Go Clubs Cairns in Cairns, Queensland, Australia | Community organisation

Go Clubs Cairns

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: 4044 3044

Address: C/Cairns Regional Council 4870 Cairns, QLD, Australia

Website: www.cairns.qld.gov.au/facilities-sport-leisure/sport-and-recreation/for-sports-clubs/about-go-clubs

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24.01.2022 On Thursday October 24, Council will be testing the Outdoor Warning Stations in the Redlynch Valley/Brinsmead areas. The testing will be conducted between 10am and 2pm, follow the link for more infomation: https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au//copperlode-eme/live-testing

24.01.2022 Stage 3 restrictions will now come into action on Friday. Please check the road map on the link provided to see how this impacts your club's activities and we will pass on more details to you as they come to hand https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au//DPC7309-COVID-19-Restricti

24.01.2022 The State Government is seeking information from your club on the current impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and the data will be used by the department to shape the type of government responses and support available to community sporting groups. The survey closes August 27 and I would encourage all clubs to participate to ensure their voice is heard.... https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/63HSXNP

23.01.2022 The Go Club Infrastructure Grant is now open: https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au//234/GoClubs_infra_grant.pdf This grant offers up to $10,000 for infrastructure projects at your club. If you need further information or assistance do not hesitate to contact the Go Clubs Team.

23.01.2022 Funding Opportunity: Please do not miss your chance to apply for the Active Restart Infrastructure Recovery Fund being provided by the Queensland Government. Applications close 7 August 2020. https://www.qld.gov.au//active-restart-infrastructure-reco

22.01.2022 With many clubs holding AGMs or break-ups at this time of year, it is the perfect time to acknowledge the stand out members of your club with a nomination for the 2021 Cairns Regional Council Australia Day Awards. Nominations are now open for both the Sportsperson of the Year and Junior Sportsperson of the Year awards. Last year the Aus Crocs U19 White Water World Champs scooped the pool with team managers Mark and Nicola Miller awarded Sportsperson of the Year and the lads from the U19 squad taking the Junior Sportsperson of the Year Award. NOMINATIONS CLOSE 5pm Friday December 4 2020. ://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/whats-on/annual-events/Aust-Day-Awards

22.01.2022 Gambling Fund is back... you know the drill 35k for projects, if you are looking to add infrastructure to Counci land first get an improvement works form. Info on the gambling fund can be found at https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants

20.01.2022 UPDATE: This advice is no longer current, please see here for the updated information: https://www.facebook.com/CairnsDisasterCentre/posts/10159169447253522 ... TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST FLASH TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 1 Issued at 12:11 pm EST on Sunday 17 January 2021 Tropical cyclone Kimi has formed northeast of Cooktown. Warning Zone Cape Melville to Cardwell, extending inland to Palmerville and Chillagoe, including Cooktown, Port Douglas, Cairns, and Innisfail. Details of Tropical Cyclone Kimi at 10:00 am AEST: Intensity: Category 1, sustained winds near the centre of 65 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 95 kilometres per hour. Location: within 45 kilometres of 14.9 degrees South 146.4 degrees East, estimated to be 140 kilometres east northeast of Cooktown and 235 kilometres north northeast of Cairns. Movement: southwest at 9 kilometres per hour. Tropical cyclone Kimi has formed in the northwest Coral Sea northeast of Cooktown. The cyclone is expected to move to the southwest and cross the north tropical coast between Cape Flattery and Port Douglas on Monday morning. It may reach category 2 before crossing. DESTRUCTIVE WINDS with gusts to 130 km/h may develop about coastal and island areas between Cape Flattery and Cairns from early Monday morning as the cyclone approaches. GALES with gusts to 120km/h may develop about coastal and island areas between Cape Melville and Cardwell from Sunday evening. These GALES may extend inland to Palmerville and Chillagoe on Monday as the cyclone moves inland. HEAVY RAINFALL is forecast to develop about coastal and adjacent inland areas between Cape Flattery and Cardwell from Sunday afternoon. A Flood Watch is current for this area; refer to that product for more detail. ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES are likely on Sunday night and Monday as the cyclone approaches, however they are unlikely to exceed the highest tide of the year. People between Cape Melville and Cardwell should immediately commence preparations, especially securing boats and property using available daylight hours. - For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster Management Services website (www.disaster.qld.gov.au) - If you choose to take shelter away from your home, stay COVID-19 safe and pack a mask and hand sanitiser (if you have them). - For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500 (for assistance with storm damage, rising flood water, fallen trees on buildings or roof damage). This warning is also available at the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at: http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone

20.01.2022 "keep the talk up!" This is a refrain that you will hear from every coach in about every team sport every weekend... Here is an article from Queens University as to why communication in sport leads to wins... https://sirc.ca/blog/focus-on-communication/

20.01.2022 Gambling Fund is currently open, successful applicants can receive up to 35k for various projects. Remember to put in an improvement works form if you intend to add permanent infrastructure to your facility. more details are at https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants

20.01.2022 It is essential to ensure that your club is recording the necessary information for Covid contact tracing purposes. QLD Health has the ability to demand that records be handed over within 1 hour. All attendance records must be held for 56 days and all information is legally protected under the privacy act. ... Please ensure that all members, particpants and visitors understand the compulsory nature of recording their details.

16.01.2022 SportAus and the AIS have released Sport Governance Principles, this document has been put together by leaders in the sporting industry. These principles are intended to be used right across the board from local clubs to national bodies. The guidelines provide purpose and information for people taking on the responsibility of running a sporting club. https://www.sportaus.gov.au//Sport-Governance-Framework.pdf

16.01.2022 Good morning Go Clubs, a couple of funding opportunities for those looking to support your volunteers or looking to build digital skills for your members over 50. For more information visit https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/

16.01.2022 @GoodSportsClubs have launched the annual Good Sports Awards and clubs (like yours) could win up to $1,000! The Awards recognise inspiring Good Sports clubs and passionate volunteers that are committed to healthier, family-friendly clubs and making their communities the best they can be. Nominate today at goodsports.com.au/awards

13.01.2022 TAFE Queensland have released 3 FREE modules of training in Orientation, Leadership and Resilience. These modules are for paid or unpaid Volunteers or people working in the Tourism and Events industry. They must also live in the north of the state in one of the 39 LGAs covered by the disaster recovery funding arrangements (DRFA). Please encourage your community members, staff and colleagues, that work in volunteering, events and tourism roles to complete the training. It’s FREE and will boost the skills in areas relating to tourism, enabling participants to build their customer service, resilience and leadership skills. Please visit the following link for more information: https://tafeqld.edu.au/vetp

13.01.2022 The new QLD Health directive means that it is now a requirement to collect COVID tracing details electronically. I am unable to recommend one QR system over another, but a quick google search will deliver you some good options for developing a tracing system if your governing organisation hasn't provided one. More details can be found here with the information being listed under the Collecting of Contact information sub heading. https://www.health.qld.gov.au//business-activity-undertaki

13.01.2022 Check out Wheelchair tennis! A great initiative by Grit Tennis to create inculsive sporting enviroments in Cairns. If you are interested in learning more go to FNQ Wheelchair Tennis Hub on Facebook and maybe go and enjoy some of the Friday night social hits.

11.01.2022 Thank you to all the clubs who applied for the Go Clubs Infrastructure Grant, the assessment process will begin next week with announcements made early in the new year.

10.01.2022 The NQ Sports STAR Awards are celebrating the volunteers who make sport possible each and every week. There are two categories this year Senior(18+years) Services to Sport and Junior Volunteer of the year . Follow the link to nominate the person your club cant do without. https://nqsports.com.au/2020-nq-sportstar-awards/ Nominations close COB 19th of October

09.01.2022 Just a reminder that the State Government's Active Restart Infrastructure Recovery Grant closes tomorrow. https://www.qld.gov.au//active-restart-infrastructure-reco Follow the link or contact the State Sport and Rec office for details.

09.01.2022 Council is conducting the 2020 Our Cairns survey and this time there is a dedicated Youth Survey for people under 25. This is the first time Council has conducted a Youth Survey as part of Our Cairns - so we really want to encourage young people to take the time to tell us what they think! MAKE 2020 COUNT! Share this link - https://ourcairns.typeform.com/to/xtGCqKEg and encourage your club members to do the survey because we use the information to plan for the future. There's also an open one for all ages too - head to www.cairns.qld.gov.au

08.01.2022 When applying for the Covid kickstarter grant through the State Government it is important to have all of your documents ready to go. The following link explains why... https://www.vision6.com.au/v/43750/16483296/email.html

08.01.2022 Just a reminder that the Gambling Fund will close 31st of October. Remember to get your improvement works form in if you plan on adding infrastructure to a Council asset. Full details on the grant can be found here: https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants

08.01.2022 Welcome to cyclone season, it is a La Nina year which means higher ocean temperatures and in increased likelihood of cyclonic weather. People become more time poor as Christmas approaches so now is the time to make sure your club facility is fully cyclone prepared.

08.01.2022 Clubs are encouraged to nominate an unsung hero for the Cairns Regional Council Australia Day Awards. Nominations close December 4th and the nomination form can be found on the following link https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au//Australia-Day-Awards-nomina

08.01.2022 Just a reminder that the Gambling Fund is currently open. Get your application in by August 31 for projects up to $35k in value. https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants

04.01.2022 Community Grant funding is now available for events, activities and projects being held next year. Grants are available for community organisations that are interested in planning events, activities or projects that celebrate initiatives, including Youth Week, First Peoples Events and other community celebrations. Applications for Round 2 close 31 December 2021. To apply go to www.cairns.qld.gov.au/grants online or talk to an officer today on 4044 3690.

04.01.2022 The Bendigo Bank Connected Community FNQ program is now open. Gratns of up to $5000 are available for sporting groups and NFP organisations. More details are available at https://www.cc-fnq.com.au/grants

02.01.2022 Clubs have 1 week remaining to get in their applications for $2000 to assist with hygiene, cleaning and operational costs associated with the COVID restart, if you have not already done so I urge your club to pursue this funding. https://www.qld.gov.au//spo/funding/active-clubs-kickstart