Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund
WHATS NEW
Eligible organisations can now apply online. A range of community information sessions have been scheduled throughout Queensland to introduce applicants to this innovative development. We encourage you to attend one of the information sessions outlined below (bookings are not required). The presentation is available here (PDF 240 K).
N.B. YOU AGREE THAT A PROJECT CANNOT COMMENCE UNTIL NOTIFICATION OF AN OUTCOME.
Information sessions
22 September - Redlands Sporting Club (Palms Auditorium), Anson Road, Wellington Point - 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
24 September - Fradgley Hall, Palm Avenue, Burleigh Heads - 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
25 September - 33 Charlotte Street (Upper Plaza), Brisbane City - 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
28 September – Events Centre Maroochy, Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore - 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
30 September - Mantra, Buccaneer Drive, Urangan, Hervey Bay - 2 pm - 3 pm & 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
5 October - Albert Park Motor Inn, Cnr Sir Hudson Fysh Drive & Stork Road, Longreach - 2 pm - 3 pm & 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
5 October - 33 Charlotte Street (Upper Plaza), Brisbane City - 2 pm - 3 pm
6 October - Caboolture Memorial Hall, King Street, Caboolture – 3 pm - 4 pm & 6.30 pm - 7.30pm
8 October - Charleville RSL (Hall), 37-39 Watson Street, Charleville - 2 pm - 3 pm & 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
12 October - Magpies Sporting Club (Sunset Room), Glenella Road, Glenella, Mackay - 2 pm - 3 pm & 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
13 October - Carina Leagues Club, 1390 Creek Road, Carina - 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm
15 October – Quality Hotel Burnett Riverside, 7 Quay Street, Bundaberg - 2 pm - 3 pm & 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
19 October – The Buffs Club, Cnr Grace & Simpson Streets, Mount Isa - 2 pm - 3 pm & 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
22 October - Rockhampton Leagues Club, Cnr Cambridge & George Streets, Rockhampton - 2 pm - 3 pm & 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
28 October - Holiday Inn (Pandora Room), 334 Flinders Mall, Townsville - 2 pm - 3 pm & 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
4 November - Kedron Wavell Services Club, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside – 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm & 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
5 November - Southport Sharks, Cnr Musgrave & Olsen Avenues, Southport – 2 pm – 3 pm & 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
9 November - Cairns RSL, 115 Esplanade, Cairns - 2 pm - 3 pm & 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm
9 November - Crestmead Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association, Gimlet Street, Crestmead - 6 pm – 7 pm
11 November - 33 Charlotte Street (Upper Plaza), Brisbane City - 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
12 November - Cathedral Centre Function Venue, 123 Neil Street, Toowoomba - 2 pm - 3 pm & 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
19 November - Brothers Leagues Club, Wildey Street, Raceview – 3 pm – 4 pm & 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
23 November - Gympie Civic Centre, Mellor Street, Gympie - 2 pm - 3 pm & 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
Latest funding round announcements
Round 66 of the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund has been announced with 43 organisations receving a total of $1,496,852. Please access the publications and resources section for a full list of successfull organisations.
Where does the money come from?
The Queensland Government established the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund (JCCBF) in 1987 to provide funding to community groups in Queensland.
The JCCBF receives money from taxes on casinos. It distributes these funds to community projects on a quarterly basis. The JCCBF is just one way the Government returns taxes from gambling activities. In redistributing gambling taxes through its grants program, the JCCBF plays an important role in ensuring, on balance, the whole State benefits from gambling in Queensland.
How much can I apply for?
One-off grants of up to $150,000 are allocated to approved not-for-profit organisations to help them provide community services or activities that benefit the community. These grants are not intended to replace existing sources of support for these organisations.
Who can apply?
Applications must be from Queensland-based organisations, located within the geographical jurisdiction from the Queensland and New South Wales border, to the northern boundaries of Boulia, Winton, Barcaldine and Isaac.
Funding Rounds
The JCCBF has four annual funding rounds. The closing dates for applications are 28 February, 31 May, 31 August and 30 November. Allocations are made to successful organisations approximately 12 weeks after the funding round closing date.
JCCBF Board of Trustees
An independent community-based Board of Trustees considers all applications for funding and makes recommendations to the Minister on allocations from the JCCBF. The Trustees consider applications on a quarterly basis throughout the year.
The Community Benefit Funds Unit publish an Annual Allocations Report, which profiles the work of the fund throughout the year. It contains statistical information about grants distribution and gives examples of funded projects. This report, and previous years, are accessible from the publications and resources section.
Sarina Russo - Chairperson
Ms Russo is the Founder and Managing Director of the Sarina Russo Group. The Group includes Sarina Russo Schools Australia, Sarina Russo Job Access, Russo Recruitment, Russo Higher Education and Sarina Investments. She was a recipient of the Centenary Medal in 2003 for distinguished service to education and is co-author of Meet Me at the Top! (a motivational business text) launched in December 2002.
Ms Russo was recognised as one of the forty Leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World in 2002 and is a graduate of the Harvard Business School Owner/President Management Program. Sarina is a member of several boards including the Queensland Premier’s Business Advisory Board, Tourism Queensland, Council for Multicultural Australia, Queensland Education and Training Export Board, Women’s Leadership Board of the John F Kennedy School of Government and is chairperson of the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund.
David Ford
David Ford has been Deputy Under Treasurer of Queensland Treasury since August 2005, following a period as Deputy Director-General in the Department of Tourism, Fair Trading and Wine Industry Development. Prior to this, he was Executive Director of the Queensland Office of Gaming Regulation within Queensland Treasury for more than a decade. Mr Ford is also a member of the South Bank Corporation, the International Association of Gaming Regulators, Chairperson of the Golden Casket Foundation Committee and trustee of the Breakwater Island, Jupiters and Reef Hotel Casino Community Benefit Fund.
John Lyons
Founder and former Chairman of Marketshare, John Lyons is now an independent Company Director and businessman, with a special interest in high-growth, seriously innovative companies: Chairman library technology company Softlink International Ltd, Director of O'Reilly's Rainforest Guesthouse and Canungra Valley Vineyard and Advisory Board Director of on-line human resource management technology company Onetest Pty Ltd. He is also a Trustee and Board member of the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation and Queensland Councillor of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Early in his career, John Lyons topped Australia in marketing with a global chemical company, Bayer. He then founded and built national market research and marketing company, Marketshare, selling it after 20 years. He is co-author with Dr Edward de Bono of the recently released best-selling book and video website Marketing Without Money, which examines the different thinking skills of top entrepreneurial innovators.
Graeme Downie
Michelle Robertson
Ms Michelle Robertson is a Branch Advocate of the Australian Services Union. She has extensive experience in industrial relations and community organisations, having held previous positions on the Community Services Training Package Review, Partnerships against Domestic Violence, Queensland Community Services and Health Industries Training Council and the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council. Ms Robertson is currently Chair of the Health and Community Services Workforce Council.
Nicholas Xynias
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Last reviewed 5 November 2009
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