Support for carers to be discussed at Ingham ministerial forum

Support for people with a disability and their carers will be on the agenda when the Ministerial Regional Community Forum for the north Queensland region comes to Ingham this month.

The Minister for Natural Resources and Water, Craig Wallace, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Main Roads and Local Government, Ronan Lee, are scheduled to attend the public forum on Monday 3 December.

The Minister for Main Roads and Local Government, Warren Pitt said Queensland Government Ministers and Members of Parliament would discuss the issue of support for people with a disability and their carers with regional representatives, known as forum members.

“I encourage anyone interested in local issues to attend as part of the public audience and listen to the views of forum members and the attending Members of Parliament,” Mr Pitt said.

The forum will take place at Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham from 3 pm.

Ministerial Regional Community Forums have been held since 1999 and are held in 10 regions across Queensland.

The public meetings bring together Cabinet Ministers and appointed regional leaders to share information and discuss topics relevant to the region.

“The forums enable the Queensland Government to keep in touch with communities and be better informed about regional issues of concern,” Mr Pitt said.

For more information and to RSVP contact the Ministerial Regional Community Forum team in Townsville on 4760 7300.

Media Contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819