THERE are so many people working hard to ensure Redcliffe and Deception Bay are not only great places to live in today, but in the future.
Many influential people call Redcliffe and Deception Bay home — including our Moreton Bay Regional Council mayor, state Attorney-General, councillors and federal and state representatives.
Sure our politicians and councillors work hard to secure funding for major projects such as Dolphin Stadium and the Redcliffe Peninsula Line and have the final say on what developments get approved — but what about the community members who dedicated hundreds of hours lobbying the politicians?
Or the community members who just get in and get the job done themselves.
The Redcliffe & Bayside Herald, with the help of some judges, has put together a list of Redcliffe’s 30 most influential people — The Redcliffe Power 30.
The list will shine the spotlight on community members who work hard behind the scenes to shape our great suburbs.
We’ll reveal five people every day until the top spot is announced on Monday, November 5.
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15. Senior Sergeant Garth Peake
If it has happened on the roads around Deception Bay and Redcliffe senior sergeant Garth Peake has seen it. He is the officer-in-charge of the Deception Bay Road Policing Unit determined to make Moreton roads safer. Sen Sgt Peake has long been an advocate for road safety coming up with initiatives and campaigns for Road Safety Week.
14. Josh Kindred
The CEO of Kindred Group is making waves with plans to transform the Newport Marina into a hub with a hotel and residential towers. He is also the principal of Kindred Real Estate which has expanded from one to four offices across the Moreton Bay region.
13. Richard Lancaster
While Richard Lancaster may be retired he is still heavily involved in the Peninsula’s arts scene. From the Seaside Artists to being the president of the Gayundah Preservation Society Mr Lancaster is involved in numerous community groups. His most current project, which has been four years in the making, is to gain permission from the state government to paint a rust preservation coat on the Gayundah wreck.
12. Sean Gordon
Sean Gordon is the founder and CEO of SchoolAid — a program which aims to develop the next generation of philanthropists. It has been embraced by schools across Australia enabling young people to fundraise for causes they care about. Most recently he has launched a nationwide campaign allowing schoolchildren to come with ways to raise money for drought affected farmers.
11. Ros Thomsen/Helen Bambling
Homelessness is a growing issue on the Peninsula and these two women are working hard to find a solution and help those in need. Ros Thomsen has been with The Breakfast Club of Redcliffe for 15 years. Helen Bambling joined later as a social worker. Both go above and beyond for those in need. They along with a number of volunteers offer breakfast and dinner services five days a week, an outreach service and operate The Hub. They have shown people of all ages that a little bit of generosity can go a long way — from donating food, clothing or time. Together they organise and run charity events to raise money and keep their operation afloat, including Rockin 4 The Homeless.
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