Council commits ongoing support for local Anzac Day services

Council has committed almost $160,000 over three years to support the delivery of seven Anzac Day event in Cairns.

Support has been endorsed for Anzac Day events in seven locations for the next three years to assists groups with the hire costs of audio visual and equipment, road closures and provision of first aid.

The funding total is split into $54,000 (ex GST) in cash and up to $105,000 of in-kind support across seven sites.

Originations receiving Council support for Anzac Day services are:

RSL Queensland Sub Branch – Babinda to the value of $7,000RSL Queensland Sub Branch – Gordonvale to the value of $7,500RSL Queensland Sub Branch – Edmonton to the value of $7,000RSL Queensland Sub Branch – Edge Hill to the value of $6,000Australian Air Force Cadets Cairns – Stratford to the value of $9,500Yorkeys Knob Boating Club to the value of $6,500, andRotary, Cairns Northern Beaches – Trinity Beach to the value of $9,500.