Monday, February 10, 2025

46 Gold Coast community groups given keys to Council cars

Almost 50 community organisations are being handed the keys to underused City of Gold Coast Council vehicles to help them do their work with the community.

The Council says it will provide the vehicles to the community organisations in January and February under a 12-month agreement.

Mayor, Tom Tate, handed over the keys to one of these vehicles to local organisation, You Belong, which will use the car to deliver food and other necessities to refugees who do not have access to them.

“There are so many community organisations and charities doing amazing work caring for and helping out Gold Coasters,” Mayor Tate said.

“We know transportation can often be difficult. These vehicles will take away one barrier that may prevent them from doing their good work or having to use private vehicles.”

You Belong found and CVO, Tim Buxton (pictured with Mayor Tate) said for refugees something as simple as transport could make a world of difference.

“This vehicle won’t just remove barriers — it will connect vulnerable families to vital community support and allow You Belong to empower them as they settle on the Gold Coast,” Mr Buxton said.

“We’re incredibly grateful to the City of Gold Coast for making it easier for families to find their feet and feel at home in their new community.”

The Council is set to provide 47 vehicles to 46 community organisations including 14 cars, 25 utes and eight vans.

It says the vehicles will go to community organisations such as meals on wheels groups, sports clubs, community services, and environmental groups.

The Council will fund the registration, maintenance, and insurance of the vehicle while the community organisations will fund the operational costs, including fuel.

List of organisations to receive a vehicle:

Bethany Care LtdSilver Bridle Action Group Inc/Lynne Richardson Community CentreSeed The Ground Incorporated
Journey 2 Learn LtdVillage Bike Gold Coast (Inc)Gold Coast Hospital Foundation
Watergum Community Inc.Cityreach Care LtdAboriginal And Torres Strait Islanders Corporation For Welfare, Resource And Housing
Animal Welfare League Of QueenslandNew Life Community CareTransformations Program Australia
Multicultural Communities Council Gold CoastCycling Without Age Gold CoastParadise Point & Districts Meals On Wheels Inc
Varsity Lakes Community Resource CentrePTSD Resurrected IncSea World Foundation
Australian National Chinese Women’s Federation IncKings Community Care LtdCoolangatta Bowls And Recreation Club Inc
Reach Out For Christ Gold CoastEverything Suarve IncNorth East Albert Landcare Group Inc.
Gold Coast Australian Football League Umpires Association IncLiving Temple Christian ChurchGold Coast Youth Service Inc
Village Community Services Inc.Healing Hooves IncSouth Coast Netball Association
Coomera Cubs Baseball ClubGold Coast Cycling Club IncJaveenbah Theatre Company
Hav’a’feed Community Relief LtdSurfers Paradise Anglican Crisis Care IncParrots For Purpose Ltd.
Paradise Point Sailing ClubNerang Country Paradise Association ManagementTranscord Community Transport Ltd
Australian Chinese Women’s Federation IncPlaygroup Queensland LtdGold Coast Little Theatre
You Belong AustraliaSurfers Paradise Baseball Club IncGold Coast Youth Orchestra Inc.
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