REALM Issue #11

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H ami l to n Reac h #1 1 - Autum n / W inte r 2 0 2 2 Community | Design | Lifestyle | Health

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Biggest Morning Tea

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Living well at Hamilton Reach

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National Neighbour Day

Bir runga Gallery Mural

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Read between the wines

RizeUp

E DI TOR'S NOT E In this edition of REALM, we celebrate the incredible resilience of Hamilton Reach and its residents who rally together – time and again – when the community needs them most. The old adage, “it takes a village” rings true whenever I speak about our neighbourhood. From the trainers who encourage a healthy mind and body, and a charity helping domestic violence survivors get back on their feet, to a thriving book club where multigenerational friendships flourish. The heart-warming efforts of residents who joined forces for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is proof that Hamilton Reach’s community spirit will stand the test of time.

Marion Allard Community Development Manager Frasers Property Australia

If you know a community champion, want to discuss a community initiative or have an interesting story for our next edition of REALM, drop me a line at communityqld@frasersproperty.com.au n

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

LI VI NG W ELL AT H A M I LT ON REACH HAMI LTON R E AC H’S TIG H T-K NI T A ND S U P POR TIVE COMMUNITY, R IVER FR ONT LOCATION AND E X PE R T TR AI NER S M AK E I T TH E PERFECT PLACE FOR A H EALTH Y MIND AND BODY.

The neighbourhood is blessed to have two highly experienced instructors – Beck Stephenson and Debby Lewis – who have your fitness and wellbeing needs covered as part of the free Live Life Get Active (LLGA) fitness program held at Northshore Riverside Park, Hamilton Reach.

Weekly circuit and boxing classes, yoga and meditation are at your doorstep, come along and give it a go!

BECK STEPHENSON, PERSONAL TRAINER How would you describe your classes?

Inclusive and judgement free. I have clients from all walks of life with all different body types and abilities, so I make sure I tailor the workouts to each person. We focus on building strength and maintaining health, especially as people age. Each morning, we get together by the river and work out as the sun comes up. It’s stunning.

The people are amazing and they work incredibly hard. One of my greatest joys is seeing them achieve what they once thought was impossible.

How do LLGA classes benefit the community?

This is an incredible initiative, offering residents free classes with qualified instructors. It’s so easy to get involved. I bring the equipment, my clients just show up and give it their best. It’s also a great way to meet your neighbours and become friends too.

What do you love most about Hamilton Reach?

I’ve been living in Hamilton Reach with my two sons for eight years and have loved every moment of it. It’s a safe and active community, embracing and supportive. Everyone knows us and looks out for us.

It’s really made my job a lot easier, as neighbours help me out with babysitting the kids. It’s dog-friendly, social and full of great initiatives from Frasers Property which just makes it all the more special.

Beck’s free circuit training and boxing classes are offered Monday to Thursday from 6:00am to 6:45am.

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BOTH BE C K A ND DEB BY A RE PA RT O F T H E LIVE LIFE GET ACTIVE (LLGA) INITIATIVE – A R E G I ST E R E D HE ALT H PRO M OT IO N C HA RI TY THAT SPECIFICALLY LOOKS AT AD D R ESSING HEALT H, F I TN E S S, AND HAPP I NES S, O F W H IC H FRASER S PR OPER TY AUSTR ALIA IS A PR OUD SPONS OR.

DEBBY LEWIS, YOGA INSTRUCTOR What do you love about teaching yoga at Hamilton Reach?

There’s something about early mornings in the park alongside the river that’s so invigorating. It’s such a wonderful way to start the day, to wake with the sun and set an intention for the day ahead. And my clients at Hamilton Reach are delightful and committed, it’s great to see them each week.

Why did you decide to start teaching LLGA classes?

I’ve been instructing yoga at Hamilton Reach since 2016. There’s a sense of pride to be able to help people – it’s the reason I do what I do. To be able to make a difference to people’s health and mental wellbeing is quite powerful.

How does yoga help bring a community together?

Yoga is a solitary pursuit. There’s no competition, no ego. And what’s lovely about the Friday morning yoga classes at Hamilton Reach is that friendships have formed over the course of those early mornings.

Some of the participants go for coffee afterwards or use it as a warmup for their morning tennis session.

What can people do to incorporate yoga into their everyday lives?

There are some simple yoga techniques that everyone can adopt to help foster their everyday wellbeing. Simple breathing exercises are a great start and can really help to clear your mind. Standing on one leg is a great balancing exercise and brings you to a place of focus.

Both are great for busy people and can be practised easily – even while you’re waiting for the kettle to boil.

Debby’s yoga classes are held from 6:00am to 6:45am each Friday morning and are free to attend.

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DESIGN

RIVERFRONT LIVING

RI VE R S REACH CO M ES T O LIFE THE FINAL COLLECTION OF RIVERFRONT HOMES ARE SET TO TRANSFORM THE SHORELINE AT HAMILTON REACH.

Artist impression

Construction is well underway at Hamilton Reach’s newest residential collection, Rivers Reach. Scott Ullman, General Manager Development Queensland at Frasers Property Australia, said the 11 luxurious freehold homes represent the final riverfront release within the 2.5ha masterplanned community.

The development is being brought to life by leading Queensland builder McNab Constructions, which commenced works late last year.

While the extreme rain event in February caused a slight delay to work, Mr Ullman said Rivers Reach was unaffected by flooding from the Brisbane River and construction is continuing on program.

“As our last pocket of land on the absolute riverfront, we knew we had to create something extraordinary,” Scott said.

“The living and entertaining areas of the homes, designed by bureau^proberts, frame panoramic views of the Brisbane River and a selection of homes will have their own private pool and lift.”

“All basement slabs have been poured, the pools have been spraycreted and the homes are now rising out of the ground with the podium slabs and streel framing well underway,” he said.

Every home at Rivers Reach features four ensuited bedrooms, a separate powder room, multipurpose room and three-car basement garage. Only one home remains in the current release, priced at $4.05 million.

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Construction of Rivers Reach is expected to be completed in early 2023. Visit the Hamilton Reach Sales & Display Centre at 310 MacArthur Avenue in Hamilton, open daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm; call Frasers Property on 13 38 38 or visit riversreach.com.au for more information.

LIFESTYLE

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOURS

F I N D ING T HEIR F OR E V ER HO ME WITH IM ME DI AT E AC C ES S TO L I FES TYL E A MENITY AND AN UNBEATABLE R IVER SID E LOCAL E, T HE MC CALLU M FA M I LY I S EXC I T ED TO S OON CALL HAMILTON R EACH ‘H OME’.

When Mark and Claire McCallum began searching for their dream riverfront home, they were immediately drawn to the peacefulness of Hamilton’s riverfront.

The collection of 11 freehold homes within Rivers Reach have been designed by acclaimed architect studio bureau^proberts with construction commencing late last year.

“We always had in our mind that we would live on the Brisbane River,” Mark said.

“IT WAS SOMETHING WE THOUGHT WE WOULD DO LATER IN LIFE WHEN THE KIDS ARE OLDER, YET WHEN WE HEARD ABOUT RIVERS REACH, WE HAD TO FIND OUT MORE.” “Our children are 7 and 9 and we want them to have a great choice of schools and the opportunity to experience the cosmopolitan lifestyle of the city, with a relaxed river feel.

Mark and Claire are no strangers to new home builds, having developed several homes in the past.

“We’ve built our last two homes in the traditional Queenslander style, and each was always intended to be our ‘forever’ home,” he said.

“But maintaining them was a full-time job and we were spending all our spare time on the upkeep of the lawn, gardens and cleaning.

“That’s what we love about Rivers Reach, it’s immediate access to lifestyle. Our home will have plenty of space for our family of four and we’ll be able to devote our weekends to enjoying each other, and our new community.”

“We’re already dreaming about sunset walks along the river, weekends spent exploring the parks and riverfront cycle networks, and soaking up the relaxed river breezes.

“It’s the closest we can get to feeling on holidays while being at home.”

And with the 2032 Olympic Games already bringing forward a raft of new infrastructure projects, Mark says the timing couldn’t have been better.

It was the strong sense of community at Hamilton Reach that ‘sealed the deal’.

“Purchasing in Hamilton has turned out to be an incredible investment for us with the Olympics coming,” he said.

“Hamilton is unlike the other river suburbs, it’s not crowded and there’s no hustle and bustle,” he said.

“We were able to get in at the right time and we’re excited to see future growth in the area.”

“We have friends who live here and quite often when we’d visit Hamilton Reach, we’d see families playing in the park and enjoying the community. It cemented it for us.

New infrastructure already underway includes the $67 million Breakfast Creek Green Bridge and the $12.35 million upgrade to MacArthur Avenue to further improve connectivity with new footpaths, dedicated cycle lanes and traffic lights.

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LIFESTYLE

COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER

C A K E S , C OF FEE & CO M MUN IT Y F O R A G OOD C AUSE F OR HAM I LTON E S PRES S O FO U ND ER A ND OWNER SHAUN WITUTE, H OSTING TH E COMMUN IT Y’S AN N UAL F U NDR AI S ER FOR AU S TRAL I A’S BIGGEST MOR NING TEA IS AN EVENT CLOSE TO HIS HEART.

“EVERYONE HAS BEEN TOUCHED BY CANCER,” SHAUN SAID. “THE CAUSE IS SO IMPORTANT AND SEEING EVERYONE COME TOGETHER TO RAISE FUNDS IS AMAZING. IT’S SUCH A GOOD COMMUNITY FEELING.” More than 300 treats – from hummingbird and carrot cakes to shortbread, donuts and fresh frittata – were sold as part of this year’s fundraiser on Thursday, 26 May. “The amount of baked goods being donated by our suppliers and residents for this year’s event is just phenomenal,” he said.

“We also raffled some fantastic prizes thanks to donations from local businesses including Sense of Taste at Portside, The Golf Bunker, The Flower Man, Lancaster & Co Beauty Therapy, Jolie Boutique, Chemsave Pharmacy, The Atelier, Milk Hair, Savida, Floristrie, Tyreright and Urbaine.”

Last year’s morning tea raised $1,400 for the Cancer Council and this year’s goal was even bigger. The team raised an outstanding $3,700, contributing to the over $6 million raised nationally for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea in 2022. All funds go towards cancer research and supporting families living with cancer.

Frances Collins was among the residents who contributed a feast of home-baked goods to the fundraiser and said Shaun’s generosity is an ‘anchor’ for the community.

“We couldn’t have done this without Shaun,” Frances said. “None of us could have hosted an event of this size and he so generously offered his venue, his staff and loads of delicious food.

“We probably all know someone who has had cancer or who is living with cancer, and it’s not an easy road.

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Frances Collins has been working with local Racecourse Road businesses Joli Boutique, Savida and The Atelier, who all generously donated prizes for the highly anticipated fundraiser event.

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LIFESTYLE

ARTS AND CULTURE

ST UN NING A RT RIG HT AT Y OUR DOORSTEP DISCOV E R T HE S TORY BEH I ND T H E S U RPRISING LOCATION OF NOR TH SH OR E HAMI LTON’S I N C R EDI BL E I NDIG ENO U S A RTWOR K.

A brand-new public artwork commissioned and created exclusively for Northshore Brisbane does not grace the walls of a traditional gallery.

Rather, Three Circles, an arresting large-scale piece by renowned Brisbane artist Birrunga Wiradyuri, adorns the floor of The Shed, one of Northshore’s event and meeting spaces.

The stunning piece is the second Indigenous artwork commissioned for the precinct which has long been a place of cultural significance and ceremony for local First Nations people.

Mr Wiradyuri said the story of the Brisbane River was at the heart of Three Circles.

“There was a sandstone reef just upriver from Hamilton where you could actually walk across the river to Bulimba,” Mr Wiradyuri said.

“Culturally, where freshwater and saltwater meet is always a place of ceremony.

“Water is our life-giver so honouring any of the ceremonies that have taken place there is critical.”

Three Circles not only represents the Indigenous community’s historically strong connection to Country and waters, it welcomes all community members to connect with the Northshore precinct and use The Shed as a place for celebration and collaboration.

Two apprentice artists from Birrunga Gallery’s Creative Cultural Development Program assisted Mr Wiradyuri to complete the artwork: Kane Brunjes and Stevie O’Chin.

“Their strength as artists is in their storytelling and this artwork tells a story of balance, a story of renewal at one with the three rings, a deeply cultural and ancient story,” he said.

“And, like an awful lot of our stories, it works very well in the contemporary paradigm. Moving in and out of these three rings creates a conscious commitment to not just dwell in one area, to move and grow.”

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Three Circles is located at The Shed, 257 MacArthur Ave, Hamilton and can be viewed by appointment or when booking the space. Learn more about Three Circles at northshorebrisbane.com.au/birrunga-gallery-x-the-shed n

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NATIONAL NEIGHBOURS DAY

M E E T YOUR RIVERL IG HT N E I GHB OURS FRIENDS HI P S F LOURI S H ED A ND NEW NEIGH BOUR S CONNECTED AT R IVER LIGH T NOR TH I N A C E LE B RATIO N O F NATIO NAL N EIGH BOUR S DAY.

It was a wonderful way to celebrate National Neighbours Day on Sunday 27 March with the residents of Riverlight coming together in the recently renovated Northshore Shed function space to meet friends, new and old.

“IN A WORLD WHERE WE ARE SPENDING

With drinks flowing and a great selection of canapes, around 50 guests spent the afternoon being treated to entertainment by illusionist Josh Norbido and the sweet tunes of Hailey Calvert Music.

FACES WITHOUT TRAVELLING TOO FAR,”

Development Director at Frasers Property Australia, Jamisen Rivera, said the event helped to foster community connections.

“We have people who moved into Riverlight without knowing anyone and now have flourishing friendships with their neighbours – it’s truly wonderful to see.”

A LOT MORE TIME AT HOME, IT CAN BE REASSURING TO KNOW A FEW FRIENDLY

JAMISEN SAID.

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LIFESTYLE

LOCAL ATTRACTION

TA K E A F LYING L EAP WI TH F LIP SIDE THE C I R C U S HAS CO M E TO HA M I LTO N REACH WITH A NEW PER MANENT H OME FOR QUEE N S LAND’S F LIP S I D E C I RC U S S ET TO OPEN NEXT TO EAT STR EET MAR KETS LATER THIS YEAR, A ND T HE G O O D NEW S I S THAT EV ERYONE CAN PAR TICIPATE.

Daring Hamilton Reach residents were treated to a fun and engaging workshop in April that saw both children and adults achieve new goals.

Flipside Circus – Queensland’s largest youth arts organisation now based at Hamilton – provides community activation workshops that inspire participants to find the courage within themselves to be adventurous in a safe and controlled environment.

Frasers Property is a proud sponsor of Flipside and recently invited Hamilton Reach residents to participate in a challenging circus workshop afternoon that tested endurance, strength and mental agility.

With trained and experienced circus trainers on hand, resident Anastasia Browne and

her four-year-old daughter were among the group of first-time performers who walked away with new skills such as juggling and plate spinning.

“IT WAS SO MUCH FUN – A BRILLIANT WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY,” ANASTASIA SAID. “IT WAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LET YOUR GUARD DOWN FOR A DAY. “At the end of the workshop we reflected on our new skills. Learning to spin plates was my ‘personal pride moment’.

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LIFESTYLE

IT’S SO REWARDING TO SEE PEOPLE TEST THEIR LIMITS IN THIS KIND OF ENVIRONMENT AND WATCH THEIR CONFIDENCE GROW.

“I’m looking forward to Flipside Circus moving into their new, permanent location because I’ll definitely be back – I’d love to learn the trapeze next.”

Flipside Circus Creative Director and CEO Robert Kronk said by taking part in any of Flipside’s workshops, participants experience a first-hand look at the incredible endurance and stamina of the circus performance industry.

He said whether they be a beginner or an experienced performer, participants usually experience a massive boost to their confidence, having overcome some of their greatest fears.

“The workshops are designed to deliver so much more than a few circus tricks,” Robert said.

“Our circus trainers are great at a scaffolded learning approach where new skills are learned slowly and gently, one on top of the other, and before you know it, you’re swinging from a trapeze, both physically and metaphorically.

“It’s so rewarding to see people test their limits in this kind of environment and watch their confidence grow.

“You drop a lot of balls before you learn to juggle them – it’s all part and parcel of

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building our resilience.”

Flipside Circus is a not-for-profit organisation and works with around 45,000 people across Queensland every year – from school workshops and park activations, through to circus school and workshops.

Its temporary pop-up location can be found at Northshore’s Riverfront Event Space at 33 MacArthur Avenue in Hamilton. The permanent home, to be located next to the Eat Street Markets, will open later this year.

For more information and to register for classes, visit flipsidecircus.org.au n

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WHAT’S ON

D I S C OVER UPCO MING EV E N T S AT Y OUR DO O RSTE P

NOR THSHOR E SC U L PT U R E BY TH E R IVE R

M AYO ART S F E ST IVAL

13 May 2022 to 10 July 2022

29 July 2022 and from 10am 30 July 2022

9:00am – 5:00pm

St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School in Ascot will host its biennial MAYO Arts Festival in July. The event highlight is a curated exhibition of three-dimensional art by Queensland artists, with a preview of the exhibition at a Gallery Cocktail event on the Friday evening. The family-friendly free festival on the Saturday offers something for everyone. The art exhibition will continue alongside creative workshops for both children and adults, delicious food and wine, artisan markets and live music.

Northshore Sculpture By The River is returning this year, displaying work by some of Queensland’s best sculptors at the brand-new Maritime Green Park and the Hamilton Reach Sales & Display Centre. Admire and interact with a variety of sculptures crafted from a range of unconventional materials, all focused on celebrating local artists and the beautiful Brisbane River.

For more information, see www.sculptorsqld.org.au n

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M AHJ ON G Every Tuesday morning, 10am – 12pm Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, bring your morning coffee and join a game of Mahjong in the Riverlight dining room.

If you are interested in joining, please email communityqld@frasersproperty.com.au n

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COMMUNITY

R EAD B E T W E E N T HE W IN E S For the Read Between the Wines book club, the name says it all.

A friendly gathering of book lovers from across Hamilton Reach, coming together to share their favourite genres and thoughts with great company and wine. And with a waiting list to join, it’s prompted calls for the community to form new clubs to meet demand.

One of the members of Read Between the Wines, Frances Collins, says it’s a simple and great way to connect with neighbours.

“Book clubs are a great addition to any community and are easy to establish,” Frances said.

“Reading helps you to escape and unwind, broadens your genre, and introduces you to books you may not have read otherwise. And with more people living in one person households than ever before, these types of social groups are more important than ever.

“There’s no right or wrong way to interpret a book, just join in and enjoy.

“You never know, you might have a whole new circle of friends, a busier social life and an everexpanding bookshelf.”

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COMMUNITY

PHILANTHROPY

TH E HEALI NG POWER OF ‘ H O ME’ WHE N A PE R S ON F L EES D O M ES TIC OR FA MILY VIOLENCE, TH EY OFTEN LEAVE W ITH NOT HIN G.

It is in this moment of bravery when families are at their most vulnerable that support organisations call on the volunteer network at RizeUp Australia.

“From here, they will receive support from various providers to relocate them to a safe, new home and this is where RizeUp Australia comes in.

Established in 2015, RizeUp is a not-forprofit charity which provides emergency funds and furnishings to help families relocate to new accommodation with everything they need to make it a home, so they can make a fresh start.

“We receive referrals from support services and set about furnishing an empty space into a home.

The charity also helps impacted children in their healing process and to settle into a new school.

In late 2021, Hamilton Reach made a significant donation to RizeUp, providing more than 20 ex-display mattresses and bed frames, boxes of pantry and laundry items, and gifts for children and mothers, with a total value of more than $20,000.

“We find out what their favourite colour is, how old their kids are and if they’re into sport, so it’s a home they’re moving into, not just a house.”

Danielle said the donation from Frasers Property Australia and the residents of Hamilton Reach have already helped dozens of families in need.

“We receive more calls than we have the resources to assist, so access to new furnishings, funds and volunteers keep us going,” she said.

Head of Partnerships & Corporate Development at RizeUp Danielle Appi said the donations supported RizeUp’s Rapid Response and At Home programs, which source critical items required at a moment’s notice to assist with emergency relocations.

“Being able to give families new, quality furnishings and an irreplaceable feeling of ‘home’ reinforces to them that they can move on with dignity and the life they dreamed of.

“On average, we furnish between six and eight homes each week,” Danielle said.

“These home comforts may seem small, but they are powerful and can stop people going back to a life of violence.”

“When the team moves in and sets up the home, we never know who they are or their circumstance. Just knowing that we’re making a difference is enough.

To find out more about RizeUp Australia and how you can help, visit www.rizeup.com.au

“When a person makes the brave decision to leave a domestic violence situation, and most of these people have children, they generally go into a refuge.

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THESE HOME COMFORTS MAY SEEM SMALL, BUT THEY ARE POWERFUL AND CAN STOP PEOPLE GOING BACK TO A LIFE OF VIOLENCE. - Danielle Appi

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COMMUNITY

RESIDENT Q&A

AT H O M E W ITH C A ROLY N YOUNG CARO LYN YOU N G LO O KS BAC K O N 2014 AS ONE OF TH E MOST DIFFICULT PER IOD S OF H ER L IFE. YET I T WAS ALS O T H E Y EA R S H E M OV ED TO HAMILTON R EACH, AND FOR TH IS MOTH ER A ND GRAND M OT HE R, T H E SAFET Y A ND WA RM TH OF H ER COMMUNITY HAS BEEN TONIC FOR THE S O UL.

Has your experience of the community changed as the masterplan evolves?

Hamilton Reach is a community you can grow with. I arrived here in 2014, after my husband Samuel passed away, and lived in Parkside Circuit – well before the arrival of Atria, Newport and Riverlight. It was a very sad time in my life, and at the time I had my own health challenges to overcome. Since then, I’ve moved twice within Hamilton Reach, and I’m very happily settled in Watermarque.

YOU DON’T DO IT TO BE PRAISED. THE ACT OF GIVING IS A REWARD IN ITSELF. What was it like to observe the recent flood event from Hamilton Reach?

It has been an extraordinary time for our city. Hamilton Reach was unaffected by the event, we are incredibly fortunate here. From our vantage point, we were able to witness the large amounts of debris that floated along the river. Very much at odds with how peaceful this section of river usually is.

You recently contributed to the community fundraiser for RizeUp, tell us more.

What do you love most about life at Hamilton Reach?

It’s a safe community and when you live on your own that’s very important. You’re not just a face, your neighbours know you and the building managers, Mary and Fiona, genuinely care.

I love to sit on my balcony and watch the river come to life. Before the pandemic, I used to watch the giant cruise ships and American Navy vessels sail past. The surroundings are lovely too. When you walk to the water’s edge you can always see life taking place. I’ve never, ever felt that I wanted to leave here. You have so much privacy but there’s a strong sense of community too.

My daughter Cherelle is such a giving person and I draw so much inspiration from her. One day while we were talking on the phone, I mentioned the fundraiser for RizeUp, and she said she would arrange a ‘Click and Collect’ donation from Woolworths. When I arrived to collect the shopping later that day, there were so many bags. Coffee, drinks, cereal and plenty of things kids love. Enough to fill four pantries. I’m very proud of her. It was wonderful to be able to contribute.

Why is the act of giving so special?

The world can be a very hard place at times and we’ve seen so much of that recently. So, when you see someone who needs a little extra help, that is just something that we do because it’s who we are. You don’t do it to be praised. The act of giving is a reward in itself.

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COMMUNITY

RE S I DENT S R AL LY F O R CL E A N UP AU STRAL IA DAY WHEN COMRADERY AND CARE COMBINE, CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY FLOURISHES.

Community spirit was shining bright at Hamilton Reach on Sunday 6 March for Clean Up Australia Day – but this year, the highly anticipated annual event came with a difference.

“IT WAS A GREAT MORNING AND WONDERFUL TO SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE WANTED TO HELP,” NIKKI SAID.

Just one week before, residents watched as debris – some as big as boats and pontoons – floated past the riverside enclave during the extreme weather event.

Thankfully, Hamilton Reach emerged completely unscathed by the rising water levels of the Brisbane River, however the riverbank to the Northshore Hamilton Ferry Terminal was littered with debris.

Led by the Hamilton Reach Community Association, more than 50 residents volunteered to clean up the shoreline. They worked tirelessly removing large amounts of pollutants, including polystyrene from damaged pontoons, which had washed up directly onto Northshore Beach.

HRCA representative Nikki Redfern said the event showed just how much the community loves and cares for their ‘beautiful backyard’.

Northshore Harbour Café provided much needed sustenance for the group, who were treated to a complimentary breakfast by Frasers Property.

General Manager Development Queensland at Frasers Property Australia, Scott Ullman, said the Hamilton Reach community was remarkable in a number of ways, however the coming together of residents in a display of such comradery and care for the local environment was truly something special.

“It’s brilliant to see a new community show such a strong sense of pride and connection to the places they now call home,” Scott said.

“We’re lucky to have such a committed, connected group of people living at Hamilton Reach – it’s a big part of what makes it such a wonderful neighbourhood.”

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