Carindale local Lily Bassingthwaighte has received $700 to help her attend the National under 12’s Cricket Championships in Adelaide thanks to the Morrison Government’s Local Sporting Champions grants program.

Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said Lily’s dedication and hard work had paid off to land her a coveted spot to compete at a national level.

“It was an honour to recognise talented children like Lily who works hard to passionately pursue the sport she loves,” Mr Vasta said.

“Because of this grant, Lily is now able to join the rest of her team in Adelaide when they play off for the National Championships later this year.

“Our Government is committed to supporting sportsmen and women and I’m encouraged by Lily’s great sporting efforts.”

Lily Bassingthwaighte said being selected to play for the Australian under 12’s Cricket Championships would prepare her for a bright future in the sport.

“Being selected to attend this competition has already taught me that hard work, dedication and sacrifice will often result in reward,” Ms Bassingthwaighte said.

“I’m looking forward to not only improving my cricket skills but also testing my ability to perform under the pressure of competition at this level.

“My ultimate goal in cricket is to one day play in our national team.”

Lily is just one of a number of recipients to benefit from the most recent round of the 2019-2020 Sporting Champions grants.

Other recipients include:

Ethan Bennetts– Carindale- Atheletics-2019 Athletics Australia All Schools Championships

Jarrod Jones-Wakerley– Sailing/Yachting- Australian Youth Championships

Caitlyn Hosking-Ransome-Softball-2020 Softball Australia U14 Girls Regional Softball Championships

Holly Jones– Wakerley- Sailing/Yachting 56th Sabot Nationals and Shipway Sabot Week

Maddison Roberts– Wakerley-Softball- 2020 Softball Australia U14 Girls Regional Softball Championships

Thomas Goh– Carindale-Volleyball- Australian Junior Beach Volleyball Championships

Rochedale teenager Jasmyn Bochow received $600 under the Morrison Government’s Local Sporting Champions grants program to represent Queensland at the under 16’s National Softball Championships.

Other recipients include:

Lily Bogomiagkoff– Mount Gravatt- Swimming- 2020 Swimming Australia Open Water Swimming Championships.

Lota local Oliver Reynolds will be able to participate in Basketball Queensland’s under 14’s State Championships this year after receiving $600 through the Morrison Government’s Local Sporting Championships grants program.

Oliver is just one of a number of recipients to benefit from the most recent round of the Sporting Champions grants.

Other recipients include:

Alex Condon– Manly West- Touch- 2020 Touch Football Youth Trans-Tasman Series

Charley Bell– Tingalpa- Softball- 2020 Softball Australia U14 Girls Regional Softball Championships

Tipene Harkness– Manly West- 2020 Softball Australia U14 Boys Regional Softball Championships

Erin Cowley– Manly West- Sailing/Yachting 56^th Sabot Nationals And Shipway Sabot Week

Applications for Round Four are currently open until 31 March, visit www. sportaus.gov.au/grants_and _funding

Bonner Schools, teachers, and students are encouraged to join National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence for the tenth year on March 20 to Take Action Together.

Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said no matter the form, bullying and violence toward other people would never be tolerated.

“We know bullying and cyberbullying is a growing concern for students and families, with one in five young students experiencing online bullying each year,” Mr Vasta said.

“This year’s national theme is Take Action Together to empower our school communities to unite with others and share ideas and actions to address bullying.

“Participation in the National Day of Action also sends a strong message to young people who may have been bullied –  you are not alone and help is available.”

Rochedale State School principal Dr Keith Graham OAM said the school’s zero tolerance policy had fostered a culture of respect and personal responsibility.

“The culture in the school is one of respect and being a positive member of society, therefore the great positive behaviours are encouraged and negative behaviours are not accepted,” Dr Graham said.

“We teach children skills of resilience and problem solving, and not everyone will be your friend every day.”

For more information or to register your school visit bullyingnoway.gov.au

More anti-bullying resources can be found at www.esafety.gov.au and studentwellbeinghub.edu.au