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…
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…
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…
DetailsApplications are open for the Community Road Safety Education Grants. The grants provide an opportunity for not-for-profit organisations including schools, parents and citizens and parents and friends’ groups, local governments and community groups who have an idea about how to educate their local community in solving a road safety issue. One-off funding up to $40,000…
DetailsWhat a delight to witness the six young people presenting themselves in the Mooloolaba Lions Youth of the Year contest recently. The program has a proud history in encouraging and fostering leadership skills in Australian students who are approaching the end of their high school years. It was an honour to join the judging panel…
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