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Regional Investment

Australian Government grant awards and Queensland Government reported expenditure across Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim and Somerset.

Queensland Government

Explore annual spending on grants and local services reported by Queensland Government agencies. Each record shows its funding source, including Australian Government or joint funding where applicable.

Figures include records we have reviewed from official reports and may not cover every local investment. Australian grant awards and Queensland annual spending are presented separately because they measure different things.

Reported expenditure in each council area

All financial years

Ipswich

$431,345,167.67

2,035 records

Lockyer Valley

$113,863,543.77

657 records

Scenic Rim

$115,801,600.34

751 records

Somerset

$94,781,561.32

390 records

Totals include the regional share of reviewed records where an amount is available. Amounts show spending reported for the selected financial years, including contributions from other governments.

3,833 location records

Queensland Government — Reported expenditure
Financial yearRecipient / projectSuburbCouncilReported expenditureOfficial source
2024-25QUEENSLAND CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES NETW — Sector SupportFunding source: Queensland GovernmentWOODENDIpswich$150,000QGIP report
2024-25HARLIN STATE SCHOOL PARENTS AND CITIZENS ASSOCIATION — Community Benefit FundFunding source: Queensland GovernmentHarlinSomerset$94,489QGIP report
2024-25The Trustee for OMIDAN INVESTMENTS FAMIL — Employer Incentive PaymentFunding source: Queensland GovernmentMARBURGIpswich$3,938QGIP report
2024-25Multiple — Drought Preparedness GrantsFunding source: Queensland GovernmentBuaraba SouthLockyer Valley$4,954.55QGIP report
2024-25Rathdowney Swimming Club Inc. — FairplayFunding source: Queensland GovernmentRATHDOWNEYScenic Rim$1,800QGIP report
2024-25Multiple — Housing assistance packageFunding source: Queensland GovernmentClumberScenic Rim$148QGIP report
2024-25Community Plus Queensland Inc — Community ServicesFunding source: Queensland GovernmentLaidleyLockyer Valley$5,000QGIP report
2024-25Mind Australia Limited — Transitional Recovery Program - RockhamptonFunding source: Queensland GovernmentIpswichIpswich$873,100QGIP report
2024-25Multiple — EDARG - TC Alfred and Associated Severe Weather Commencing 1 March 2025 - Primary ProducerFunding source: CombinedLaidley Creek WestLockyer Valley$5,000QGIP report
2024-25Laidley Community Centre Inc — Community ServicesFunding source: Queensland GovernmentLaidleyLockyer Valley$37,461QGIP report
2024-25CANUNGRA BOWLS CLUB INC — Community Benefit FundFunding source: Queensland GovernmentCanungraScenic Rim$12,087QGIP report
2024-25THE TRUSTEE FOR SCOTT FAMILY TRUST — DISASTER HARDSHIP GRANTFunding source: Queensland GovernmentTAMBORINE MOUNTAINScenic Rim$20,000QGIP report
2024-25BEAUDESERT AND DISTRICT NETBALL ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED — Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund - Safe, Quality & EfficientFunding source: Queensland GovernmentBEAUDESERTScenic Rim$69,245QGIP report
2024-25Nicholas Adrian Campbell ATF Campbell — Queensland Kindergarten Funding - Free Kindy from 1 January 2024 - Long Day CareFunding source: Queensland GovernmentLAIDLEYLockyer Valley$58,040QGIP report
2024-25STAR Community Services Ltd — Community TransportFunding source: Queensland GovernmentEast IpswichIpswich$36,883QGIP report
2024-25The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane - Goodna Anglican Welfare Ministries — IndividualsFunding source: Queensland GovernmentGoodnaIpswich$19,811QGIP report
2024-25Multiple — E-Mobility Rebate SchemeFunding source: Queensland GovernmentWulkurakaIpswich$1,000QGIP report
2024-25Multiple — Horticulture RebateFunding source: Queensland GovernmentWivenhoe PocketSomerset$1,670.52QGIP report
2024-25LITTLE NAVIGATORS EARLY LEARNING PTY — Kindy UpliftFunding source: Queensland GovernmentREDBANKIpswich$25,495QGIP report
2024-25Gatton Meals on Wheels Inc — Meals on WheelsFunding source: Queensland GovernmentGattonLockyer Valley$2,182QGIP report
2024-25Nicholas Adrian Campbell ATF Campbell — Kindy UpliftFunding source: Queensland GovernmentLAIDLEYLockyer Valley$16,883QGIP report
2024-25Mind Australia Limited — Transitional Recovery Program (Forensic) - CairnsFunding source: Queensland GovernmentIpswichIpswich$873,550QGIP report
2024-25Multiple — EDARG SQ Severe Storms and Rainfall, 24 December 2023 - 3 January 2024 - Primary ProducerFunding source: CombinedBoylandScenic Rim$56,178.50QGIP report
2024-25Ashtrail Pty Ltd — Vocational Education and TrainingFunding source: Queensland GovernmentIronbarkIpswich$287,816QGIP report
2024-25Plainland Kindergarten & Child Care C — Queensland Kindergarten Funding - Free Kindy from 1 January 2024 - Long Day CareFunding source: Queensland GovernmentPLAINLANDLockyer Valley$182,435QGIP report
2024-25LOCKROSE STATE SCHOOL PARENTS AND CITIZENS ASSOCIATION — Community Benefit FundFunding source: Queensland GovernmentLockrose (Lockyer Valley Regional)Lockyer Valley$86,000QGIP report
2024-25Multiple — Battery Booster Rebate - Low Income InitialFunding source: Queensland GovernmentEastern HeightsIpswich$4,000QGIP report
2024-25IPSWICH OUTLAWS SOFTBALL CLUB INC. — FairplayFunding source: Queensland GovernmentONE MILEIpswich$6,404QGIP report
2024-25University of Southern Queensland — Advance Queensland Industry Research FellowshipsFunding source: Queensland GovernmentSpringfield CentralIpswich$30,000QGIP report
2024-25Amaze Education Group Pty Ltd as Trus — Queensland Kindergarten Funding - LDCFunding source: Australian GovernmentSILKSTONEIpswich$12,813QGIP report

Financial years identify the expenditure reporting period; individual payment dates are not supplied in the consolidated report. Queensland source: © State of Queensland, CC BY 4.0. GrantConnect source: Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 3.0 AU.

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