Community
17 February, 2023
Donations support FNQ’s youth
ALMOST $3000 in donations collected during Council’s two most recent free green waste disposal periods will assist disadvantaged Far North Queensland young people in their education, sporting and cultural activities.
On February 9, Cairns Mayor Bob Manning presented $2,956.70 to FNQ Youth Assistance Fund.
“We are very pleased to be able to make this donation on behalf of residents to this organisation, which provides financial assistance to young people so they can pursue their dreams,” Cr Manning said.
“Financial constraints can often be a hindrance, which is where the FNQ Youth Assistance fund plays such an important role in the community.
“The fund is now approaching $4 million in assistance over its 50-year life to thousands of young people from the region, helping them achieve higher education, represent the region in their sports endeavours, and advance their cultural ambitions.”
FNQ Youth Assistance Fund president Ricard Ireland said the fund was very appreciative of this support given by Cairns Regional Council.
“In the last week of January, we provided a further $86,000 in scholarships and assistance at our annual tertiary education event,” Mr Ireland said.
“Donations such as the green waste program add to our capacity to assist the region’s youth in their academic endeavours.
“Our website at www.fnqyaf.org.au, provides information on how donors can assist us in our work and how youth can apply for support.”
Voluntary donations were collected at the gate of each of Cairns Regional Council’s waste transfer stations during the free green waste drop-offs in August and November 2022.
