Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, has said that by the end of March 338 teachers in the Pine Rivers electorate will have a laptop as part of the Bligh Government’s $70 million Computers for Teachers program - more than 12 months ahead of schedule and on budget. » more

I rise this afternoon to support the Child Care and Another Act Amendment Bill 2010. This piece of legislation is another step in meeting the Bligh government’s commitment to a quality and accountable education system in Queensland. It is about ensuring that parents have access to information that will enable them to make informed decisions about our most precious young Queenslanders. It is about ensuring that our teachers are fully equipped and tested to teach our kids every day. And it is about ensuring that our children get a flying start to education with quality checked early childhood teachers. This government prioritises the education of our children. » more

State Member for Pine Rivers, Carolyn Male MP, is encouraging local residents to talk to their family about whether or not they want to be an organ donor as part of Australian Organ Donor Awareness Week. » more

Carolyn Male MP with Manager Vicky Smout

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, is pleased to announce that Pine Rivers Community Assisted Transport Service (CATS) has received $279,415 additional funding for improved delivery of Home and Community Care (HACC) services.

Carolyn Male MP said the additional funding will significantly assist HACC service providers to deliver basic support and maintenance services to more Queenslanders and their carers.

“I know this funding is greatly welcomed by the Pine Rivers Community as it will go a great way to helping CATS to continue providing their services to people in genuine need of assistance,” Carolyn Male MP said.

“CATS, as a HACC provider is a volunteer based community organisation. They provide door to door transport service specifically for HACC eligible people who are unable to access other forms of public transport due to health and accessibility reasons.” » more

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, would like to inform people that they have an opportunity to shape the future of Queensland’s education system. » more

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, is pleased to announce that Bray Park State School has received $36,559 of funding under the Queensland Government’s Smart Schools Subsidy Scheme. » more

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, is pleased to announce the introduction of new Service Awards for Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations, which will complement the existing 25 year and 50 year awards. » more

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I rise this evening to speak on the sad passing of a leader in the Maleny community, Jill Jordan, who lost her battle with lung cancer in Bowen on 8 January this year. Jill was a great inspiration in the Maleny community due to her forward-thinking ideas on community spirit and of people cooperating for the benefit of the whole. I believe these ideas have made the Hinterland town of Maleny what it is today. » more

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, invites non-profit community groups to apply for a share in $180,000 in grants from the Residential Tenancy Authority (RTA). » more