The Deception Bay Neighbourhood Centre will get a $20,000 boost as part of The Palaszczuk
Government’s one-off $2.54 million funding injection for Queensland’s state- funded
neighbourhood centres. 

The funding will help with increased demand for services as a result of the COVID-19
pandemic.

“The Deception Bay Neighbourhood Centre lies at the heart of our community and this
funding is very welcome,” said Chris Whiting MP.

“It helps out local residents in so many ways and provides opportunities for some of the
most disadvantaged in our community.

“We know neighbourhood and community centres have faced increased costs in keeping
their staff, volunteers and visitors safe during the pandemic.

“Yet we’ve seen many centres lose income due to a drop off in room bookings.
“The Palaszczuk Government greatly values the work of neighbourhood and community
centres across Queensland.

“That is why we are providing additional funding to support their important work through
the pandemic,” he said.