Electorates

Information on the levels of government covering the Gympie region.

Local Government

Gympie Regional Council was formed in 2008 by the amalgamation of the former Cooloola Shire, Kilkivan Shire and Division 3 of Tiaro Shire.

www.gympie.qld.gov.au

State Government

The Gympie region is covered by the State electoral divisions of:

  • Gympie, currently held by Tony Perrett (LNP)
  • Part of the electorate of Maryborough, currently held by Bruce Saunders (ALP)
  • Part of the electorate of Callide, currently held by Jeff Seeney (LNP)

www.parliament.qld.gov.au/members/current/list

Federal Government

  • Electorate of Wide Bay, currently held by Llew O’Brien (LNP)

www.aec.gov.au/profiles/qld/wide-bay.htm

How does CHSN assist the community?

CHSN has provided Breastfeeding Promotion Gympie access to a broad range of services and NFP community groups via the CHSN networks meetings. Through this process CHSN has fostered advocacy and health promotion, as well as supportive environments for breastfeeding.

Michelle Gilmore

Former Community Nutritionist