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Event coordinators and committees in the Capricorn Region can download the latest in resources from Capricorn Enterprise. Find out about funding, workshops, policy and other useful sources of information to make your event the best it can possibly be.

FUNDING I CAPRICORN ENTERPRISE RESOURCES I GOVERNMENT RESOURCES I OTHER RESOURCES

FUNDING
	NAME	Arts Queensland			LINK TO WEBSITE
	DESCRIPTION	Arts Queensland is dedicated to supporting and growing Queensland's vibrant and innovative arts by promoting a diverse, dynamic, creative culture; strengthening partnerships and collaboration; and capitalising on Queensland's unique strengths and characteristics.
	AMOUNT AVAILABLE	Various	CLOSING DATE	Various
	CONTACT DETAILS	GPO Box 1436 Brisbane QLD 4001 Phone: (07) 3224 4896 / 1800 175 531 (outside Brisbane metro) Email:reception@arts.qld.gov.au
	NAME	Australian Sports Commission Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women			LINK TO WEBSITE
	DESCRIPTION	Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women, provides women with opportunities to undertake training to reach their leadership potential within the industry as coaches, officials and administrators. Grants of up to $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organisations, and scholarships of up to $10,000 per annum, are available. Grants and scholarships are available in the following categories: - coaching - officiating - governance - management and administration - communications, media and marketing. The Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women program is an initiative of the Australian Government that is managed by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) in partnership with the Australian Government Office for Women.
	AMOUNT AVAILABLE	Up to $5,000 for individuals Up to $10,000 for organisations Scholarships of up to $10,000 per annum	CLOSING DATE	Midnight 27 April 2012
	CONTACT DETAILS	For more information call 02 6214 1111
	NAME	Betfair’s Cash4Clubs Grants Program			LINK TO WEBSITE
	DESCRIPTION	Cricket nets, training for coaches, a line marker or a racing wheelchair…these are eligible for funding under Betfair’s Cash4Clubs grants program. They are offering not-for-profit sports clubs the opportunity to share in the $10,000 available each judging period…there are three judging periods each year.
	AMOUNT AVAILABLE	Up to $1,000	CLOSING DATE	TBC
	CONTACT DETAILS	cash4clubsaustralia@betfair.com
	NAME	Events Queensland Regional Development Program			LINK TO WEBSITE
	DESCRIPTION	Events Queensland Regional Development Program is an investment program designed to extend the flow of economic and social benefits of events to regional Queensland.
	AMOUNT AVAILABLE	$5,000+	CLOSING DATE	ROUND 23 - Closing date: 3 August 2012 For events held from 1 July 2013 – 31 December 2014 Expected announcement of successful applications by the Premier in November 2012
	CONTACT DETAILS	PO Box 1983 Townsville QLD 4810 Phone: 1300 881 255 Email: regionalevents@eventsqld.com.au
	NAME	Festivals Australia			LINK TO WEBSITE
	DESCRIPTION	The Festivals Australia program provides funding support for arts projects at Australian regional, remote and community festivals. It is designed to assist the festival to present new or special arts activities that have not been presented before.
	AMOUNT AVAILABLE	No limit	CLOSING DATE	Late 2012
	CONTACT DETAILS	Freecall: 1800 819 461 Email: festivals.australia@pmc.gov.au
	NAME	Frenchville Sports Club Community Sports Grant 2012			DOWNLOAD
	DESCRIPTION	Available to Sporting Groups, Community Groups and Educational Bodies Applications are welcome from within the Rockhampton Regional Council Area.
	AMOUNT AVAILABLE	$1,000 - $5,000	CLOSING DATE	31 May 2012 30 November 2012
	CONTACT DETAILS	The General Manager Community Sports Grant Frenchville Sports Club PO Box 5049, Red Hill, North Rockhampton QLD 4702
	NAME	Queensland Government Department of Sport and Recreation			LINK TO WEBSITE
	DESCRIPTION	The Department 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'.
	AMOUNT AVAILABLE	Various	CLOSING DATE	Various
	CONTACT DETAILS	36 East Street, Rockhampton Qld 4700 PO Box 822, Rockhampton Qld 4700 Phone: 07 4938 4805
	NAME	Queensland Government Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund			LINK TO WEBSITE
	DESCRIPTION	The Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund receives money from taxes on casinos. It distributes these funds to not-for-profit community groups on a quarterly basis. The JCCBF is just one way the Government returns taxes from gambling activities. In redistributing gambling taxes through its grants program, the JCCBF plays an important role in ensuring, on balance, the whole State benefits from gambling in Queensland.
	AMOUNT AVAILABLE	Up to $150,000	CLOSING DATE	31 May 2012 31 August 2012 30 November 2012
	CONTACT DETAILS	Locked Bag 180 City East QLD 4002 Phone: (07) 3247 4284 Freecall: 1800 633 619 (outside Brisbane) Email: cbf@treasury.qld.gov.au
	NAME	RACQ Foundation			LINK TO WEBSITE
	DESCRIPTION	The RACQ Foundation will be offering more disaster recovery funds in 2012. They are seeking applications from community and sporting organisations yet to get back up and running. Applicants can apply for donations of up to $200,000 to repair and replace damaged equipment and facilities.
	AMOUNT AVAILABLE	Up to $200,000	CLOSING DATE	4 May 2012
	CONTACT DETAILS	Sponsorship and Events Manager Phone: 13 1905 Email: racqfoundation@racq.com.au
	NAME	Regional Arts Development Fund			LINK TO WEBSITE
	DESCRIPTION	The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a joint Queensland Government and Rockhampton Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture. Applications are welcome from within the Rockhampton Regional Council Area
	AMOUNT AVAILABLE	Various	CLOSING DATE	TBC
	CONTACT DETAILS	RADF Support Officer Rockhampton Regional Council PO Box 1860 Rockhampton Qld 4700 For more information please phone Deb Purser on 4936 8529 or email dl-RADF@rrc.qld.gov.au.

CAPRICORN ENTERPRISE RESOURCES
EVENTS AND CONFERENCES TOOLKITS		EVENTS TOOLKIT
DESCRIPTION	Anyone planning a conference, meeting, exhibition or business event knows the major challenges facing the proper planning of the event. Finding the right location, catering, audiovisual equipment and information technology, accommodation, transport – organizing an event requires a great deal of thought and careful planning. These toolkits will provide you with a list of conference and events providers who can help you with all your catering, infrastructure, transport and other requirements.
CONTACT DETAILS	Capricorn Events PO Box 1313 Rockhampton QLD 4700 Phone: 07 4927 2055 Email: events@capricornenterprise.com.au
CAPRICORN EVENTS CALENDAR		LINK TO WEBSITE
DESCRIPTION	All events in the Capricorn Region are eligible for free listing on the Capricorn Events calendar, the key central calendar of events for the Capricorn Region. Eligible events will also receive free listing in the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW), a database which feeds your event information into a broadening network of up to 50 top travel websites.
CONTACT DETAILS	Capricorn Events PO Box 1313 Rockhampton QLD 4700 Phone: 07 4927 2055 Email: events@capricornenterprise.com.au

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT Office of Fair Trading		LINK TO WEBSITE
DESCRIPTION	Incorporating An Association Incorporation is a method of registration that gives an association legal advantages, in return for accepting certain legal responsibilities.
CONTACT DETAILS	Ground Floor, 209 Bolsover Street Rockhampton QLD 4700 Phone: 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT Office of Liquor and Gambling		LINK TO WEBSITE
DESCRIPTION	A Planning Guide for Event Managers - Alcohol, Safety and Event Management This useful guide is a good tool for event planning, especially a licensed event.
CONTACT DETAILS	Liquor Licensing Division (07) 3224 7024
QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE Party Safe		LINK TO WEBSITE
DESCRIPTION	Everyone enjoys going to or hosting a party. There are many things to consider when planning a party, and good planning can reduce the risk of potential problems on the night.

WORKSHOPS & OTHER RESOURCES
	NAME	The Fundamentals of Building a Sustainable Arts Practice			LINK TO WEBSITE
	DESCRIPTION	Cost includes: - The fundamentals of building a sustainable arts practice; comprehensive text book (for individual sale – $44) - Topics covered in workshop: Developing your identity as an artist / business essentials / website vs blog / social media / keeping records / e-marketing / establishing professional relationships / tracking your progress / looking to the future - Personal assistance from Jo Wooler in creative development of you name/logo and identity - Lunch and afternoon tea (please advise of any dietary requirements) A maximum of 8 participants per workshop will ensure that Jo is able to give everyone the support and assistance they need in developing their identity as an artist and completing tasks throughout the workshop.
	WORKSHOP DATES	Thursday 9 February 10.30-4.30 BOOKED OUT Thursday 10 May 10.30-4.30 Thursday 26 July 10.30-4.30 Thursday 15 November 10.30-4.30	COST	$198 (20% off for people who have previously attended Jo’s Fundamentals workshops or are current members of Artists Afloat Inc);
	CONTACT DETAILS	To secure your place call Jo on 0407 807 786 or email@artistsinitiative.com.au
	NAME	Get Active Queensland Accreditation Program			LINK TO WEBSITE
	DESCRIPTION	The Queensland Government Sport and Recreation Services are offering FREE training for teachers, school sport volunteers, tertiary and senior school students that can lead to recognised accreditation in coaching, officiating and sports First Aid. Some of the courses that will be available include Cricket, Football, Futsal, Netball and Athletics Coaching, Sports First Aid, Swimming and Water Safety and much more. Participants registered for any coaching courses, who are NOT Registered Teachers OR a current Level 1 Coach in any sport, will need to attain the Beginning Coaching General Principles Certificate. This can be completed online at www.ausport.gov.au/participating.
	WORKSHOP DATES	Saturday 21 April 8.15am - 5.00pm Rockhampton State High School Campbell St, Rockhampton	COST	Free
	CONTACT DETAILS	Phone: (07) 3235 9442 Email:gaqap@communities.qld.gov.au
	NAME	Smarter Arts Marketing Pt 1			LINK TO WEBSITE
	DESCRIPTION	Artists who would like to develop audiences and patrons and get their work "out there" are invited to this series of three Smarter Arts Marketing workshops. The first workshop covers effective marketing strategies, maximising return on expenditure, and building a lasting patron/audience base. The second will cover social media – how to use it and how to get the best from it. The final workshop will be a hands on tutorial on how to use social media.
	WORKSHOP DATES	Smarter Arts Marketing Part 1 Effective marketing strategies, maximising return on expenditure, and building a lasting patron/audience base. Fitzroy Room, Rockhampton Library Saturday 21 April 9am to 4pm Smarter Arts Marketing Part 2 Social media – how to use it and how to get the best from it Walter Reid Cultural Centre Sunday 22 April 9.30 to 4pm Smarter Arts Marketing Part 3 A hands on tutorial on how to use social media COIN Academy, Rockhampton Library Saturday 26 May, 9am to 4pm	COST	$15 per workshop Please bring your own lunch
	CONTACT DETAILS	Registration at the Pilbeam Theatre on 07 4927 4111 or www.seeitlive.com.au

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