Record Community Giving Fund gives back to Brisbane
Sixteen community organisations across Brisbane have received a boost through Brisbane Airport’s largest ever Community Giving Fund.
The 2026 round of funding was the largest one yet, with recipients receiving a share in $125,000, topping last year’s $100,000 to coincide with 100 years of Brisbane Airport.
The grant program provides financial support to help grassroots community organisations continue the important work they do across education, environment, health, and inclusive initiatives.
This year’s expanded fund included a new community sport category to recognise the pivotal role local sporting clubs play in improving health and wellbeing within Brisbane communities.
Brisbane Airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff said Brisbane Airport played an active role in supporting local communities across Brisbane.
“By supporting community-led initiatives, we’re helping organisations deliver the services, programs and opportunities that matter most to those communities.
“It's about backing the people on the ground who know where the need is and empowering them to make a lasting difference.”
Brisbane Airport Community Engagement Manager Portia Allison said Brisbane Airport had received a diverse range of applications for this year’s funding.
“Our Community Giving Fund is about giving back where it counts,” she said.
“From youth programs to grassroots sport, there are organisations and groups across every corner of Brisbane delivering important work to support their local communities.
“Each recipient plays an important role in building a stronger, more-connected community and we’re proud to stand behind them.”
Recipients of this year's Community Giving Fund include:
Baby Give Back - Queensland charity with a mission to give children an equal start in life by providing material basics (like clothing and nappies) to vulnerable families. This grant will provide a co-contribution for Baby Give Back to reopen their Brisbane warehouse and update the fitout to hold more supplies.
Inspiring Brighter Futures Foundation – Delivery of an 8-week mentorship and engagement program for youth at risk of disengaging with school.
Flipside Circus - First Nations led program providing First Nations youth with access to professional mentorship and training in the creative arts, such as circus and acrobatics.
Variety Queensland - Delivery of a financial literacy education program to 10 special or high needs schools across Brisbane, reaching 250-300 students.
Sing Sing Sing Ltd - Queensland's first choir for people living with dementia and their carers, utilising the benefits of group singing to improve mental health and wellbeing.
Teralba Bees - Delivery of an education program for school students on bees and the importance of pollination.
Commonkind Ltd - Part support for the technical development and delivery of a digital curriculum and online platform that provides age-appropriate community service opportunities for children, young people, and families to assist fellow Australians.
RSPCA - Development of triage processes and equipment to support animals affected by major weather events.
Metro Arts – Installation and delivery of an 8-week tactile exhibition and events program for the blind & visually impaired community.
Queensland Trust for Nature – Development and distribution of a pocket-sized nature treasure hunt book designed to encourage young children to explore, observe, and connect with nature.
Other successful recipients:
· Special Olympics Australia
· BABI Youth and Family Service
· Brothers Rugby Club Inc
· North Lakes Rugby Union Incorporated
· Wynnum Manly Little Athletics Club
· Brisbane City Rollers
Fiona Jackson from Sing Sing Sing said the funding will allow more Queenslanders to access their program.
“This is a game changer for us. There’s strong evidence that group singing can make a real difference for people living with dementia.”
Wynnum Manly Little Athletics Club spokesperson Jacki Rigby said all funding received will go directly into new equipment.
“With Gout Gout and Lachlan Kennedy recording incredible times in the news, athletics is hugely popular right now. We’ll be buying new javelins and covers for our long jump pits to support young athletes on the bayside.”
Since the launch of the Community Giving Fund in 2015, Brisbane Airport has donated more than $655,000 to help community groups and non-profit organisations that are working hard to make Brisbane a better place.
Brisbane Airport gives back to the local community through a range of programs and partnerships including its annual Lost Property Auction, Community Giving Globes, Containers for Change recycling, as well as longstanding aeromedical support partnerships with the Royal Flying Doctor Service and LifeFlight.