Childcare Worker’s Speak Out Childcare workers have told Bert van Manen MP they feel over burdened with regulation at a childcare facility in Eagleby yesterday. Mr van Manen was invited to visit the ‘All About Kids Early Learning Centre’ to learn more about the difficulties being faced by childcare workers on a daily…
Nominations Open For National Volunteer Awards Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP is calling for locals to nominate people and organisations who support and strengthen their community through volunteer efforts for the Australian Governments National Volunteer Awards. Mr van Manen said he plans to recognise the selfless work of 10…
Young Voice of Forde Congratulations to Selena Lang, a year 12 Student from Rivermount College, for taking out the first ever ‘Young Voice of Forde Competition’. Selena was followed closely by year 11 Kimberley College student, McKinley Fiveash, who gave a passionate speech about NAPLAN failing school children with learning difficulties. The competition…
Destination Logan The potential for Logan to become a tourist destination was discussed at a meeting this morning with the Federal Shadow Minister for Tourism, The Hon. Bob Baldwin MP, Bert van Manen MP and the Logan Tourism Taskforce. During the meeting a vision was cast for the city which included upgrading the…
Baldwin Likes Beenleigh At a meeting yesterday afternoon the Mayor, Pam Parker shared her vision for a revitalised Beenleigh Town Centre with the Shadow Minister for Tourism and Regional Development, the Hon. Bob Baldwin MP. Mr Baldwin was invited to Beenleigh by Bert van Manen MP, in an effort to gain support for…
The Coalition is committed to upgrading broadband sooner, cheaper and more affordably for consumers. The Coalition’s plan for better broadband will encourage competition among infrastructure providers rather than stamp it out. It will see existing infrastructure used where possible and will use a mix of technologies, meaning broadband speeds will be upgraded much…
Safer Streets under a Coalition Government Local communities in Forde will be able to apply for crime prevention infrastructure such as better lighting, fixed or mobile cameras, under a major plan announced by the Coalition. In our first year, a future Coalition government will provide $50 million to tackle crime hotspots and help…
Thursday 20th September 2012 Earlier today, Bert van Manen asked Parliament whether it was time to review nutritional guidelines. Transcript from Hansard I wish to touch on the issue of childhood obesity. A recent UniSA study found that youngsters’ mobility is jeopardised by obesity, even with simple tasks. It is sad…
Bert van Manen invites local community groups, schools and businesses to take part in National Australian Flag Day on 3rd September 2012 by encouraging people to proudly display their flag. If you would like to participate but don’t have a flag, come into the office on 4/96 George Street or call the office to arrange…
Win a Trip to Parliament House – Submit your entry by 10th September 2012 A local High School Student will win $200 and a return trip for two to Canberra to hear their essay being read out in the Federal Parliament. The competition, Young Voice of Forde is being hosted by Bert van Manen MP and…