Media Releases
Be on guard online
Monday, 20 May 2013 10:25 in Media Releases
Federal Member for Ryan Jane Prentice is encouraging local schools and community organisations across western and north-western Brisbane to participate in National Cyber Security Awareness Week.
National Cyber Security Awareness Week will be held from 20 to 24 May 2013, in partnership with industry, community and consumer groups and all levels of groups.
Only the Coalition will ensure fair indexation
Thursday, 16 May 2013 17:13 in Media Releases
Labor and the Greens have confirmed that they do not care about the lives of military superannuants and their families, Federal Member for Ryan Jane Prentice has told the Federal Parliament.
Mrs Prentice said she and many of her colleagues, including the Leader of the Opposition, have already signed the Coalition’s pledge to deliver fair indexation.
Jane Prentice recognises local Ryan volunteers
Monday, 13 May 2013 00:00 in Media Releases
Federal Member for Ryan Jane Prentice has paid tribute to all volunteers throughout the community for their outstanding contribution to Australia as part of National Volunteer Week, which runs from 13 to 19 May.
Nominations are also open for the Ryan Community Service Awards, an initiative held during National Volunteer Week to encourage and acknowledge the excellent and tireless work of individuals and groups in the Ryan community.
Green Army to tackle local project
Monday, 29 April 2013 16:56 in Media Releases
Federal Member for Ryan Jane Prentice today welcomed Shadow Minister for Climate Action, Environment and Heritage Greg Hunt to visit a Green Army project site at Merri Merri Park, Chapel Hill.
Merri Merri Park is currently suffering from a serious infestation of weeds. A revegetation project will remove the infestation and then revegetate the area.
Community Heritage Grants 2013
Tuesday, 23 April 2013 10:22 in Media Releases
Community Heritage Grants of up to $15,000 are available to assist in preserving cultural heritage collections of national significance.
Not-for-profit organisations, such as historical societies, regional museums, public libraries and Indigenous and migrant community groups, are encouraged to apply.
Care packages for the troops 2013
Thursday, 28 March 2013 11:38 in Media Releases
As ANZAC Day approaches, Federal Member for Ryan Jane Prentice is urging community members to spare a thought for Australian Defence Force personnel who are currently serving abroad.
Mrs Prentice said there are over 2,500 personnel currently deployed on operations from Afghanistan to the Solomon Islands and some 60,000 veterans who have served overseas during the last decade.
Government grants to support volunteers
Wednesday, 20 March 2013 10:21 in Media Releases
Federal Member for Ryan Jane Prentice is urging local volunteers to apply for a share of $16 million in Federal Government grants.
“Whether it is at our local sporting club, theatre, church or a community group we rely on volunteers for their valuable contribution to our community and these selfless people deserve our support,” Mrs Prentice said.
Blackwood Street Flood Fundrasier
Monday, 04 March 2013 11:03 in Media Releases
The Blackwood St Chamber of Commerce will host a Queensland Flood Appeal Fundraiser this Friday, March 8.
The event will start at the Gaythorne RSL from 6.30pm at a cost of $50 per person with a welcoming drink, finger food and entertainment by the Sanctuary String Quartet.
Centenary of ANZAC grants now open
Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:02 in Media Releases
Community members are now invited to apply for funding from the ANZAC Centenary Local Grants Program, Federal Member for Ryan Jane Prentice said today.
Mrs Prentice said the grants would enable the community to work together to ensure that we pay appropriate tribute to the thousands of locals who answered the call to serve their nation and the hundreds who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of our collective values and beliefs.
Ryan Small Business Survey
Thursday, 21 February 2013 11:52 in Media Releases
We have a very strong small business community in Ryan, but local business people are telling me they are spending more and more time complying with red tape.
New data has confirmed that the Rudd-Gillard Government has introduced 20,900 new regulations since elected in 2007.
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