Today is World Teachers’ Day

A big THANK YOU to all our amazing teachers here in Capalaba and across Queensland and Australia. Shaping our future leaders, academics, nurses, musicians, artists, business owners, forklift drivers…. everyone that helps make our community so great.

As we get ready to celebrate World Teachers’ Day on Friday 30 October 2020, it is time to thank all Queensland teachers!

In what has been an unprecedented year, our Queensland teachers, school leaders and wider school support staff have all continued to show their professionalism and resilience, striving every day to do their best for Queensland students. By commemorating World Teachers’ Day across all school communities we have the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the wonderful work of all teachers across our state.

This year we are celebrating the many diverse faces of teaching. Each individual’s passion for teaching and dedication to Queensland students is what makes our world-class education system what it is today.

Let us join together to thank all teachers on World Teachers’ Day on Friday 30 October.

Each school staff member will receive a keepsake commemorative ribbon to wear with pride.

School staff and wider community members can also visit Queensland World Teachers' Day website for podcasts, downloadable resources and much more.

We encourage you to share your celebrations on social media using #ThankQldTeachers.

Thank you to our Queensland teachers.

Queensland teaching awards

Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools

The Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools recognise Queensland state schools achieving improved student learning outcomes through excellent teaching. The 2020 state award winners were announced on Friday 4 September 2020.

Read more about our 2020 state award winners.

Queensland College of Teachers TEACHX Awards

The Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) TEACHX Awards recognise exceptional teachers from across all school sectors. Find out more about the 2020 TEACHX Awards  

Get out and vote Queensland- voting booths are OPEN!

There is a clear choice for Queenslanders - back our strong health response and our funded economic recovery plan or cuts- The Libs’ 26 billion dollars in unfunded promises. Where is the money coming from Deb Frecklington?

BIG Plans for Small Business!

We know that small businesses are the engine room of the Queensland economy, working across every industry sector.

That's why the Palaszczuk Labor Government has supported more than 18,000 small businesses across Queensland, through our $196 million Small Business Adaption Grants program.

Our Queensland Economic Recovery Plan has supported businesses to help keep 334,000 Queenslanders in jobs.

We've also been supporting businesses by introducing a target earlier this year - that from 1 July 2020, 25 per cent of all government purchases would be from Queensland small and medium sized businesses.

Our commitment to 'Big Plans for Small Business' is all about creating jobs and future proofing Queensland.

We have already announced $8 billion in measures to support Queenslanders through COVID-19, including assistance for workers and businesses.

We're committing to building on our support of more than $2.3 billion in tax relief, grants, electricity rebates and loans for small to medium sized businesses with another $140 million to support big plans for small business.

Only a Palaszczuk Labor Government will continue to back our small businesses to ensure they can recover, reopen and build a strong future for all Queenslanders.

Read our full policy here.

$150 FairPlay vouchers help pressured families cover the cost of kids’ sport.

The pandemic has put additional pressure on family budgets, which is why, if re-elected, we’ll invest $7.5 million to make sure that more than 50,000 Queensland kids can get started in sports.

Our $150 FairPlay vouchers help pressured families cover the cost of kids’ sport.

And with more players on the field, FairPlay vouchers also support clubs to stay open for training and employing locals to help manage club operations.

Because every child deserves the opportunities for fun, friendships and fitness that come with playing a sport and being part of a team!

The Storm couldn’t stop

Redlands Bmx Club

from showing off all their trophies from State and Regional Championships. Well done guys. If your kids are looking for a great sport, check out their Facebook page.

Parents, carers or guardians can apply for a voucher valued up to $150 for their child, which can be used towards sport and active recreation membership, registration or participation fees with registered activity providers.

There is a limit of 1 voucher per child per calendar year.

 Key dates

• 7 October 2020: Round 3 applications closed.

• 11 November 2020: Vouchers expire and must have been presented to an activity provider.

• 25 November 2020: Vouchers must be redeemed by activity providers.

Capalaba rugby league players with Capalaba MP Don Brown. Pic: Redland City Bulletin

1. Check if your child is eligible

You can apply if your child:

• is a Queensland resident aged from 5 to 17 years (inclusive) at the time of application

• did not receive a FairPlay voucher this year

• holds, or whose parent, carer or guardian holds, a valid Department of Human Services Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card with the child’s name on it.

 If you aren't eligible

If you are experiencing financial hardship but don't meet the eligibility criteria, you can seek to apply through a registered referral agent.

2. Make sure your activity is available

Search the activity provider directory to check that:

• your chosen activity is listed

• there is a registered provider near you.

3. Read the terms and conditions

Read and understand the FairPlay voucher application terms and conditions.

4. Access the QGrants online system

You will need a QGrants account to apply—create an account if you don’t have one. Watch the video to find out how to easily create your QGrants account.

Watch the video to find out how you can apply for a FairPlay voucher when the round is open.

If you are successful

If your application is successful, your voucher will appear on the screen and a copy will be sent to your registered email address (you may need to check your junk mail).

Learn how to use your voucher.

 Contact us

Email fairplayvouchers@npsr.qld.gov.au
Call 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
Get help using QGrants

Apply for a voucher HERE

We’re making travelling the length of this great state safer and faster by developing an inland freight route, taking pressure off the Bruce Highway.

This project is part of our Real Bruce Plan, which builds on the $12.6 billion jointly-funded partnership with the Federal Government supporting 2,500 jobs.

This is a significant part of our road to economic recovery.

Do you believe Andrew Laming when he says that he has only mailed out 1 tax payer funded survey in the lead up to the State Election?

MP Don Brown wants answers on Bowman MP Andrew Laming's state election spending.

Story: Redland City Bulletin

CAPALABA Labor MP Don Brown has called on federal LNP MP Andrew Laming to release the figures on how much taxpayers are being billed for his spending on mail-outs and newspaper advertising in the lead up to the state election.

Labor MP Don Brown has called on federal LNP MP Andrew Laming to release the figures on how much taxpayers are being billed for his spending on mail-outs and newspaper advertising in the lead up to the state election.

Mr Laming said only two LNP mail-outs had been delivered in the Capalaba area.Mr Brown accused Mr Laming of spending large taxpayer sums to influence the state poll."Mr Laming is easily spending more than $100,000 in taxpayers money in advertising for this state election.

"We have seen it in past state and council elections, even the mayor had to intervene at the last election, but he is yet to stop," he said.

In March this year Redlands mayor Karen Williams wrote to Mr Laming asking him to keep out of the council election.

It came after she launched the Pledgenot2sledge campaign to try and maintain a level of respect and truth during the campaign.

Cr Williams had urged Mr Laming to turn his mind to federal government issues and allow the local election to be determined through a fair debate of ideas and vision.

Mr Brown said it was wrong for the Bowman MP to spend taxpayers' money to interfere in the election of another level of government.

"You can easily tell the taxpayer is picking up the tab for the LNP's campaign because you hardly see any mail or newspaper ads of their own, paid for by the LNP," Mr Brown said.

Mr Laming said Capalaba households had received Redlands Biggest Survey and a piece on Labor's removal of the Leslie Harrison Dam gates during the election period.

"Both mail-outs cost $2272 to print and deliver," he said.

He said correspondence was pre-authorised by Canberra public servants to ensure they were compliant.

Mr Laming also campaigned in the marginal Redlands seat where LNP candidate Henry Pike is up against Labor's Kim Richards.

Redlands City Chamber of Commerce hosts state election candidates for breakfast before voters go to polls on October 31

Thanks to Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce for giving me to opportunity to address your members at the Meet the Candidates Forum. I really enjoyed catching up with members before and after formalities.

Take one guess who brags about joining the RCCC on their website but couldn’t even be bothered to show up?

THE PANEL: Oodgeroo MP Mark Robinson, Oodgeroo candidate Claire Richardson, Redlands MP Kim Richards, Capalaba MP Don Brown, Redlands LNP candidate Henry Pike and Capalaba candidate Paul Branagan PIC AND FULL ARTICLE : REDLAND CITY NEWS

Don Brown MP- RAISED in the Redlands, working for Redlanders every day.