KIM RICHARDS MP STATE MEMBER FOR REDLANDS
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR CONCESSIONS?
Around 2,889 eligible Redlanders are yet to claim the increased concession energy rebate of $1,072. Have you checked with your energy supplier? At the heart of this year’s budget is providing national cost of living pressures relief that is impacting Queensland families. Queenslanders will pay less for electricity in 2023–24, with households now receiving on their bills one of the following: a $550 Cost of Living Rebate on electricity bills for all other Queensland households OR a $700 Cost of Living Rebate on electricity bills for vulnerable households, plus a further $372 under the Queensland Electricity Rebate Scheme, bringing total rebates to $1,072. To find out about the full range of savings on the table for Queenslanders visit: www.queenslandsavers.qld.gov.au
COMMUNITY OPEN DAY
Join us on Saturday 19 August at 10am to 1pm for the new Redlands Satellite Hospital Community Open Day. Tour the new facility and learn about our new $43.8 million Redlands Satellite Hospital, with the opportunity to meet and greet staff. The Redlands Satellite Hospital, at Meissner Street, Redland Bay, will include a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic which will be open to patients seven days a week from 8am until 10pm. Appointments with Queensland Health clinicians will be available in consult and treatment rooms for services including neurology, cardiology, older persons care, wound care, musculoskeletal, allied health, and mental health services. The Redlands Satellite Hospital will provide a range of convenient specialist services including chemotherapy and kidney dialysis treatment.
HAVE YOU VISITED OUR ISLANDS?
Our Southern Moreton Bay Islands are gems that fringe our Redlands Coast and we have an amazing creative community across them. Our Macleay Island Arts Complex is one of the fantastic organisations that is about to undergo a huge transformation with a $2M refurbishment of their facility. It was lovely to share in the celebrations of works commencing with so many fabulous artists at their recent demolition auction party. Translink operate regular ferries to all four Southern Moreton Bay Islands and there are wonderful new ferry terminals on each island that are nearing completion with community pontoons to fish from or tie up your boat to.
COMMUNITY GRANTS
It was fantastic to host our recent Community Grants Writing Workshop with a fantastic turnout from a range of community organisations in attendance. Round 118 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund is now open for community groups to apply for up to $35,000 to fund their next project. Across the Redlands from our sporting clubs to our P&C’s a range of projects have been funded. From ride on mowers for the sports field through to kilns for our arts groups, there is opportunity for local groups to fund equipment and infrastructure, just like our successful Isle of Coochie Golf Club and their new shade structure. To find out more visit: https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants
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