Community

Apex Founders Ewan Laird, Langham Proud and John Buchan were motivated by a simple creed: citizenship, fellowship and service.Apex has always shown a preparedness to tackle today’s problems without forgetting those issues and social problems that fail to achieve high-level publicity.

BASE Services inc. is a Toowoomba-based, not-for-profit, community development organisation that works with those in need in the Toowoomba community including men and women of all ages, from diverse cultural backgrounds who are homeless or at high risk of homelessness, ex-service people, people with health issues, people with addictions, people with behavioural issues or trauma as a result of abuse, family violence, separation, grief or loss.

Bell Race Club has raced at its present site since 1924, situated in a picturesque location with a beautiful view across the track towards the Bunya mountains.

Bell’s Annual Show and Rodeo exists largely thanks to the sponsorship they receive to be able to offer prize money and facility upgrades. A small community such as Bell would be unable to run an Ag Show without relying the generosity of its sponsors.

Every year Carrick Aland puts up an enthusiastic 6-a-side team cricket team to rival the district’s best!

Dalby Chamber is a not-for-profit proactive and progressive organisation that works closely with business and industry groups, councils and other key industry bodies to promote Western Downs economic prosperity.

A not for profit, community association managed by dedicated volunteer parents who help manage the day-to-day affairs and running of both centres in close consultation with the Directors and staff.

Relay For Life is a fun and moving overnight experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’s research, prevention, information and support services.

Dalby State High School is committed to providing the best educational opportunity for its students, essential for life in the twenty-first century. Carrick Aland is delighted to sponsor DSHS’s annual subject prize for accounting and their Kokoda Challenge team.

Football Dalby is the home of the Dalby Tigers (Soccer) situated at the Dalby PCYC and comes under the affiliation of Football Federation Australia, Football Queensland and Football Queensland South West.

Glenmorgan State School has a long, proud history in the grain and grazing community. The school is a small two-teacher school providing quality education tokids from Glenmorgan and surrounding properties.

Donations and support are vital to the ongoing viability of small country shows.

The Festival is a celebration of not only our rich timber history, but also of our entire community, and the many different people, organisations and industries that make Jandowae the vibrant rural community that it is today.

The annual Motorbike Trail Ride is a popular and major fundraising event that brings both locals and visitors to the Western Downs region.

Lions Australia has a proud history of achievement in Disaster and Emergency Relief, Medical Research and Community Service. We were at the coalface for Cyclone Tracy, the Black Saturday bushfires and the Queensland floods.

Our Lady of the Southern Cross College is an integral part of the faith community in Dalby, also serving a large rural area and a number of small towns. Sponsoring the Saint’s Race Day is always a highlight on our calendar.

Since 1939 the Rotary Club of Dalby has been making a difference to others by their various volunteer activities.

Murri Rugby League is an annual rugby league championship for Qld Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rugby teams run by the Arthur Beetson Foundation.

Tara & District Dirt Riders is an ASIC-registered member of the Motorcyclist Association of Australia. We reckon they take the most thrilling event photos every year!

Toowoomba Clay Target Club has been around for over one hundred years and moved to its current location in 1966. The club relies heavily on volunteers from its membership for all the duties that need to be performed.

Without community support, particularly by the small businesses and families who willingly donate prize money and trophies every year, it would be impossible to continue with the show.

Support the club on their annual race day. Watch the horses running and enjoy the family friendly day in the country.