Jun2013_DICKSON NEWS
From your Federal Member for Dickson
PETER DUTTON
RED SHIELD APPEAL
I hosted the annual Red Shield Appeal Breakfast for the Pine Rivers District on the 10th of May. The event, as always, was a great success and raised $15,440 to help the Salvation Army continue their great work within our community. The support the Salvation Army provides every week is amazing. They supply over 100,000 meals and 2,000 beds for the homeless, and support over 500 victims of abuse, as well as their support in natural disasters. I have been a strong supporter of the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal for over 10 years and encourage all Dickson residents to donate generously during the Red Shield Doorknock Appeal on the 25th and 26th of May. If you would like any further information, or wish to donate online, please visit http://salvos.org.au
AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is celebrating its 20th year this year and, to date, has raised an incredible $110 million dollars towards research and programs to help fight cancer. The official date for the morning tea this year is the 23rd of May, but events can be held anytime in May and June. If you would like to host a morning tea or find a local event close to you, visit the website: www.biggestmorningtea.com.au. Alternatively, you can donate directly to the Cancer Council online. Cancer Council Australia works closely with the states and territories to fundraise much-needed money, to support patients and their families, as well as research to find the cause of cancer.
BRISBRICKS
The Brisbricks Lego Expo is coming to Strathpine, with all proceeds going to the Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre. The event will be held at the Strathpine Community Centre on the 15th and 16th of June. Ticket prices are:
Adults: $6
Child (3-15yrs): $3
Under 3yrs is free
Tickets can be purchased online at www.trybooking.com/CRLE or at the door. As a sponsor of the event, I would encourage everyone to come down and experience the outstanding Lego displays.
MOBILE OFFICES
I have been out in the electorate with my mobile office in the past few weeks. If you see me and my caravan please stop and have a chat.
MARQUEE HIRE
I have a 6 x 9m marquee available for community organisations to hire, free of charge.
If you are interested in hiring the marquee for your community event please contact my office on 3205 9977 or email peter.dutton.mp@aph.gov.au .
YOUTH4NEPAL
I recently caught up with the Youth4Nepal team to hear about their volunteer trip to Nepal. The team said that the experience was life-changing and are continuing to raise money for the orphanages they visited through school and church fundraisers.
