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Centenary & Districts Chamber of Commerce Members Directory
BCC Forest Lake
Forest Lake Ward
The Forest Lake Ward comprises of the suburbs of Inala, Doolandella, Richlands, Forest Lake west of Old Blunder Road, Ellen Grove east of Centenary Highway and Durack west of Blunder Road.
Charles Strunk was elected on 19 March 2016 as Councillor for the new Ward of Forest Lake, formerly Richlands Ward. Before becoming a Councillor, Charles served as an Electorate Officer for Hon Henry Palaszczuk MP, former State Member for Inala, and former Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, in her role as State Member for Inala and Premier.
He is a Community Advocate and Volunteer with many local groups including Forest Lake Lions Club, Forest Lake Community House, Inala PCYC, South West Progress Association and Forest Lake Graffiti Busters.
BCC Jamboree Heights
Jamboree Heights Ward
The Jamboree Ward includes the suburbs of Jamboree Heights, Jindalee, Middle Park, Mt Ommaney, Riverhills, Sinnamon Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks, Darra, Wacol, Sumner, Westlake, as well as parts of Oxley and Ellen Grove. Sarah Hutton became the elected Councillor for Jamboree Ward in March 2020.
Sarah is a lifelong resident of the Centenary suburbs, growing up in Westlake and now raising her own family in Darra. She has experienced the two distinct communities of the ward, Centenary and Darra, Wacol and Ellen Grove, and she understands the diverse needs across these suburbs. Sarah is focused on ensuring her community is provided the best facilities, parks and infrastructure to ensure young and old alike, can live their best lives in the Jamboree Ward.
Building Futures - Montessori
Child Care Centre in Forest Lake – early childhood education, kindergarten, and childcare based on Montessori principles. An individualised learning program that encourages and fosters the children to develop at their own pace in a natural and caring environment.
Montessori childcare is an education for life. Maria Montessori believed that from the ages of birth – 6, the children enter a plane of development known as the “Absorbent Mind”… to take in the world and all of its offerings. It is this that Building Futures Montessori offers through the specialised “Nido environment”, “Infant Community” and “Children’s House”.
Our childcare is a prepared environment, and this is one of the main educators of the children. It is designed to welcome them and encourage them to interact and develop within the Montessori Pedagogy.
Centenary State High School
Work Experience & Traineeships for Year 10 Students
Centenary State High School is seeking local businesses to offer work experience placements, school-based traineeships, and apprenticeships for Year 10 students during Term 2, Week 10, from Monday, June 23 to Friday, June 27, 2025.
This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain practical experience and explore career paths while helping your business assess potential future talent.
If you would like to participate or offer a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship, please contact Beck Morris, Industry Liaison Officer, on the links below.
Thank you for supporting our students' career development. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Federal Member for Oxley - Milton Dick
Milton is the Federal Member for Oxley, proudly serving the vibrant and diverse community in the southwest parts of Brisbane. Born and raised on the south side of Brisbane, Milton has deep roots in the area. Before entering federal politics, he served as the Brisbane City Councillor for the Richlands Ward and worked as an adviser in the Federal Government.
Milton is passionate about delivering quality education, healthcare, and infrastructure to his community. As Speaker of the House of Representatives since 2022, he's committed to promoting civic education and democracy in rural regional schools Across Australia, and has served on several committees, including the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters. Milton continues to advocate for the needs of Oxley and its richly diverse community.
State Member Mt Ommaney - Jess Pugh
As a former small business manager, Jess is incredibly passionate about helping local small businesses thrive and succeed.
She deeply values the important role these businesses play in our community.
As a local MP, Jess has worked hard to deliver the Sumners Road Overpass and fought hard for the much awaited Jindalee Bridge Upgrade.
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