Flagstone Community Hub – Expressions of Interest
I recently caught up with some fantastic Flagstone mums to chat about community services for the growing Flagstone community. The future Community Hub will be an important element of how these services can be delivered. If you are a community support service or...
Gambling Community Benefit Fund – Special Round
EOIs are now open for a special round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants! These special one-off grants celebrating 25 years of GCBF will be available for: • major capital works (some exclusions apply); • major equipment items; • wider community events or...
Small Business Week (28 May – 1 June 2018)
SO MUCH happening in the #Jordan electorate this week as part of 'Small Business Week' - and I can't wait to share it all with you! From Greater Springfield Chamber Of Commerce's 'Pop Up Store' at Orion Springfield Central, Upower Leadership Program's Small Business...
Springfield Lakes Mobile Office – 9 June 2018
My next mobile office is fast approaching - this time at Springfield Lakes on Saturday 9 June 2018. Join me for a free coffee @ La Mocha and let's have a chat about the issues that matter to you.
Plastic Bag Ban Forum – 5 June 2018
Join me, along with Boomerang Alliance and IGA Australia for a *FREE* information session on the upcoming ban on single use plastic bags (from 1 July) and the introduction of the Container Refund Scheme (CRS) in Queensland (from 1 November). This will be a fun and...
Gambling Community Benefit Fund
Round 97 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) is NOW OPEN! The GCBF is very popular with community groups, P&Cs and not-for-profit organisations in our #Jordan electorate - and can assist with funding for new equipment and upgrades to facilities. Just ask...
Rail Notice
*COMMUNITY NOTICE* Springfield, Ipswich & Rosewood lines: Services have now resumed between Oxley and Corinda following an over height vehicle striking a rail bridge at Corinda this morning - there are some residual delays on these lines.
Blood Donation Week
SMA QLD Inc. in conjunction with Australian Red Cross has organised a Blood Donation week in #Springfield. Every blood donation can help save three lives...so check your eligibility here: http://www.donateblood.com.au/eligibility and if all ? come down to Bunnings...
Palaszczuk Government’s new $2.3 million Business Growth Fund
Do you have a small or medium sized business in the #Jordan electorate and looking to expand your operations, purchase specialised equipment or access professional advice?
You will soon be able to apply for grants of up to $50,000 through the Palaszczuk Government’s new $2.3 million Business Growth Fund.
Applications for this grant program will open on 28 March. To find out more: www.business.qld.gov.au/growthfund #jobs4jordan #smallbiz
Department of Veterans Affairs White Card fare reductions
TransLink are now offering a 50% fare reduction on eligible services to Department of Veterans Affairs White Card holders. This allows veterans to access the same travel benefits available to DVA Gold Card holders.
If you’re already a White Card holder, you can simply exchange your standard go card for a concession go card at any go card retailer. For more information, please visit the website: https://translink.com.au/tickets-and-fares/concessions/pensioners-and-veterans
Queensland Government’s Get Started voucher program
Do you have a child that’s crazy about sports? As the new school year begins, it’s a good idea to look into sporting activities available through the Queensland Government’s Get Started voucher program.
These vouchers cover up to $150 worth of start-up costs for eligible children to get involved in regular sporting activities.
Round 11 of the Program opens TODAY (24 January 2018). Vouchers are limited, so make sure you get in quick! Applications and more information can be found at: https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/getinthegame/getstarted