Samford Valley is set to benefit from a new community hub with the official sod turning reached on the project today. Federal Member for Dickson Peter Dutton said the project, would be a home to community groups in Samford such as the RSL and Meals on Wheels and would provide a shared space for local…
DetailsThe 2020 Dickson Awards have seen outstanding local residents rewarded for their hard work and dedication to make our community. The 2020 Dickson Citizen of the Year is Colin ‘Col’ Chandler. Col is a Highvale resident with Multiple Sclerosis. He is the founder of ‘Goat Track Madness’ the MS fundraiser he started by declaring he…
DetailsComplete your Expression of Interest application now and your not-for-profit community organisation could receive a grant between $1,000 and $5,000 to support your volunteers through the 2019-20 Volunteer Grants Program. Grants are available to help community organisations buy small equipment for volunteers, or reimburse fuel, transport or volunteer training costs. Expression of…
DetailsPlease 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…
DetailsCommunities along the Bruce Highway will reap some of the biggest benefits from the Liberal and Nationals Government’s announcement of a $1.3 billion infrastructure package to bust congestion, improve public transport and keep drivers safer on the state’s roads. The Government has been working with states and territories to bring forward critical road projects across…
DetailsThe Morrison Government continues to support the health and wellbeing of men in Dickson with the Samford Area Men’s Shed receiving $4,000 in funding through the National Shed Development Programme. Member for Dickson Peter Dutton welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, saying the funding would “greatly assist” an integral part of…
DetailsCommemorative projects in the electorate of Dickson may benefit from a funding boost and expanded eligibility of the Saluting Their Service (STS) Commemorative Grants Program. The expansion to the STS Grants Program is part of the Government’s election commitments, and will see an extra $10 million allocated over the next four years to continue to…
DetailsA school in Dickson has been recognised in this year’s Anzac Day Schools’ Awards, with Albany Creek State School being named the State Primary School Runner Up for QLD category. The Member for Dickson Peter Dutton said the awards encourage schools to learn about Australia’s military history and improve students’ understanding of the importance of…
DetailsGolden Wattle is hitting the road to give people in Dayboro and across Queensland easy access to government services. Staff on board have delivered Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support services to almost 150,000 customers since 2006. Golden Wattle is one of two 20 tonne trucks run by the Department of Human Services and has travelled…
DetailsI’m really proud to be here today in the company of some amazing people. I want to pay tribute to all of the NGO’s that are here, people who really make a significant difference in the lives of families that they help, many that they don’t even know. Touching the life and touch the family…
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