Michael Johnson MP
Federal Member for Ryan
31 Station Road
(PO Box 704)
Indooroopilly QLD 4068
Ph 07 3720 2599
Fax 07 3720 0277
email
BRISBANE QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA
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Biography—
After graduating from the University of Queensland at St Lucia, Michael Johnson then qualified as a Barrister and ran his own small business. He also worked as a University Lecturer before being elected the Member for Ryan at the November 10 Federal Election.
Michael has lived in the area for more than 20 years. He has been an active patron of community business groups and local charity groups such as Zoe's Place.
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Michael has established these awards for Residents who have made an outstanding contribution in our local community.
If you know of anyone you feel deserves to be so recognised, please contact the electorate office to fill out a nomination form.
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Michael represents over 75,000 local residents who live in the Federal seat of Ryan.
The electorate covers a huge area of over 238 square kilometres extending from Moggill east to St Lucia and north-west to Brisbane Forest Park.
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Michael Johnson MP
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From a local who listens...
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"...our local area has always been special to me.
It's important that I continue to work hard and represent the needs of Ryan residents, in order to ensure practical benefits are delivered for our local community.
Clearly, my job is not only to speak out in Canberra but to do what I can here at home."
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... A word from Michael
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17 April 2005 Archive
RYAN SENIORS URGED TO START SURFING THE SENIORS PORTAL
Federal Member, Michael Johnson MP, today urged Ryan seniors to make the most of the Internet with the launch of the new, revamped Australian Government Seniors Portal - www.seniors.gov.au - the one-stop Internet site for older Australians.
"This site, dedicated to the needs and interests of people aged 50 plus in our local community, is an excellent reason for local seniors to log on to find out more about government and non-government services and benefits," Mr Johnson said.
The new Seniors Portal, launched recently by the Federal Minister for Ageing, Julie Bishop, includes concise, user-friendly information for older Australians from over 290 government and non-government agencies, relating to health, finance, aged care, rights and specific programs for seniors.
New interactive features include:
- A Living History segment which enables site users to submit their own recollections of an event that shaped our nation - the first event featured is the 1964 Beatles tour of Australia;
- An Events Calendar, which provides information on local community events of interest to seniors;
- The Meeting Place, a discussion board for hobbies and other leisure interests; and
- The Q&A Forum which enables older Australians to discuss online a wide variety of topics with experts.
Mr Johnson said many older people had missed out on workplace training in information technology, and may find it a bit intimidating. But he said those who made the effort were finding it had great benefits.
"The Seniors Portal for example can save you endless hours of walking or phone calls to different offices, to get the information and advice you need," Mr Johnson said.
"I encourage older residents in Ryan to take the plunge, click onto the Seniors Portal, and tell their stories of the times which have helped shape our nation through the Living History segment," Mr Johnson said.
For further information, please contact Talena Elson, Media Officer, on (07) 3720 2599
Office of the Federal Member for Ryan, PO Box 704, Indooroopilly Q 4068
For more information, please contact Talena on (07) 3720 2599
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