Magnetic South donates defib to Dingo, Queensland

Residents of Dingo, in central Queensland, are better protected in the case of an emergency thanks to the donation of a defibrillator by Magnetic South, which has been installed outside the township’s library.

The donation was made as part of the launch of Magnetic South’s pre-construction
Community Benefit Fund, which is now open and taking applications.

Magnetic South communications manager Sharni Mancell says the Fund is designed
to provide residents from the Dingo district with an opportunity to apply for grants of
up to $2,000 to support programs and events that help create a strong, vibrant and
healthy community.

“Our priority is to support applications that will facilitate events, experiences and
opportunities that would otherwise have been unavailable,” she said.

“Whether you’re seeking funding for footy jerseys, new water taps at the school, or
things like the purchase of the new defibrillator, then we want to hear from you.”

Local Dingo resident Anne Capewell welcomed the availability of funding from
Magnetic South and encouraged interested residents to apply.

“We’re thrilled to have facilitated the purchase of the defibrillator which is the first
item donated by the Fund,” she said.

“Being such a small community, it is hard to get funding and we usually have to do a
lot of fundraising to secure items like this, so to be able to apply for funding from
Magnetic South is fantastic and it’s going to be beneficial for everyone.

“It means we now have defibrillators located on both sides of the highway which
gives me great peace of mind if there’s an emergency.

“The closest ambulance service is in Duaringa which is about 20 minutes away or
Blackwater which is half an hour away and that is just too long to wait.”

Residents have four opportunities each year to apply for funding.

Applications must address the Magnetic South focus areas and be received by the closing date for each round.

All applications undergo an assessment process conducted by Magnetic South’s
Community Benefit Fund Advisory Committee, which includes representatives from a
cross section of the local community.

Applications for the first round of funding are open until 15 March 2024.
For more information on the Community Benefit Fund and how to apply, visit www.magneticsouth.com.au.