On Our Selection News - 18th May 2023

Covering Cambooya, Hodgson Vale, Westbrook, Wyreema Districts

Former Broncos star pays visit

Wyreema State School students last Wednesday had a treat as former Brisbane Broncos and Queensland Maroons rugby league player Andrew McCullough visited the school.

Andrew, who retired only last year after a 309 game career, ran a league skill session with a selection of students. The students thoroughly enjoyed listening to the former Dalby boy talk about his journey from playing bush footy to playing in the NRL.

Playing as a hooker, Andrew amassed 260 games for the Brisbane Broncos from 2008 to 2020, 8 games for the Newcastle Knights in 2020 and 41 games for the St. George Illawarra

Dragons in 2021-22.

He played all three State of Origin matches for Queensland in 2018 and another in 2021.

Andrew enjoyed working with the Wyreema students and promised a return visit.

Wyreema State School has sent a big thank you to the Brisbane Broncos and Andrew for organising this opportunity for its Wyreema Warriors.

The Wyreema Warriors were stoked to receive a visit from Andrew McCullough.

Council backs Road Safety Week pledge

Toowoomba Regional Council is reminding residents to observe the 2023 National Road Safety Week pledge: To Drive so Others Survive.

Infrastructure Services Committee chair Cr Carol Taylor and Infrastructure Services portfolio leader Cr Melissa Taylor joined Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) officers, emergency services and LifeFlight representatives at Toowoomba’s LifeFlight base to launch the road safety campaign that runs until this Sunday, May 21.

Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said National

Road Safety Week placed a sharp focus on driver behaviour and reinforced important safety messages for all road users.

“Every agency supporting this campaign is committed to saving lives and reducing road accident injuries that cause untold grief and have a huge financial and social cost to our community,” Mayor Antonio said.

“Improving driver behaviour is critical.

“I encourage everyone to assess their own habits and focus their full attention on the road.

“Drivers also need to pay extra attention to hazards on the roads.

“We’ve seen too many fatal accidents in our Region and across the state this year already, which must be addressed.”

Cr Carol Taylor said the national campaign was a reminder that we all have collective and individual responsibilities as road users, whether we are pedestrians, cyclists, public transport passengers, motorcyclists or motorists.

“Road safety is a shared responsibility, and everyone can play their part by always focusing on the fatal five: avoid driver distractions, avoid speeding, drink and drug driving, wear a seat belt and never drive when tired,” Cr Taylor said.

“Please remember to avoid taking risks behind the wheel as you not only endanger your own life, but the lives of passengers, other motorists and road users around you.

“Council is committed to improving road safety through better engineering on our road projects and advocating for road safety education and enforcement, in addition to investigating new technologies to improve road management and safety.

“Council is working to update its Road Safety Strategy.

“This refresh will ensure that our strategy serves as an action plan that helps Council, our key stakeholders and the community participate in road safety initiatives across the Region.

“Council will keep advocating to state and federal governments to reverse the reduction in road funding in real terms for regional and rural roads. Increasing funding for road infrastructure projects is vital to keep pace with higher traffic volumes and community expectations.

“As we ramp up work on our permanent reconstruction works under our current Flood Recovery Program, I ask motorists to please be patient and observe all roadwork signs.

“Council’s capital works program invests in projects that enhance safety and improve traffic flow for all road users across our Region’s extensive road networks (more than 6,600 kilometres of sealed and unsealed roads).

“Council applies for available road funding grants, including allocations under the federally funded Black Spot program, which delivers projects that reduce the incidence and severity of road traffic crashes.

“We also work collaboratively with TMR and the Police and thank all emergency services agencies for the work they perform around the clock to keep our community safe.”

Wyreema Community Hall surging ahead

Towards the goal of improving its event hosting ability, the Wyreema Community Hall committee is investing in improving its electrical capacity both inside and outside the hall. bring everyone together,” she said.

Secretary Sara-Jane Howell said the total costs for upgrades are set to be around $10,000.

Towards the upgrades, the hall was recently successful in acquiring a $2,500 grant from Toowoomba Regional Council.

The upgrades include a new main board that meets modern standards, repairs to damaged circuit breakers and new power outlets for powered sites outside the hall.

In the kitchen, new power outlets will be installed along with a new sub-board and sub-mains to split power requirements over the hall, as to not overload the main switchboard.

Mrs Howell said the upgrades to the kitchen were vital, as during the Eat Street event last year, which saw 3,500 people attend in three hours, the hall’s power could not cope and kept on overloading.

She said the upgraded electrical system will allow the hall to host more functions, including outdoors, where new lights, which are to be installed, will help too.

The hall has raised money itself to contribute towards the costs and has submitted an application for another grant funding opportunity.

Mrs Howell said a wall, which is falling down, will also have to be replaced in the hall.

“Thanks to Toowoomba Regional Council for their support and the grant, which allows us to support the community and

Graffiti problem continues

The prevalence of graffiti in the Toowoomba urban area is not diminishing according to a report made to Safer Toowoomba Regional Partnerships Inc.

Volunteers in Policing (VIPs) have seen an increase in graffiti incidences, receiving up to 40 reports of graffiti per month from both community members and VIPs for removal.

In 2019-20 there were 141 pieces of graffiti removed by Graffitistop in Toowoomba.

That increased to 229 in 2020-21, then 270 in 2021-22.

In the current financial year, 2022-23, the figure has reached 242 and is likely to at least equal the previous year by June 30.

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“The town loves going along to our events and is constantly supporting them.”

As part of the latest round of Toowoomba Regional Council grants, the Cambooya Landcare Association also received a grant, totalling $6,358, which will go towards a large project including a workshop, tree planting and a webinar.

The Association is still finalising these plans.

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Learn how to react when disaster strikes this Emergency Services Day

Meet with local emergency service personnel, first responders and government departments who would love to chat about their roles and how you can be prepared for a weather event. Check out the LifeFlight helicopter, displays and demonstrations of equipment and specialist vehicles, food stalls, fun activities for the kids and much more!

When: Saturday, 20 May from 9am to 1pm

Where: Newtown Park Emergency Services Day is a cash only event and all proceeds raised go to LifeFlight. For more information, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/events

This event is supported by Queensland Fire and Emergency ServicesQFES, Get Ready Queensland and Queensland Government to build community resilience to disaster.

$5k raised by Mount Peel scavenger hike

The week-long Hike to Heal scavanger hunt/hike held in February at Mount Peel Bushland raised $5,000, which has been donated to Toowoomba-based charity Momentum Mental Health.

Debbie Bailey, CEO of Momentum Mental Health, said the donation will support Momentum’s mission to remove barriers to accessing mental health and wellbeing services in the community.

“This money is pivotal for our organisation to be able to work with anyone who has the courage to put their hand up and ask for help,” she said.

Participants were encouraged to have fun while following clues on the Mount Peel Bushland Reserve to find natural treasures, complete photo challenges, and solve riddles as they walked along the trail.

Wendy Green, Communications and Partnerships Manager at Momentum Mental Health, said she personally completed the Hike to Heal with a couple of her fellow team members and their young families.

“We immediately saw the benefits of walking and chatting and discovering new things along the trail, which we were encouraged to do via clues provided by the Hike to Heal participant pack,” Ms Green said.

A special addition to the hike was the Tribute Tree, made by the West Toowoomba Men’s Shed.

It allowed participants to dedicate their walk to a loved one or offer words of encouragement by writing on the tree’s leafshaped memory tags.

Hike to Heal aims to add value to the community by raising awareness about and destigmatising mental health and suicide.

It was founded by Vale View residents Linda and Jim Barton who lost their son Nick to suicide in 2016.

Emergency Services Day

The Region’s emergency services will be on show this Saturday, 20th May, as part of Emergency Services Day. The event is taking place at Newtown Park, off Taylor Street in Toowoomba.

Visitors will be able to meet with local emergency service personnel, first responders and government department representatives who will be available to chat about their roles and how the general public can be prepared for a weather event.

It is anticipated that a LifeFlight helicopter will be on site where there will also be demonstrations, displays of equipment, specialist vehicles, food stalls and fun activities for kids.

Emergency Services Day will commence at 9am and continue until 1pm.

Admission is free.

Momentum Mental Health CEO Debbie Bailey and Hike to Heal founder Linda Barton.

Asbestos found at local schools

Vale View State School, Bunker’s Hill State School and Harristown State High School are among 287 state schools across Queensland where there were asbestos-related incidents last year.

Minister For Education Grace Grace said in all schools where asbestos is found, the Department of Education sends a letter to parents and caregivers advising what precautions have been implemented in response to the incident.

“It is the department’s policy that written advice is provided to parents and caregivers within 24 hours of an asbestos-related incident occurring, which is managed by the school individually,” Ms Grace said.

“It is not uncommon for asbestos to be found in Queensland schools built before the 1990s.

“The number of potential asbestos exposures is always concerning; however, it is important to note that not all records in the database are confirmed cases.

“The department has a comprehensive program for the safe management and removal of asbestos across our schools.”

In total, there were 575 total incidents across the 287 schools, with 22 schools recording five or more incidents.

The incident at Ramsay State School was recorded on 6 January 2022 and the incident at Bunker’s Hill State School on 21 January 2022.

There were two incidents recorded at Harristown State High School, on 13 January and 9 May 2022.

Shadow Minister for Education Dr Christian Rowan said it took a Parliamentary Question on Notice to make the Palaszczuk Labor Government release the figures.

Darling Downs hit by unexpected deluge

Predictions of modest rain over the last few days were well exceeded by reality as the Darling Downs saw sustained rainfall, especially on Monday night.

At 9am on Tuesday, over the previous 24 hours 51mm of rainfall was recorded at Cambooya, 64mm at Hodgson Vale, 60mm at Wyreema, 41mm on Westbrook Creek at Athol and 58mm at Toowoomba Airport.

Rain was not the only feature in the storm, with thunder and lightning providing a show and even hail falling in some areas.

The forecast over the next week shows the rain will ease up, with every day predicted to be sunny or mostly sunny, with lows between 1 and 5 degrees and highs between 17 and 20 degrees.

“These are the figures the Education Minister wanted hidden from parents and teachers,” Dr Rowan said.

“That’s 575 times a parent had to wonder if their student has been exposed to asbestos, or a teacher had to consider if they work in an asbestos-exposed classroom.

“Asbestos exposure is a serious public health matter, and it requires diligent management processes.

“The Palaszczuk Labor Government’s handling of asbestos management in schools continues to remain extremely concerning.

“Students, parents, teachers and school staff deserve absolute transparency and accountability on this vitally important workplace health and safety issue.”

AgForce disappointed with Federal Budget

As Australians continue to feel the pinch at grocery stores, the farming organisation believes the “cost of living” budget has ignored many practical solutions that could have eased financial strain and strengthened the agriculture industry.

According to Ms Somerset (right), there were some “considerable gaps” that needed to be addressed, “Overall, it’s really

disappointing,” she said.

“I think there were some real opportunities that have been missed and that’s a real shame for consumers and our farming community.

“It will ultimately hit shoppers in the pocket when they get to the checkouts.”

While the budget’s headline item for agriculture was an additional $1 billion for our essential biosecurity system, it came with a sting – producers must pay a protection levy that will take $153 million from their pockets over three years from 2024-25.

It means a grass-fed cattle producer will pay an extra 50¢

per head and a cotton producer will pay an extra 22.5¢ per 227 kg bale.

This is on top of the large contributions farmers already make to protect our natural environment through their levy payments and their own on-farm biosecurity management costs, such as for controlling invasive pests and weeds.

The budget also fell short in delivering the sought after funding injection into road infrastructure, critical to lift productivity and reduce the cost of production in our decentralised state, and also raised the heavy vehicle road user charge by six per cent per year over 3 years - a move that has significant implications for our supply chain and rural communities.

Ms Somerset said the budget had done nothing to take the pressure of the nation’s food and fibre providers.

“Obviously we were looking for consistent biosecurity funding, but we weren’t looking for farmers to be funding it,” she said.

“Farmers are already a significant contributor to this system and so the move to have them foot even more of the bill is disappointing to say the least.

“Looking at the cost of living, this is only likely to further increase the price of food and consumers will pay the price.

“As far as the roads are concerned, we need significant investment in infrastructure, and not just where we’ve had damage, but to actually finish our road networks and get those supply chain pathways firmed up for agriculture.

“It’s a critical expense and if we don’t keep investing in it, eventually we’ll end up playing a very expensive game of catch up,” she said.

The budget did include some positive moves on workforce supply, including $370 million for the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme, as well as $76 million for reducing visa processing times, and an extension to pensioner work incentives.

However, this was counteracted by a more than 15 per cent increase in visa application costs, including for backpackers looking to work in agriculture.

“There are many examples in this budget of the government giving with one hand but taking with the other – it is really disappointing for Queensland agriculture,” Ms Somerset said.

AgForce General President Georgie Somerset has warned consumers the cost of groceries will continue to rise, following a federal budget of “missed opportunities” that seeks to further tax rural communities.

TSBE responds to Federal Budget

TSBE CEO, Greg Bowden believes what Toowoomba and Surat Basin region needs from the federal government is commitment to funding support for small business, major infrastructure projects, renewable energies, and manufacturing to support economic growth and underpin the core industries of health and education our region relies on for job security and liveable communities.

“With budget centrepieces focusing on some big ticket wins for Australians including a boost to Medicare, increases in rent assistance and cost-of-living relief measures it also delivered a few small business benefits,” Mr Bowden said.

“These included tax relief through a $20,000 instant asset write-off and the new Small Business Energy Incentive, which will provide small business with bonuses and asset write-offs for energy saving upgrades.

“Continued, long term investment into major projects is vital to the economic growth of the region.

“It means confidence in investing in the region which means job, education, and livability opportunities.

“Connectivity is critical in sustainable regional success.

“We have road, rail, and air opportunities to build on for our region.

“At the last national cabinet at the end of April, Prime Minister Albanese said his government was adopting a refreshed approach to infrastructure investment.

“In the budget, a 90-day independent review of the Infrastructure Investment Program was unveiled.

“This means that the $120 billion infrastructure pipeline will be reviewed.”

Minister for Infrastructure, Catherine King said communities will benefit from national significant infrastructure with shorter and safer travel, more liveable cities, suburbs and regions, while the economy benefits from the certainty brought by a smoother delivery of investment matched to project timelines.

Mr Bowden said for our region, the hope is that this review will maintain the trajectory in becoming a major inland port, with major road, rail and air projects secure to ensure the future growth of the region.

“Manufacturing supports infrastructure growth and represents significant job numbers and investment for our region,” he said.

“The budget makes mention of committing $15 billion to the Nations Reconstruction Fund which is an investment in Australian manufacturing.

“In addition to improving aged care services (including $11.3 billion for a 15 per cent award pay increase) and supporting the energy transition through incentives to small business for green investments and $2 billion has been earmarked for Hydrogen head start programs.

“To ensure liveability and job opportunities for our communities, it is imperative that we secure stable, long-term investments from all levels of government.

“This will foster positive economic and social growth, contributing to the success of not only Toowoomba and the Surat Basin, but also the entire nation.”

Ken Duncan: see the beauty in creation

How can you not believe there is a creator?” Australian landscape photographer Ken Duncan OAM asked almost 500 people attending last week’s 29th Toowoomba Mayoral Prayer Breakfast at Rumours.

“Don’t you see the sun coming up or feel the breeze? The only thing blocking the light is our own shadow,” Mr Duncan said.

A highlight reel of images from around the world, including a charging polar bear taken recently in the Svalbard archipelago north of Norway, reinforced Mr Duncan’s mission to show the beauty of creation.

“We need to keep a constant reminder of what we could lose,” he said.

“We are custodians.

“Open your eyes.

“How does it happen by chance?

“I’m showing the beauty of God’s creation.”

Mr Duncan said photographs of his father Jim’s missionary work in the Kimberley region of Western Australia had excited him growing up.

A trip back to the Kimberley with his father changed his life.

He said time spent with the Aboriginal elders and people in the Kimberley helped him realise that the journey should be as important as the destination.

After working in photo mini-labs, Mr Duncan said he was determined to find a meaning in life.

His pioneering work in panoramic landscape photography has taken him around the world.

“Never allow your dreams to be measured by a bank balance,” Mr Duncan said.

The Mayoral Prayer Breakfast started with a welcome by Town Crier Kevin Howarth and featured two musical pieces specially composed by Rhod McNeill and performed by Tonia Paroz and Evan Shelton, with a scripture reading by Rev. Daniel Wallace and a prayer that was prepared and shared by Pastor Ada Boland.

Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio thanked all sponsors and supporters at the Breakfast for their ongoing generosity.

He said funds raised from the Mayoral Prayer Breakfast will be presented to Civic Assist and Adapt Mentorship and Consultancy in coming weeks.

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Rangeville Community Church Pastor Andrew Hoey (left) with guest speaker Ken Duncan OAM and Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio at the 2023 Toowoomba Mayoral Prayer Breakfast.

Changes proposed to online liquor sales

Queenslanders have been asked to have their say on a new draft regulatory framework for online liquor sales and delivery. especially around minors and unduly intoxicated people accessing liquor.

An online survey is open to until Friday, 28 June 2023. Online sales and delivery of food and beverage, including alcohol, has rapidly increased in recent years. However, some research has identified potential risks,

Young drivers admit to breaking the law

An alarming number of young drivers have admitted to speeding, with more than 10 per cent of respondents in a survey saying they exceed the speed limit regularly.

RACQ’s annual Young Drivers Survey quizzed motorists aged 16 to 24 and found around three quarters admitted to speeding and driving while tired.

RACQ’s Head of Public Policy, Dr Michael Kane, said the research showed poor driver behaviour is starting at a young age.

“As we mark National Road Safety Week, we need these young people to re-set their attitude towards driving. The road rules should be fresh in their minds, yet so many of them are blatantly ignoring the law and risking the lives of all road users,” Dr Kane said.

“Last year, 297 people lost their lives on Queensland roads and the Fatal 5 contributed to the overwhelming majority of those deaths – that’s speeding, driving fatigued, drink and drug driving, distracted driving and not wearing a seatbelt.

“Young people are over-represented in the road toll.

“From January 1 to the end of October 2022, 58 people aged between 16 to 24 were killed, making up almost a quarter of the deaths on our roads.”

The Young Drivers Survey also found respondents considered mobile phones and GPS devices the biggest cause of distraction behind the wheel, yet there has been a significant decrease in the proportion of young drivers using their phones while driving.

“In 2021, 16 per cent of respondents admitted to texting while driving and checking their phone when stopped at traffic lights,” Dr Kane said.

“It’s good to see this kind of behaviour has significantly decreased but there’s still room for improvement, with more than 9 per cent of young drivers still admitting to checking their phones behind the wheel.

“We need to get back to basics and change the mindset of reckless motorists to ensure they take safety seriously every time they get behind the wheel; if not for themselves, for their loved ones and other road users.”

The survey also found parents continue to be a big influence on driver behaviour.

Following targeted industry stakeholder consultation last month, the Queensland Government is asking the public to provide feedback and inform the development of regulations for online liquor sales and delivery.

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman said since the pandemic there has been a rapid increase in online sales and delivery of food and beverage, including alcohol.

“Our current liquor legislation predominantly regulates physical licensed premises, it isn’t designed to regulate online sales and delivery, that’s why we’re committing to develop a modernised framework to regulate online liquor sales and delivery in Queensland,” Ms Fentiman said.

“This is about minimising potential harm and violence, while also recognising how online liquor sales can offer many customers a more convenient option.

“I would encourage everyone to go online and have their say.”

To read the discussion paper and make a submission, visit justice.qld.gov.au/community-engagement/communityconsultation/current/regulatory-framework-online-alcohol-salesdeliveries

VALE VIEW STATE SCHOOL

ROTARY RUN THE RANGE

On Sunday morning a group of staff and students set out to complete the challenge of the Rotary Run the Range 7 kilometre course.

The children were eager to begin, thoroughly enjoying the atmosphere of the starting line and the event.

We set off on the downhill section with high spirits and an enthusiastic pace!

A few kilometres into the course the children began analysing how far we had worked our way downhill and the realisation of the challenge that still lay ahead had hit.

We had a quick rest break at about half way before tackling the uphill section of the course and where the true challenge began.

It is a steep climb with the elevation rising over 300 metres vertically across this section.

The children showed sheer determination in their efforts and true mateship in encouraging each other to not give up even when the course got extremely tough.

We crossed the finish line with enthusiasm and the sense of pride from the students was overwhelming.

There was much talk at the event from the community of the

outstanding behaviour displayed by all the students involved.

We are very proud of all the students who were involved and would like to thank Mrs Dujela, Mrs Coote and Mr Wright for accompanying the students at this event.

Toowoomba R.L. results

Round 5 of Toowoomba Rugby League was played last weekend.

On Saturday, Warwick defeated Dalby 33 to 28, Toowoomba Valleys defeated Highfields 52 to 6 and Gatton defeated Wattles 16 to 12.

On Sunday, Goondiwindi defeated Oakey 38 to 24, Southern Suburbs defeated Newtown 36 to 16 and Pittsworth defeated Brothers 46 to 16.

Wattles play at home this Saturday at Platz Oval, Clifton, with the A Grade match starting at 6.30pm.

ABOVE & BELOW: Vale View students participated in the Rotary Run the Range course.

NOBBY STATE SCHOOL

MOTHER’S DAY HIGH TEA

The lawn of Nobby State School was transformed on Saturday as the P&C hosted a Mother’s Day High Tea.

The weather was perfect for an afternoon filled with fun and laughter.

The event, which was spearheaded by Mrs Sophie Potts, was attended by more than 100 people.

Attendees were entertained to the smooth sounds of the Amica Jazz Duo and heard some words of wisdom about parenting from motivational speaker, Karen Reid.

Delicious food was served throughout the afternoon as well as cake walks, tombola draws and games.

The day finished with the drawing of the Mother’s

Day Mega Raffle with Amanda Keogh winning a $220 Hobbstography photo package, Allie Kay winning a $400 Ryanie for Tyres voucher and the main prize of a $500 holiday travel voucher and three course lunch at Homage Restaurant at Spicers Hidden Vale being won by Maria Spain.

Congratulations to the Nobby State School P&C for a successful fundraiser.

Guests were very pleased with the assortment of drinks, biscuits and sandwiches on offer.

The wait staff were Nobby students, including Joseph and Marcus.

It took a big group of Nobby mums to prepare for the event in the lead-up and during the day. From left: Lena Bowles, Jennah Knecht, Pip Smith, Emma Richards, Amanda Riehl, Rachel Orphant and Sophie Potts.

Incredible cakes were donated by Gingernuts Sweet Treats, Charlie’s Cupcake Factory, Sweet Philosophy, Robyn Bargh and Eve Barlow.

Margaret Ferguson and Rachel Basonovic enjoy a drink.

Local Events Calendar

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Berghofer Foundation makes significant donation to RFDS

RFDS (Queensland Section) Chair, Russell Postle, said Mr Berghofer’s gift of $10 million is a characteristically generous offering from someone who has a strong track record of healthrelated charity donations.

“Clive Berghofer has been an incredible advocate of the RFDS for decades and has strongly supported our role in providing healthcare equity to people living, working and travelling in remote parts of the state,” Mr Postle said.

“We anticipate the funds will contribute towards large infrastructure investment across Brisbane, Mount Isa and Bundaberg as well as support the innovative cabin fit out for our new flagship aircraft, the Beechcraft King Air 360.

“As our founder, the Reverend John Flynn said, ‘if you start something worthwhile, nothing can stop it’ and Clive’s gift

will help the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Queensland keep that belief alive as we celebrate our 95th birthday...”.

Mr Berghofer, said when he was approached by the RFDS to see if he could help provide funding to support projects and services, he didn’t think twice.

“I’ve always believed in the importance of supporting organisations that focus on delivering positive healthcare outcomes and the RFDS is certainly one of those,” he said.

“I look forward to playing a part in the continued rollout of the new generation of life-saving Beechcraft King Air 360 fleet.

“I wish Russell and the team at RFDS (Queensland Section) all the best in the future and hope my gift helps them to continue to deliver vital services, wherever people may be.”

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) has announced that the Chair of the Berghofer Foundation, Toowoomba’s Clive Berghofer, has made a generous donation to help deliver its vital services across Queensland.