BUSHkids Annual Report 2018-2019

Events

Looking back with love and gratitude, looking forward with vigour and confidence In March 2019, we launched our NDIS ECEI services across the Fraser Coast and Sunshine Coast regions with the official openings of BUSHkids EarlyStart offices in Hervey Bay, Gympie and Maroochydore amid delicious, ceremonial cake-cutting … and at year’s end, Inglewood stalwart Sue Clarke announced her intention to retire.

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BUSHkids would like to say a special thank-you to the following dignitaries for their support and attending the launch of our newest ECEI services – • the Hon. Keith Pitt MP (Federal Member for Hinkler) and Andrew Wallace MP (Federal Member for Fisher); • Cr Judy Peters (Bundaberg Regional Council and local FoBk Chair), • Cr Darren Everard (Fraser Coast Regional Council Deputy Mayor); • Gympie Regional Council’s Mayor Mick Curran and Cr Mal Gear ; • from the NDIA, Des Lee (Regional Director, Disability & Community Services), Scott Hunter (Director, LAC & ECS Contract Management), David Robinson (Director, Service Delivery Central Queensland), as well as Steve Moore , Ross Hurford and Fay Kyle ; • BUSHkids Council Chair Dr Neil Bartels oam and Mrs Annette Bartels , Deputy Chair Gloria Ryan and Honorary Treasurer Allison McLean .

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