STATE MEMBER FOR LYTTON
OLLIE’S STORY: FROM IONA TO MT EVEREST
Wynnum local and Iona Brisbane graduate, Oliver Foran, is turning personal tragedy into an extraordinary act of purpose. After losing his mother to brain cancer in his teens, Ollie later faced significant mental health challenges before rebuilding his life. He received incredible support from the Iona College community. Now Ollie is determined to give back! In April, he will attempt a world-record, fully human-powered journey from sea level in India to the summit of Mount Everest as part of Climbing for Young Minds, raising funds for youth mental health through Youturn. You can support his mission and donate at https://youturn.org.au/how-you-can-help/climbing-for-young-minds.
$200 KIDS’ SPORTS VOUCHERS
A reminder that the ‘Play On!’ Sports Vouchers (formerly Fair Play vouchers) for Round 2 opened on 29 January 2026. Every Queensland child aged 5 to 17 is eligible for one voucher per
financial year.
If your child received a Play On! Sports Voucher in Round 1 (August/September 2025), they
won’t be eligible for this round. For more, go to www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/playon
LYTTON YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS
I’m excited to announce the establishment of the Lytton Youth Advisory Committee for 2026, giving young Baysiders a direct voice in State decisions. The Committee will include members who reside in the electorate of Lytton, aged from 14 to 18. The Committee will meet quarterly to advise on issues affecting young people, including public transport, the environment, housing, the economy, and industrial matters. Nominations are now open and will close on February 20.
Nominations can be emailed to [email protected]. Please add ‘Nomination for Lytton Youth Advisory Committee’ in the email title with a brief description of yourself, your study and school interests, and your areas of policy that most concern you.
GAMBLING COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND
Applications for the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund are now open. This Round 126 ($35k standard grant round) will close at midnight on 28 February 2026. For more info, go to: www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants.
Recent Gambling Benefit Fund recipients include Wynnum Manly Little Athletics, who received $43,010 to install a discus cage, and Wynnum Wolves Football Club, which was awarded $100,000 for essential building works.
CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE ‘BINCOIN’
Do you have cans and bottles piling up over the Summer months? Why not head over to
your nearest Containers for Change recycling depot where you can drop them off for some
change? ‘Bincoin’ is the waste-based currency you can trade for cash at Containers for
Change locations! There’s one at 1289 Lytton Rd, Hemmant. For more info, go to www.containersforchange.com.au
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