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26 June, 2025
First recipients of Bright Future Grants by Pumicestone MP
MEMBER for Pumicestone Ariana Doolan has proudly awarded the first round of her new Bright Future Grants, a grassroots initiative supporting locals pursuing academic, sporting and community goals.
Each quarter, four recipients receive $250 to help with equipment, participation costs or local projects that build a stronger Pumicestone. However, the strength of applications in the first round led Ms Doolan to award six grants instead.
“I’m proud to support our local community by offering small grants that can make a big difference—whether it’s helping a young athlete chase their dreams or supporting a community group with much-needed equipment,” she said.
Recipients include Levi Davidson, a Bribie Island weightlifter; five-year-old kart racer Leo Melia from Beachmere; Ruby Viterale, 11, a basketballer selected for the Wizards team; the Bribie Men’s Shed, which will install a digital entry system to improve safety; high-performance gymnast Sophiya Gordon-Daveson, 12, who is fundraising to compete in New Zealand; and Stephen Pooler, who runs two Man Walk groups.
