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Questions On Notice Questions on notice are usually asked when a more detailed answer is required and are in writing, and are forwarded by the Clerk of the Parliament to the relevant Minister who prepares a written answer which is presented to Parliament.
Question on Notice No. 111 |
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| Posted by Administrator (admin) on Feb 24 2005 |
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MR LAWLOR asked the Minister for Emergency Services (MR CUMMINS)-
As I had the pleasure of representing him and presenting certificates to members of the Southport Emergency Services Cadet Group at their 10th year celebration, what role do the South Emergency Services Cadets play in the community?
ANSWER-
I thank the Member for his Question and congratulate him on his ongoing strong support for emergency services within his electorate.
This year nine Emergency Services Cadet Groups are celebrating their tenth year of operation and I thank the member for representing me at the 10th Anniversary celebrations for the Southport Emergency Services Cadet Group.
The Emergency Services Cadet Program provides young people with the opportunity to develop personal qualities and skills, such as leadership, teamwork, self-confidence and a sense of place in their community.
The purpose of the Emergency Services Cadet Program is to introduce Queensland's young people to different forms of emergency services related programs that will better equip them for community life.
It is estimated that over 300 young people have been members of the Cadet Group in the 10 years the group has been operating. These young people have had the opportunity to learn some very practical skills.
Emergency Services Cadets are active in their community from marching on ANZAC Day to supporting community activities such as Clean Up Australia Day.
A number of Cadets have gone on to secure paid employment with the Queensland Ambulance Service or Queensland Fire and Rescue Service while many others have joined the State Emergency Service or Rural Fire Service as unpaid volunteers thereby providing a service to the community.
It is also quite fortunate that a number of Cadets have gone on to become adult leaders, and are continuing to share their skills with their younger counterparts. This is certainly the case in Southport, where the Deputy Cadet Coordinator was one of the original cadet members when the group first commenced.
The Emergency Services Cadet Program is very proud to be able to assist young people in becoming actively involved in their community and highlighting the achievements of young people within their communities.
I am pleased to note that since the Southport Cadet Group commenced in 1995, five cadets have been awarded the Gold Coast City Council Youth Achievement Award. Last changed: [PUBLISHED_DATE] at 11:00 PM
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