Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett has delivered six more anti-bullying Buddy Benches to schools in the Burnett region today.
Mr Bennett said the buddy benches, which were manufactured locally by the Coral Coast Men’s Shed, would help to eliminate loneliness and encourage inclusive friendships in the playground.
“Today I was thrilled to deliver more Buddy Benches to our local schools throughout the Burnett region to assist in the promotion of healthy, inclusive friendships in the playground,” Mr Bennett said.
Mr Bennett said the Buddy benches provide students with a safe, comforting place to go when they are feeling lonely.
“While it’s such a simple concept, it promotes a very powerful anti-bullying message to our kids,” Mr Bennett said.
“It’s fantastic to see so many schools embracing the buddy bench campaign to foster positive friendships in and outside the classroom.”
Mr Bennett thanked the local men’s sheds for getting involved in the Buddy Bench project.
“Our local Men’s Sheds have worked really hard and done a wonderful job in crafting these buddy benches,” Mr Bennett said.
“This important local project wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Bargara and Coral Coast Men’s Sheds.”
A total of 18 schools across the Burnett region will receive a new Buddy Bench.
The remaining Buddy Benches will be delivered to schools early next year.
Today’s deliveries:
1. Moore Park State School
2. Alloway State School
3. Givelda State School
4. Cordalba State School
5. Booyal Central State School
6. Childers State School
Last round’s School recipients (14th of November)
Bargara State School
Kalkie State School
Gooburrum Primary
Oakwood State School
Sharon State School
South Kolan State School
8 December 2016