Request a Letter of support
If you require a letter of support for your grant application, please email my office at [email protected] with details about your organisation, what funding you are applying for, and what the funding will be used for.
Please also provide your deadline so we can do our best to work within your timeframe to support your request.
Request for Congratulatory Message
If you or someone you know is celebrating a special birthday or anniversary, you can request a letter from the Premier of Queensland, Prime Minister of Australia, or the Governor-General to mark the occasion.
Congratulatory Letter Types
| Celebration | Message From | Notice Period |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Anniversary | ||
| 50th (Golden) | – Prime Minister of Australia – Premier of Queensland – Governor of Queensland | 3 weeks |
| 60th 65th 70th (Diamond) | – His Majesty The King – Governor-General of Australia – Prime Minister of Australia – Governor of Queensland – Premier of Queensland | 4 weeks |
| Birthday | ||
| 90th | – Prime Minister of Australia – Premier of Queensland | 3 weeks |
| 100th 105th 110th | – His Majesty The King – Governor-General of Australia – Prime Minister of Australia – Governor of Queensland – Premier of Queensland | 4 weeks |
How to request a congratulatory letter
Prepare supporting documentation
Organise a copy of a supporting document to verify the applicant’s date of birth or marriage.
Birthday
- Birth certificate (short extract or photocopy acceptable)
- Passport or citizenship papers (photocopy acceptable)
Anniversary
- Marriage certificate* (short extract or photocopy acceptable)
*If you do not have a marriage certificate, you can supply a statutory declaration (you can use either an electronic or print version) to confirm that the date and place of marriage are correct. The statutory declaration should be signed by a member of the family and witnessed by a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations.
Complete the application form
Download and complete the congratulatory letter application form.
Check the notice period
Refer to the above table for the type of letter your require.
Submit your application
By Post – Post your form and your supporting document to:
The Executive Correspondence Unit
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
PO Box 15185
CITY EAST QLD 4002
By Email – Email your form and include a scanned copy of your supporting documentation.
Letters from the Mayor
Your local Lord Mayor may also send messages to mark special birthdays and anniversaries.
Contact your local council to make a request.
Request a Queensland Flag
Not-for-profit organisations and community groups, may be eligible for a free Queensland flag if they meet the conditions issued by the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
Please email your request for a flag to my office at [email protected].
Borrow a Kendall Morton Community Marquee
If your community group or sporting club is holding a special event and would like to borrow one of my marquees, please email or phone my office and book the marquee/s for the date you require.
We have three marquees (3m x 3m) available for loan.
Electoral Enrolment
The AEC manages enrolments in federal, state and local government elections. If you need to enrol to vote for the first time or change your address or other details, you can do this online at here.
Application forms are also available in hardcopy from my office.
Important Numbers/Contacts
| Service | Contact Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency (POLICE, FIRE, AMBULANCE) | 000 |
| Sunshine Coast Council | 07 5475 7272 |
| Crime Stoppers | 1800 333 000 |
| Policelink | 131 444 |
| Energex general enquiries | 131 253 |
| Loss of electricity supply | 13 62 62 |
| Priority emergency (electrical hazards) | 13 19 62 |
| Unitywater | 1300 086 489 |
| Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800 |
| Lifeline | 131 114 |
| Poison Hotline | 131 126 |
| SES | 132 500 |
| Traffic Reports | 131 940 |
| Translink | 131 230 |
| DVConnect Womensline | 1800 811 811 |
| DVConnect Mensline | 1800 600 636 |
| Salvation Army Caloundra | 07 5491 8653 |
| Homeless Hotline | 1800 474 753 |
| Queensland Fisheries Dept | 132 523 |
| Caloundra Coast Guard | 07 5491 3533 |
| Headspace Caloundra | 07 5222 4009 |
| Pets for Life | 07 5491 4000 |
| RSPCA Rescue Unit | 1300 264 625 |
| Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital (24 hours a day) | 07 5436 2097 |
| Animal Emergency Hospital- Tanawha | 07 5445 1333 |
| Seniors card | 1800 671 233 |
| Services Australia for Aged Pension | 13 23 00 |
| Services Australia for Disability, Sickness and Carers | 13 27 17 |
| Services Australia for Employment | 13 28 50 |
| Translation and Interpreting Services (TIS) | 13 14 50 |
Photocopying for Community Groups
I am happy to provide complimentary photocopying for non- profit community groups or organisations. You can either call into my office at 1A/20 Omzuh Street, Caloundra or email me at [email protected].
Please ensure you provide ample notice for my team to assist you with your request.
Please note there are limitations to the quantity of copies we are able to provide.
Queensland School Dates
Information regarding Queensland school dates/terms can be downloaded via the Department of Education website.
Seniors Cards
If you are over 60, you may be eligible for a Seniors Card or a Seniors Business Card.
These cards allow you to take advantage of a number of government discounts and other special offers at thousands of businesses around the State.
