Over 4,000 people responded to the community consultation process and more than two thirds backed Option 1, to use the existing road alignment. Thanks to this strong community support, I have been able to secure an additional $25 million funding boost from the Morrison Government for this vital safety and congestion-busting project. The upgrade will improve safety, vehicle…
A very special day for our community happened recently with the launch of the new Headspace Strathpine centre. This is a great community support service for young people aged 12-25 to access free early intervention mental health services. Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who made the launch possible and run this vital…
Please support this fantastic event in our local community! In response to the bushfires in southern states, so many locals in our community are desperate to help and stand alongside Australians who are doing it tough right now. Helping others when their backs are against the wall is what we do best – and we…
THE 2019 DICKSON SENIORS EXPO IS COMING! I am pleased to once again be hosting the Dickson Seniors Expo with the help of the Dickson Seniors Council. This is the 16th edition of the expo and looks to be an absolute cracker! Packed full of show stalls, entertainment, guest speakers, lucky door prizes and…
A reminder to get your nominations in for my Dickson Community Awards for 2018. Nominations close on Friday 15 December 2017. The awards recognise local heroes and community groups for their service to our community. If you know of someone who lives in Dickson who you think deserves recognition for their hard work, please download and fill in the nomination form or…
Great to catch up with Laurie Lawrence in Parliament last week to talk about the importance of water safety for kids as we head into school holidays. When I was Health Minister I announced vital funding for Kids Alive to ensure they can continue to deliver free water safety educational books and dvds. You can…
Thanks to Samford Riding for the Disabled for inviting me to their Christmas Party over the weekend! Thanks to the amazing volunteers for all the work you do.
Great to be at Albany Creek State School’s assembly recently to congratulate Kate and Lydia. Kate was the first place winner for Prep in the Dickson Christmas Card competition and Lydia came second in Year 2. Well done Kate and Lydia!
It was a pleasure to meet Bobbi and her mum Mel last week. Bobbi is in year 1 at Ferny Hills State School and was the first prize winner of my Christmas Card Competition for her year level. This year we had close to 4000 entries from 31 schools across Dickson. Congratulations Bobbi!
