Curtis Pitt

Useful links

Elected representatives

State Government

Desley Boyle MP, State Member for Cairns

Steve Wettenhall MP, State Member for Barron River

Jason O’Brien MP, State Member for Cook

Australian Government

Senator Jan McLucas, Senator for Queensland

Jim Turnour MP, Federal Member for Leichhardt

Cairns Regional Council

Cr Val Schier, Mayor

Cr Paul Gregory, Division 1

Cr Nancy Lanskey, Division 2

Cr Robert Pyne, Division 3

Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Cr Bill Shannon, Mayor

Cr Mark Nolan, Division 4

Cr Ian Rule, Division 5

Cr Bill Horsford, Division 6

Government

Queensland Parliament

Queensland Government Gateway

Queensland Government Services Online – Find it,  Pay it,  Apply for it,  Report it,  Buy it.

Search Queensland Government Grants

Australian Parliament

Australian Government Gateway

Cairns Regional Council

Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council 

Unions

Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)

Queensland Council of Unions (QCU)

Australian Workers’ Union (AWU)

Queensland Public Sector Union (QPSU)

Youth links

Enrol to Vote – Enrol to Vote so you can make your voice heard.

Queensland Government Youth Portal - The generate website is a place for young people to have their say and shape the development of Queensland. It lists community events, hosts consultation, and links to a range of items of interest to young people. 

Queensland Youth Parliament – The YMCA Youth Parliament is a valuable and unique youth forum where young people are placed in the role of a Member of Parliament. See their website for more information on the timetable, selection process and how to get involved.

Universities – Education Queensland’s Higher Education web page provides information on university study options in Queensland.

James Cook University – studying near home has never been better.

Queensland Youth Environmental Council - The Council, established in May 2007, comprises 30 young people (aged between 16 and 25 years) from across the State, who meet twice a year to consider and provide advice to the Queensland Government on specific environmental sustainability issues.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships – Apprenticeships and traineeships combine training with working in a real job, for a real boss with a real wage. Learn how to get the career you want with an apprenticeship or traineeship.

Driving / Licensing – Queensland Transport’s website also has a range of information for young drivers, including the graduated licensing system, L and P plate templates and fact sheets.

Create It, Make It, Live it! - Careers in manufacturing for young people. 

18+ Card – The Card 18+ is an alternative if you don’t have a passport or a driver licence demonstrating proof of age.


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