The Chaplain Watch Gladstone branch was recently awarded $153,197 from 2021-23 to support vulnerable people

“As the State Member for Gladstone, I am pleased to see the Gladstone Safe Night Precinct board continue to be effective in their role.”

David O'Neill, Gary Brown, Kelly Brooke, Trent Peppercorn and Rachael Allen enjoying the nightlife at the Gladstone Reef Hotel. File photo.

The Queensland Government recently signed off on a three-year funding agreement with the aim of supporting vulnerable Gladstone party goers.

From July 1, 2021, to March 31, 2023, The Chaplain Watch will receive $153,197 per annum

for the delivery of the Safe Night Precinct Support Services in Gladstone.

The funding will be used to support vulnerable people intoxicated and at risk in late night entertainment precincts.

Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher said Safe Night Precincts were created in 15 key entertainment areas across Queensland, including the Gladstone CBD, in 2014.

“Safe Night Precincts are established in consultation with the local community, managed by a local Safe Night Precinct board, and work together with entertainment venues to drive local solutions to potential harms in our party precincts,” Mr Butcher said.

“As the State Member for Gladstone, I am pleased to see the Gladstone Safe Night Precinct board continue to be effective in their role. I am also pleased to see people from local businesses and the local community working together to fix local issues.

“I encourage the Gladstone Safe Night Precinct Board to continue to apply for funding for local initiatives in Gladstone to assist in minimising alcohol and drug-related harm.”

Further information on Queensland’s Safe Night Precinct’s, including a map of Gladstone’s Precinct, can be found HERE.

Originally published as The Chaplain Watch Gladstone branch was recently awarded $153,197 from 2021-23 to support vulnerable people