The Lead Alliance

17/03/2026

If growing your own fruit, vegetables and herbs, Captain LeadSmart says...
✅ Grow fruit, vegetables and herbs in raised garden beds filled with potting mix.
✅ Wash fruit, vegetables and herbs well before storing and eating.
✅ Peel the skin from root vegetables.
✅ Always wear gardening gloves and wash hands well after gardening.

‘Get Creative in the Playground’ program, aligning seamlessly with our ongoing residential Backyard Improvement Program.

10/03/2026

One of the best ways to MINIMISE LEAD EXPOSURE is to keep away from bare soil, dirt and dust. Captain LeadSmart says...

✅ Cover bare soil with grass or other ground covers.
✅ Use mulch to cover bare soils in garden beds and pots.
✅ Always wear gardening gloves and wash hands well after being outside.

‘Get Creative in the Playground’ program, aligning seamlessly with our ongoing residential Backyard Improvement Program.

03/03/2026

FREE blood lead level testing is available to ALL Mount Isa residents at...

✅ QML PATHOLOGY
41 Clarke Street, Mount Isa
Ph. 0436 847 958
OPEN Monday to Friday (7am till 1.30pm)

✅ SULLIVAN NICOLAIDES
76 Camooweal Street, Mount Isa
Ph. (07) 4430 8037
OPEN Monday to Friday (7am till 2pm)

‘Get Creative in the Playground’ program, aligning seamlessly with our ongoing residential Backyard Improvement Program.

24/02/2026

It is important to MINIMISE CONTACT with dirt, dust and soil when eating. Captain LeadSmart says...

✅ Wash hands well before preparing food and eating.
✅ Sit at a clean table or in a clean highchair when eating.
✅ Use a clean blanket or rug if eating on the floor or ground outside.
✅ Throw away food that has been dropped on the ground.

‘Get Creative in the Playground’ program, aligning seamlessly with our ongoing residential Backyard Improvement Program.

17/02/2026

People with healthy diets ABSORB LESS LEAD. Captain LeadSmart says...

✅Eat breakfast, followed by regular, healthy meals and snacks.
✅Wash fruit and vegetables well before eating them - especially if home grown.
✅Eat foods high in calcium, iron and vitamin C.

‘Get Creative in the Playground’ program, aligning seamlessly with our ongoing residential Backyard Improvement Program.

10/02/2026

Dust containing lead can settle on INDOOR SURFACES in your home. Captain LeadSmart says...

✅Use a damp cloth to wipe kitchen surfaces before preparing or eating food
✅Use a damp cloth to clean furniture and toys
✅Use a wet mop to clean floors

‘Get Creative in the Playground’ program, aligning seamlessly with our ongoing residential Backyard Improvement Program.

03/02/2026

HANDWASHING helps to keep lead out of our bodies. It should ALWAYS be done...

✅Before preparing food
✅Before eating
✅After gardening
✅After playing outside and playing with pets

‘Get Creative in the Playground’ program, aligning seamlessly with our ongoing residential Backyard Improvement Program.

03/02/2026

🎉 We have a winner! 🎉

Congratulations to Finn, our lucky winner of the $100 Sportspower gift card 🙌

No one guessed the exact number of balls in the jar (96!), but Finn was one of two people who came incredibly close with a guess of 97. A coin toss decided the final winner, and luck was on Finn’s side 🍀

Today I had the pleasure of presenting him with his prize — thanks to everyone who stopped to see us at the Sign On Expo and got involved. It was great to see so many guesses!

30/01/2026

📍 We’re at the Mount Isa City Council Sign-On Expo today!

Come and see the Lead Alliance at Buchanan Park from 9am–12pm 👋

We’ve got practical info on living safely with lead, plus free promo drink bottles and bubbles for the kids.

🎉 And don’t miss your chance to WIN a $100 Sportspower gift card!

Pop by and say hello — we’d love to see you.

14/01/2026

All set up and ready for the Let’s Get Enrolled Expo! Hope to see you there….

10am till 12 noon at Buchanan Park!

14/01/2026

🌟COME SEE US AT THE EXPO 🌟

We will have bucket hats for Kindy and Prep-aged students, colouring-in activities and lots of information about living safely with lead!

Hope to see you there!

🍎 The 'Let's Get Enrolled' Schools Expo is returning this Thursday to help families in Mount Isa get ready for the new school year.

The free expo provides a welcoming, one-stop space for families to:
- Enroll children in school or early learning
- Connect with health, well-being, and family support services
- Enjoy activities, giveaways, and free haircuts for children
- Start the school year feeling confident, prepared, and feeling good

Organiser Willanna Morris said 33 education and health services are involved in the event. 👏👏

“Everyone is coming together for one purpose - to help our families and kids start the school year supported.”

“We know families are doing it tough - groceries, essentials, school prep - and that’s exactly why this event matters so much.”

📅 Thursday 15th January
🕛 10am to 2pm
📍 Buchannan Park Mount Isa Exhibition Centre

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25/12/2025

🎄Merry Christmas from the Lead Alliance 🎄

The Lead Alliance would like to wish the entire Mount Isa community a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy New Year.

Wishing you all a joyful festive season filled with peace, laughter and time with loved ones. 🎁