Speakers

Give A Child A Chance (GACAC) is a registered "Special Works" not-for-profit initiative established in 2017 by the Margate Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland. The primary purpose of GACAC is to enable children from vulnerable, low-income, or dysfunctional circumstances to access educational resources, giving them the opportunity to achieve an education equal to that of their peers

GACAC does not receive any Government or St Vincent de Paul Society (SVDP) funding and relies on the support of community and religious orders' donations and fundraising.

Mission and Support:

• Focus: Partnering with vulnerable families, experiencing hardship, to support and enable children to access educational opportunities, equal to their peers.
• Assistance Provided: New school uniforms, shoes, stationary and computers for High School students. Also works with the schools to assist with school camps and excursions.
• Reach: Supports students in 25 local schools on the Redcliffe Peninsula, Deception Bay, Rothwell, Mango Hill and North Lakes. Since 2017 assistance has been provided to over 3,200 students, with over $700,000 raised and spent. The expectation for 2027 is to work with and support 800 children.
• Average cost: The estimated average annual cost per child is around $225.00.

Dr Daniel Blackmore is a senior post-doctoral research fellow in the Bartlett Laboratory at the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI). His research is focused on the ageing brain and developing approaches to slow or even reverse cognitive decline.

Dr Blackmore was one of the first to discover the age-associated decrease in neural stem cells. These stem cells are critical as they are able to generate new neurons which are essential for the formation of new memories. Daniel uses mice to study the exact mechanisms involved in these processes. He has shown that physical exercise is very effective at increasing neuron number and improving memory in very old animals. This research formed the basis for a recent human exercise study that demonstrated a significant improvement in the cognitive function of elderly Australians. The University of Queensland.

QUEENSLAND ROTARY ENDOWED CHAIR IN NEUROSCIENCE:

Rotary Queensland launched a major "Breakthrough Project" to raise $5 million to fund a perpetual, endowed chair position at QBI. This initiative unites multiple Rotary districts across Queensland to support leading neuroscientists researching brain disorders like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and dementia.

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ADG Monica Fraser is child of 10-pound POMS arrived in Melbourne in 1961, became a nurse and midwife, a trainer and assessor in profession. Worked as a nurse until 2003.
Have 3 stepdaughters and 2 biological children all adults and 6 Grandchildren, aged 21 yrs to 22 months.
Had joined Junior Chamber International - Jaycees in early 1980’s until aged out at 40 yrs old but still a life member-Senator
Gained a Bachelor of Sociology and Psychology in 1987-took 6 years of night classes and working fulltime shift work.
Was married for 35 years until was widowed in 2022. He was an army veteran.
We moved to Bundaberg after caravanning with an 18-month-old and getting pregnant with the 2nd child, where I was invited to join Brisbane City Midday Rotary which later became a Daybreak.

Mark joined Bundaberg Sunrise RC.
01 Aug 1993 Bundaberg City Daybreak, Club President (1997-1998, 2009-2010,
2016-2017); Club Secretary (1994-1995, 2000-2001, 2004-2005, 2012-2013, 2015-
2016); Club Executive Secretary/Director (2014-2015); Club Treasurer (2010-2012)
and Member (1993-2018)
Coordinated Band nights, organised group study exchange teams, Co-founder of
Pageant of Lights Parade 1996-2002 (still going) and Founder of Healthy Life Expos
2008-2012
District 9570: YEP Counsellor 1995-2000, YEP Host 1994-2000, Club Visioning
facilitator 2012-2015, RLI Facilitator 2012-2018, Assistant Governor 2005-08, District
secretary 2014-17,
New Farm RC 18 Jul 2018: Club Secretary (2019-2020, 2022-2023, 2024-2026);
Club Service Projects Chair (2024-2025); Club Membership Chair (2023-2024); Club
President (2020-2022, 2023-2024); Club Executive Secretary/Director (2021-2027)
and Club Foundation Chair (2020-2027), Member (2018. As well introduced the
Community Dinner in 2024 and is an annual event now.
District 9620 Assistant Governor (2026-2027)
Rotary Foundation Recognition: Benefactor (2004- ongoing
Paul Harris Fellow: PHF+2 (2022-23), PHF+1 (2017-18), PHF (2004-05)

TRF Giving: 2015-current

Jeanette Barnett works as a Customised Employment Coach with Better Together, a not-for-profit community organisation based in the Caboolture area, which supports people with disability and works towards building a more inclusive Moreton Bay community.

Presentation::

• What Customised Employment is and how it works.
• How identifying a person's strengths and interests can lead to meaningful employment.
• The role of local businesses in creating inclusive workplaces.
• How community organisations, service clubs and local networks can help open doors to employment opportunities across Moreton Bay.

* Colin Scobie is arrnaging a guest speaker for tour Christmas Lunch.

Ingrid Keegel serves as the Treasurer for Redcliffe Musical Theatre, which is the parent company of ROAR Academy based in Redcliffe, Queensland.

She works as part of the executive team to help manage the organisation, which provides youth performing arts training and funds local initiatives, such as sending students to events like the Australian Junior Theatre Festival.

HelenTynan is the Engagemnt Officer and Principle Compliance Offier, Biosecurity Queensland for the National Fire Ant Eradication Program.

Redcliffe and Scarborough are located inside a declared fire ant biosecurity zone managed by the National Fire Ant Eradication Program. Biosecurity Queensland conducts systematic surveillance, community engagement, and granular bait treatments across South East Queensland to achieve eradication.

Talking about Fire Ants 16 October 2025 (Photo Album) 

Talking about Fire Ants | Invasive Species Part 2

Tom's Law Personal + Group Training.

Over 25 years working in the fitness industry and operating the business on the Redcliffe Peninsula.

Author of fitness and lifestyle books including Prime Movers and Tom's Law: A life fit for living.

– LifeChapters

Vicki Godfrey recently rejoined City of Moreton Bay as the Community Resilience and Recovery Officer (CRRO).

She is keen to connect with not-for-profit and community organisations across the City of Moreton Bay to learn more about the valuable work they do, explore areas of shared interest, and identify opportunities to work together.

Overview of CRRO role - funded through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) until March 2028 and focuses on strengthening community resilience and recovery.

Vicki's work centres on:

• Building community capacity and capability post recovery
• Improving access to information and communication
• Supporting community leadership and capacity building
• Strengthening partnerships and collaboration
• Promoting inclusive, community-informed approaches
• Supporting long-term recovery and community wellbeing

Vicki uses The Adaptation Game that "enables players to create their own place-based storylines that clearly and meaningfully humanises the concept of disaster planning and climate change into players’ lives in a meaningful, practical, actionable way."

David Bradford is a former QUT Lecturer and Director of three State Government training agencies. With an 18 year career in the Justice and Human Services sector, David has a well-deserved national profile as a leader and educator in Justice, Health and Human Services. David has a solid reputation for achieving outstanding results in partnership with NGOs and education providers. 

DaV’ange Care is a registered NDIS provider based in Margate on the Redcliffe Peninsula and in North Brisbane. It was established in 2011 as part of The DaV’ange Group, which expanded into disability care, training, investigations and consulting. The parent group also operates training divisions and specialises in education and training, consultancy and investigations.

NDIS Services Offered:

• Daily Living & Shared Living: Assistance with daily personal activities and supported independent living (SIL).
• Accommodation & Respite: Subsidised accommodations across Brisbane suburbs, plus flexible day and overnight respite care, and Medium Term Accommodation (MTA).
• Community Participation & Life Stages: Innovative community participation programs and assistance with coordinating or managing life stages and transitions.
• Employment Pathways: Programs combining work and study through registered training organizations for nationally accredited qualifications.
• Support Coordination: Helping participants navigate plans and connect with local supports across North Brisbane and the Moreton Bay region.