Llew O'Brien (Wide Bay, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

People in Wide Bay don't wait for other people to step in; they step up. Take Yvonne Pattinson of Cooroy, a police officer's mum who makes children's clothes for disadvantaged kids out of old emergency services uniforms, which she saves from landfill. Each year, Uniforms 4 Kids cuts, dyes and sews discarded uniforms and creates 3,000 handmade pieces of clothing for disadvantaged kids. Our government supports those who volunteer to help make the lives of others a little easier, which is why our Stronger Communities Program awarded Uniforms 4 Kids $5,000 for new sewing machines. Take Gympie Medical Transport, where volunteers drive patients to medical appointments. The SCP has provided $13,990 for a third vehicle to expand their service. Take the Double Island Point UHF Repeater Committee, awarded $15,000 for a UHF kit to access weather updates, beach conditions and emergency services.

If you're one of these people in Wide Bay who don't wait around for others to do the work but step up and assist their community in their own way, whether that's driving patients, sewing for disadvantaged kids or ensuring boaties keep in touch, we want to help you to continue helping others. So lodge your application for a Stronger Communities round 7 grant through my website today.

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