Links to Help – see below
As your local MP, I am committed to being your easily accessible strong local voice. My office is here to provide assistance to local residents, businesses, schools and community groups with any State Government issues, including:
- Making representations on your behalf directly to relevant ministers or departments
- Putting you in touch with a service that can help you
- Lobbying for more resources for your group or community service
- Advising you of your rights and any further action you can take
- Providing information on any grants that may be available to support or assist your group
- Keeping you up to date on state issues
I have detailed below some of the services I am pleased to offer to members of our local community.
Request a Letter of support
If you need a letter of support for your grant application, please email my office at [email protected] with details about your organisation, what funding you’re applying for, and what the funding will be used for.
Please also provide your deadline so we can do our best to work within your timeframe.
Funding Assistance
Funding for community groups and not-for-profit organisations may be obtained from a number of sources through the Queensland Government such as the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
For more information regarding grants available through the Queensland Government.
Funding Assistance Information
Seniors Cards
If you are over 60, you may be eligible for a Seniors Card or a Seniors Business Card.
These cards allow you to take advantage of a number of government discounts and other special offers at thousands of businesses around the State. Submit your application for a Seniors Card.
Electoral Enrolment
The Australian Electoral Commission manages enrolments in federal, state and local government elections.
If you need to enrol to vote for the first time or change your address or other details, you can do this online.
Application forms are also available in hard copy from my office.
Request for congratulatory message
If you or someone you know is celebrating a special birthday or anniversary, you can request a letter to mark the occasion from:
- Premier of Queensland
- Prime Minister of Australia
- Governor-General
Please note that following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, arrangements for some congratulatory letters will change. Advice on new arrangements will be made when they are in place.
Birthdays
90th birthday letters can be requested from:
- Prime Minister of Australia
- Premier of Queensland
100th, 105th and 110th birthday letters can be requested from:
- Governor-General of Australia
- Prime Minister of Australia
- Governor of Queensland
- Premier of Queensland
Anniversaries
50th (Golden) anniversary letters can be requested from:
- Prime Minister of Australia
- Premier of Queensland
- Governor of Queensland
60, 65, 70 (Diamond) anniversary letters can be requested from:
- Governor-General of Australia
- Prime Minister of Australia
- Governor of Queensland
- Premier of Queensland
Consideration may be given to requests for letters to mark other anniversaries or birthdays if there are special circumstances.
How to Request a Letter
Request forms are available at my office.
You will also need to provide a copy of a supporting document to verify the applicant’s date of birth or marriage:
- Birth or Marriage Certificate* (short extract or photocopy acceptable)
- Passport or citizenship papers (photocopy acceptable)
* If you do not have a marriage certificate, you can supply a statutory declaration to confirm that the date and place of marriage are correct. The statutory declaration should be signed by a member of the family and witnessed by a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations (form available at my office).
Notice Periods for Letters
For birthdays:
- 90 years – allow 3 weeks
- 100, 105, 110 years – allow 4 weeks
For anniversaries:
- 50 (Golden) – allow 3 weeks
- 60, 65, 70 (Diamond) – allow 4 weeks
Submitting your Letter Application
Please return your completed forms to my office and we will organize the rest for you.
Important Dates
Annual Buderim Street Party
First Saturday in August
School Term Dates 2023
The following term dates apply to all State Schools in Queensland:
- Term 1
Monday, 22 January – Thursday, 28 March 2023 - Term 2
Monday, 15 April – Friday, 21 June 2023 - Term 3
Monday, 8 July – Friday, 13 September 2023 - Term 4
Monday, 30 September – Friday, 13 December 2023
Request a Queensland Flag
Not-for-profit organisations and community groups may be eligible for a free Queensland flag if they meet the conditions issued by the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
Please email your request for a flag to my office at [email protected]
Tours of Parliament House
Tours of Parliament House can be fun and informative, not just for school children but adults as well.
BBQs and morning teas can be arranged too.
If I am in Parliament on the day you visit I may be able to meet your group and make your visit even more informative.
If you wish to organise a tour, please contact my office.
Photocopying for Community Groups
I am happy to provide black and white photocopying facilities for eligible Community Groups in the Buderim Electorate.
For more information please contact my office.
Borrow a Marquee
If your community group or sporting club is holding a special event and would like to borrow one of my marquees, please email or phone my office to enquire about marquee(s) for the date you require.
For more information please contact my office.