HERE is a look at some of the recent big wins we have achieved whilst in government.
Schools
Our teachers do an incredible job, and they know their students learn if they feel safe, supported and experience limited disruptions. Our Behaviour Boost funding program helps schools respond to behaviour challenges effectively. Based on its success, we have made it permanent so that each year $45 million will be shared across state schools to roll out the resources. Schools can also apply for an extra grant of up to $2000 to support the professional development of staff.
Get your $200 Play On! Sport Vouchers NOW for children aged between five and 17, and your $150 SwimStart voucher for 0–4-year-olds. We want every kid in Queensland to have the opportunity to participate safely in the activities they love.
Health
More than 12,300 Queenslanders have come off the elective surgery wait list since the introduction of our Surgery Connect Surge program. In other good news in the health and welfare sector, up to three Disability Parking Permits are now free for eligible individuals.
Police
Hot on our pursuit to improve community safety, I am pleased to report that the Crisafulli Government has added an extra 350 police officers to the frontline in the last nine months, more than double that recruited in the past four years. This figure doesn’t include the 23 new highly trained police dogs we welcomed to the team.
Business
In the latest round of the Crisafulli Government’s Business Basics Grants, 15 local businesses each received $7,500 to boost their growth. Sectors such as health and wellbeing, literary and coaching, catering, travel, industrial, eco fashion and even pet accessories were in the mix.
We have launched an online Cyber Security Hub to help small and family businesses protect themselves from threats. This package of resources includes free cyber wardens training, education on safe use of digital ID schemes and weekly cybersecurity webinars.
Keep in touch
If I can be of any assistance, please visit my office at 11 Heathfield Road, Coolum or phone on 5406 7900 or email at ninderry@parliament.qld.gov.au