Community Benefit Fund
Annual Report
2012–2013
Community Benefit Fund
Annual Report 2012-2013
Hon David Tollner MLA
Minister for Business
GPO Box 3146
Darwin NT 0801
Dear Minister
In accordance with section 68B(4) of the Gaming Control Act, I present to you the Community Benefit
Fund Annual Report for 2012-13. The Annual Report details the operations of the Community Benefit
Committee during the financial year, including full listings of grant recipients and purposes.
Yours sincerely
Doug Phillips
Chair
Community Benefit Fund Committee
25 September 2013
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Contents
Community Benefit Fund Committee Annual Report 2011-12 .................................................................. 4
Highlights.............................................................................................................................................. 4
Table 1: Community Benefit Fund Summary of Actual Cash Flow 2011-12 ...................................... 4
Community Benefit Fund ...................................................................................................................... 5
Administrative Responsibility ................................................................................................................ 5
Committee Membership and Meetings ................................................................................................. 6
Changes to Regional Names and/or Boundaries ................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Industry Contribution to Community Benefit Fund .................................................................................... 7
Community Benefit Fund Levy - Licensed Hotels.................................................................................. 7
Community Support Contributions – Licensed Clubs ............................................................................ 7
Operation of the Fund .............................................................................................................................. 8
Gambling Amelioration Grants .............................................................................................................. 8
Gambling Research .............................................................................................................................. 8
Major Community Grants ...................................................................................................................... 9
Community Organisation Grants (small grants) .................................................................................... 9
Table 2: Community Organisations Grants (small grants) by region ................................................. 9
Vehicle Gift and Long Term Loans...................................................................................................... 10
Table 3: Vehicle Gift / Long Term Loan Approvals .......................................................................... 10
Table 4: Community Organisation Grants Approved in 2011-12 ...................................................... 11
Table 5: Community Support Contributions from Licensed Clubs ................................................... 24
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Highlights
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The Community Benefit Fund received $1.94 million from the levy on electronic gaming machines
in hotels during 2012-13.
A total of $832,302 was spent on gambling amelioration grants.
A total of $271,000 was spent on major community grants.
A total of $419,828 was spent on community organisations grants.
Thirteen vehicle gifts and one long term loan were approved during 2012-13.
Table 1: Community Benefit Fund Summary of Actual Cash Flow 2012-13
Revenue and Payments
Sub Total
$
Opening Balance at 1 July 2012
143,000.00
Revenue - Community Benefit Levy
Revenue – Returned Grants
Total
$
1,940,366.54
201,299.36
Total Revenue
2,284,665.90
Payments:
Gambling Amelioration Grants
Gambling Research Grants
832,302.52
7,736.00
Community Organisation Grants
419,828.18
Major Community Grants
271,000.00
Total Grants allocated
Administration
Total Expenditure
Closing balance at 30 June 2013
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1,530,866.70
206,589.67
1,737,456.37
547,209.53
Community Benefit Fund
Annual Report 2012-2013
Community Benefit Fund
The Community Benefit Fund was established to provide funding support for gambling-related research
and amelioration programs concerned with problem gambling, as well as community benefit grants which
provide assistance for general community development and improvement purposes.
Section 68A of the Gaming Control Act, provides that:
1. the Director (of Licensing) must maintain in the Agency’s Operating Account a fund to be known
as the Community Benefit Fund; and
2. Moneys in the Community Benefit Fund are to be applied for the following purposes:
a. research into gambling activity, including the social and economic impact of gambling on
individuals, families and the community;
b. promotion of community awareness and education in respect of problem gambling and provision
of counselling, rehabilitation and support services for problem gamblers and their families in the
Territory;
c. funding of community projects and services of benefit to communities throughout the Territory;
and
d. management and administrative support of the Fund.
The Fund receives a 10 percent levy on player loss from electronic gaming machines in licensed hotels,
unclaimed prizes paid to the Director of Licensing and proceeds from items forfeited under the Gaming
Control Act. Each year the Minister for Business determines how this money will be distributed by the
fund in terms of gambling amelioration, small and major community organisation grants and
administration.
Two rounds of small community organisation grants and vehicle gifting / long term loans are conducted
every year, as well as one round of gambling amelioration and major community organisation grants.
Each round is advertised in local papers throughout the Territory. This year a third round of small
community organisations grants was held in June.
The responsibility for assessing applications requesting funding from the above grant categories falls on
the Community Benefit Committee (‘the Committee’) which has been established by the Minister for
Business to advise and assist the Minister in the operation of the Fund.
The Committee also advises the Minister about the obligations of licensed clubs throughout the Territory
to provide direct community benefit contributions to their local communities, as required under the
Gaming Machine Act.
Under the Gaming Control Act, the Director of Licensing may approve funding for gambling-related
research.
Administrative Responsibility
Under the Gaming Control Act (the Act), the Director of Licensing (the Director) has responsibility to
maintain the Community Benefit Fund (CBF). The Director’s duties in relation to the CBF can be broadly
summarised as follows:
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maintain the CBF in the agency operating account;
determine the revenue of the CBF through assessing gaming machine levy;
monitor and report on club community contributions; and
approve funds for gambling related research.
Gambling and Licensing Services in the Department of Business is responsible for the coordination,
management and administration of the program. This includes secretariat and executive support to the
Committee as well as promoting the program within the wider community. The secretariat is also
responsible for the management of amelioration support and research activities, overall fund
administration and general reporting of the program activities and progress to Government and other
stakeholders.
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Licensing inspectors in the Department of Business are responsible for ensuring returns are provided by
each club and checking that contributions claimed on the returns are eligible
Committee Membership and Meetings
The Community Benefit Committee is comprised of at least three community representatives and
government chair.
Community members of the Committee are appointed in an honorary capacity by the Minister. Nominal
fees for attending Committee activities may be paid at the discretion of the Minister. Community
members are also entitled to reimbursement for out of pocket expenses in meeting obligations arising
from participation in Committee activities, consistent with normal government policy.
During 2012-13 the following members served on the CBF Committee for the periods listed below.
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Austin Chin (Darwin)
Sharon Wilson (Darwin)
Paul Davis (Alice Springs)
John Keogh (Nhulunbuy)
23 July 2012 – 30 June 2013
23 July 2012 – 30 June 2013
23 July 2012 – 30 June 2013
23 July 2012 – April 2013
Government Representatives
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Anne Bradford (Chairperson)
Department of Justice
Doug Phillips (Chair)
Department of Business
1 July 2012 – 6 February 2013
4 March 2013 – 30 June 2013
The Committee met on four occasions during 2012-13.
In April 2013 John Keogh passed away. John’s contribution to the committee although brief was both
informative and valuable. His knowledge of the Nhulunbuy area and passion for the betterment of the
community was clear. The committee would like to formally acknowledge Johns contribution and pass on
their condolences to his family.
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Industry Contribution to Community Benefit Fund
The gambling industry is a major contributor to the Northern Territory economy, with significant
investment, employment and taxation revenue effects. It is also a key element in the broader
recreational, hospitality and tourism sectors.
However, the industry carries the potential for significant negative social consequences as a direct result
of problem gambling aspects, particularly in regard to the operation of electronic gaming machines. To
establish a responsible and balanced position for the industry, government requires that this sector of the
gambling industry contributes to measures to address the adverse effects it created and more generally,
to improve the broader community environment within which the machines operate.
The required industry contribution is achieved in two ways:
1. through the imposition of a Community Benefit Fund levy on the electronic gaming machine
takings from licensed hotels; and
2. by direct support to community improvement and development by licensed clubs operating
electronic gaming machines.
Community Benefit Fund Levy - Licensed Hotels
The Fund is established under the Gaming Control Act to consolidate and manage the Community
Benefit Fund levy collected from the operation of electronic gaming machines in licensed hotels. Funding
is directed to specific areas of activity as specified in the legislation.
Community Support Contributions – Licensed Clubs
As part of the arrangements for allowing gaming machines in community venues, clubs are required to
make contributions to the local community and report those contributions on a regular basis. Guidelines
exist to clarify what can be legitimately reported as a contribution.
Section 68B(2)(b) of the Gaming Control Act requires the Community Benefit Fund Committee ‘to
monitor the contribution that clubs that are licensees under the Gaming Machine Act make to the
community’.
In 2012-13, community support contributions from licensed clubs totalled $3.167 million, equating to 13%
of net gaming machine revenue received. This represents an increase of 2% from the 2011-12
community support contributions, which totalled $2.81 million, equating to 11% of net gaming machine
revenue received.
(Table 5 refers)
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Operation of the Fund
Performance Targets
The following performance targets were set for 2012-13:
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100% accuracy of grant payments processed; and
100% specified grant timeframes met.
Both performance targets were achieved during 2012-13.
Gambling Amelioration Grants
The Gambling Amelioration Grants Program was established to support interventions that reduce
problem gambling and minimise the harms that result from gambling. Interventions can range from
community awareness and education through to the provision of counselling, rehabilitation or support
services for problem gamblers and their families.
In 2012-13, four organisations were funded a total of $818,000 to provide gambling amelioration
services. These organisations were:
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Amity Community Services Incorporated received funding of $510,00 to continue their gambling
intervention service and education program, individual assessment and counselling, maintenance
of its website and the Gambling Counselling Helpline as well as an Indigenous Gambling
Intervention Service Network for a further twelve months; and
Somerville Community Services received funding of $200,000 to continue its problem gambling
financial counselling service in Darwin and Palmerston for a further twelve months.
Big Fat Productions (isee-ilearn) received funding of $90,000 for stage two of the strong living
project. This project is aimed at the prevention and reduction of habituation gambling within
indigenous communities.
Central Australian Aboriginal Strong Women’s Alliance (CAASWA) was provided $18,000 to
produce “Your rights and the effects on your family” information brochures in both English and
Language.
The Department of Justice, Victoria was also paid $14,303 as the Northern Territory’s contribution to the
National Online Problem Gambling Project.
Gambling Research
No new research projects commenced in 2012-13. Results from a project studying the spatial
relationship between electronic gaming machines venues, their clientele and gambling related harm in
the Northern Territory, that was funded in previous years are anticipated to be finalised in the 2013-14
financial year. Once these results have been received an informed decision will be made on future
research funding.
The Department of Justice, Victoria was paid $7,736 as the Northern Territory’s contribution to Gambling
Research Australia.
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Major Community Grants
The Major Community Grants Program was established in 2008-09 to provide funding support to not for
profit Northern Territory based organisations for community development and improvement purposes.
The maximum grant available for each project is $200,000.
In 2012-13, five organisations were funded a total of $271,000 as follows:
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Aboriginal Resource and Development Incorporated received $150,000 to conduct a banking and
literacy community development program in East Arnhem Land;
Thamarrurr Development Corporation Ltd received funding of $52,549 for the Wadeye Magic trial
participation
(#2) in the NTFL 2012-13 ;
Asthma Foundation NT received funding of $50,708 to conduct “The Asthma Swim Program”;
GAP Community Childcare Centre Incorporated received funding of $12,043 to install a new
storage shed facility and a security system; and
Tennant Creek Returned and Services League Sub Branch received funding of $5,700 to install a
new front fence.
Community Organisation Grants (small grants)
Community Organisation grants are available to support projects which have the potential to improve the
wellbeing and lifestyle of Territorians. Funding for a wide range of purposes may be provided to eligible
not for profit Territory based community organisations.
Funding is generally limited to amounts of $5,000 or less, although higher amounts may be approved
under specified conditions outlined in the grant guidelines. Funding is provided for non-recurrent
expenditure and is available only for clearly identified projects which can be completed within specified
time frames.
Greater consideration is given to priority issues such as level of existing community support and
circumstances such as remoteness or high levels of socio-economic disadvantage. Preference is also
given to requests for lower value amounts. This combined approach allows for an equitable distribution
of available funds throughout the Northern Territory to as many worthwhile projects as possible.
Table 2 provides a regional summary of applications received and approved.
Table 2: Community Organisations Grants (small grants) approved in 2011-12 and 2012-13
Summary by Region
Region
Applications
Received
Amount
Requested
$
2011-12 2012-13 2011-12
2012-13
Amount
Approved
$
Number
Approved
2011-12 2012-13 2011-12 2012-13
Arnhem
15
19
64,412
77,620
37,881
55,604
10
18
Barkly
7
19
29,234
77,838
12,597
59,538
4
16
Central
28
42
103,872
166,050
62,450
120,921
23
37
Katherine
20
26
70,678
97,824
33,701
80,751
14
25
Multi-Region
26
22
103,114
109,185
45,672
68,157
17
21
Northern
106
140
415,889
547,522
238,346 320,219
83
111
Total
202
268
787,199 1,076,038 430,647 705,189
151
228
All amounts are GST exclusive (where applicable).
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Vehicle Gift and Long Term Loans
Whilst the CBF Committee considers applications for vehicle gifts and long term loans and makes
recommendations to the Minister, the actual vehicles are not funded by the levy on electronic gaming
machines, but instead, by a levy charged by Northern Territory Fleet on all government vehicles.
Applications for vehicle gifting or long term loans are called for on a biannual basis with similar criteria to
that of Community Organisation grants. During 2012-13 a total of 60 vehicle gift and long term loan
applications were received. The Community Benefit Fund Committee recommended 12 vehicle gifts and
two long term loans be approved.
These recommendations were approved by the Minister for Racing, Gaming and Licensing under the
Financial Management Act. Table 3 lists the vehicles approved in 2012-13.
Table 3: Vehicle Gift / Long Term Loan Approvals
Organisation
Region
Vehicle Gift
Brahminy Foundation Ltd
Multi
Troop Carrier
Bushfire NT Volunteer Training Brigade Inc
Multi
4WD Utility
Council on the Ageing NT Inc (COTA)
Northern
Commuter Bus
Down Syndrome Association of the Northern Territory Inc
Northern
4WD Utility
Katherine Landcare Group
Katherine
2WD Utility
Lutheran Community Care
Central
Mini Bus
Multi
Commuter bus
Central
Utility
Multi
4WD Utility
Somerville Community Services Inc
Northern
Large Sedan / Van
Teachabout Inc
Katherine
Troop Carrier (Loan)
Teachabout Inc
Katherine
Troop Carrier (Loan)
Teen Challenge Centralia Inc
Central
KIA Carnival
The Grow Zone Incorporated
Arnhem
Mini Bus
NT Friendship & Support
RDA Alice Springs Inc
Royal Life Saving Society (Australia) NT Branch Inc
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Table 4 provides details of all Community Organisation grants approved.
Table 4: Community Organisation Grants Approved in 2012-13
Organisation
Grant Purpose
Amount $
Alyangula Scouts
Purchase of outdoor and camping equipment
$4,176.00
Autism Northern Territory Inc
Purchase promotional materials to raise
awareness of Autism
$1,000.00
Captain Cook Community Centre
Inc
Upgrade the centre's car park and traffic
management
$2,500.00
Captain Cook Community Centre
Inc
Purchase and install 4 x 1000 watt security
flood lights
$4,545.00
Gove Peninsula Tennis Club Inc
Purchase a water bubbler and air conditioner
including installation
$4,382.50
Gove Touch Association
Equipment to set up a clubhouse
$2,360.00
Gove Yacht Club
Build and relocate floating jetty
$3,000.00
Groote Eylandt & Milyakburra
Youth Development Unit Inc
(GEMYDU)
Purchase 6 computers, programs, printer and
modem router
$3,000.00
Groote Eylandt Animal Care
Purchase of a printer and medical kit
$1,500.00
Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation
Purchase hardware and software to produce
ID Cards
$5,000.00
Jabiru Childcare Centre
Purchase equipment and resources
$5,000.00
Marngarr Resource Centre
Aboriginal Corporation
Development of an informed Women's
Network
$3,300.00
Nhulunbuy Children's Services
Addition of garden, revitalise rock pool and
baby change table
$2,000.00
Nhulunbuy Playgroup Association
Upgrade to fencing and car park
$2,500.00
Nhulunbuy Regional Sports
Fishing Club Inc
Purchase and installation of a high quality,
long throw projector and screen
$2,500.00
Nhulunbuy Regional Sports
Fishing Club Inc
6 x water safety signs at boat ramp
$2,500.00
NT Breast Cancer Voice
Incorporated
Cover the cost of transporting the mobile
Mammography equipment to Jabiru
$3,000.00
Tiwi Islands Shire Council
Inflatable projector screen and nylon rope
$3,340.00
Arnhem
Total Arnhem
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$55,603.50
Community Benefit Fund
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Grant Purpose
Amount $
Barkly
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corp
Eye health program (TV, Printer, Camera)
Australian Red Cross Society –
Tennant Creek
Offer a 6-8 events across 6 months of
community cook-up events with entertainment
$3,400.00
Barkly Australian Football Club
Purchase of a storage container for sporting
equipment
$4,185.00
Barkly Regional Arts Inc
Purchase of Hilux canopy, tools and travel
cases
$2,500.00
Barkly Regional Arts Inc
Purchase a portable movie system
$4,998.18
Barkly Shire Council
Purchase of washing machine and swimwear
$2,999.00
Barkly Shire Council
Sponsor 6 players to try out for NT Thunder
$5,000.00
Country Women's Association of
the Northern Territory Inc
Purchase of white board and portable banners
$1,247.00
Engineers Australia Northern
Division
Launch an Engineering Heritage Brochure in
the Tennant Creek region
$3,344.00
Longreach Cricket Club
Funding to participate in two annual cricket
carnivals
$5,000.00
National Disability Services
Northern Territory
Funding for airfares and accommodation for
attendees of the DS NT Conference
$5,000.00
Northern Territory Chamber of
Commerce and Industry Inc
Develop a promotional DVD for Business and
Community to attract employees and families
to live and work in Tennant Creek
$5,000.00
Nyinkka Nyunyu Art & Cultural
Centre
Covering the costs associated with Nyikka
Nyunyu Art and Cultural Centre's 10th
anniversary celebrations.
$4,545.00
Rotary Club of Tennant Creek Inc
Cooking equipment
$2,000.00
Tennant Creek Playgroup
Purchase new toys, crafts and a storage kit
$4,414.00
Tennant Creek Returned &
Services League Sub Branch
Purchase of a solar power system
$5,000.00
Total Barkly
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$905.46
$59,537.64
Community Benefit Fund
Organisation
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Grant Purpose
Amount $
8 CCC Community Radio Inc
Technical equipment for radio station
$2,500.00
Alice Springs Aero Club
Exterior upgrade of the Aero Club and
replacement of the aged sign on the building
$5,000.00
Alice Springs Golf Club Inc
Publish a map of suitable walking trails and
install solar lights along these trails
$5,000.00
Alice Springs Kennel and Dogs
Sports Club Inc
Clubhouse canteen upgrade
$2,500.00
Alice Springs Mytime Playgroup
Purchase a garden shed for storage
$1,197.00
Alice Springs Play Connect
Purchase a Jumping Castle with water play
facilities.
Alice Springs Swimming Club Inc
Send team members and officials to the 2014
NT Championships in Darwin
$3,000.00
Alice Springs Tennis Association
Purchase a racquet stringing machine and 4
new tennis nets
$3,995.00
Alice Springs Toddlers Playgroup
Purchase stackable furniture
$1,154.00
Alice Springs Volunteer Bushfire
Brigade Inc
Purchase of fire lighter wands, gloves and
goggles
$4,433.00
Alice Springs Volunteer Unit
(NTES) Inc
Purchase 2 Desktop Computers and 1 Laptop
plus programs
$4,066.00
Central
$949.00
Amoonguna Community Playgroup Purchase of toys, crafts and furniture
$1,910.00
Braitling Neighbourhood Centre
Inc
Purchase of play equipment and resources
$1,500.00
Central Australian Art Society Inc
Cover the cost of catalogue printing, marketing
and production and coordination shortfall for
the public exhibition at the Araluen Galleries
$3,624.00
Central Australian Aviation
Museum Inc
Re-align existing fence on the northern
boundary
$4,500.00
Central Australian Territory Craft
Inc
Engage a consultant to undertake a review of
Central Craft's current links within the
community and the wider visual arts industry
$2,000.00
Central Australian Territory Craft
Inc
Purchase of fittings and fixtures for the
member's retail outlet
$4,213.00
Centralian Eisteddfod Incorporated Development of multipage website
$1,500.00
Centre for Appropriate Technology
Purchase materials to construct stone seating
(training exercise)
$2,420.00
Childbirth Education Association
Alice Springs
Engage a consultant to redevelop antenatal
course and to purchase information booklets.
$2,000.00
Childbirth Education Association
Alice Springs
To develop and produce a logo, flyer and
outdoor signage for Birth and Beyond's
Antenatal education workshops for the
purpose of promotion and marketing.
$2,025.00
Children's Services Support
Program (Central Australia) Inc
Purchase a new photocopier
$5,000.00
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Organisation
Grant Purpose
Amount $
Come & Play Alice Springs
Fixed sign to advise & promote playgroup
centre and security lights for centre
$1,494.00
Desert Sports Foundation
Costs for the 'League of Champions'
Inductions Dinner and to develop a website
$3,300.00
Girl Guides NT Incorporated - Alice
Leadership development camp
Springs
$5,000.00
Harts Range Amateur Race Club
Incorporated
Purchase of polypipe to replace existing
$5,000.00
Ikuntji Artists Aboriginal
Corporation
Update database program and a laptop and
desktop computer
$4,095.00
National Seniors Association
Central Australian Branch
Purchase 3 desktop computers, laptop, tablet
or ipad and modem
$3,000.00
Prison Fellowship Australia
Purchase of seat covers for PFA buses
$2,000.00
RDA Alice Springs Incorporated
Build a disability access veranda to replace
the ramps to the clubhouse
$5,000.00
Special Souls Support Group
Venue hire, equipment hire, family baskets
and children's gifts
$2,000.00
The Alice Springs Beanie Festival
Purchase of Beanies from the 2013 Beanie
Festival Exhibition to expand and develop the
tour to highlight Indigenous beanie artworks
$5,000.00
The Alice Springs Theatre Group
Inc
Purchase a lighting console with protective
case including installation
$4,500.00
The Central Australian Community Replacement of old and worn out toys for use
Toy Library Inc
by public
The Drovers Volunteer Service Inc
To continue support occupational therapy
cooking classes and exercise classes
The Drovers Volunteer Service Inc Purchase of four locking storage units
YMCA of Central Australia Inc
Total Central
14
To cover costs associated with the updating of
the existing rock wall including training, facility
and equipment and programs for public and
school use
$1,500.00
$4,545.54
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
$120,920.54
Community Benefit Fund
Organisation
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Grant Purpose
Amount $
Arnhem Crows Women's
Basketball
Purchase equipment and uniforms
$2,000.00
Borroloola Amateur Race Club Inc
Purchase of a grandstand to replace current
one
$4,000.00
Bullen Supported Playgroup
Arts & Craft, bikes, prams, toys etc for a
playgroup
$1,500.00
Katherine Amateur Swimming Club
Repair and replace Block Tops and to
purchase a Notebook and Accounting software
$3,491.41
Katherine
Katherine Amateur Swimming Club To fund Starting Platform Tops for Katherine
Inc
Swimming Pool
$5,000.00
Katherine and District Show
Society Inc
Purchase three horse show jumps
$5,000.00
Katherine Community Radio Inc
Purchase of PA system
$1,500.00
Katherine Community Radio Inc
Replace two air conditioners
$5,000.00
Katherine Country Music Muster
Inc
Funding of production costs
$2,000.00
Katherine Horse and Pony Club
Purchase water pipes, fittings and taps to
supply water not easily accessible
$1,051.55
Katherine Judo Club
Purchase a trailer to store fund raising
equipment and purchase a vacuum cleaner
$2,400.45
Katherine Judo Club Inc
Purchase of notebook and accounting
software, score board and timer, selfcontained ice cuber and chairs
$3,000.00
Katherine Multisports Club
Purchase of timing system for sports events
$3,000.00
Katherine Regional Arts Inc
Provide funding for the Katherine Fringe
Festival
$2,500.00
Katherine Toastmasters
Purchase of equipment
Katherine Turf Club
Purchase of ground maintenance equipment
including mower, trimmer, rakes, shovels,
blower and 60lt towable spray unit
$4,462.73
Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts Club
Funding for the plumbing and erection of an
ablution block
$2,000.00
Network Tindal Incorporated
Cover the costs of venue hire, catering,
entertainment and decorations for an event
supporting RAAF families to become
connected to their new postings
$5,000.00
Network Tindal Incorporated
Upgrade of editing software
$1,836.00
NT Appaloosa and Western
Performance Club Inc
Funding to bring a National A class judge to
Katherine to run a clinic, show and lessons
$4,170.00
Numburindi Corporation Limited
Purchase of equipment BBQ and Accessories
$2,000.00
Royal Life Saving Society
(Australia) NT Branch Inc
Establish a Lifesaving Club at Borroloola
$5,000.00
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$749.00
Community Benefit Fund
Organisation
Somerville Community Services
(Katherine)
Step Out Community Access
Service Inc
Territory Craft Katherine Inc
Total Katherine
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Grant Purpose
Purchase of BMX bikes, skate boards,
scooters, helmets and shin and elbow
protectors for increased activities for young
people living in Katherine and surrounding
areas
Removal and reduction of trees surrounding
building
Purchase of camera, die cutting machine, dies
and electric kiln to aid in community
workshops
Amount $
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
$4,090.00
$80,751.14
Community Benefit Fund
Organisation
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Grant Purpose
Amount $
Multi Region
Darwin Community Legal Services
Purchase of a laptop for use in mobile work
Inc
$1,500.00
To design a volunteer resource manual into a
Darwin Community Legal Services
functional guide, used as a way to access
Inc
induction and legal information
$3,390.91
Desart Inc
Fund a governance and business skills
development program - 2013 Desart
Conference
$5,000.00
Enterprise Learning Projects
Provide service to build skills in remote
communities
$3,500.00
Family Planning Welfare
Association of the NT Inc
Purchase of health promotional resources
$3,750.00
To cover the costs associated with the
opening ceremony of the Green Snaps NT
Green Snaps Nature Photography
nature photography competition and
Competition
exhibition, including drinks, nibbles,
advertising and to contract a project officer
$3,795.00
Guide Dogs Association of SA &
NT Inc
Travel and guide dogs camp expense
$3,000.00
Integrated Disability Action Inc
Computer program update
$1,500.00
Lifeline Central Australia Inc
Production of a youth focussed suicide
prevention training video
$4,000.00
Masters Australian Football NT Inc
Purchase of a defibrillator for the emergency
first aid kit
$2,000.00
North Australian Canine
Association Inc
Purchase of computer package and software
$1,500.00
Northern Territory Game Fishing
Association
Promotional tri-fold brochure encouraging
anglers to participate in safe, responsible and
sustainable fishing practices
$2,500.00
Northern Territory Game Fishing
Association
Purchase materials to run junior fishing clinics
$5,000.00
Northern Territory Shelter Inc
Cost to coordinate National Homeless Person
Week events
$2,000.00
Scouts Association of Australia
Northern Territory Branch
Refurbish drinks trailer and purchase 3 eskies
$4,620.00
SIDS and Kids Northern Territory
Cover the costs of travel to remote
communities and the purchase of resources/
printing device
$5,000.00
Smile a Mile Fun Bus and Toy
Library Inc
Purchase of jumping castle
$5,000.00
Sports Medicine Australia - NT
Branch
Purchase of shade structures, 4 chairs and 2
eskies
$1,910.00
St John Ambulance Australia (NT)
Purchase of 2x Obstetrics Manikins
Inc
$2,791.20
Top End Practical Shooting
League Inc (TEPSL)
$2,440.00
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Two safety signs
Community Benefit Fund
Annual Report 2012-2013
Organisation
Grant Purpose
Amount $
Tracks Inc
Design and purchase two (2) pull-up banners
and to purchase a TV
$3,960.00
Total Multi Region
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$68,157.11
Community Benefit Fund
Organisation
Annual Report 2012-2013
Grant Purpose
Amount $
Acacia Hills Volunteer Bushfire
Brigade
Purchase hand held two way radios
$2,500.00
Acacia Hills Volunteer Bushfire
Brigade
Purchase 2 double glass door fridges
$4,500.00
Acacia Hills Volunteer Bushfire
Brigade
Purchase base radios
$5,000.00
Northern
Ace Junior Tennis Supporters Club
Purchase of BBQ Roaster for function nights
Incorporated
$2,000.00
Arafura Wind Ensemble Inc
Purchase a new drum kit and travel cases.
$4,740.30
Arthritis Foundation of the NT
Cover the cost of materials for Arthritis
information folders to distribute to health
professionals and patients
$2,079.50
Arthritis Foundation of the NT Inc
Attend the Annual Chronic Disease Network
Conference and host a morning tea for
International Arthritis Day 2013
$2,000.00
Australian Sepak Takraw
Association
Sport development project
$2,000.00
Back to Batchelor 60 Year
Celebrations Committee
Back to Batchelor 60 year celebration events
$3,569.00
Baptist Care NT
Purchase of 1,000 police care packs for
individuals leaving police watch houses
$5,000.00
Batchelor Museum Development
Association Inc
Design and construct display cases
$3,850.00
Beatrice Hill Volunteer Bushfire
Brigade Inc
Purchase of laptop computer, fire bug,
shelving and portable radio
$1,500.00
Beatrice Hill Volunteer Bushfire
Brigade Inc
Purchase of gravel, fridge, freezer, shelving
and fire Bugs
$2,950.00
Beatrice Hill Volunteer Bushfire
Brigade Inc
Purchase a base radio, shade structure, 2
water pressure pumps and 3 tyres
$3,300.00
Belyuen Community Government
Council
Purchase of 4 x water bubblers in community
$3,840.00
Berrimah Riding Club
Upgrade show jumping equipment
$2,100.00
Casuarina Swimming Club
Purchase a new records board
$1,980.00
Catholic Care NT
Funds to event "Christmas for Kids"
$2,000.00
Catholic Care NT
Christmas for Kids Family Fun Day 2013
$5,000.00
Childbirth Education Association
Darwin Inc
Purchase of laptop and database software
$1,500.00
Childbirth Education Association
Darwin Inc
Host an event with Pinky McKay as guest
speaker
$5,000.00
Children's Ground Limited
1 computer, 4 iPads and cover meeting costs
for remote Bininj people
$1,500.00
Congolese Community
Purchase of food stall and equipment
$3,000.00
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Community Benefit Fund
Annual Report 2012-2013
Organisation
Grant Purpose
Amount $
Coomalie Scout Group
Purchase camping and hiking equipment
$3,500.00
Corrugated Iron Youth Arts
Provide funds for annual family event
expenses
$2,000.00
Cox Country Club Inc
To replace the old trestle tables that are
bending in the middle
$1,990.91
Cox Country Club Inc
Purchase and installation of an air conditioner
into the committee meeting room
$2,135.45
Darwin Film Society Inc
Upgrade of speakers and cabling
$2,000.00
Darwin Film Society Inc
Purchase a small commercial ice machine for
the Kiosk
$3,950.10
Darwin Film Society Inc
To cover costs associated with the Deckchair
Cinema Security Upgrade
$5,000.00
Darwin Game Fishing Club Inc
Costs associated with Junior Barra Classic
2013
$2,000.00
Darwin Regional Indigenous
Advancement & CDEP Inc
Purchase of display fridge, display cabinet and
catering equipment
$3,000.00
Darwin River Volunteer Bushfire
Brigade
Purchase new water pumps and two way
radios
$2,500.00
Darwin Show Jumping Club
Design, construction and installation of jump
wing fill
$3,000.00
Darwin Volunteer Unit (NTES)
Association
Upgrade of fire extinguishers
$4,076.54
Dawn House
Dripstone Children's Centre Inc
Review and revision of Dawn House policy
and procedures, staff handbook and client
guidelines
Assist with the purchase of outdoor play
equipment for the 0-2 year age group
$5,000.00
$2,250.00
Dundee Beach Social &
Recreation Club Inc
Purchase of tables and a deep freezer
$2,365.00
Dundee Beach Social &
Recreation Club Inc
Purchase of a marquee
$3,500.00
Dundee Volunteer Bushfire
Brigade Inc
Rehabilitation of Legacy's Rubbish pit for use
as HQ
$3,300.00
East Darwin Hockey Club Inc
Purchase training equipment, club walkout
shirts and RSA training fees
$2,000.00
Environmental Defenders Office
(NT) Inc
Purchase one desktop computer and an
additional modem to network computers
$1,958.00
Food Care NT
Funding towards Growing and Understanding
Local Produce project
$2,700.00
Friends of the Taminmin Library
Purchase of portable sound system
$4,800.00
Friends of Darwin Botanic Gardens Purchase of advertising equipment - 4x A
Inc
frames and 4x Banners
$2,118.00
Friends of Darwin High
Activities marking 50 years at Bullocky Point
$4,930.00
Genealogical Society of the
Northern Territory Inc
Purchase and install a new computer system
$2,029.00
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Community Benefit Fund
Annual Report 2012-2013
Organisation
Grant Purpose
Amount $
Howard Springs Polocrosse Club
Inc
Purchase of container for club equipment and
shade sail
$4,651.28
Howard Springs Scout Group
Purchase of camping equipment
$2,500.00
Howard Springs Scout Group
Repairs to Scout Hall and to build storage
systems
$2,500.00
Humpty Doo Scout Group
Purchase of two fridges, camping equipment,
solar panels, hiking tents and a GPS
$3,000.00
Keltikka Irish Dancing Supporters
Inc
Purchase of team costumes for dancers
$5,000.00
Kidsafe NT Inc
Provide a free child care restraint checking
and education day
$3,000.00
Kiwanis Club of Casuarina
Incorporated
Purchase a trailer and stainless steel BBQ
$2,819.00
Lakeside Drive Community Garden
Create a small shaded community space
Inc
Litchfield Football Club Inc
Litchfield Orchid Club Incorporated
Lutheran Child Care Centre
Mental Illness Fellowship of
Australia (NT) Inc
Purchase a line marking machine and goal
nets
Stands for displaying orchids at monthly
meetings, displays, stalls and at the NT Orchid
Spectacular
Purchase of new shade sail over play area,
replacement of rope track on existing shade,
rebind shade sail and repairs and sand pit
covers
Purchase furniture for the drop in centre and
office
$4,200.00
$2,365.00
$1,350.00
$4,930.00
$4,230.00
Milne Volunteer Bushfire Brigade
Inc
Purchase of two work stations and printer,
NBN contract for 12 months, table and fuel
allowance for visiting training consults
$4,546.00
Mindil Aces Soccer Club Inc
Purchase 2 laptop computers, coaching and
goalkeeping education sessions
$2,750.00
Multicultural Council of the NT Inc
Funding for the Human Rights Day celebration
$2,000.00
Music and Movement Playgroup
Purchase of a trampoline
$1,185.00
Mytime Disability
Pamper sessions for mothers of disabled
children
$1,580.00
Mytime Disability Support
Playgroup
Purchase a Jumping Castle with water play
facilities
N.T Minnow Association
Purchase of a rescue and training boat
$3,500.00
National Disability Services
Northern Territory
Assistance towards the 2013 launch of the NT
Disability Service Awards
$2,500.00
National Seniors Australia Tope
End Branch
Annual Seniors Race Day
$2,500.00
Nightcliff Evergreens Seniors
Group
Bus hire
$4,100.00
Nightcliff Family Centre Inc
Purchase of equipment for growing vegetables
and herbs
$1,157.10
Nightcliff Rugby League Football
Club Inc
Purchase a medical treatment table and kit
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$949.00
$848.00
Community Benefit Fund
Organisation
Annual Report 2012-2013
Grant Purpose
Amount $
Northern Territory Hong Kong Club Vehicle hire, food and drinks and games
$2,000.00
Northern Territory Multiple Birth
Club Inc
Purchase toys for 0-4 year olds and to rebuild
the website
$2,000.00
NT Police & Citizens Youth Club
Associations Inc
Replacement and upgrade of existing
buildings at the Wongabilla Equestrian centre
$3,000.00
NT Water Ski Association
To fund skiing events including coaching and
training
$2,000.00
Palmerston Football Club Inc
Purchase ride on mower and shade pergola's
$3,500.00
Palmerston Volunteer Unit (NTES)
Purchase of two pole saws and accessories
for storm and cyclone damage responses
$2,396.44
PND Playgroup
Rince na h'Eireann Darwin Irish
Dance Association Inc
Funds for exercise and pilates sessions,
provide DVD's and books to those suffering
PND
To employ a qualified dance teacher for
workshops
$1,290.00
$1,500.00
Rince na h'Eireann Darwin Irish
Dance Association Inc
Purchase costumes for end of year concert
$1,500.00
Saint Mary's Hockey Club
Contributing towards state players levy
$1,500.00
Scouts Australia Institute of
Training NT Branch
Partake in a canoe training course, purchase
of canoe's, paddles and personal flotation
devices
Purchase of bed bath
Somerville Community Services
Inc
$4,570.00
$5,000.00
Somerville Community Services
Inc
Purchase and installation of hoist and
associated equipment for patients
$5,000.00
Southern Districts Cricket Club Inc
Provide floor coverings and furniture for new
clubhouse
$3,000.00
Sports Medicine Australia - NT
Branch
Run a program to deliver 10 fully trained and
experienced sports trainers
$4,245.00
St Luke's Anglican Church
Palmerston
Starfish Swim Group
Thamarrurr Development
Corporation Ltd
Cover the costs for the St. Luke's Anglican
Church Street Party including jumping castle,
sound system, puppet show and the hire of
tables,
chairs
Funds to
allowetc
swim group to continue, cost
$1,035.00
free program for families with children whom
have disabilities
$5,000.00
Art Journals & Art Materials
$1,500.00
The Darwin Ukulele Kollective AKA Purchase flights and accommodation for
The Dukes
interstate musicians
$2,000.00
The Environment Centre NT Inc
Purchase a HD video camera and tripod
$2,000.00
The Gathering Incorporated
Purchase of a Fridge/freezer, 4 Box airconditioner and a pool table
$4,295.00
The Probus Club of Darwin
Purchase of camera equipment and 3 bus hire
trips
$3,000.00
The Spiritual Assembly of the
Baha'is of Darwin Inc
Community event "Walk Together"
$2,000.00
The Wandering Archers Inc
Purchase of ride on mower for practice and
field range areas
$1,500.00
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Community Benefit Fund
Annual Report 2012-2013
Organisation
Grant Purpose
Amount $
Three Year Old Kindy
Purchase of indoor and outdoor furniture and
equipment for playgroup
$1,500.00
Top End Association for Mental
Health
Costs to construct outdoor living area at
recreational facility
$3,000.00
Top End Orienteers Inc
Purchase of 2 x heavy duty commercial
gazebos
$1,520.00
Top End Practical Shooting
League Inc (TEPSL)
Manufacture of blue road signs.
$2,019.18
Top End Rodeo Circuit Inc
To present the annual Fundraiser Rodeo at
Robbie Robbins Reserve
$5,000.00
Total Recreation NT Inc
Hold an arts and crafts program for 6 weeks
$2,000.00
Tracy Village Cricket Club Inc
Purchase a new Masport Cylinder Mower
$1,899.00
Tracy Village Women's Football
Team
Purchase training and medical equipment and
to purchase team uniforms
$2,000.00
Tracy Village Women's Football
Team
Cover travel expenses for players from remote
areas
$2,500.00
Tracy Village Women's Football
Team
Cover the cost of medical trainers and
purchase equipment
$3,500.00
U3A Darwin Inc
Cover costs of bus hire, CDU visit, morning
tea and museum visits
$2,636.00
University Bulls Cricket Club
Upgrade/maintain training nets and matting
$3,000.00
Virginia Riding Club Incorporated
Purchase equipment and resources
$4,111.00
Wadeye Safe House - CSSU
Host a Community Co-Operative
$4,356.79
Wagait Beach Playgroup
Storage and shelving for toys to ensure
longevity
$1,498.80
Woorabinda Scout Camp
Purchase 6 hand held UHF radio's with mass
charger port
$3,675.00
Total Northern
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$320,219.39
Community Benefit Fund
Annual Report 2011-12
Table 5 provides details of Community Support Contributions made in 2012-13 from licensed clubs.
Table 5: Community Support Contributions from Licensed Clubs
Cash
Contribution $
In Kind
Contribution $
Total
Contribution $
Net GM Revenue
$
Contribution
%
Alice Springs Golf Club Inc
-
17,500.00
17,500.00
5,549.63
315%
Alice Springs Memorial Club Inc*
-
-
-
-
NA
Alice Springs RSL Club
1,350.00
-
1,350.00
13,105.36
10%
Alyangula Golf Club
10,950.00
1,751.00
12,701.00
19,394.27
65%
Alyangula Recreation Club
114,721.01
748.10
115,469.11
496,678.18
23%
9,852.00
5,061.17
14,913.17
427,758.81
3%
Casuarina All Sports Club
187,100.63
-
187,100.63
3,266,361.91
6%
Cazaly’s Palmerston
257,300.00
16,500.00
273,800.00
2,795,117.85
10%
Club Eastside
24,751.82
63,750.00
88,501.82
660,712.85
13%
Darwin Bowls & Social Club Inc
-
5,882.00
5,882.00
15,746.38
37%
Darwin Golf Club Inc
-
40,570.00
40,570.00
96,339.01
42%
Darwin North RSL Services Club
-
3,270.00
3,270.00
50,239.56
7%
49,170.55
56,249.00
105,419.55
997,556.08
11%
-
42,119.50
42,119.50
34,413.91
122%
140.00
17,983.00
18,123.00
107,820.51
17%
Gillen Club
54,550.00
175,985.00
230,535.00
1,301,228.40
18%
Gove Country Golf Club
1,710.00
10,251.00
11,961.00
85,475.47
14%
-
13,795.00
13,795.00
151,253.24
9%
Jabiru Sports & Social Club
45,429.20
49,000.00
94,429.20
456,828.54
21%
Katherine Club
7,175.00
6,573.00
13,748.00
1,074,926.02
1%
385,592.91
38,961.00
424,553.91
1,491,613.36
28%
Premises
Buff Club
Darwin RSL Services & Social Club
Darwin Sailing Club
Darwin Trailer Boat Club
Humpty Doo & Rural Area Golf Club Inc
Katherine Country Club
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Community Benefit Fund
Annual Report 2011-12
Cash
Contribution $
In Kind
Contribution $
Total
Contribution $
Net GM Revenue
$
Contribution
%
Katherine Sports & Recreation Club
60,689.15
57,208.50
117,897.65
381,501.31
31%
Nightcliff Sports Club
223,480.00
148,200.00
371,680.00
1,018,714.37
36%
2,182.00
44,775.00
46,957.00
352,823.67
13%
Palmerston Sports Club
103,472.61
-
103,472.61
2,532,806.77
4%
PINT Club
22,500.00
2,936.43
25,436.43
392,779.46
6%
Sporties Club Inc
58,286.81
0.00
58,286.81
398,187.04
15%
St Mary’s Football Sporting & Social Club
10,450.00
20,070.00
30,520.00
501,829.62
6%
Tennant Creek Bowling Club Inc*
-
-
-
-
NA
Tennant Creek Memorial Club Inc
108,096.84
55,584.00
163,680.84
895,883.24
18%
The Arnhem Club
69,464.00
126,150.00
195,614.00
1,748,388.49
11%
Tracy Village Social & Sports Club
337,413.30
-
337,413.30
2,358,704.08
14%
2,145,827.83
1,020,872.70
3,166,700.53
24,129,737.39
13%
Premises
Palmerston Golf & Country Club Inc
Total
* Electronic Gaming Machines in these clubs did not operate in 2012-13.
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