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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25. Teresa Reed and Danielle Hannah
1000 Haircuts for the Homeless founded by Scarborough couple Teresa Reed and Danielle Hannah launched their mobile barbershop in 2017. They have long since surpassed their goal to cut the hair of a 1000 homeless people. They are now on a mission to help at-risk youths through their new project 99 Aprenticeships. On top of this the duo still take their mobile barbershop to The Breakfast Club of Redcliffe and other locations around Redcliffe and greater Brisbane to help those doing it tough.
24. Leanne Dinning
As a founding member of the Brisbane Convoy for Kids, Leanne Dinning has helped raise more than $200,000 for children in need. The Rothwell resident was named the Moreton Bay Regional Council Citizen of the Year in 2017. She is the only founding member still with the group, which started in 2010.
23. Patrick Bulman
Encircle Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre provides counselling services to domestic violence victims, family support and services for those in need. Group CEO Patrick Bulman an advocate for White Ribbon Day. The group organises an annual march for White Ribbon Day through Redcliffe.
22. Bob and Nancy Richardson
When jeweller Bob Richardson and his wife Nancy opened a small jewellery store in Comino’s Arcade in 1957 they never dreamt the business would be going strong 60 years later. There are now three generations of family members working in the business. They have two stores, one at Peninsula Fair Shopping Centre and the Westfield at North Lakes.
21. Rae Frawley
Rae Frawley helped see many new projects go ahead during her time as a Moreton Bay Regional councillor. She has continued to invest her time in many projects since her political career ended in 2012. Ms Frawley is the president of the Redcliffe Drop-in Centre, a group working to establish a centre for the region’s homeless. She is also a member of History Redcliffe.
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