Dear Friend Honouring the heroes of the past is important to valuing and protecting our wonderful country of Australia for current and future generations. I co-wrote a special song, “Lest We Forget”, a few years ago and then produced it to share with whoever feels as passionately as I do about our country. In the…
DetailsIf 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: Investing in QLD Women Grant Program – up to…
DetailsLocal sports and community groups have received a welcome funding boost through the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) grants. Nearly $130,000 in grants will be paid to five local groups in the Maroochydore electorate, including: Marcoola Surf Club will receive $29,818 to purchase a tractor; Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre will receive $31,307…
DetailsApplications are now open for the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) Super Rounds. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund there is a massive $30 million of funding available for the Super Round. Queensland community groups and not-for-profit organisations are encouraged to benefit from the super-sized grants of up to $100,000.…
DetailsThank you everyone who signed the petition to protect Mudjimba Island Coral Reef. We had over 1,000 people sign the petition calling for the installation of moorings to stop anchor damage while still allowing safe access. Last week I tabled the petition in Parliament. The Minister had committed to a feasibility report to investigate this request following…
DetailsWhile Queenslanders have been suffering at the hands of youth criminals, Steven Miles has laughed at youth crime. Last week, Steven Miles has flip-flopped on removing Detention as a Last Resort, before ruling it out in Parliament last week. Queenslanders have had their cars stolen, homes invaded, been held at knifepoint and their children threatened,…
DetailsRecently I attended the Suncoast Community Legal Service (SCLS) combined opening of their new offices and celebration of 40 years of serving the Sunshine Coast Community. The SCLS for the past 40 years has had local solicitors volunteer in their own time to provide free legal advice, casework, information, and referral services to the community. I…
DetailsThe December Quarter Consumer Price Index* reveals Queenslanders continue to suffer the biggest cost-of-living increases across the critical categories for households in Australia. Power prices are up 19.9% – the worst in the nation and triple the national average while one of our largest power plants remains offline after three years; Insurance costs are up 18.5% – due to…
DetailsLocal sports and community groups have received a welcome funding boost through the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) grants. Ms Simpson said nearly $130,000 in grants will be paid to six local groups in the Maroochydore electorate, including: Marcoola Surf Club will receive $29,818 to purchase a tractor; Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre…
DetailsIf 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: Gambling Community Benefit Fund SUPER Round 121 – up…
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