The LNP has committed to a major lighting upgrade at the Maroochydore Rugby Union Club to help the club’s ongoing battle to pay the heavy annual repair bill. LNP Maroochydore MP, Fiona Simpson said that the project would allow the club to replace the rusting and failing lighting system at the Cotton Tree grounds. Ms…
I am excited to announce there has been a major win in the fight to improve road safety around Maroochydore State High with a $1.8m upgrade announced for the school’s bus set down. The current design is a “nightmare” which risks the lives of students and teachers. I welcome the funding for the first stage of the…
If your organisation or community group is looking for available grants, my office maybe able to assist. I am also happy to provide letters of support, to request a letter of support, please click HERE . Below is some of the Grants that are currently available: Queensland Remembers – Major Capital Works Grants Program – $50,000 to…
Recently, I was approached by a special little girl named Tali and her dad, Adam, for support with her initiative for National Homeless Week. Tali started “Cangive” in 2023 after noticing some children at her school without lunch and wanting to help those struggling with hunger. I was honoured to be a Canbassador and support…
Thanks to everyone that came along to my coffee catch-ups a couple of weeks ago. It was great to catch up with so many people and have the opportunity to have casual conversations and answer any of your questions. The groups discussed many topics for Maroochydore and the open conversations were refreshing.
The first of September marked 100 years since Maroochydore State School opened at its present site. I was honoured to be part of the celebrations. The previous provisional school met in a public hall on the banks of the Maroochy River, with students carrying their desks and chairs to the current site. A big congratulations…
The number of Sunshine Coast residents becoming victims of physical crime has surged by 226% since the Palaszczuk-Miles Government came to power in 2015, according to shocking new analysis of Queensland Police Service statistics. The bombshell findings revealed victims of offences increased from 830 to 2709 between the financial year 2015-16 to 2023-24 on the…
Local sports and community groups have received a welcome funding boost through the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) grants. Ms Simpson confirmed over $309,000 in grants will be paid to seven local groups in the Maroochydore Electorate, including: Equity Works Association Inc will receive $27,645 to upgrade their facility;…
Around 12,000 Queensland children are living in out-of-home care care or crisis* and they often leave unsafe situations with nothing but they what they are wearing. Care Kits for Kids QLD Inc is a not-for-profit charity distributing free care Care Kits backpacks to children in crisis / out-of-home care in Queensland. The charity fills back…
If your organisation or community group is looking for available grants, my office maybe able to assist. I am also happy to provide letters of support, to request a letter of support, please click HERE . Below is some of the Queensland State Grants that are currently available: Women and Change Grant – $50,000 – EOI closing…
