GOLD COAST BRANCH

The QJA Gold Coast Branch catchment area lies south of the Albert River to the New South Wales Border, running from Ormeau in the north to Mt Tamborine in the West, and along the east coast from Jacobs Well to Coolangatta.

The Branch is here to support QJA members achieve excellence in JP service delivery.

The QJA Gold Coast Branch has been recognised as a leader in member support taking out the following awards:

  • Branch of the Year (2017)
  • Community Engagement (2017)
  • Member of the Year (2018- Keith Taylor)
  • Emerging Leader of the Year (2019 - Carol Drovandi)
  • QJA Awards: 2023: Group Excellence in JP Services
  • QJA Awards 2023: Group Excellence in JP Services: Runaway Bay Village JP Volunteers

BRANCH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PositionCommittee Member Name
Branch ChairMr Bruce John Glover
Branch SecretaryMs Joan Lorraine Kennedy
Branch TreasurerMs Helen Mavis Morrow
Branch Committee MemberMrs Heather Leigh Clarke, Committee Member
Branch Committee MemberMs Carol Ann Jackson
Staff LiaisonPamela Currie, JP (Qual)
QJA Director MentorFlocerfina Cruz, JP (Qual)

 

BRANCH MEETINGS

Branch meetings are held at the Garth Andrews Room at the Southport Surf Life Saving Club, Macarthur Parade, Main Beach.

We endeavor to keep the formalities very brief with the focus on listening to the speaker. We encourage members to attend before or after the Meeting for a social get together. 

You can enjoy a great meal, coffee or drink with discount pricing applying for Surf Club Members 

Gold Coast Branch sincerely acknowledges the generosity and support of the Southport Surf Life Saving Club. 

2024 Meeting Dates: Meeting Commences 6.30pm

Tuesday 14th May

Tuesday 9th July (AGM) 

Tuesday 10th September 

Tuesday 19th November 

COMMUNITY

Professional Development

Through regular 2nd monthly professional development meetings the Branch Committee aims to provide a collegiate learning and networking environment for Gold Coast QJA members. The committee also organises a range of activities and resources including:

  • Guest speakers
  • Workshops
  • Discussion Groups
  • Email updates
  • Newsletters
  • Group visits e.g. Southport and Coolangatta courthouse
  • Social Gatherings
  • PD record books

Contact the Branch Secretary