Heritage Nanango Community Branch grants gives $250,000 back to South Burnett community

13 November 2023

Twenty-two community groups from the South Burnett have shared in a massive $250,000 in grants from Heritage Nanango Community Branch.

Some of the initiatives supported include construction of an indoor stadium at the South Burnett Western Performance Club Grounds, Nanango’s 175th anniversary celebrations, shed upgrades at the Wattle Camp Rural Fire Brigade, kitchen upgrades at the Nanango QCWA and a videography project capturing the memories of longstanding Nanango residents.

Heritage Nanango Community Branch is a joint venture between Heritage, and the local community, represented by Heritage Nanango Community Funding Ltd (HNCF). Under the Heritage community branch model, HNCF’s share of profits is distributed back into community.

Since opening in 2001, Heritage Nanango Community Branch has given $5 million back into the community through grants and sponsorships alone.

Heritage Nanango Community Branch Manager Lochlan Ezzy said, “Together with HNCF, we’re thrilled to support some amazing local organisations through our community grants program.

“We’re only able to give back thanks to people doing their banking with us – it’s a true community effort and a fantastic example of locals supporting local.”  

HNCF director, Jane Hodgkinson said “It’s heart-warming to see so many familiar faces and new friends at our grants ceremony, all united by a shared commitment to building a stronger and more vibrant community.”

The 2023 grant recipients include:

• Nanango Anglican Parish - new concrete paving and construct a new retaining wall
• Bullcamp Rural Fire Brigade - security cameras 
• Catholic Church Nanango for a handrails, hot water unit and bench top oven
• Nanango Garden Club- branded marquee
• Nanango Indoor Bowls - cradle for storing bowling mat
• Nanango Little Athletics - athletic equipment
• Nanango Bowls Inc - sponsorship of the Ladies Open Triples Bowls Day
• Nanango Show Society Show – fireworks display
• Nanango Soccer Club - PA system and seed funding for Miniroos Carnival
• Nanango State High School - defensive driver training and equipment for the Pedal Prix team
• Nanango Netball Club - sponsorship of the 40th Anniversary and family fun day
• Nanango QCWA - food safe kitchen flooring
• Nanango Swimming Club - branded custom swimming towels
• Nanango Theatre Company - sponsorship of Heritage Nanango Playfest
• Visit South Burnett - cycling signage
• Wattlecamp Rural Fire Brigade – driveway construction and building repairs 
• Wesleyan Methodist Church Nanango - contribution towards the purchase of a forklift for the food pantry
• South Burnett Western Performance Club Inc - contribution towards the arena cover area and fencing 
• The Shed Nanango - videography project of Nanango (part of the 175yrs celebration)
• Nanango Tourism and Development Association (NaTDA) – contribution towards events including Australia Day, 175 Years Commemoration Carnival, Christmas Carnival
• Heritage Nanango Country Muster - naming rights to annual country music festival
• Heritage Waterhole Rocks - naming rights to Rock and Roll Festival and contribution to 10th Birthday calendar

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PHOTO: Heritage Nanango Community Branch staff Deb Maller, Evelyn Green, Michelle Murray, Lochlan Ezzy, Pania Heyer and Tina Hemmons.