VOTING IS OPEN NOW
Shining Stars shines a light on local groups supporting your community!
Their chance to win a share of over $50,000 in sponsorship time on 99.9 Live FM – Your chance to be a star, with a chance to win a helicopter flight, for you and one other person, by voting in a few weeks!
We want to celebrate Shining Stars in Townsville by giving your community group, local charity, sporting club, or church, a chance to be promoted on 99.9 Live FM through sponsorship time.
It doesn’t matter how big or small, as long as they are a local not-for-profit, community-focused group.
Voting is OPEN NOW!
Everyone who votes goes into the draw to WIN a helicopter flight for two! That means you may win – just by thanking your favourite local group!
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NOMINATED GROUPS
Queensland Youth Services Inc. (QYS) aids North Queensland’s vulnerable youth since 1978. Programs focus on family, sustainability, and empowerment, addressing homelessness, education, mental health, and more for independent living.
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The Leprosy Mission, a global Christian organization, fights leprosy with compassion and faith, providing cure, care, and support worldwide, aiming for transformation and dignity.
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Food Relief NQ, a non-profit, provides food to locals via charities and schools. Relying on donations, it offers affordable hampers and school breakfasts, aiding vulnerable families for over 20 years.
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Experience The Stable in Townsville! From December 18th to 22nd at Stable at Riverway, immerse yourself in the Christmas story with live actors, animals, activities, and entertainment for the whole family.
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Beaches Church, a vibrant family church in Townsville’s northern beaches, fosters community, growth, and positive change through family programs, youth groups, and Sunday services.
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Beaches Community Services offers holistic care and NDIS support in Townsville, providing work training and a food garden project to aid families. Connect with them on Facebook for community involvement.
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The Townsville Toy Library (TTL) provides families with high-quality, educational toys since 1978. Volunteer-run and not-for-profit, it promotes play to support children’s development.
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Townsville Wesleyan Methodist Church: Our focus is connecting people to God and each other in ways that give meaning and purpose to our relationships and hope for our future. Our tools are the Word of God, prayer and the hands and hearts of our brothers and sisters.
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LiteHaus International connects communities in 11 countries by repurposing old devices, creating 350+ computer labs and providing 6,500 Australian students with laptops since 2017.
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Community Gro: Empowering Townsville for 43 years. Committed to holistic support, creating equity, safety, and transformative opportunities for fulfilling lives.
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Lifeline Crisis Support Townsville train volunteers, to support people in crisis on our 13 11 14 and 13YARN crisis lines and via Community Recovery in times of disaster. Providing training and support locally skills our community to respond to crisis locally. We promote mental health and wellbeing in our community.
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NQ Phoenix, a sports club, races Dragon Boats from 200m to 2km. Inclusive, welcoming all—elite athletes to retirees. Also offers team building and corporate events for community engagement.
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DATES TO BE AWARE OF
Nominations: 29 April to 12 May
On Air Call Outs: 13 May to 24 May
Voting: 13 May to 24 May
Winners Announced: 24 May