Chamber of Commerce Update AINBOW BEACH held their monthly chamber meeting on the third Tuesday in June and it was encouraging to see so many established and new businesses keen to be involved. Special guests on the night were Mayor Glen Hartwig, Division 1 Councillor and Tourism Portfolio holder Cr Jess Milne, plus Division 2 Councillor and Communities Portfolio holder Cr Dolly Jensen; Visit Gympie Region’s Andrew Saunders, and Southern Cross Austereo representative Keith Gillies. The committee discussed post-Covid tourism needs for the region, proposed media campaigns, active social media campaigns including Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok all run by volunteers of the chamber. Membership is now only $40 for this financial year for anyone who is finding it difficult, and so a perfect time to join. There will be lots of perks in this year’s membership, including free listing on the new Visit Rainbow Beach website and free entry to the monthly workshops starting in June.
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There is a membership form in this issue on page 17 which we would love you to fill out and drop into reception at the Plantation Resort at Rainbow. Alternately, if you wish to be notified and involved in the business community and haven’t received a reminder, or are a new member wanting to join, please contact the chamber for membership by emailing rbct.secretary@gmail.com We are looking for all business owners to become involved in the chamber and would love to see you at the next meeting, the AGM, which is being held at the
Community Hall on Tuesday July 21 at 5pm for 5.30pm. If you want someone to represent you at the meeting, your business must be a financial member and you then nominate them formally, on paper, to represent you. You can have one voting member per business. If you are a member, please join us and register for the free workshop Customer Care by the Cash Flow Business Academy, just copy this link and register for eventbrite. com.au/e/customer-care-cash-tickets-110224949792 or the link is on the rbcn.com.au website for you. Hope to see you soon!
Online help for NDIS funding
C ook- Just concerned how dark it will come out on print.. perhaps festive Ch ARERS QUEENSLAND is rolling out free online learning to help people using the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) get the most out of their funding. The Online Learning Program offers interactive sessions for small groups across a variety of topics, with the first sessions covering self-management for NDIS plans. “People with an existing NDIS plan, who are eligible to consider self-managing their funds, can take part in an introductory session that will explain what self-
management is and why it gives them more choice and control over their funding,” said Natalie Polkinghorne, General Manager of the NDIS Local Area Coordination Partner in the Community Program. “It will also explain how to use the online portal, help people understand how they can determine if an expenditure is reasonable and necessary, and explain clearly what is required on a day-to-day basis. “We will also be offering an advanced session for people who are experienced with self-managing their NDIS plan. This session is about the flexibility, creativity
and innovation that self-management offers people on the NDIS to get the most out of their plan.” They are taking registrations now and can be found on Facebook at @CarersQueenslandNDIS for the event link or get in touch with your Local Area Coordinator. Carers Queensland also works with people with disability who are not eligible for the NDIS to access mainstream services, and with local communities to improve access and inclusion for people of all abilities. To find out more about the Carers Queensland NDIS Local Area Coordination program call 1300 999 636.
y l u J i n Chrimas As a thank you to the Community for their support from all of us at the Rainbow Beach Pharmacy we would like to invite you to our Christmas in July...
Date: Thurs July 23rd Time: 9:30am-11:30am Ÿ Lucky door prize Ÿ Scrumptious morning tea goodies made with love
from the team Ÿ 1/2 price Xmas decorations Ÿ 10% discount on selected beauty, home wares, fashion and gifts. Ÿ Gift wrapping - gold coin donation raising funds for Drought Runners
8 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – July 2020
oD n't be shy
....Join in the fun with your Christmas outfit/accessories to receive a further 10% discount!
- saving you time and Dispensed privately andmoney only $25.00