Aug2011_CAROLYNS PINE RIVERS NEWS
State Member for Pine Rivers
Congratulations to everyone involved in organising and participating in the Dayboro Show.
Once again, my family and I had a great time at the show, it is really an enjoyable family event. I am extremely envious of the wonderful entries in the vegetable and produce exhibits, as the vegetables I grow certainly don’t compare.
If you haven’t been to the Dayboro Show I urge you to put it on your calendar for a must do for next year.
I would like to thank the Dayboro Show Society and volunteers for the many hours of hard work they put into organising and running the Show.
Gambling Community Benefit Fund Grants
More than $84,860 worth of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants would be delivered to community groups to provide essential services within the Pine Rivers Electorate.
I am extremely happy to announce that the Dayboro War Memorial Association received a grant of $21,050 to assist with the relocation of the Cenotaph from Dayboro School grounds to Roderick Cruice Park.
Oral Health Call Centre
Metro North Oral Health Service is implementing a process that will improve access to priority dental services at Pine Rivers Dental Clinic. Eligible clients will now access this service by calling 1300 300 850 Monday to Friday 7.30 am to 4pm where they will be assessed via a questionnaire. An appointment will be made according to priority. True dental emergencies will be prioritised and seen within 24 hours. Less serious conditions will also be prioritised and appointed accordingly.
ClimateSmart Service
The State Government’s $34.5 million investment in this year’s budget, as part of the program’s $60 million extension to December 2012, will allow even more Pine Rivers householders to become ClimateSmart.
Since it was launched in 2009, 3,457 Pine Rivers householders have saved an average of $325 yearly on their power bills and can expect to save 6914 tonnes in greenhouse gas emissions. Under the new service, Pine Rivers householders who sign up for the service will be able to save up to $480 each year and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 2.5 tonnes.
People who sign up to the new service from July 4 will receive:
· a standby power eliminator (NEW)
· temperature adjustment to hot water systems thermostats to increase efficiency and reduce water heating bills (NEW)
· a wireless power monitor
· low-flow shower-rose
· up to five compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)
· tailored personal energy saving plan
· a voluntary personalised energy efficient target, to guide households towards a target for their energy use
· improved post-service customer support, helping customers even more with management of their electricity use
Residents who have already received a ClimateSmart Home Service under the existing program will not be forgotten. If they would like a new standby power eliminator they can call up and order one for just $50 – less than the average cost of the product in a hardware store. They will also receive improved post-service support to help them identify more energy saving initiatives.
To book your $50 ClimateSmart Home Service today, call 133 600 or register online at www.climatesmarthome.com today.
Calls for community leaders to help change the face of public health
Expressions of interest have opened for positions on the governing councils of Local Health and Hospital Networks.
The establishment of these networks is part of a massive shake up of how health services are delivered in Queensland and it means that health services will be managed in the community, for the community, with the community.
It’s another example of the Bligh Government doing things differently to meet Queenslander’s changing needs. The reforms will help better meet the different health care needs of individual communities by strengthening local involvement
There will be local decision-making and local accountability with each autonomous network run by an expert governing council to ensure tax payer dollars are spent wisely and well.
We’re looking for people who live locally or have a connection with the community and a strong understanding of local issues. Each council will need a good mix of people including those with business, financial, legal and human resource expertise as well as those experienced in the delivery of clinical services.
I would encourage suitably skilled locals to put their hands up to be part of this major reform and play a role in delivering quality health services in their community.
An information kit which includes an explanation of the role and responsibilities is available on the Queensland Health website at http://www.health.qld.gov.au/health-reform/ .
The Healthy Queensland Awards for 2011 are now open
The Healthy Queensland Awards are a state-wide search to find Queensland’s healthiest community, school and workplace, and up to $1.6 million is available in reward funding.
The Queensland Government is helping Queenslanders become Australia’s healthiest people. One of the ways we’re building a healthier Queensland is through the annual Healthy Queensland Awards. The awards aim to recognise, motivate, and support communities, schools and workplaces for helping Queenslanders live healthier lives.
This includes being more physically active; making healthier food choices, achieving and maintaining a healthy weight; being smoke free; encouraging responsible drinking and being sun smart.
The awards are open to a range of organisations including community groups, streets in a neighbourhood, clubs and associations, neighbourhood centres, local government, schools, businesses, charities and corporations. To be eligible, entrants must ensure they are an incorporated body or be auspiced by an incorporated body.
The prize money for the three categories are:
Healthiest Community – $750,000 (winner x 1) and $50,000 (highly commended x 5)
Healthiest School – $250,000 (winner x 1) and $50,000 (highly recommended x 5)
Healthiest Workplace – $50,000 (winner x1) and $10,000 (highly recommended x 5)
Prize money will be awarded to projects and programs that promote improved health. This can include infrastructure projects such as:
· walking and cycling paths,
· basketball/tennis/multi purpose court,
· shade structures,
· sport and recreation equipment,
· policies that make healthy choices the easy choices,
· programs that promote health and wellbeing,
Entries for the 2011 awards close on 31 August, 2011. The winners will be announced in November, 2011.
Further Information is available at www.kabq.org.au/programs/healthy_qld/about-the-awards or contact
Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland on 3252 2886.
If you haven’t been to the Dayboro Show I urge you to put it on your calendar for a must do for next year.
I would like to thank the Dayboro Show Society and volunteers for the many hours of hard work they put into organising and running the Show.
Gambling Community Benefit Fund Grants
More than $84,860 worth of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants would be delivered to community groups to provide essential services within the Pine Rivers Electorate.
I am extremely happy to announce that the Dayboro War Memorial Association received a grant of $21,050 to assist with the relocation of the Cenotaph from Dayboro School grounds to Roderick Cruice Park.
Oral Health Call Centre
Metro North Oral Health Service is implementing a process that will improve access to priority dental services at Pine Rivers Dental Clinic. Eligible clients will now access this service by calling 1300 300 850 Monday to Friday 7.30 am to 4pm where they will be assessed via a questionnaire. An appointment will be made according to priority. True dental emergencies will be prioritised and seen within 24 hours. Less serious conditions will also be prioritised and appointed accordingly.
ClimateSmart Service
The State Government’s $34.5 million investment in this year’s budget, as part of the program’s $60 million extension to December 2012, will allow even more Pine Rivers householders to become ClimateSmart.
Since it was launched in 2009, 3,457 Pine Rivers householders have saved an average of $325 yearly on their power bills and can expect to save 6914 tonnes in greenhouse gas emissions. Under the new service, Pine Rivers householders who sign up for the service will be able to save up to $480 each year and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 2.5 tonnes.
People who sign up to the new service from July 4 will receive:
· a standby power eliminator (NEW)
· temperature adjustment to hot water systems thermostats to increase efficiency and reduce water heating bills (NEW)
· a wireless power monitor
· low-flow shower-rose
· up to five compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)
· tailored personal energy saving plan
· a voluntary personalised energy efficient target, to guide households towards a target for their energy use
· improved post-service customer support, helping customers even more with management of their electricity use
Residents who have already received a ClimateSmart Home Service under the existing program will not be forgotten. If they would like a new standby power eliminator they can call up and order one for just $50 – less than the average cost of the product in a hardware store. They will also receive improved post-service support to help them identify more energy saving initiatives.
To book your $50 ClimateSmart Home Service today, call 133 600 or register online at www.climatesmarthome.com today.
Calls for community leaders to help change the face of public health
Expressions of interest have opened for positions on the governing councils of Local Health and Hospital Networks.
The establishment of these networks is part of a massive shake up of how health services are delivered in Queensland and it means that health services will be managed in the community, for the community, with the community.
It’s another example of the Bligh Government doing things differently to meet Queenslander’s changing needs. The reforms will help better meet the different health care needs of individual communities by strengthening local involvement
There will be local decision-making and local accountability with each autonomous network run by an expert governing council to ensure tax payer dollars are spent wisely and well.
We’re looking for people who live locally or have a connection with the community and a strong understanding of local issues. Each council will need a good mix of people including those with business, financial, legal and human resource expertise as well as those experienced in the delivery of clinical services.
I would encourage suitably skilled locals to put their hands up to be part of this major reform and play a role in delivering quality health services in their community.
An information kit which includes an explanation of the role and responsibilities is available on the Queensland Health website at http://www.health.qld.gov.au/health-reform/ .
The Healthy Queensland Awards for 2011 are now open
The Healthy Queensland Awards are a state-wide search to find Queensland’s healthiest community, school and workplace, and up to $1.6 million is available in reward funding.
The Queensland Government is helping Queenslanders become Australia’s healthiest people. One of the ways we’re building a healthier Queensland is through the annual Healthy Queensland Awards. The awards aim to recognise, motivate, and support communities, schools and workplaces for helping Queenslanders live healthier lives.
This includes being more physically active; making healthier food choices, achieving and maintaining a healthy weight; being smoke free; encouraging responsible drinking and being sun smart.
The awards are open to a range of organisations including community groups, streets in a neighbourhood, clubs and associations, neighbourhood centres, local government, schools, businesses, charities and corporations. To be eligible, entrants must ensure they are an incorporated body or be auspiced by an incorporated body.
The prize money for the three categories are:
Healthiest Community – $750,000 (winner x 1) and $50,000 (highly commended x 5)
Healthiest School – $250,000 (winner x 1) and $50,000 (highly recommended x 5)
Healthiest Workplace – $50,000 (winner x1) and $10,000 (highly recommended x 5)
Prize money will be awarded to projects and programs that promote improved health. This can include infrastructure projects such as:
· walking and cycling paths,
· basketball/tennis/multi purpose court,
· shade structures,
· sport and recreation equipment,
· policies that make healthy choices the easy choices,
· programs that promote health and wellbeing,
Entries for the 2011 awards close on 31 August, 2011. The winners will be announced in November, 2011.
Further Information is available at www.kabq.org.au/programs/healthy_qld/about-the-awards or contact
Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland on 3252 2886.
Carolyn.
