Queensland’s social enterprises give a “mighty contribution” to our local communities and the Palaszczuk Government has got a new strategy and grant scheme to support them, said Chris Whiting MP. Under the Queensland Social Enterprise Strategy, the Palaszczuk Government will invest $1 million this year to support local social enterprises like Bean Seen Coffee with […]
Steven Miles and I have teamed up with the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) for a special free forum on “The Power of Positive Parenting” on 19 June! The Triple P program is a Queensland institution and has helped build the parenting skills for parents of more than 4 million children around the world. As […]
If your youth organisation has got an idea of how to stop cyberbullying, we have a grant program to fund it. The Queensland Government now has a $500,000 grants program over two years to support young people and community organisations combatting cyberbullying. We know bullying of any kind can have a terrible effect on our […]
Local workers who worked hard to create safer work places should be recognised in the annual Safe Work and Return to Work Awards, said Chris Whiting. Employees and businesses that are leaders in work health and safety and challenge the norms need to nominate by 21 June. If you have helped to make your workplace […]
Some of Queensland’s best manufacturers are opening their doors to show other businesses their world-leading products and processes. These advanced manufacturing showcase events will be a centrepiece of Inside Advance Manufacturing happening across Queensland from 20 to 24 May. The Palaszczuk Government wants to build a bold and thriving advanced manufacturing sector in Queensland and […]
Over a thousand people in Bancroft, living in Manufactured Home parks now enjoy greater consumer protections thanks to the Palaszczuk Government, said Member for Bancroft Chris Whiting. “I have been working with the Minister for Housing and Public Works for years to get better protections for residents in the home parks,” said Chris Whiting. “These […]
Local small businesses wanting to boost their digital and online presence can now apply for funding of up to $10,000 under the latest round of Small Business Digital Grants. Small businesses in North Lakes and Deception Bay can use this funding to enhance their digital and online operations, said Chris Whiting MP “The grants of […]
On 1 September the Brisbane Airport Community Giving Fund will once again be seeking applications from eligible community groups, organisations, individuals and schools. Applications for this round close at 5pm on Sunday 30 September 2018. The Fund has been established to provide much needed financial assistance to community groups and is part of Brisbane Airport […]
Road safety in the Bancroft electorate will be boosted thanks to the rollout of the 2018 Community Road Safety Grants. More than $708,000 will be shared between 49 Queensland schools, community groups and not-for-profit organisations to improve road safety in their local areas in the next three years. The 2018 Community Road Safety Grants […]
Deception Bay locals are gaining jobs in conservation, land management and hospitality as a result of two more jobs and employment projects funded by the Palaszczuk Government. Minister for Training and Skills Development Shannon Fentiman said Deception Bay Community Youth Programs (DBCYP) had delivered The Green Project and Get Set for Work Deception Bay thanks […]