The Sunshine Coast Council has embarked on Phase Two of the community engagement process of the next stage of the Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Project, known as the Central Meeting Place. The next stage involves two concepts, named Concept Blue and Concept Yellow, which have been designed for the area. Council have advised that the feedback received…
DetailsOn 9 October I completed the seventh annual Lift the Lid Walk for Mental Health. This walk was started by local mental health advocate, Vicki Stewart, with a vision to lift the lid on mental health, to make it ‘okay, not to be ok’ and be able to talk about that. The walk started here…
DetailsQueensland Parliament will for the first time be offering a Graduate Parliament Service Officer Program. This rare and unique opportunity is for recent graduates to join the Parliamentary Service and make a positive difference to parliamentary democracy in Queensland. There are four positions available for a two-year employment at an AO3 level. As part of…
DetailsThe Workforce Connect Fund is a Queensland Government initiative for industry and community peak bodies to trial workforce solutions with partner bodies. The goal of this funding is to make it make it easier to match employers with the right workers. The funding will be available for eligible small businesses to apply for grants of…
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: Building Resilient Tourism Industry Fund – up to $150,000…
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: 2022-23 Volunteer Grants – Fairfax Electorate – up to…
DetailsWant some advice on how best to prepare your learner driver and keep them safe on the road? If you’re interested in learning the important first steps in how to teach your learner driver and ensure they are safe and proficient drivers, see the details below to book into the next free workshop…. Workshop…
DetailsLast month I ran my Cost of Living Giveaway of 7 Coles Gift Cards (2 x $250 or $5 x $100) – congratulations to the winners and I will look to do something similar in the near future due to the overwhelming number of entries.
Protecting Mooloolaba Spit from inappropriate development, particularly within the government precinct at the end of Parkyn Parade, is so important. Many will recall in 2020 I released a leaked document showing the State Government was investigating increasing the height on the site above the current 8.5m (four storey) limit. On behalf of the community, I…
DetailsMaritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) is beginning the first stage of their consultation with stakeholders over the future design and solutions for Mooloolaba Harbour entrance. The first stage involves a small number of key stakeholders, including the Coast Guard, Commercial Fishers and Harbour Business Owners and this group is called the Community Reference Group (CRG). However,…
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