Mark Boothman MP Blog - 2024 - Community

The Oxenford Men's Shed Is looking for more members to join the shed. It's a great place to catch up for a cuppa and a chat or do a bit of woodworking. They also have a great garden for all those green thumbs out there. Sheds open between 8 and 11.30am Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays.

The clean-up operation continued today, with locals, volunteers and workmates coming out to help affected properties

It's time for a “very warm/humid” Community Roadside at Upper Coomera. During my travels today, I caught up with Will, who runs The Village Grocer. He sells farm fresh produce from his front gate at 36 Tarata Road Guanaba. During the recent storm event, Will donated produce to all those who helped with the storm cleanup. Please keep supporting local businesses.

Our volunteers braved the 39 degree heat and continued the clean up removing debris from yards. But there is still so much to clean up.

If you want to volunteer and help with the cleanup, go to Volunteering Gold Coast here and sign up https://volunteeringgc.org.au/severe-weather-assist/

I have had numerous enquiries from residents about their Essential Services Hardship grants and the Department of Communities requiring them to show proof they have lost power. These residents lost power for over a week. Some lost power for almost two weeks! Yet the Department is demanding proof.