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How we are helping the local community

Creating a Better World

Known for providing adventurous activities and leadership opportunities to younger people within the community, Samford Scout Group continues to inspire by creating a world-first, Scouts Better World Garden, with stage one enabled by a Community Bank Samford grant....

A Green Thumbs Up From the Community

Feeding and educating the local community is what Green Thumb Farm is all about, with a Community Bank Samford grant for a compost brewer and large marquee enabling more people to dig into edible gardening.   Providing shade at the Saturday morning Farm Gate...

New Tractor Drives Community Engagement

Providing a family-friendly space for working horse and dog activities, the Dayboro Working Horse and Dog Committee (DWHDC) is home to some of the best facilities in Southeast Queensland. Recently, the organisation applied for a Community Bank Samford grant to fund a...
From Little Things Big Things Grow

From Little Things Big Things Grow

There’s a new B&B in the area but not as we traditionally know it. PlantingSeeds is a not-for-profit sustainability program with a mission to help threatened pollinators and plants by creating local B&B Highways: Bed and Breakfasts for Birds, Bees and...

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Tuckshop Equipment Enhanced

Tuckshop Equipment Enhanced

Lunchtimes have turned legendary at Dayboro State School, with the P&C Association receiving two Community Bank Samford grants to upgrade kitchen equipment. Last year saw the installation of a new grill and two new ovens to improve the school’s tuckshop...

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Supporting Men When Life Gets Tough

Supporting Men When Life Gets Tough

Based in Strathpine for over 25 years, the Men’s Information and Support Association (MISA) provides male-centric counselling and is a vital community support group for those whose future seems bleak and overwhelming. By providing engaging and compassionate services...

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Scholarship Success

Scholarship Success

A new nurse has joined local hospital wards after being supported by a Community Bank Samford Scholarship. The inspirational Mheemhar Kennedy was driven to become a nurse in order to help others, but faced sudden financial hurdles in the midst of completing her...

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