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Have your say in Brisbane Central community survey TELL your community leaders how their priorities, what was important to you feel about the issues that matter them, and what they felt needed to be to you in the Brisbane Central addressed,” Mr Cavallucci said. Community Survey, coming to a letter “All of the results will be provided box near you. to stakeholders so State member for that they can can use Brisbane Central Robert the information to Cavallucci has brought deliver improved local together community services,” he said. leaders across a range The results of the of areas to come up survey will be published with questions designed in The Village News, to gauge how you providing a snapshot of feel in key sectors of the community you live government, law and in and insight into how order, commerce and your community feels industry, education, about these important housing and the issues. economy. What are the Don’t miss this local issues that matter opportunity! Have your State member for Brisbane to you? say and let your voice be Central Robert Cavallucci “As a representative heard. Look out for the of the community I survey in your letterbox felt it was imperative to come up this month. Alternatively, complete the with a way, where I, alongside other survey online at www.surveybrisbane. community leaders could reach out to com.au. All Brisbane Central residents the community and provide them with who complete the survey will go in the the opportunity to have their say about draw to win prizes.
Fashionable Pineapples campaign to raise money for breast cancer battle THE National Breast Cancer Foundation joined forces with social enterprise initiative O’Shirt to launch Pineapples, a fundraising and breast cancer awareness campaign running until May 13. During the campaign O’Shirt will be retailing exclusively designed t-shirts with every $7 donated directly to NBCF. O’Shirt co-founder Ryan Williams said he felt privileged to be involved with the foundation after a number of family members were affected by breast cancer. “This campaign, we have teamed up with fashion designer Ana Diaz to design a print that is quirky but yet a serious sense of fun, which in-turn helps to raise awareness of breast cancer,” Mr Williams said. “O’Shirt is
a new initiative geared to empower charities and we’re especially excited by the prospect of supporting a great cause that’s close to our hearts.” Making giving back a fashion trend of its own, O’Shirt partners with a different charity each fortnight to design a fashionable shirt that raises funds and broadcasts the message of the chosen charity. “We started O’Shirt with the idea of inspiring people to care and giving people the opportunity to act by developing a movement of people that respond to world issues and make this global village a better place while giving hope to those who need it most,” Mr Williams said. Visit oshirt.com to purchase a shirt and for upcoming campaigns.
New Neighbourhood Watch CRIMINALS will find it that little bit harder to gain a foothold in the tight-knit communities of New Farm, Teneriffe and Fortitude Valley when the Neighbourhood Watch program is finalised. Fortitude Valley senior constable Vicki Campbell said police were deciding on a model that would best suit these areas before taking it to the community for consultation and involvement. “We want to set up Neighbourhood Watch here for a couple of reasons,” she said. “While there is low crime in these areas we want to protect that and help keep these areas safe by introducing the proven, successful Neighbourhood Watch program. “Also, the program helps forge closer links between police and the
community and we are better able to do our job and benefit the community when those ties are strengthened,” she said. Snr Constable Campbell recognised that the demographic in these areas was quite diverse and so many professionals who work long hours are unable and unwilling to come to evening meetings for Neighbourhood Watch. “We’re looking at a range of options, which could also include an online model,” she said. “We want to give this the best chance to succeed.” For more information or to get involved with Neighbourhood Watch, contact Snr Constable Vicki Campbell: Campbell.victoria@police. qld.gov.au.
Art reveals true picture of mental illness
THE Mental Illness Fellowship Queensland (MIFQ) will hold its 22nd Annual Art Exhibition in Brisbane’s King George Square from May 11-16. Themed, ‘Kaleidoscope’, the event will showcase in excess of 350 pieces of work from more than 150 talented artists who have a lived experience of mental illness. The exhibition will open with a cocktail party on May 10 at 6pm. Guests will have the opportunity to view and purchase the artwork and meet and mingle with artists, including featured artist Cate Bond. The Exhibition is a highlight of Schizophrenia Awareness Week and provides an outstanding opportunity for artists to display and sell their artwork, as well as raising awareness within the community of mental health issues. For more information contact the Mental Illness Fellowship Queensland T: 3358 4424 or visit: www.mifq.org.au.
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