Premier Anna Bligh has announced the first Toward Q2 Partner Projects which are aimed at making Queensland a better place for everyone.

 

"We knew Government could not do this alone. We know that Queenslanders want to make a difference. That is the essence of what Q2 is all about," said Ms Bligh.

 

"Q2 Partners is one way we can recognise the shared responsibility that business and community organisations are taking Toward Q2."

 

Among the flagship projects are surf lifesavers saving lives beyond the beach, job protection training for business leaders and councils creating healthy environments.

 

The Premier said Q2 Partner Projects promotes and supports Queensland projects that work towards achieving the Q2 targets the government set for 2020.

 

The foundation Q2 partners contribution to six projects are:

 

• Green Cross Australia (green)
• Surf Life Saving Queensland, Volunteering Queensland and the Bendigo bank (fair)
• Queensland Heart Foundation, Local Government Association of Queensland (LQAG), Suncorp (healthy)
• C&K and Childcare Queensland (smart)
• Australian Industry Group (AIG) and QMI Solutions (strong)

Green Cross Australia's Build it Back Green project would help reduce Queenslanders' carbon footprint by providing information and guidance to people on sustainable building, especially after natural disasters, said the Premier.

 

"Surf Life Saving Queensland will be signing an agreement with the Queensland Government to provide additional support and facilities during emergency response situations," said the Premier.

 

"That means we'll be tapping into the world famous expertise of this iconic organisation to save lives beyond our beaches for the first time."

 

The Premier said the VolBiz database will help connect business volunteers with community organisations across Queensland. It is being developed by Volunteering Queensland following an idea presented by the Bendigo Bank during Q2 community consultation.

 

Download the full media release from the Resources section.

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