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Battle of the Bakeries in Pie of Origin Comp

Uncle Bob’s Bakery in Belmont is pumping out the meat pies in a bid to take the title in this year’s ‘Pie of Origin’ competition. 

Up against Glenorie Bakery in New South Wales, Uncle Bob’s is flying the flag for Queensland and aiming to raise some much needed funds for the Brisbane Children’s Hospital Foundation. 

Federal MP for Bonner, Ross Vasta faced off in Parliament this week in a war of words with rival MP Julian Leeser, and encouraged all constituents to play their part and buy a pie from Uncle Bob’s.

“I spoke to the owner, Brett Noy, last week, and he's pumping out the meat pies, and I must say if you haven’t had one already you need to get down there. Not only are they supporting a great Brisbane charity but they’re damn delicious,” Mr Vasta said.

“So far it’s three a piece so we can’t be complacent. Taking out the 2018 ‘Pie of Origin’ comp will give us Queenslanders just one more chance to rub our winning streak in the faces of our Southern counterparts.”

Beginning in 2012 the competition so far has raised in excess of $90,000 for various charities in New South Wales and Queensland. 

The overall winner will be announced following the final State of Origin game on the 11th July.

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SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY IN BONNER

Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta today said people with disability and children with disability and developmental delay in Bonner would receive greater support through increased Government funding.

Mr Vasta said the Turnbull Government had provided more than $233 million for Local Area Coordination (LAC) services for people with disability aged seven and more through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) services for children under six.

“Local Area Coordinators play a vital role in assisting NDIS participants with information and referral to supports in the community as well as helping participants with their NDIS plans,” Mr Vasta said.

“Children in Bonner under the age of six who have developmental delay and disability, and their families and carers, will be supported to access services, such as short term, targeted speech and occupational therapy, information about local community and mainstream services, support for families and carers, and assistance to access the NDIS.

“In this year’s Budget the Turnbull Government guaranteed funding for the NDIS, and it is committed to ensuring Australians with disability receive life-changing support.”

Carers Queensland will deliver LAC services in Queensland, including in Bonner, and The Benevolent Society will provide ECEI services throughout Queensland, including in Bonner.

The NDIS will be available to eligible people in Brisbane from July 1. For more information on the NDIS, call Mr Vasta’s office on 3893 3488 or visit www.ndis.gov.au.

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