Government Partners Up With the Community To Get Active
Source: Queensland. Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Sport. Media Release
" Sporting organisations, community groups, local governments and educational institutions have been awarded $3.3 Million to deliver projects that help Queenslanders get active, eat better and lead healthier lifestyles.
Sport Minister Judy Spence announced 114 applicants have successfully obtained funding under the Eat Well Be Active Community Partnerships Program 2008. The Community Partnerships Program is all about providing funding at the grassroots level to support the development and delivery of healthy lifestyle programs. "The successful applications cover a range of areas including nutrition, physical activity, sport, recreation and healthy lifestyle choices,” Ms Spence said."