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What is your child really learning when they play?
Sesame Lane explores how play helps young children build creativity, communication, confidence, problem-solving and fine motor skills through everyday experiences.
Matty's first mow with Backyard Bolters
Matty has graduated from trainee to paid Backyard Bolters employee, marking a major milestone for the Moreton Bay social enterprise helping young people living with disability build skills, confidence and pathways to work.
Free emergency services expo is back
The free Moreton Bay Emergency Services Expo returns to Bribie Island with emergency vehicles, live water rescue demonstrations, hands-on activities and opportunities to meet local emergency services crews.
Back for Great Tram Pull
Ferny Hills disability organisation Claire’s Cottage will return to the Great Brisbane Tram Pull, with its all-abilities team taking on the one-tonne tram and calling on the community to cheer them on.
Vote for your Local Hero
Three Moreton Bay community leaders have been named Westfield North Lakes Local Heroes finalists, with voting now open to help their organisations secure up to $20,000 in grant funding.
Free masterclass with ARIA winner
ARIA Award-winning singer-songwriter Rick Price will host a free songwriting masterclass at North Lakes, sharing career stories, practical techniques and creative insights with Moreton Bay music lovers.
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Who’s Who in 22, Community: Amy-lee Mayes
Redcliffe Area Youth Space’s Amy-lee Mayes has continued to fearlessly advocate for young people and lead a team dedicated to delivering programs, initiatives and support that saves lives in 2022
Who’s Who in 2022, Community: Matt McCracken
Matt McCracken’s fearless advocacy for people living with a disability was recognised in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List, where he was awarded an Order of the Medal of Australia. Matt’s legacy also lives on in the Award for Accessibility & Inclusiveness Excellence in the Moreton Bay Business Excellence and Innovation Awards – a new category in this year’s awards program.
Who’s Who in 2022, Community: John Hardgrave
Albany Creek’s John Hardgrave was stunned to be named Dickson Citizen of the Year in January. The award acknowledged his contribution to the community as a former member of the Australian Defence force, passionate volunteer and veterans’ advocate. His community work continued throughout the year, with John walking 156km to raise more than $2000 for charity in March.
Who’s Who in 22, Community: Sharyn Tidswell
Redcliffe Hospital Fundraising Manager Sharyn Tidswell ramped up her efforts to mobilise the community ahead of the second Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital event in 2022
Who’s Who in 2022, Community: Michael Hornby
Albany Creek resident Michael Hornby received an OAM in 2022 recognising more than 30 years of “service to the community” founding, running and expanding some of the biggest charities in Australia
Who’s Who in 2022, Community: Melissa Redsell
When Melissa Redsell became pregnant at the age of 16, she never dreamt she would go to university, or forge a successful career, let alone create a thriving charity helping young mums-to-be. In 2022, she became Queensland’s Australian of the Year in the Community Hero category and published a book
Who’s Who in 2022, Community: Helen Bambling
Helen Bambling from The Breakfast Club of Redcliffe was named Westfield’s Local Hero for the North Lakes area in 2022, winning a $20,000 grant which the club used to help people struggling with the cost of living
Who’s Who in 22, Community: Paul Clark
Redcliffe Uniting Church Senior Minister the Reverend Paul Clark led his congregation as it opened a community hub and continued to support important local causes in 2022
Who’s Who in 22, Community: Sean Gordon
Clontarf’s Sean Gordon has continued to provide a platform for school children to make a difference in their communities in 2022, with his creation SchoolAid raising money for Redcliffe Hospital and flood victims
Who’s Who in 22, Community: Carmel Riethmuller
At the beginning of 2022, Carmel Riethmuller and the team at Chameleon Housing were rallying to help victims of the February floods and by the end of it, the community had rallied around them so they can do more to help at risk youth
