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$105,000 boost to support Regional Junior Sports
posted: 26/05/2021

Media statement
Brisbane, Australia

Junior Sports clubs and organisations across regional Queensland are set to benefit from almost $105,000 in collective funding thanks to Glencore’s Junior Sports Development Program (JSDP).

Twenty junior sporting clubs have received JSDP grants of up to $7,500 each, with the aim of enhancing the sustainability and strength of organisations in the areas around Glencore’s coal operations.

Glencore’s Community Relations Manager, Craig Strudwick, said that this round’s grant recipients reflect the vibrant and diverse mix of local clubs across regional Queensland.

“We received a high level of interest from a range of sporting clubs for our first round of the Queensland Junior Sports Development Program,” Craig said.

“We’re incredibly proud to be able to support 20 of these groups, whether it be by helping them improve their facilities or assisting in the purchase of new training equipment.”

“Through our grants, we hope to encourage more young people to get involved, or stay involved, with sporting activities.”

The Isolated Children's Parents' Association (ICPA) is just one of the many organisations to benefit from the first round of grants, having received $7,500 to host the annual Clermont ICPA Sports Camp.

The ICPA Sports Camp, hosted near Glencore’s Clermont Open Cut operation, allows isolated children from Years 4 to 7 to try a range of sports including rugby league, basketball, hockey, cricket, netball and more. 

“Many have described 2020 as the hardest year they’ve ever been through due to the isolation required to get the world back on track after COVID-19,” ICPA Sponsorship Coordinator, Sarah Mifsud, said.

“This is something that many rural and isolated families in outback Australia have to face each year due to where they live. 

“Living rurally is a privilege and often a choice but to be able to provide some form of group activity like the Sports Camp gives these children an opportunity to experience life 'in town' and to have access to the professional knowledge of our sporting coaches.” 

“We’re very grateful for Glencore’s support and are looking forward to the hustle and bustle of 144 excited rural children.”

To date, Glencore has delivered more than 400 JSDP grants across NSW and Queensland, totaling more than $2.2 million.

The next round of Glencore’s JSDP grants will open in late 2021.

The full list of Queensland JSDP grants includes:

  • $4,770.23 for spectator seating and marquees at Wandoan State School
  • $6,700 for 'come and try' workshops at Wandoan Gun Club
  • $6,934.75 to upgrade sporting equipment at Collinsville State High School
  • $5,771.53 for new training equipment at Taroom Amateur Swimming Association
  • $7,500 for a secure children’s play area at Nebo Bushmans Carnival
  • $7,500 for new competition show jumps at Clermont Pony Club
  • $4,335.65 for new soccer goals at Clermont State School
  • $7,500 to upgrade canteen facilities at Emerald Eagles Football Club
  • $2,936.50 to establish junior golf equipment at Tieri Country Club
  • $4,390.84 for equipment to support volunteers at Clermont Tigers Junior Soccer Association
  • $7,500 to help facilitate the Clermont I.C.P.A Sports Camp
  • $7,500 for athletics facilities at Valkyrie State School
  • $2,811.85 for new training equipment at Springsure Junior Rugby League
  • $1,972.90 for medical supervision at the Springsure Pony Club Clinic and Campdraft
  • $1,813.97 for field gear and first aid equipment at Clermont Junior Bears Rugby League Club
  • $6,460 for first aid equipment at Wandoan Gymnastics Club
  • $2,515 for a defibrillator at Emerald Junior Tigers Rugby League Incorporation
  • $4,730 for a fertiliser spreader for the Wandoan State School Parents and Citizens Association
  • $4,500 to support the Central Highlands Junior Rugby Union Professional Development and Accreditation Project
  • $6,516 for marquees and club banners at Capella Cricket Club.

 

For further information, please contact:

Media

Elise Pfeiffer
m: +61 408 095 530
e: Elise Pfeiffer

Sarah Mifsud (ICPA)
m: +61 427 090 326
e: Sarah Mifsud

 

Notes for editors

Glencore

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. The Group's operations comprise over 150 mining and metallurgical sites and oil production assets.

With a strong footprint in over 35 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, Glencore's industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 30 marketing offices.

Glencore's customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities. Glencore’s companies employ around 160,000 people, including contractors.

Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals. We are an active participant in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.

Glencore Australia

Glencore produces coal, copper, cobalt, nickel and zinc from 25 mines across Australia. We also operate metals processing assets in Queensland, including a copper smelter, lead smelter and copper refinery.

We employ about 18,720 in Australia and last year contributed about $14.8 billion to the regional, state and national economies. The most significant contribution came from core business activities: employing people, sourcing from local communities, and paying taxes to host governments.

Visit Glencore Australia's website to find out more.