Editor’s Notes

Well, election season is well and truly upon us. Unlike a lot of other countries, we get the opportunity to democratically elect our leaders for the next 3 years. Although our system is not perfect, it’s a bit like Churchill said, “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.” Groom will field eight candidates at the May 21 election, the largest number since 2013. Five of the seven candidates for Groom at the election are either women or non-binary, which is an endorsement of changing demographics and public sentiment and it’s fantastic to see more women stepping up and taking action and wanting to make a difference. The first gathering of all candidates in the upcoming federal election for Groom led to some tense moments and wild policy ideas. More than 130 small business owners, supporters and residents packed into the Cathedral Centre on Thursday night for the Chamber of Commerce’s candidate event . All candidates were quizzed on a range of topics, including the region’s skills and housing shortages, climate change, a new hospital and Groom’s status as a safe seat. None of the candidates or their parties have any specific policies to support people with disability in the Groom electorate, so when you vote, make that vote count.

The future of the next 3 years is in your hands.

In This Issue

2 Editor’s Notes 3 Labor’s 6 Point Plan 4 CareMaster Updates 5 NDIS Updates 6 Mayoral Prayer Breakfast 7 Manny’s Day at the Footy 8 Safe and Supported 9 NGO Training Infographic 10 Toowoomba Community 11 Rockhampton Community 12 Increased Driving Fines 13 Staff Updates 14 What’s happening in May

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