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Council goes WACO at last meeting for year

January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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REDLAND City councillors and officers got into the Christmas spirit at last night’s full council meeting, when councillors donned t-shirts with the Walk Away Chill Out slogan.
The red-and-black slogan showing a fist dripping with blood is part of the Matthew Stanley Foundation’s program to curb teenage violence.

Mayor Melva Hobson and her 10 councillors, along with the council’s chief executive officer and four general managers wore the t-shirts for the meeting, the last for the year.

The mayor said the campaign was timely and reminded teenagers to stay “chilled out” over the festive season.

The foundation’s Paul Stanley thanked the council for putting up the foundation’s posters at three bus stops in Redlands.

Mr Stanley is the father of teenager Matthew, 15, who died after being bashed outside a teenagers’s party in Alexandra Hills in September 2006.

At last night’s meeting, the council also refused to extend planning approval for a power station fuelled by chicken manure.

It adopted its long-awaited SMBI 2030 Community Plan and a decision to give a broader reading to Tree Protection Area laws.

The council also decided to waiver the state government’s newly introduced waste levy fee for charities up to the value of $1000.

Island commercial waste operators using mainland tips would be charged the levy but can get exemption certificates from DERM.

The council also decided to put its Housing Strategy up for public comment until February 8.

The strategy sets out guidelines on how to accommodate an extra 21,000 houses in the Redlands in the next 20 years.

A wish list of redevelopment options for Cleveland’s Toondah Harbour was also approved and will be sent to the state coordinator general in a bid to get government to take on the terminal’s overhaul.

The council also decided to launch an appeal to raise money for a grand piano for the Redland Performing Arts Centre.

New grand pianos cost upwards of $250,000 and a second-hand piano can cost more than $90,000.

The council also unveiled its 10-year financial strategy, which suggests rates will go up 4.5 per cent in the next financial year, contrary to what the strategy predicted in June, when a 7.5 per cent increase was tipped for next year.

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Chill out program gets boost across Redlands

December 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment


As appears in the Bayside Bulletin, December 5 2011

THREE bus stops in Redlands are playing their part in keeping kids in the area safe and “chilled out” over the Christmas party season.
The large black-and-red posters, showing a clenched fist with the slogan Walk Away, Chill Out, were the brainchild of Paul Stanley.

Mr Stanley is the father of teenager Matthew, who died after being punched at a birthday party in Alexandra Hills in September 2006.

After his son’s death, Mr Stanley set up the Matthew Stanley Foundation in an effort to teach teenagers how to deal with conflict.

Mr Stanley said he wanted the posters to go at bus stops, where children and tourists would congregate, to get the message out to kids about the dangers of fighting.

He chose one of Matthew’s friends Jordan Rankin, who plays halfback for the Gold Coast Titans, to become a WACO ambassador.

“Jordan is 20 years old and was the second youngest person to play first-grade rugby league at the age of 16,” Mr Stanley said.

“He played touch against Matty and became a good friend.

“Jordy and I have worked closely over the past five years and he is a great role model for our youth,” Mr Stanley said.

Redland City Council had liked Mr Stanley’s idea so much, it bought the signs and got them made up at a Cleveland printers.

The signs were put up at the bus stop opposite Victoria Point State High School on Cleveland Redland Bay Road on Monday.

Another sign was erected in Middle Street, Cleveland, and the third sign is opposite the BP service station on Birkdale Road at Wellington Point.

“I reall wanted kids over the Christmas period to take notice of our WACO slogan, which stands for Walk Away Chill Out,” Mr Stanley said.

“Councillors loved the idea and some even said they would wear a t-shirt with our slogan on it to the last full council meeting of the year.

“Some of the councillors are also going to put our stickers on their cars, so the message is spread as far as possible,” Mr Stanley said.

The signs have been so popular, even Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson has expressed interest in visiting Redlands to check them out.

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Villanova College

September 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Title: Villanova College
Location: Villanove College
Description: Visit to the Year 12 students of Villanova College
Start Time: 2:00pm
Date: 4/11/2011

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Charity Awareness

August 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Title: Charity Awareness
Location: Loganlea Campus
Description: The Certificate III in Events at Metropolitan South Institute of Tafe (MSIT) are holding the event to promote different charities and their contribution to our society. The aim of the event is not to fundraise but to gain support and educate people on each charity.
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 25-10-2011
End Time: 13:00

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Courier Mail Supports Matthew Stanley Foundation

December 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Instead of sending out Christmas Cards the Courier Mail donates the money they would spend on the christmas cards and this year they donated a whopping $15,000 to the Matthew Stanley Foundation.

A Big thank you to Brisbanes Courier Mail, we were blown away and lost for words to receive such a wonderful donation, thanks.

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Fathers Campaign

December 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Colin Pope, sponsors Brad and Gail Steele and Paul Stanley, of the Matthew Stanley Foundation.

ARTICLE AS IS APPEARS IN THE TOOWOOMBA DAILY NEWS ON DECEMBER 16, 2010

Colin Pope, sponsors Brad and Gail Steele and Paul Stanley, of the Matthew Stanley Foundation.

AUTHOR: GERARD WALSH
Article link here

THE Redbacks AFL club is hosting its first One Punch Can Kill fundraising game on May 21 next year at St Mark’s Oval.

Yesterday Paul Stanley, the instigator of the Matthew Stanley Foundation, was in Warwick to discuss the game with Redbacks member Colin Pope and major game sponsors Brad and Gail Steele, of Steele’s Bakery Cafe.

Pope said Steele’s Bakery Cafe was paying for 25 guernseys, shorts and socks for the first fundraiser.

“One will be framed and marked to be on show at the bakery cafe and the others will be auctioned after the game,” Pope said.

“We raised $3000 for Cancer Council Queensland from a similar auction this year.”

Paul recalled the day life changed for his family in 2006 after son Matthew went to an 18th birthday party.

“The party got a bit out of hand so Matthew and three of his mates decided to leave,” Paul said.

“A 16-year-old at the party wanted to pick a fight, followed them outside and hit and kicked Matthew who died the next day in hospital.

“The 16-year-old admitted he took a dozen cans of bourbon and coke to the party and drank it all. He was in prison for two and a half years.”

Paul can still “see” his son playing football for Mooroondu (Thornside area) in the Brisbane competition and touch in the Redlands area.

Following his son’s death, Paul was on a Youth Violence Task Force for 18 months and at the same time set up the foundation to help stop youth violence. The foundation encompasses the government’s One Punch Can Kill campaign.

He would like to think he has saved the lives of the children of other parents after taking the message to 125,000 Queensland school students.

His presentation includes footage of the scene where Matthew was hit and kicked, his coffin and the bubbly young man.

“I get emails from kids saying the presentation changed their lives,” he said.

“After I spoke to Redbacks, Cowboys (rugby league) and Water Rats (rugby union) players, one of the Cowboys came up and hugged me; he was so appreciative of the message.”

When asked about their reasons to support Paul Stanley and the One Punch Can Kill message, Gail Steele said “why not?”

“It takes money to run the foundation and someone has to do it, families everywhere are losing children,” she said.

Pope said Dalby would be the Redbacks opponents in the May 21 game.

“We plan to promote the game heavily and attract a crowd of more than 500,” Pope said.

This year, the three footy clubs met with Paul to formulate a plan which meant players would be left out of teams if they used their fists for fighting.

Pope said the fundraising game was a follow-on from what the three clubs did jointly in 2010.

“This fundraising day for the foundation will be held each year at a home game in May,” he said.

While Dalby is the Redbacks’ opponent this year, that will not always be the case.

As well as the Steele’s Bakery Cafe sponsorship, the Redbacks have secured sponsorship for the May 21 match from Creed and Lang, Yangan Cash N’ Carry and Warwick Screen Printing and Embroidery.

After playing all its home games for the past 15 years at Slade Park, the Redbacks club has laid turf and planted seed and grass runners on its new field in Jackie Howe Drive to be ready to host all 2011 AFL home games at St Mark’s Oval.

Paul has a business in the building industry but has put his tools away for now – with the help of groups like the Redbacks, he wants to save the lives of other young people so Matthew’s death is not in vain.

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Matthew Stanley Foundation partners with Queensland police, communities and schools to lessen youth violence

December 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
HELP: News Queensland managing director Jerry Harris gives a donation to Paul Stanley of the Matthew Stanley Foundation. Picture: Peter Bull Source: The Courier-Mail

HELP: News Queensland managing director Jerry Harris gives a donation to Paul Stanley of the Matthew Stanley Foundation. Picture: Peter Bull Source: The Courier-Mail

ARTICLE AS IT APPEARS IN THE COURIER MAIL DECEMBER 18,2010
AUTHOR: ANNA CHISHOLM
Article link here


YOUTH violence is an issue affecting thousands of Australians and one Queensland organisation is campaigning solidly to change this.

The Matthew Stanley Foundation partners with the Queensland Police Service, communities and schools to promote anti-violence initiatives including Party Safe and the One Punch Can Kill campaign.

Yesterday, News Queensland, publisher of The Courier-Mail, donated $15,000 to the charity.

The One Punch Can Kill campaign was set up in 2007 after a recommendation of a youth violence task force, following the death of 15-year-old Matthew Stanley (pictured right) at a party in 2006.

His father Paul Stanley, the founder of the foundation, said the donation would ensure the continued education of young people about the repercussions of violence.

“I speak to 80 school and community groups per year, showing kids there are better ways to avoid a fight and we’ve seen a very good response,” he said.

The Walk Away and Chill Out campaign is now a state-wide initiative aimed at changing the culture of violence among young people.

“I went to 14 schools in four days in Mackay and we’re finding everyone is affected by violent behaviour. I’ve been suitably stunned at the reaction from some of the school kids. My son’s story moved many of the students to tears,” Mr Stanley said.

He said some of the more aggressive students became emotional and expressed remorse for their own behaviour.

News Queensland managing director Jerry Harris said the media company donated to selected charity every year but this one had particular relevance.

” With so much concern about youth violence, this one brings such a powerful message,” he said.

“The money we’d normally spend on Christmas cards we’re giving to the foundation to continue educating young people.”

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WACO Launched

October 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Article from Bayside Bulletin
18/10/2010

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THE Matthew Stanley Foundation reached another milestone at the weekend when it launched its new Walk Away Chill Out program and raised $19,000 at the inaugural gala dinner.

The WACO program, adopted from the Walk Away Cool Down program, started in north Queensland towns, offers young people an alternative to hanging around and letting a potentially dangerous situation get out of hand.

WACO, to be rolled out in participating schools, was launched at Trade Secret, Alexandra Hills, on Saturday.

Each school will display a banner at the entry point to the grounds and stickers on classroom windows.

The gala dinner on Saturday was held at Easts Leagues Club, Coorparoo, which has donated $22,000 to the cause.

Queensland Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson, one of the guests, said the new move from the Matthew Stanley Foundation was a “very worthwhile endeavour”.

“This is a great credit to all involved. I think unfortunately, it is difficult to measure the extent of the tragedies that have been prevented because of the work of the foundation, but to prevent even one death, makes all of the hard work they do worthwhile,” Com Atkinson said.

The memorabilia auctioned included a signed and framed 2010 State of Origin maroons jersey, which sold for $3000, a 1994 Brisbane Broncos harlequin jersey, which went for $2000 and Cleveland artist Scott Christionson’s painting for $1000.

Paul Stanley said the auction was a chance to assist the foundation to help more youths live without the deep trauma that comes from violence.

“I was also chuffed that a lot of Matty’s friends were there and they were bidding on items as well,” Paul said.

The foundation was established by Paul and his family after son Matthew died in 2006, after being punched at a party.

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McElrea Racing spreads the message

May 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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McElrea Racing is helping to raise awareness by handing out wristbands, stickers & key rings at the race tracks. And trying to spread the word to stop youth violence.McElrea Racing

ABOUT MCELREA RACING

McElrea Racing was founded in January 2009. Headed by former NZ Formula Ford & Trans Am Champion Andy McElrea. McElrea Racing is focused on advancing the careers of promising young drivers.

In 2009, our first year of competition, we have competed in:

• Fujitsu V8 Supercar Championship • Australian GT3 Cup Challenge • The legendary Bathurst 12 Hr • Prepare and run two 997 GT3 Carrera Cup cars for Porsche Australia’s Carrera Cup Experience • Manage and run a 3 seater V8 Supercar Ride program • Providing data and engineering support to 2 front runners in the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia • Prepare, maintain & run private collection of exotic sports & race cars.

Our Success Stories

• As Team Manager of PCR’s Carrera Cup team from 2003 through 2008 Andy has contributed to numerous Australian Carrera Cup achievements.

Including: • 2005, Jonathon Webb ‘Driver to Europe’ award and 3rd outright. • 2006, David Wall ‘Rookie of the Year’. Alex Davison second outright. • 2007, Michael Trimble ‘Rookie of the Year’. • 2008, Aaron Caratti 4 pole positions, 6 race wins, 1 round win, 1 lap record.

2009, 6th Outright in Bathurst 12 Hr. 1st in Rd 1 of Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge. 5th in Fujitsu V8 Supercar Championship including 2nd place at Bathurst. 3rd in B Class Porsche Carrera Cup Asia.

Andy McElrea’s Career Highlights

• 3 time South Island Formula Ford Champion • 1986 3rd New Zealand Formula Ford Championship • 1990 4th New Zealand Formula Ford Championship • 1990 Nissan Mobil Formula Ford Champion • 1991 New Zealand Formula Ford Champion • 1991 Peter Jackson International Series Formula Ford Champion • 1991 Jim Clark Trophy – Winner • 1994 Nissan Mobil Endurance Championship 3rd place – Porsche Carrera 911-RS • 1995 New Zealand StreetSkills International Trans Am Championship – 2nd place • 1996 New Zealand Trans Am Champion

• 1996 Jim Clark Trophy – Winner

Currently competing in Australian Mini Challenge Championship with 3 cars, 2 cars Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, Australian GT Championship with Ascari GT sportscar. Providing data and engineering services in the Asian Porsche Carrera Cup.

McElrea Racing

McElrea in Tasmania

Latest Racing Results:

Porsche Carrera Cup Asia - http://www.yueytan.com.sg/results/beijing-international-circuit-china.html&page=&node=470

GT3 Cup Challenge Australia - http://www.yueytan.com.sg/resultsgt3/season-2010-round-2-symmons-plains.html&page=&node=342

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Youths take lead in anti-violence campaign

May 5, 2010 By 8 Comments
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QUEENSLAND Youth will take a greater role in 2010’s One Punch Can Kill program, with a chance to spread the non-violence message to their peers and help design the campaign.

In a competition held by state police and supported by the Matthew Stanley Foundation and Queensland Homicide Victims Support Group, young adults can submit sound clips, artworks or movies showing where the campaign should go.

Matthew Stanley Foundation director Paul Stanley of Alexandra Hills said adults might not understand the concepts introduced through the competition, meaning a generation gap needs bridging.

“Its a brave but strong concept that breaks the thinking that advertising campaigns are only made by advertising teams,’’ Mr Stanley said.  “With a program made by young people for young people, those like me will say we don’t like it but then again we don’t understand what goes through the mind of a 16 or 17-year-old. If we find it a bit weird, it might be the concept that truly works.’’

The competition idea was born from the campaign’s early days when younger Queenslanders considered the frowning-face logo too neat and created their own edgier design.

The Matthew Stanley Foundation was founded in 2006 after Paul’s son died following an assault.
Police Minister Neil Roberts hopes the competition will encourage youths to take an active role.
“We’re asking them how anti-violence messages should be conveyed to their own generation. They need to see that the consequences of violent behaviour are simply not worth the risk.’’
More info at the website onepunchcankill.qld.gov.au.

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