A care package can be sent free of charge to the below AFPO address so long as it strictly complies with Australia Post guidelines. In order to qualify for free postage, care packages can weigh no more than 2kg (cubed) and should be packaged within a “BM” size box, which is available…
Remembrance Day 2012 94 years on from the signing of the Armistice which ended World War One, Australians were encouraged to pause at 11am on Sunday to reflect, remember and commemorate past sacrifice and service. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP, said Remembrance Day provided all Australians with the opportunity…
Success at last! After months of lobbying Australia Post I am pleased to announce that a new store has now opened in Upper Coomera. I would like to thank the community and Cr Donna Gates for getting behind this project and for contacting my office in support of a dedicated Australia Post outlet…
New Child Safety Initiative Launched in Forde On Friday Bert van Manen MP Federal Member for Forde officially welcomed the ‘Ditto in a Box Education Pack’ with Bravehearts at St Stephens College in Coomera. The ‘Ditto in a Box Education Pack’ was developed to extend the popular ‘Ditto Child Safety Show’ which recently…
Local Student Visit’s Parliament House as Young Voice of Forde Rivermount College student, Selena Lang visited Parliament House last week as a result of winning the first ever ‘Young Voice of Forde’ essay competition. Over two days Selena attended a committee meeting, visited Question Time, and met Deputy Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Julie…
Caitlin Watt – “Promise to Remember Me” Campaign I have met a number of young people in the electorate living with type 1 diabetes and it is truly remarkable to hear about their positive outlook on life considering the obstacles they live with each and every day. I met Caitlin yesterday and she…
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…
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…
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…
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…