WITH the increased relaxations, ‘mostly’ beautiful weather, and improved behaviours from police reports, I hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter break! Like many affected by the recent floods, I utilised the time with the assistance of my moon boot to continue the recovery clean up at home and to indulge in a couple of board games and more than a couple of chocolates!
It was wonderful to finally welcome the life-changing Mobi-Mat to Noosa Main Beach after such a long journey. This accessibility mat stretches from the Surf Life Saving Club to near the water’s edge, ensuring that EVERYONE can now enjoy what so many take for granted. Thank you to co-collaborators including Noosa Council and Cr Amelia Lorentson, Noosa SLSC, Noosa Lions Club, Seahorse Nippers, the Mawby’s and a special thank you to Libby Doherty and her daughter Daisy who never lost faith that a dream could become reality.
As part of our ongoing efforts to create more of these collaborations, we are encouraging not-for-profit organisations to submit expressions of interest to our next $10,000 Major Seeds for Change Program, to kick start an innovative project that will benefit the entire community by addressing an unacknowledged issue in our electorate. For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.sandybolton.com/mp-funding-partnerships/ Applications close 5pm May 31, 2022.
The next round of the Queensland Government’s Business Basics grants will open on May 4, 2022, with up to $5,000 available for small businesses to seek expert advice to upgrade their capability. Guidelines have been made available via the following link: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/grants/business-basics-grant. This round will close when sufficient applications have been received for competitive assessment.
Throughout the last year and beyond, there are so many to acknowledge for their incredible efforts for our community. A wonderful way to thank them is by nominating them for a Noosa QLD Day Award. To do so, head to https://www.sandybolton.com/qld-day-awards/. Nominations close May 15, 2022, so please get start contacting any not-for-profit organisations that deserve the recognition.
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