Kelly Banks, 10, is one of the first recipients of David Janetzki MP’s Local Hero Grants to help her represent the Darling Downs in athletics. 

Kelly was selected for the Darling Downs Athletics Team to compete in the Queensland School Sport Track and Field State Championships next month.

Kelly will compete in the 100m track event and relay at the championships which are being held in Cairns.

Mr Janetzki was happy to donate $250 to go towards helping Kelly and her family travel to Cairns for the event.

“Kelly is exactly the kind of youth athlete who I am keen to support,” Mr Janetzki said.

“It will be her first flight up to Cairns and it is a pleasure to know this grant will help get her there,” he said. 

Mr Janetzki’s Local Hero Grants program provides small but meaningful grants to not-for-profit groups and individuals from the Toowoomba South electorate.

“Four grants of up to $250 will provide financial support for local groups who support our community and to individuals needing assistance to participate in sporting, cultural, artistic or other activities,” he said.

There will be four grants of up to $250 available through two rounds each year. 

Community groups and residents wanting to apply can visit www.davidjanetzki.com.au/local-hero-grants/ or contact the Toowoomba South electorate office on (07) 4602 3100.

Image Caption: Toowoomba girl Kelly Banks, 10, has received a grant from David Janetzki MP to help get her to Cairns where she will compete in the Queensland School Sport Track and Field State Championships next month.