This Government is making roads safer through a $2.575 million investment in 2021-22 Black Spot funding for four roads across our community. This new funding will see total investment through the Black Spot Program in Queensland rise to $189.2 million, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to improving road safety. The Australian Government has committed $1.1 billion…
One in five Australian adults live with chronic pain – defined as pain that has been experienced for more than three months. The goal of this government is to ensure that people living with pain are recognised as a national and public health priority and that they and their carers are empowered to understand and…
The Australian Government has committed $96.3 million to upgrading Exit 41 and Exit 49 on the M1 Pacific Motorway. This is a terrific project which will improve accessibility, connectivity and productivity, safety and travel times. However under the current plan, all residents around this exit will have to travel through the commercial industrial areas and…
I’m holding a 2021 Budget Roadshow this week. Come by and have a chat and learn what’s in it for you and our community. Tuesday 18 May (Budget Information Session*) 5.30 – 7.30pm – The Youth Space, Upper Coomera Centre, 90 Reserve Rd, Upper Coomera Wednesday 19 May (Mobile Office) 9.15am – 10.15am Eagleby Shopping…
We are living through a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic and we have outperformed the world in our health and economic response. Our JobKeeper payment set the groundwork for the recovery.- supporting 7,400 businesses and 27,400 employees in Forde to help them through the crisis. This Budget ensures we secure the recovery through job creation and the guarantee of essential services. Our…
From Monday 3 May – mark your diaries if you are over the age of 50. You are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine! Monday 3 May to May 17, the vaccine will be offered at GP Respiratory Clinics. After May 17 you will also be able to receive the vaccine at approved GP clinics. GP…
ANZAC day is this Sunday 25 April – a day to remember and commemorate all those men and women who served our country. I’ve been to several school ANZAC services this week and will be attending many more across the electorate over the long weekend. A full list of services in our community is below.…
With flu season coming up, it’s important to protect ourselves with the annual flu vaccination. Thanks to Howie at Priceline Pharmacy in Park Ridge who provided my flu vaccination today! Vaccinating against flu is recommended for all people aged 6 months and over. The best timing for vaccination is from April to provide protection before…
Works have started on the upgrade of the Mount Lindesay Highway between Stoney Camp Road and Chambers Flat Road. The $75 million project will widen the highway from two to four lanes, build new northbound and southbound bridges across Norris Creek, install safety upgrades and improve fauna connectivity and protection. This is all about getting…