Did you know that the Beenleigh Branch of the Australian Red Cross offers affordable and reliable mobility aids and equipment for hire right here? This service means you can gain access to mobility and personal care equipment for short term hire at very reasonable prices. The Australian Red Cross also need volunteers, so if you can spare some time,…
Really enjoyed being back out this afternoon outside the Chambers Flat Community Centre listening to your thoughts and concerns about the road upgrades happening in the area. Plenty more Mobile Offices to come next month and another Cuppa with Bert!
To celebrate the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup the Australian Parliament Football Club played its first game on home soil against our neighbours and Cup co-hosts, New Zealand. While it wasn’t the result we wanted, going down 0-1, New Zealand were incredibly great sports. The Parlyroos will be cheering on the CommBank Matildas as they…
On Wednesday I attended the Sod Turning of Stockland‘s Yatala South Distribution Centre which is due to be completed by March 2024. Large-scale distribution centres like Yatala South will play a critical role in supporting the economy, whilst creating jobs for our community.
It was great to hand over the ceremonial jerrycan to Blood Bikes Australia this week. They were one of the recipients of our Volunteer Grants Program. Thanks to Peter Davis and the entire Blood Bikes Australia Volunteer Team for the work they do in our community.
Back out in the community this morning at another Mobile Office at Middle Park. Always happy to hear from you with your thoughts and concerns! I am here till 9.45 this morning
Gold Coast Motocross Club were lucky enough to have Sunrise broadcast their Weather Crosses live from the track yesterday! As a recipient of some of our Stronger Communities Grants, I was honored to be asked to join the club for the Live Broadcast. Thanks Team!
After the success of our Mother’s Day Comp this year, I thought we better give our Dad’s a crack at winning something for Father’s Day! Simply click the link below and tell me in 25 words or less why your Dad is so fantastic and he could win himself a Father’s Day Hamper! https://www.bertvanmanen.com.au/fordes-fantastic-fathers/. Entries…
Over the weekend, I took some time out to head down to the Beenleigh BMX Club to help celebrate their annual Flats n Flannies Day! This race day is special to the club as it’s in memory of Emma Wolter and to support The Heart Foundation in their research.
It was great to be back with Mike Bennett on 101FM Radio Logan talking about the cost of living and tax offsets affecting low to middle income earners. The podcast will be up soon!