The state Government has announced the details of the $50,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service to help Normanton, Hughenden, Croydon and Mareeba deal with the impacts of drought and disaster.
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The RFDS will receive $48,926 to deliver four, two day health promotion field days in the four towns, Normanton, Hughenden, Croydon and Mareeba, to address issues specific to suicide prevention, men’s health, and resilience training.
“The Palaszczuk Government recognises the unique challenges faced by regional and rural Queensland, and we are taking action to build strength and resilience with this grant,” Health Minister Cameron Dick said.
“I congratulate the Royal Flying Doctor Service and I look forward to seeing the results of the investment.”
Mr Dick said the project was one of 16 approved projects that would deliver benefits to local communities across Queensland.
“A panel comprising representatives who are both internal and external to the Department of Health has been assessing the various applications over the past two months since submissions closed on May 10.
“We had a very strong response from across the state to the call for applications and some excellent projects put forward.”
“A total of 43 different organisations applied for grants for 75 separate projects across Queensland.
“I would like to thank every applicant for taking the time and effort to apply for these grants for their communities.”
“We were looking for community resilience-building strategies, projects and activities that develop and promote community networks, build awareness of mental health issues and encourage individuals to seek help if needed.
“I have no doubt the quality and diversity of the 16 projects approved will deliver positive outcomes for the communities for which they have been designed.’’