STATE MEMBER FOR LYTTON
WYNNUM SOCIAL HOUSING PROJECT
There’s a housing crisis in Queensland, with reports of 56,000 people now on a public housing waiting list. You may have noticed big cranes in Emsworth St in Wynnum. That’s because Niclin Group are busy building 50 social housing homes that got the planning green light by the previous Miles Government. It’s coming along nicely – near completion and set to open soon.
I’m proud to have fought for this worthwhile project for our community. It won’t solve the housing crisis in Queensland, but it will help vulnerable Baysiders, particularly women, in desperate need of housing.
CONSULTATION OPEN FOR CARINA LEAGUES BUILD
Last month, the Carina Leagues Club announced plans to build a multi-story development at the foreshore site of the old Wynnum fish markets at 1 Fox, Wynnum.
The multi-level proposal includes, a large gaming venue (80 pokie machines), a late-night entertainment complex, high-capacity dining and rooftop areas, with the venue seeking operating hours from 7am to 4am daily.
There is no doubt this site requires suitable development, which will add to the amenity of the area and benefit our community. Whilst many residents have raised concerns about the lack of parking, noise, excessive gambling, and the size of the proposed building, the best course of action is to lodge a submission directly with Brisbane City Council via https://developmenti.brisbane.qld.gov.au.
BAYSIDERS ADDED IN HAIL HARDSHIP PAYMENTS
After I wrote to the Queensland Minister for Disaster Recovery about making Bayside residents eligible to receive Disaster Hardship Payments following November’s severe hailstorms, the Bayside suburbs of Lota, Manly, Manly West, Wynnum, Wynnum West were activated for targeted Personal Hardship Assistance
The income-tested support, provided under joint Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) between the Federal Government and Queensland Government is for uninsured residents who suffered property damage from the storms and subsequent power outages. For more info about the grant, eligibility and how to apply, go to www.disaster.qld.gov.au.
BUSINESS GROWTH FUND GRANTS
You can now register your interest for Round 7 of the Business Growth Fund Program (a previous Miles Government initiative). Grants are now available for eligible small and family businesses. For more, go to: www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/support-services/financial/grants/growth-fund
THE TRAGIC STORY OF BAYSIDER TAMMY
I recently raised in Parliament the heartbreaking story of Tammie Thrower, a Bayside woman who spent her final months dying of cancer while facing homelessness. Despite her family, my office and frontline services doing everything possible, no safe home was found. This is not an isolated case.
According to Micah Projects, a reported 21 people with a terminal illness died whilst homeless over the last 12 months. The youngest was 27 years of age. It’s very likely there are more. With more than 56,000 Queenslanders waiting for social housing, our system is failing the most vulnerable. No one should spend their final days without dignity, security and a place to call home. We must fight for change.
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