Colin Boyce (Flynn, Liberal National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise to speak about an incredible individual in the Gladstone community and a newly opened community service. Bob McCosker OAM is the founder and managing director of McCosker Contracting. He's an entrepreneur, a businessman, a philanthropist and a speedway driver and has even established a turtle rehabilitation centre at Quoin Island.

Bob identified that services for men in Gladstone were needed and has founded Bob's Garage. Bob's Garage exists to support the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of the working-class men in the Gladstone community. The space is designed by blokes, for blokes, breaking down stigma, encouraging connection and offering practical, professional help close to home. The purpose built space brings together local service providers and community groups that deliver real, on-the-ground support for those who most need it. They are building a network of care that breaks down stigma, encourages connection over correction and creates a healthier, stronger Gladstone, offering practical tools that support men with their health, wellbeing and positive behaviours. I encourage any bloke that might need a helping hand to contact the friendly team and drop in at Bob's Garage at 10 William Street. Thank you to every organisation and individual that contributed to making the service a reality. And we all know it wouldn't have happened without Bob—so, on behalf of the community, Bob, thank you.