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November 28, 2022

2023 Sports Expo & Sign-On

In-person event – Sunday, February 12, 2023, from 9am - 1pm
Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre 


The Sports Expo and Sign-On, now in its 13th year, will be back in person in 2023!

A wide range of sporting organisations, teams and active leisure groups will be displayed at the Mackay Entertainment Convention Centre to provide a ‘one stop information shop’ of exciting get-active opportunities on offer in our region.

  • Stallholder priority is given to clubs registered for Clubs Connect
  • Sport and recreation exhibitors will be on display
  • Active Zone demonstrations
  • Mascot race
  • Prizes will be on offer

Registrations close at midnight Sunday, December 11, 2022.

Register your club

Nominate a local hero

Did you know that St Patrick’s College student and artist Charli Bliss donates all her artwork?

All the amazing paintings that you see at Marabisda, on the Cutters' jerseys and at Mercy College were all gifts from this talented young artist to the community.
 
Give someone you know the recognition they deserve with a nomination for an Australia Day Award. There are categories for art and culture, sport, environmental achievement and more!

Nominations close Thursday, January 5, 2023.

Nominate today

North Queensland Sports Foundation Sportstar Awards

Congratulations to all NQ Sportstar of the Year Award winners, runners up and nominees who represented their regions at the North Queensland Sports Foundation’s 31st NQ Sportstar Awards Gala held at Cloncurry on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
 
Mackay Regional Council was well represented with the following nominees:

  • Connor Parish, BMX, Junior Sportstar nominee, Winner of the JMS NQ Sporting Excellence Award
  • Justin Rule, Athletics, nominee for the Masters Sportstar Award
  •  Janine Wood, Mackay Netball, nominee for the NQ Services to Sport Award.

Ride Mackay 

Whether you walk, run, wheel or ride Mackay, active travel can be a great way to explore our beautiful region – or simply get from A to B.

To make active travel easier and more enjoyable for you, council has created an exciting platform complete with established Rides of the Region, FAQs and some information on how to stay safe and respectful while on shared paths.
 
Using active travel is a great way to discover parts of the region not accessible by road. Add in the fitness, mood-boosting and mental wellbeing benefits – and that it saves you money and reduces your impact on the environment – and there has never been a better time to Ride Mackay.
 
The initiative is proudly supported by the Queensland Government Bike Riding Encouragement Program Community Grants Scheme.

Learn more

Activate Mackay Region

Join subsidised fitness classes in the Mackay City Centre and suburbs.

All programs are $5, paid directly to the service provider.
 
Activate Mackay Region is an initiative of Mackay Regional Council and will run until June 30, 2023.

View the timetable

Active in the Regions

Join subsidised fitness classes in rural locations such as Sarina, Habana, Dows Creek, Marian and Finch Hatton.

All programs are $5, paid directly to the service provider.

Active in the Regions is an initiative of Mackay Regional Council and Move IT NQ, funded by NQPHN, and will run until June 30, 2023.

View the timetable

Clubs Connect

Has your club or not-for-profit organisation registered for Clubs Connect?
 
Clubs Connect is an initiative of council designed to assist and empower clubs in the region. It’s a one-stop-shop for information, guidance and support.
 
Joining provides you access to resources, the Modern Club Management Kit, Club Locker Room, calendars, noticeboard, accreditation levels, tailored support from the Sport & Recreation Development Officers and makes you eligible to register for the Sports Expo.

Register today

Council Christmas Closures

Mackay Regional Council operations will close at COB on Friday December 23, 2022, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
 
Customer Service - Council’s call centre will close at COB on Friday, December 23, 2022, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, with after-hours services operating during this time for emergency calls.

Front counter services - The Mackay Customer Service Centre will be closed in line with the general council closure, from COB Friday, December 23, 2022, until Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Mirani and Sarina Customer Service Centres will be closed from COB Friday, December 23, 2022, reopening on Monday, January 9, 2023.

Click on the button below for the full list of Christmas closures for council's facilities

Council closures

Are you prepared for a disaster?

Council is hosting a disaster awareness and preparedness session that will provide residents with the information, tools and resources they need to help them stay safe before, during and after a disaster.
 
This session will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, between noon and 1.30pm in the JCC Training Room at the Jubilee Community Centre, Gordon Street, Mackay. A light lunch will be provided. The session is free to attend.
 
Hurry – seats are limited, so secure your spot

Register

Council's community grants

Council’s Community Grant Program aims to provide assistance to local community groups/organisations who make positive contributions to the quality of life in the Local Government area.

Grants are offered three times each year. Applications close on the first Friday in September, February and April.

More details

Council's Junior Sporting Grants

Council’s Community Grant Program aims to provide assistance to local community groups/organisations who make positive contributions to the quality of life in the Local Government area.

Grants are offered three times each year. Applications close on the first Friday in September, February and April.

More details

Tool to find funding opportunities – Funding Finder

Have you checked out Funding Finder lately?  Pop on and check out the new "Disaster Grant" button that will provide a quick list of all recovery grants on offer.

Funding Finder is a one-stop-shop for grants from across the nation.  It is an easy to use search engine for all the business and community grants on offer now and coming up.

To find Funding Finder, look under the Community tab on the Mackay Regional Council website or click below. ​

Funding Finder
For information on Sports and Recreation programs and events visit: www.mackay.qld.gov.au/sports
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