Peter Slipper's Snippets 19 March 2010
Volunteer Grants
I wish to advise local community groups that the annual Volunteer Grants programme has opened for applications.
The grants are for small equipment purchases for community groups, sporting clubs, and the like of up to $5000.
Applications must be lodged before 16 April. For details visit the website of the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs at www.fahcsia.gov.au or by contacting 1800 183 374
Online Fraud
The Australian Federal Police are warning all internet users, including teenagers, that online fraud can impact anyone.
The AFP particularly warned that an increase in the use of social networking websites, which often request highly personal information, can potentially expose users to identity theft.
Identity theft occurs when internet users are not careful and place too much information onto publicly accessible social websites.
For further information, visit www.scamwatch.gov.au or phone 1300 795 995.
Seniors Forum
Popular Member of Parliament Bronwyn Bishop, the Shadow Minister for Seniors, is confirmed as the key speaker at the 10th annual Fisher Seniors’ Forum and Expo, which will be held on May 21 at the Lake Kawana Community Centre. Please call my office on 07 - 5444 4888 to book your place.
Meet Pete in Park
I am continuing my programme of free community sausage sizzles across the electorate in coming weeks.
These are the latest in a serious of these sausage sizzles that have proved very popular. The events are designed to give local residents a chance to catch up and chat with me about local issues, in an informal setting.
The events are planned for Eudlo, Glasshouse and Beerburrum on 10 April and Montville, Maleny, Conondale on 17 April.
If you have any queries, contact my office on 5444 4888.
More from Peter Slipper (Federal Fisher)
This week Peter sends a reminder about swim safety, nominating a local hero and a call for submissions to a report released by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). Sep 1, 2010
Liberal National Federal Member for Fisher Peter Slipper has vowed to protect the Sunshine Coast’s best attribute – its lifestyle. Aug 20, 2010
Liberal National Federal Member for Fisher Peter Slipper is proud to announce His Holiness the Dalai Lama is visiting the Sunshine Coast. Aug 19, 2010
A Liberal National Govt would allocate $500,000 in funding for CCTV surveillance cameras to boost public safety in key Sunshine Coast communities. Aug 17, 2010
In this weeks column Peter talks about a big deal out of small business Thinlinx, milk madness in Maleny, and sports stars rewarded Aug 17, 2010
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