Carolyns Pine Rivers News Aug09
State Member for Pine Rivers Congratulations
The Dayboro Show Society is to be commended for all its hard work and dedication.
The Show was enjoyed by all and I have heard nothing but praise. My husband Bill, and our two daughters had a wonderful time looking at the exhibits, the horse events and especially the dog and duck shows.
The Dayboro Show Society is to be commended for all its hard work and dedication.
The Show was enjoyed by all and I have heard nothing but praise. My husband Bill, and our two daughters had a wonderful time looking at the exhibits, the horse events and especially the dog and duck shows.
So, thank you to all those hard working volunteers that made this year’s show such a great success.
The Queensland Ombudsman
The Queensland Ombudsman investigates the actions and decisions of Queensland public agencies and their staff that may be unlawful, unreasonable, unfair, or otherwise wrong. The Ombudsman is independent and their services are free.
The types of matters they look into are – for Queensland government departments – licences and motor vehicle registration; child protection; unfair tendering processes; unreasonable charges; complaint handling; access to State provided benefits; environment control issues; allocation of Crown land and water resources; problems at school; public housing eligibility; concerns in prison; land resumption.
For local Councils – rates and charges; land use, building or licensing decisions; services such as garbage, road maintenance, drainage, water supply and sewerage; local government law enforcement; environmental management.
For other public agencies – workers compensation claims, legal aid applications, university and TAFE college student concerns, public trustee matters, superannuation payments, complaint handling by specialised complaint agencies.
However, approach the agency concerned and genuinely try and fix your problem first. If you are still unhappy you can contact the Ombudsman on 1800 068 908, via mail GPO Box 3314, Brisbane Q 4001, or via email ombudsman@ombudsman.qld.gov.au. For more information visit their website www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au .
Find your 30
The Find Your 30 campaign is aimed at helping Queenslanders to adopt healthier, more active lifestyles.
Queenslanders need to find that crucial 30 minutes for exercise everyday to keep our bodies healthy.
It can be hard for people to find an additional 30 minutes a day in their already hectic lives, so this campaign is about incorporating 30 minutes of exercise into normal everyday activities.
People can go online and access the interactive www.findyour30.qld.gov.au website, which provides useful information to help people get active.
The website offers practical suggestions such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator, walking to the corner shop, getting off the train a stop early, walking the dog every night or going for a stroll in your lunch hour.
Combined with choosing healthier food options, 30 minutes of exercise each day can make a real difference to a person’s health and wellbeing.
In fact, simple activities, like brisk walking, swimming, dancing and cycling can help reduce the risk of developing heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, stroke, cancer and a range of other diseases.
The Queensland Government has committed $30 million to tackle rising obesity rates.
Less than 50% of the Queensland adult population is sufficiently active to receive health benefits, and two out of three males and one in two females are overweight.
Even more concerning is the fact that, in Queensland, in the first year of school, 17% of boys and 20% of girls are already overweight.
The “Find Your 30” campaign aims to turn these disturbing trends around.
We want all Queenslanders to ‘Find Their 30’ – and set themselves on the path to a healthier, more active lifestyle.
The Queensland Ombudsman
The Queensland Ombudsman investigates the actions and decisions of Queensland public agencies and their staff that may be unlawful, unreasonable, unfair, or otherwise wrong. The Ombudsman is independent and their services are free.
The types of matters they look into are – for Queensland government departments – licences and motor vehicle registration; child protection; unfair tendering processes; unreasonable charges; complaint handling; access to State provided benefits; environment control issues; allocation of Crown land and water resources; problems at school; public housing eligibility; concerns in prison; land resumption.
For local Councils – rates and charges; land use, building or licensing decisions; services such as garbage, road maintenance, drainage, water supply and sewerage; local government law enforcement; environmental management.
For other public agencies – workers compensation claims, legal aid applications, university and TAFE college student concerns, public trustee matters, superannuation payments, complaint handling by specialised complaint agencies.
However, approach the agency concerned and genuinely try and fix your problem first. If you are still unhappy you can contact the Ombudsman on 1800 068 908, via mail GPO Box 3314, Brisbane Q 4001, or via email ombudsman@ombudsman.qld.gov.au. For more information visit their website www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au .
Find your 30
The Find Your 30 campaign is aimed at helping Queenslanders to adopt healthier, more active lifestyles.
Queenslanders need to find that crucial 30 minutes for exercise everyday to keep our bodies healthy.
It can be hard for people to find an additional 30 minutes a day in their already hectic lives, so this campaign is about incorporating 30 minutes of exercise into normal everyday activities.
People can go online and access the interactive www.findyour30.qld.gov.au website, which provides useful information to help people get active.
The website offers practical suggestions such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator, walking to the corner shop, getting off the train a stop early, walking the dog every night or going for a stroll in your lunch hour.
Combined with choosing healthier food options, 30 minutes of exercise each day can make a real difference to a person’s health and wellbeing.
In fact, simple activities, like brisk walking, swimming, dancing and cycling can help reduce the risk of developing heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, stroke, cancer and a range of other diseases.
The Queensland Government has committed $30 million to tackle rising obesity rates.
Less than 50% of the Queensland adult population is sufficiently active to receive health benefits, and two out of three males and one in two females are overweight.
Even more concerning is the fact that, in Queensland, in the first year of school, 17% of boys and 20% of girls are already overweight.
The “Find Your 30” campaign aims to turn these disturbing trends around.
We want all Queenslanders to ‘Find Their 30’ – and set themselves on the path to a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Until next time
Carolyn
