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Ophthalmology blitz in sight

Sunshine Coast patients who are waiting for ophthalmology treatment will be seen faster, thanks to a state government blitz to clear wait lists by 30 June 2015. Local Member for Kawana, Mr Jarrod Bleijie, welcomed the announcement by the Premier this week, saying it would greatly improve the quality of life for patients in his […]

Health Minister to speak in Kawana

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Health Minister Lawrence Springborg will discuss Queensland’s health system reforms with the Kawana community this month. Local MP Jarrod Bleijie will host the Kawana Community Health Forum so residents can learn more about the positive changes already underway, as well as learn about further improvements and ask the Minister questions. “In just two years the […]

Meet the Health Minister at Kawana Forum

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Residents are invited to join Minister for Health, the Hon Lawrence Springborg MP at the upcoming Kawana Community Health Forum, hosted by Kawana MP Jarrod Bleijie. The event is being held to provide residents with an update on the positive changes the Government is making in the health sector. “In just two years the Government […]

$60,000 boost for Kawana community groups

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Easter treats arrived early for three Kawana community groups which have shared in more than $60,000 worth of Queensland Government grant funding. Kawana MP Jarrod Bleijie congratulated Lake Currimundi-Kawana Lions Club, Kawana Community Kindergarten and Preschool Association and the AEIOU Foundation, Sippy Downs on receiving Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants. The Lions Club will spend […]

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$50,000 in grants for Kawana Junior Sport
Kawana MP, Jarrod Bleijie has announced that an LNP government will commit $50,000 in grants to be shared between ten local junior sporting clubs. Mr Bleijie said COVID-19 had presented considerable challenges for our local sporting clubs with reduced season lengths and a reduction in numbers. “We know how important it is to get kids […]
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LNP to boost student welfare services
An LNP Government will improve student welfare and provide extra support services in schools to take the pressure off hard-working teachers and parents. Party leader Deb Frecklington today announced an LNP Government would invest $15m to expand chaplaincy services to an additional 240 state schools and a further $5m to support school-based anti-bullying initiatives. Around […]
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LNP commit to Meridan Way Connector Road study
Kawana MP, Jarrod Bleijie has announced that an LNP government will commit $100,000 for a scoping study to find the best way to connect Meridan Way to Kawana Way Link Road. Mr Bleijie said connecting Meridan Plains to the Kawana Way Link Road would significantly ease congestion and improve safety around Parklands Boulevard and Meridan […]
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LNP to scrap Labor’s $2300 Grey Nomad Tax
An LNP Government will create jobs and boost Queensland tourism by repealing Labor’s heartless Grey Nomad Tax. Scrapping Annastacia Palaszczuk and Jackie Trad’s tax on campervans will save Queensland buyers an average of $2,300. LNP Leader Deb Frecklington said ditching the tax would save seniors money, encourage more drive tourism in Queensland and support local […]
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Lift-off for space launch site and jobs under LNP
An LNP Government will unleash the space industry in Queensland and create hundreds of jobs by building a rocket launch site near Abbot Point, North Queensland. LNP Leader Deb Frecklington said the $15 million investment to construct a government-owned orbital rocket launch site would provide 300 jobs – 100 jobs in construction and 200 secure […]
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Labor delivers more jobs pain for the Sunshine Coast
On the back of shocking unemployment figures last week which showed Queensland had the second worst unemployment rate in the nation, the latest regional data released today revealed 12,100 locals on the Sunshine Coast are unemployed. Queensland’s unemployment rate of 7.5 per cent was worse than Victoria, which is in Stage 4 lockdown. Across the […]
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Bleijie pledges $200k for local lifesavers
Member for Kawana Jarrod Bleijie has pledged that the Kawana Waters Surf Lifesaving Club will be upgraded to the tune of $200,000 if the LNP are elected at the upcoming state election. “At 10km in length, Kawana has one of the longest open beaches on the Sunshine Coast which is why I have been fighting […]
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LNP to fix Caloundra’s biggest bottleneck
The LNP will bust congestion at one of the Sunshine Coast’s biggest bottlenecks and create new jobs for local workers if it wins the next state election. LNP Leader Deb Frecklington visited Caloundra today to announce a $15m funding commitment to fix the Caloundra Road – Nicklin Way roundabout. It’s the second major LNP project […]
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Community Awards to Recognise Volunteers
Member for Kawana, Jarrod Bleijie, has called on the Sunshine Coast community to help recognise hard-working volunteers by nominating them for the tenth annual Kawana Electorate Queensland Day Community Awards. Mr Bleijie said the Kawana Electorate Community Awards, now in its tenth year, provides an opportunity to acknowledge and pay tribute to the thousands of […]
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