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Community and Sport Committee — 2025-11-18
2. Community Funding and Support Allocations Status Report 1 July to 30 September 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
2. Community Funding and Support Allocations Status Report 1 July to 30 September 2025
This is a report concerning the allocation of Council’s Community Funding and Support Program from 1 July to 30 September 2025.
In the three (3) months from 1 July to 30 September 2025, Council approved 78 applications across 61 unique applicants, allocating a total of $235,332.55 for a variety of community events and projects.
All successful applicants and projects are detailed in Attachment 1 and report on the Transparency and Integrity Hub in accordance with Council’s principle of transparency and the Community Funding and Support Policy.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the report concerning the allocation of Council’s Community Funding and Support Programs from 1 July to 30 September 2025 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Augustine
Harding
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
3. 2025 Ipswich Sports Forum Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor David Martin:
3. 2025 Ipswich Sports Forum Report
This report provides an overview of the 2025 Ipswich Sports Forum, held on
18 October at the North Ipswich Reserve Corporate Centre. The forum brought together members of the sporting community, elected representatives and council officers to explore and share feedback on the challenges they are currently facing and to identify what is required to ensure the future sustainability of their clubs and associations.
The insights gained from the day, mark the beginning of a longer-term engagement process that will help inform Council’s approach to supporting sport and recreation in Ipswich, the identification of sustainability initiatives and effective financial management principles.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor David Martin:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the 2025 Ipswich Sports Forum Report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Augustine
Harding
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich · North Ipswich
4. Ipswich Libraries Report Card 2024 - 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
4. Ipswich Libraries Report Card 2024 - 2025
This a report providing details of Ipswich Libraries Report Card for the period
1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the report concerning the Ipswich Libraries Report Card 2024 - 2025 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Augustine
Harding
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
5. Report - Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 28 October 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
5. Report - Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 28 October 2025
This is the report of the Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of
28 October 2025.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 28 October 2025 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Augustine
Harding
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of 25 September 2025
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Multicultural Advisory Committee held on 25 September 2025 be confirmed.
2. Settlement Services Australia
Representatives from Settlement Services Australia Limited (SSI) (Lawm Cangmah and Sahba Hamid) provided a presentation to the committee outlining the work that SSI undertake in the region.
RECOMMENDATION
That the presentation be received and noted.
3. Terms of Reference
This is a report providing a copy of the current Terms of Reference for discussion at the Multicultural Advisory Committee.
Recommendation
That the Terms of Reference be noted.
6. Report - Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 6 November 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
6. Report - Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of
6 November 2025
This is the report of the Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 6 November 2025.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 6 November 2025 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Augustine
Harding
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of 2 September 2025
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee held on
2 September 2025 be confirmed.
2 . North Ipswich Reserve Masterplan - Consultation Session
This is a report for discussion concerning a review of the outstanding items from the last Advisory Committee Meeting held on 2 September 2025.
Recommendation
That the report be received and noted.
DISCUSSION
The Manager, Community and Cultural Services (Don Stewart) provided an update to councillors on the outstanding items from the meeting held on 2 September 2025.
Feedback was sought from the Advisory Committee Members and Observers on the aspirations and potential inclusions for the drafting of the North Ipswich Reserve Masterplan.
Mentions: North Ipswich
7. Report - Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 6 November 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
7. Report - Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee
No. 2025(04) of 6 November 2025
This is the report of the Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee
No. 2025(04) of 6 November 2025.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 6 November 2025 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Augustine
Harding
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of 2 September 2025
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee held on 2 September 2025 be confirmed.
2. Springfield Library Planning Update
The Libraries and Customer Services Manager provided a presentation on Springfield and Ripley Library planning.
The Advisory Committee discussed a range of options for planning for the future library services for Springfield Central and for the Ripley Valley.
RECOMMENDATION
That options for Springfield Central and Ripley Valley Libraries be developed in a report for consideration at a future Advisory Committee and Councillor workshop.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS
Councillor David Martin paid tribute to the winners of the Ipswich Sports Awards which were held on 29 October 2025.
Commencement of next meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the Economic and Cultural Development Committee commence at
12.30 pm.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Augustine
Harding
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 11.31 am.
The meeting closed at 12.02 pm.
Mentions: Springfield · Ripley · Springfield Central · Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).