Minute with the Mayor Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort 24 July

It’s been a busy start to Term 3 with students returning to classrooms and Council projects progressing across the Shire.
This week, I’d like to shine a light on Burdekin Catholic High School leaders alongside the Burdekin Shire Youth Council, who are collecting donations for the upcoming Stand Up Sleep Out – Youth Against Homelessness event on Friday 8 August.
This initiative, held during National Homelessness Week, gives people the chance to show solidarity with those facing housing insecurity in our region. I’m incredibly proud of our young community members for driving such an important conversation in our community.
I’m proud to be sleeping out in support of this important cause and encourage our community to get behind it. Anyone can take part by simply registering and paying the participation fee.

As part of the event, the community is encouraged to donate non-perishable food items, toiletries, sanitary items, pillows, blankets, and other sleep essentials to support those in need.

Donations can be dropped off between Monday 21 July and Friday 2 August 2025 at the Burdekin Shire Council Chambers, Burdekin Library, Home Hill Library, BCA, and the Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre.

Monetary donations can also be made by contacting Burdekin Catholic High School on 4783 2366 or by dropping the money into the tins located at the donation points above.
Should you wish to reach out, don’t hesitate to contact me directly by phone at 0447 150 582, or feel free to send an email to mayor@burdekin.qld.gov.au.

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