Jennifer Howard MP | Politician
Jennifer Howard MP
Phone: +61 7 3447 2100
Address: 125 Brisbane Road 4304 Booval, QLD, Australia
Website: http://www.jenniferhowardmp.com.au
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24.01.2022 It was my pleasure to deliver a hamper to Ipswich East State School this morning which will be raffled to raise money for their P&C! This time of year is especially busy for school P&C’s, often organising multiple events and fundraising activities before the Christmas break. This school goes above and beyond for their students and I’m happy I could help support their work with this donation.
23.01.2022 REMINDER: Applications for postal votes close TODAY! If you wish to vote by post in the upcoming state election and have not applied yet, you can do so here: https://bit.ly/3lRb6FX You can also get in touch with my office on 3447 2100 if you need assistance.
23.01.2022 Air-conditioning in every Ipswich school: Delivered Having aircon in classrooms is critical to keeping students comfortable while learning. Ipswich locals are all too familiar with the intense heat that summer can bring to our region, which is why delivering air-conditioning in every school was one of my top priorities when I was first elected.
22.01.2022 Santa is good to go for Christmas! Santa and his reindeer have been given special permission to visit Ipswich and deliver presents to all the good boys and girls this Christmas. Children are encouraged to put out treats, but make sure you wash your hands beforehand!
22.01.2022 A big congratulations for Bethany Lutheran Primary School who have earned themselves a spot in The Educator magazine's Innovative Schools list! The list honours schools who are making the most profound and exciting impact in K-12 education, and I know that Bethany Lutheran has worked hard to deliver world class education for their students. Well done!... Here's the full list: https://bit.ly/3lpvwG6
22.01.2022 Restrictions update!
22.01.2022 A really terrific initiative for girls in high school!
22.01.2022 Today is World Aids Day. HIV and AIDS brought immeasurable pain to millions of families around the world and was a reminder just how important a quick and effective health response is. To those who live with HIV today, I want you to know that I support and stand by you.... To the friends and families of people who lost their lives to AIDS, I send my condolences on this somber day. #WorldAidsDay
21.01.2022 The Civic Plaza development was officially opened by the Ipswich City Council this morning! With the decline of the Ipswich Mall over the years, this new precinct has breathed new life into the heart of the Ipswich CBD. It was a pleasure to see the new plaza this morning. Tulmur Place is packed with potential and I know it will attract locals and tourists alike. ... Congratulations to the Council for the fantastic outcome of this project. I can’t wait to see the rest of it! Charis Mullen MP - State Member for Jordan Ipswich City Council
21.01.2022 The Palaszczuk Labor Government will invest a further $46.5 million for new and expanded health facilities in Ipswich if re-elected. $22 million for the Ipswich Hospital expansion, which includes $11 million for a dedicated mental health area in the Emergency Department and more paediatric treatment spaces, $9.3 million for a dedicated obstetrics theatre and $1.7 million to expand renal dialysis and nephrology services. $24.5 million will go towards a new Alcohol and Other Dr...ug (AOD) Withdrawal Management and Rehabilitation Service, delivering 10 withdrawal management beds and 35 residential rehabilitation beds. This is fantastic news for Ipswich and I’m proud to be a part of a Labor Government that stands up for and supports every member of our society.
21.01.2022 If you have been to the following locations at these times or boarded the following flights, please go and get tested if you develop any COVID-19 symptoms: 28 Sept 2020, 4PM-5PM: Icon Cancer Centre, Hyde Park 29 Sept 2020: Mater Day Surgery, Hyde Park 30 Sept 2020, 1PM-2PM: NQ Vascular, Pimlico... 1 Oct 2020: Mater Day Surgery, Hyde Park 3 Oct 2020, QF2302 Townsville to Cairns 6 Oct 2020, VA782 Cairns to Brisbane See more
19.01.2022 Community notice: Works will be undertaken at the Herbert Street bridge in Sadliers Crossing between 8am and 3pm from 16 to 20 November. There will be a single lane closure on Tallon, Herbert and Challinor Streets during the week. The bridge will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists during this time. Nearby residents may experience some noise while the works are carried out. Queensland Rail is currently in discussions with the Ipswich City Council about the future of the bridge.
19.01.2022 Congratulations to Mrs Nicolee Eiby, winner of an Excellence Award for Primary School Principal of the Year (Non-Govt) at the Australian Education Awards. It’s wonderful to see a local Principal nationally recognised for outstanding leadership and excellence in education. Primary school is the most important step in a child’s education journey, and having dedicated and compassionate teachers and principals can make all the difference in a child’s learning.... Congratulations Mrs Eiby once again and thank you for your dedicated service to education!
19.01.2022 Fantastic to be out at Booval today talking to locals about the Palasczuk Government's plan for Ipswich.
19.01.2022 Great to be out on Griffith Road this afternoon receiving waves and honks from the afternoon commuters! A big thank you to my volunteers for your help you all look wonderful in red!
18.01.2022 BUDGET NEWS: 9475 EXTRA frontline health staff will be employed over the next four years. This includes 569 extra nurses and 166 extra doctors for the Ipswich region. This pandemic has shown us just how important it is to invest in healthcare.... Queenslanders deserve access to a world class healthcare system, and this funding will provide that for our community and the rest of the state.
16.01.2022 Announcement for health funding in Ipswich! Watch live!
15.01.2022 Since September our Fair-Trading Inspectors have been out in force making sure toys meet our high safety standards just in time for Christmas. Shoppers need to be on alert when shopping for Christmas toys this year, with six toys landing on Santa’s unsafe list this year. These include:... 2x plush toys A wooden alphabet puzzle A wooden number puzzle A magnetic number puzzle and, A rainbow circle stacker For information on safety standards and product bans, visit www.productsafety.gov.au. Any concerns about unsafe toys should be reported to the OFT at www.qld.gov.au/fairtrading or by calling 13 QGOV (13 74 68).
14.01.2022 RESTRICTIONS EASED: From 4pm today, Friday October 16: - Up to 40 people can dance at weddings with a COVID Safe Plan - Dancing will be permitted at Year 12 school formals - Gatherings of 40 people will be allowed in homes and public places... - Outings from aged care facilities can resume See more
13.01.2022 Over $750,000 in grants for Ipswich small businesses during COVID-19: Delivered The Palaszczuk Labor Government has provided over $200 million of COVID-19 Small Business Adaption Grants to businesses across Queensland. These grants helped businesses stay afloat with grants of up to $10,000.... I met with several small business owners and for many of them this funding meant that they could keep their staff employed and pay their bills on time.
12.01.2022 Community notice: Starting today, the Coronation St entrance to the East Ipswich train station will be closed from 9am 4pm. A pedestrian detour will be in place and the closure will run until mid-December. This closure is in place so that works can be carried out on the accessibility upgrade, which will ensure that people using wheelchairs, prams or carrying heavy items can navigate the station safely.
12.01.2022 FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT: Raceview Soccer Club will receive $900,000 from a re-elected Palaszczuk Labor government to build a new community clubhouse and canteen! The club is currently using temporary shelters and a towable canteen, and as a club with 425 players, one tiny temporary building is nowhere near enough. The new infrastructure will provide changing rooms and a space that can be used by the club and the wider community for seminars, presentations and other events.... This investment will also create and support local jobs, which is at the core of the Palaszczuk Government’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan for Queensland.
11.01.2022 Want to be a secret santa for a local senior? My office is currently accepting donations for STAR Community Services, who are hosting an appeal for Christmas gifts for elderly residents in our community. This year has been hard on our seniors from lockdowns to not being able to see friends and family. Making a donation is a great way to give back to the people in our community who have had a rough year.... Donation suggestions include socks, coffee, vouchers, pamper packs, hand cream, fruit cake, tea cups, crockery, household goods and non-perishable food items. If you want to make a donation, you can do so at my office until 15 December.
09.01.2022 Applications have opened for the next round of funding under the Queensland Arts Showcase Program (QASP)! Individuals, organisations and collectives that are creating exciting and accessible arts and cultural experiences in Queensland are encouraged to apply. Funding is available through three streams: ... - Arts Accelerate- new works - Arts Activate- diverse arts and cultural initiatives - Arts Advantage- arts-led projects, which provide social benefits to Queenslanders QASP offers one off grants of up to $30,000 (sole-funding) and up to $60,000 (co-funding). Applications close 20 December 2020. Find out more: https://www.qld.gov.au//funding/organisations/arts-showcase The Palaszczuk Government is implementing nearly $60 million worth of initiatives to support the arts and cultural sector through the impacts of COVID-19, including a $22.5 million Arts and Cultural Recovery Package. The Recovery Package is a down payment on Creative Together 2020-2030: A 10-Year Roadmap for arts, culture and creativity in Queensland.
09.01.2022 It’s up to all of us to help prevent domestic and family violence. During Zonta Club of Ipswich Inc's 16 Days of Activism, orange ladies will be appearing around Ipswich to raise awareness of violence against women. Yesterday I brought an orange lady along to the opening of the 57th Queensland Parliament to raise awareness of this important issue.... As Members of Parliament, we work hard to protect women from violence through effective legislation. The Palaszczuk Government is also committed to working with organisations that are combatting this issue head on like the Queensland Police Service and Domestic Violence Action Centre, who have done so much for Ipswich and Queensland. Zonta International Lance McCallum MP Charis Mullen MP - State Member for Jordan Jim Madden MP - Ipswich West #16daysofactivism #zontasaysno #zontaclubofipswich
09.01.2022 FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT: Ipswich BMX Club are set to receive $500,000 from the Palaszczuk Labor Government to build a new clubhouse and canteen! This investment will provide the club with the facilities they need to host state, national and international competitions, which will bring an influx of visitors to Ipswich on a regular basis as well as a boost to our local economy. The funding will also create and support local jobs, which is at the heart of our COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan for Queensland.
08.01.2022 Great news for renewable energy in Queensland! The Palaszczuk Government is committed to moving towards a more renewable future. Our target of 50% renewables by 2030 will put downward pressure on power prices while reducing our impact on the environment.
06.01.2022 The Palaszczuk Government handed down the 2020-21 budget today, and there’s a lot of investment for Ipswich! We’ll hire hundreds of healthcare staff, teachers and police officers $802 million will go towards infrastructure in Ipswich, supporting 2,600 local jobs An extra $43.5 million will be invested in the Ipswich Hospital expansion... $102.9 million will be spent on schools across the Ipswich local government area This is only the tip of the iceberg. Keep an eye on my social media I’ll share more highlights from the budget over the coming days!
04.01.2022 Can you believe the Ipswich Vigoro Association has been around for 90 years? During their anniversary dinner on the weekend, I had the pleasure of presenting the Life Member award to Deanne Lawrie a community champion who has dedicated many years to Ipswich Vigoro. We love our sport here in Ipswich and I am so glad that clubs like Ipswich Vigoro have the community support they need to celebrate milestones like this.... A big congratulations to Deanne and Ipswich Vigoro!
03.01.2022 $24.8 million Ipswich Turf Club redevelopment: Delivered When I was elected in 2015, I committed to delivering a well overdue upgrade for the Ipswich Turf Club, and last month I was so pleased to attend the official opening of the new-look ITC, complete with upgraded racing facilities and a fantastic new events and entertainment centre. This upgrade would not have been possible without the tireless advocacy of the ITC and the Palaszczuk Labor government.
03.01.2022 The 57th Parliament was officially opened by the Governor of Queensland yesterday. I was so proud to stand beside my colleagues, excited to continue with our plan for economic recovery and jobs.... Queensland Parliament #qldpol
03.01.2022 Community notice: As part of the East Ipswich station accessibility upgrade, night works will be undertaken between 9pm and 5am the following day at the station from Monday 16 November to Thursday 26 November. Starting 11:30pm on Friday 27 November, continuous, around-the-clock works will be undertaken until 3am on Monday 30 November. During this time, no trains will stop at the station. Night works details:... - 16 20 November: 9pm 5am - 23 27 November: 9pm 5am Weekend works details: - 11:30pm Friday 27 November to 3am Monday 30 November
02.01.2022 The ECQ has officially declared the seat of Ipswich and re-confirmed me as the elected representative. Thank you everyone for your ongoing support and belief in me. It has been an honour to represent you for the past five years and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue doing so for the next four years. I’d also like to thank my opponents for a hard-fought campaign. It is important that voices across the political spectrum are represented and your run played a big role in maintaining our democracy.
02.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of Zonta International’s 16 Days of Activism, as part of their ZONTA Says No to Violence Against Women campaign. On Monday night I attended the Zonta Club of Ipswich Inc meeting, where I learned of the tragic story behind this campaign. The Mirabal sisters, Patria, Minerva and María Teresa, were outspoken activists who were publicly opposed to the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo. ... Trujillo ran an oppressive regime in the Dominican Republic for 30 years, often executing those he felt were his enemies or had wronged him. The sisters were brutally assassinated in 1960 by Trujillo’s men. Their deaths sparked an uprising in the Dominican Republic which saw an end to Trujillo’s regime. Women should never be afraid to speak up because of the threat of violence or intimidation, and ZONTA’s ongoing activism ensures that the legacy of the Mirabal sisters’ lives on.
01.01.2022 The only way for Deb Frecklington and the LNP to get to their promised 4 year surplus is to cut jobs and services. We can't cut our way to recovery and we can't risk the LNP.
