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Happy Valentines Day! islandandsurrounds.com.au 2018 - Issue 21
Simone’s PEN Pumicestone
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Electorate Office: Shop 1/43 Benabrow Ave, Bellara l Phone: 3474 2100 l Email: pumicestone@parliament.qld.gov.au l Facebook: @SimoneWilsonMP
A message from Simone Wilson MP
I have been overwhelmed by the support and well wishes since becoming the Member for Pumicestone and I cannot thank you enough. Like you, I am proud to call Pumicestone my home. Pumicestone deserves to be recognised by all in this Government as being part of this great state with its unique beauty and boundless offerings – with its diverse needs and immense possibilities. These aspects of our electorate should never be taken for granted and I give you my assurance that I will work hard for you and on behalf of you. I look forward to meeting you when I am out and about in the electorate and wish you all a happy and prosperous year ahead. Introducing Team Pumicestone I am pleased to introduce our new electorate staff, Sally and Daniel, who have hit the ground running with me. Sally and Daniel bring years of experience to their electorate officer roles and they are here to help you with any matter. Next time you are passing by, pop in to say hello and meet the team. Mobile Offices I want to know what’s important to you and so I intend to bring my office to the communities of the Pumicestone Electorate for your convenience. Keep an eye on my facebook @SimoneWilsonMP to find out when I am in your neck of the woods. If you would like to meet with me at any time, please give me a call on 3474 2100 to arrange a suitable time.
Out and About January was full of activity with the new school year commencing and business back to usual following the Christmas break. It was wonderful to join students and staff at Caboolture Montessori to welcome our newest preppies. Congratulations again to Medicrew Medical Centre Toorbul on their grand opening last month where I joined local staff, volunteers and residents over a special morning tea. Thank you to the Sandstone Point Community Association for inviting me to join your first community meeting of the year. It was my great pleasure to get to know members and to hear what’s important to the Sandstone Point community.
Helpful info Protect yourself from scammers - We all know there are many scammers out there and the very best way to protect yourself is to be aware and learn more about scams. The ACCC puts out a great pocket sized resource titled “The Little Black Book of Scams”. I have just received stock of this book so if you would like a copy, please pop into the Electorate Office to collect one or drop a line to Pumicestone@parliament.qld.gov.au and we’ll post one out to you. Passport Renewals - A number of residents who do not have access to a computer have contacted me in regards to renewing their Passports. After speaking with my Federal colleagues, residents who need to renew their passports can simply call 131 232 and speak to the Passport Renewal Team to request a hardcopy renewal form.
Celebrating Australia Day 2018 Australia Day celebrations began a little early this year with the Moreton Bay Regional Council Australia Day Awards. The Pumicestone Electorate’s very own Ken Piva was recognised as this year’s Volunteer of the Year. Ken has worked tirelessly to support our community over many years through his work with St Vincent De Paul, Lions, Camp Quality and as a Chaplain at Bribie Island State School (to name just a few). It's people like Ken that make Australia and Pumicestone a great place to live.
Upcoming Event
Each year, International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Our electorate is home to amazing women with rich and diverse life experiences. Keep an eye on my Facebook @SimoneWilsonMP for details of the IWD Breakfast I will be hosting on Friday, 9 March at the Pumicestone Lions Park (Welsby Parade, Bongaree). We’ll also be supporting Domestic Violence victims in our electorate by asking for a gold coin donation as you join us for breakfast. Hope to see you there!