gold final. Supporting kids in sport can be costly, and our grants help families manage travel, training, and tournament expenses while fostering growth and achievement. #MagpiesCommunity #MagpiesCommunityGrants
Nov 10
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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Oct 15
🏀 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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Oct 13
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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Oct 11
🏆💃 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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Oct 8
🌟 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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