TC Alfred
I WOULD like to thank the community for heeding warnings and following preparation advice during the Tropical Cyclone Alfred weather event. In particular, I thank our hardworking SES, RFS and QPS for keeping us safe. It has been a harrowing and anxious time, especially for our vulnerable members.
Free Flu Vaccine
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting a state government-funded flu vaccine, available to all Queenslanders aged six months and older until September 30, 2025. Thanks to $25 million funding allocation, flu shots are now available at GPs, pharmacies and community vaccination centres.
Cost of Living Relief
The Crisafulli Government has axed stamp duty on new builds, saving eligible first home buyers $9,096 on a median-priced house-and-land package.
School Funding
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a $44 million boost to help tackle bullying and violence in schools. Every state school will receive funding to go to teacher aides, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists. It can also be used for professional development for teachers and teacher aides.
Connect Kids Mentoring Program
Help change the direction of a young person’s life and increase your own sense of purpose by spending two hours a fortnight with one of 80 children who need a positive role model. If you think you can offer friendship and encouragement, call 1800 367 543 or visit www.connectkids.com.au.
‘Journi’ For Kids
Did you know that road trauma remains the leading cause of death for children aged 1-14 years? Primary students aged 11 and 12 years will learn about safety on and around roads, including e-scooter and shared pathway education, via an animated interactive video platform called ‘Journi’.
Police Resourcing Boost
More than 12,000 Queensland Police officers on the frontline will be supplied with body-worn personal first aid kits, including tourniquets, increasing their ability to respond quickly to medical situations before other emergency services arrive. The Crisafulli Government has also delivered $31.1 million for high-visibility police operations in crime hotspots with extra patrols, more marked cars, mobile police beats, and foot patrols.