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Queensland Government
Qld Government Supported Events
The Queensland Government coordinates a diverse program of events throughout the year for the enjoyment of locals and visitors.
Arts Queensland
The Programs of Assistance focus on the outcomes of projects funded by Arts Queensland and the contribution that these projects make to the quality of life of Queenslanders.
Invest Queensland
For decades Queensland has been the envy of other Australian states. People head here because Queensland has always dared to think bigger, work harder and go further. We have the locations, the people and, above all, the business numbers in this site that will make you want to head to Queensland.
Queensland Government
A comprehensive listing of funding programs available through Queensland Government agencies.
Gambling Community Benefit Fund Grants
The Gambling Community Benefit Fund distributes grants to Queensland based not-for-profit community groups to provide services and activities to benefit Queensland communities.
Department of Sport and Recreation
The Deapertment of Sport and Recreation has a range of funding programs available to 'active organisations', making it easier to access the funds needed to spread the words 'Get Active Queensland'.
Alternate Funding Bodies
Community Grants Program (BCC)
This program provides funding to help local non-profit community groups develop and improve services in Brisbane.
Queensland Week
A new sponsorship program has just been announced by the Premier for eligible organisations and community groups to hold their own Queensland Week events in 2011 (4-13 June).
The Multicultural Assistance Program
Multicultural Assistance Program grants are allocated to promote an understanding of multiculturalism, reduce prejudice and foster community participation.
Pacific Film & Television Commission
The PFTC offers 10 permanent schemes of assistance as well as regular development and production initiatives to help Queensland-based filmmakers get their ideas on screen.
Festivals Australia
Festivals Australia provides funding to improve the presentation and quality of cultural activities in festivals with a particular focus on regional events that stimulate economic benefits to the communities.
Useful Links for Event Organisers
Australian Tourism Data Warehouse
Work with Tourism Queensland to list your event at no cost with the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW), the national tourism database that distributes event information through a growing network of over 50 high traffic travel websites.
Liquor Licencing Division - A Planning Guide for Event Managers
The publication "A Planning Guide for Event Managers - Alcohol, Safety and Event Management" has been developed by the Liquor Licensing Division in conjunction with the Queensland Police Service to assist event managers and licensees conduct their events safely and successfully. The 29 page resource document has been designed in a "tax pack" style and provides assistance to event organisers to work through and consider issues such as: Selection of a venue, Safety regulations, Public liability, Event promotion, Security and first aid & Management of alcohol.
A Gateway to Grants - Tourism Assistance Database (TAD)
The Tourism Assistance Database (TAD) provides a broad range of stakeholders with information on available funding programs.
General
Events & festivals around Queensland
Queensland Public Holidays
Tourism
Tourism Queensland
Tourism Queensland is a statutory authority of the Queensland Government and is the most progressive destination marketing and development organisation in Australia.
Sustainable Tourism CRC
The Sustainable Tourism CRC (STCRC) was established under the Australian Government's Cooperative Research Centres Program to underpin the development of a dynamic, internationally competitive, and sustainable tourism industry. The STCRC is a not-for-profit company owned by its industry, government and university partners.
Venues
Stadiums Queensland
Stadiums Queensland has been established by the Queensland Government to manage, operate, use and promote the State’s major sports and leisure facilities.
Volunteering
Volunteering Queensland
Since its inception in 1982, Volunteering Queensland (VQ) has grown to become the State’s peak body for volunteering. It represents the interests of volunteers and community organisations who use the services of volunteers. VQ is funded by government grants, community projects and services.
