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EnergyWise Kit
Home EnergyWise Kits contain energy
efficiency
information
and do-it-yourself auditing tools to help you identify energy use
patterns in your home and take positive steps to reduce your energy
consumption and lower your energy bills. To request a free
EnergyWise kit, you can call 07 3224 7527 or complete an online
request form at
www.energywise.qld.gov.au.
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Energy Ombudsman
Anyone with concerns about their
electricity or gas retailer should contact the Energy Ombudsman.
The Ombudsman offers a free, one-stop shop and can be contacted on
1800 662 837.
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Queensland Multicultural
Awards
The Queensland Multicultural Awards
recognise
people
and groups whose outstanding efforts over a sustained period have
helped promote multiculturalism, support new migrants and increase
community awareness of the value of multiculturalism. The
closing date for nominations is Friday 5 September 2008.
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National Stroke Week -
FAST
Research indicates that at least 1.3
million
Australians
who are aged over 40 might not recognise the signs of stroke in
themselves or others. National Stroke Week runs from September
15 to 21 and aims to educate people of the signs of stroke.
FAST stands for Facial weakness, Arm weakness,
Speech difficulties, Time to act FAST.
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Interest Rates Capped at
48%
From 31st July 2008, a maximum cap of
48% per
annum,
including interest, fees and charges, will apply to consumer credit
contracts in Queensland. The interest rate cap puts a limit on
the amount of interest that can be charged on a loan. Prior to
this, there was no cap on interest rates in Queensland and lenders
could charge very high interest rates on loans.
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Queensland Plan for
Mental Health
The Queensland Plan for Mental
Health 2007 -
2017
has now been officially launched. The Plan reflects the
Queensland Government's deep commitment to delivering a better
quality of life for people living with metal illness, as well as
their families and carers.
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Booklet for Older Workers
The Queensland Government under the
Experience
Pays Awareness Strategy has released a new booklet for older
workers - What are your options as an older worker? The
pocket-sized handbook is for mature-age employees starting to think
about retiring or looking for flexible approaches to their careers.
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duplicate the existing 110,000 volt (110kV) powerline from Powerlink's South Pine Substation at Brendale to the Hays Inlet Substation at Rothwell. To read more and have your say, click the link below.
Queensland carers who receive either a Carer Allowance or Carer Payment from Centrelink are eligible for a card and applications are now being accepted. Cardholders are entitled to discounts and special offers pledged by community minded businesses. Currently there are over 2,600 business outlets participating in the scheme across the state.
Disability Action Week, which will be celebrated from 14 to 20 September. This year's theme is See beyond the disability. There will be local events and activities throughout the state.
Competition 2008. The Buy Smart Competition is a chance for young people to sharpen their consumer and financial literacy skills, helping them make the most of their money and avoid money troubles, now and later in life. Entries close Friday 19 September 2008.
available to local councils, tertiary institutions, incorporated organisations and community groups in Round 3 of the Q150 funding program. Applications open 1 July 2008 and close 5 September 2008.