The Everton Echo - May 2022

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Businesses Giving Back: One Event At A Time

A group of local business owners and community members are making a difference within our region by banding together to form a network. Not just a business networking one, but a network that actually serves the local community!

Let us introduce you to The NOW Business Network Group, which is a wonderful mixed group of businesses and community members that enjoy giving back to the local and surrounding community.

2022 has been their year to step up and organise a selection of events to raise more funds than ever before, for not-for-profit organisations. They would welcome the support of the Echo News community by joining them this year at their following three main fund-raising events: Men's Health Matters – Bouncing Back from Life’s Challenges Date: May 12th Venue: Arana Leagues Club Ian Skippen, Darius Boyd and Kurt Everard, a Counsellor for TIACs (TradeMutt) will discuss Bouncing Back from Life's Challenges. Proceeds from this event will go to TIACS and RUOK? This men's only event is an opportunity to hear from others about their own experiences and a chance for you to relax with a beverage. Book now: https://www.trybooking. com/BYTLB Trivia Fundraiser Date; June 17th Venue: Kedron Wavell Services Club – This fun-raising event for four homeless charities - 3rd Space, Dig In, Backpack Bed for Homeless and Orange Sky also has trivia prizes for the winning team. It will be a fun night of 'friendly' rivalry, and if you don't win the trivia, you might

Members of the NOW Business Network walk away with a raffle prize! Book now: https://www. trybooking.com/BYHZU NOW Business Network's Inaugural Gala Fundraiser Date: October 14th Venue: Hillstone, St Lucia Golf Club This will be NOW’s first gala ball fundraiser with dinner and music for 400 guests. With raffles, silent auctions, a main auction and table prizes, this fun event will raise funds for the Down Syndrome Queensland's Latch-On Program. Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/BYTZY Let's support our local community group and help them blitz their fundraising targets for their events this year!

The NOW Business Network meets on a monthly basis at the Everton Park State High School. Whether you are business owner, a community member, looking for a work, or a student, all are welcome to join us. Find dates and details on our website at: https://www.nowbusinessnetwork.com.au/

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New Choir Sings Out For Mental Health

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Creative arts organisation Upbeat Arts will expand its operations to north Brisbane (Wavell Heights) this month, launching a new choir aimed at providing connection to those with mental health challenges.

With funding from Queensland Health, Upbeat Arts’ successful creative arts programs provide a unique form of ‘social prescribing’ for any adults who are disadvantaged as a result of their mental health challenges. Social prescribing is the referral of patients to non-medical activities. Upbeat Arts has been a leader in this area since it began its operations with its first choir in South Brisbane in 2014.

Queensland Mental Health Commissioner Ivan Frkovic said he was delighted to officially launch the new North Brisbane Absolutely Everybody Choir.

‘Upbeat Arts programs foster a safe, uplifting and fun

environment and provide an opportunity for social inclusion, connection and building confidence,’ Ivan said.

COVID-19 had exacerbated the loneliness of those with mental health conditions, increasing the appeal and importance of the new north Brisbane choir.

The original choir, the Absolutely Everybody Brisbane Choir, has helped around 400 people to transform or improve their lives since its establishment eight years ago. The teaching staff are qualified professionals who use their education and mental health skills to achieve measurable results for choir members.

Previous experience is not needed to join the choir and there are no auditions.

For further information, contact Upbeat Arts Operations Manager - Queensland Susan Gilmartin on 0417 075 053 or susan.gilmartin@upbeatarts.org.au

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Stroll Down The Creative Trail of Samford & Surrounds

Garden Trail Gearing Up For A Gigantic Year!

Creative Samford Inc are excited to present Trails 2022.

Every weekend in June, local artisans will open their studios and venues for visitors to view and purchase unique, handmade, stunning works of art and crafts. The Trails meander through the beautiful country areas of Samford Valley, Dayboro, Mountain View and places in between, only twenty-five kilometres from Brisbane.

The Trail can be thirsty work so be sure to check out the many restaurants, cafes, coffee shops and hotels in the region where you can quench your thirst and grab a refreshment!

The organising committee would like to thank their sponsors Bendigo Bank, A Place to Create, Eckersley’s, KwikKopy, Nikki Boyd and Moreton Bay Council and advertisers who have helped to support the event.

Enquiries can be emailed to admin@creativesamford. com. You can also keep up to date with the Trail on Facebook at www.facebook. com/samfordartstrail or visit the website www. creativesamford.com

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Wicking Beds (left) and ‘A Food Garden’ (right) will be on display (Photo credit:Mary Ann Shapcott)

After last year’s first Samford Edible Garden Trail was a sold out success, the organising committee knew that this year would have to be bigger and better than ever!

After all, last year’s trail had a last minute surprise arrival on the day, with Costa Georgiadis from ABC’s Gardening Australia flying up from Sydney that morning to light up the faces of young and old by sharing his contagious passion of gardening with visitors, locals and to his own audience nationally with live feeds all day.

It’s no wonder then, the garden trail has had more locals step forward to offer even MORE diverse food gardens to open to the public this year.

If you weren’t familiar with The Samford Edible Garden Trail, it all started out in 2020, where a group of local mums created the concept of locals opening to the public their amazing backyard edible gardens and how to grow food and share this knowledge with the community. So, with lockdowns putting things on hold, they started filming and sharing online instead, and the concept caught on not only locally, but also nationally and internationally. So much so that in 2021 the first live trail was held.

Fast forward to May 2022, the group are still filming and posting their virtual tours online, AND are getting ready to open the doors to now 13 inspiring diverse edible gardens and small scale farms for the inaugural Open Day Weekend that will span over 2 days on May 14 and 15 this year.

But there is MORE to the Trail than just the 13 diverse gardens on show. For people wanting to take some of the gardens home with them, Milen farm, a local urban community farm, will be hosting a farmer’s market, and open up an area to picnic among the produce with pre-paid hampers, rugs, a busker, and kids activities.

There will also be an art exhibition featuring local artists in the community HUB at Samford and local cafes, and restaurants will be getting on board too and connecting with local farmers to offer a special menu item created from local produce. Whats more, the famous Samford Patisserie will be enticing ticket holders to sample their goods by offering ticket holders a complimentary coffee. Don‘t forget too to grab a tour of the gardens, and watch live demonstrations from garden hosts with surprise guests on the days!

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Family Fun At Hills Carnivale

Hills Carnivale is back for another bumper year of live music, kids’ activities and workshops, rides, markets and food stalls at George Willmore Park, Ferny Hills on Saturday 28th May. The family-friendly event wraps up the month-long celebrations held as part of Hills Festival, drawing big crowds to the Moreton Bay Region’s Hills District.

Hills Carnivale is free to attend and will run from noon through to 7pm, consisting of a host of activities for little kids through to the big kids (and adults!).

Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT) CEO Shane Newcombe says the action-packed lineup is set to attract local families and visitors to the area.

‘There is a reason why the Hills District is such a sought after place to live,’ says Shane.

‘We are always so excited each year for Hills Carnivale and the support the event receives from the local community.’

‘From stacks of live music, low-cost rides and to kids shows and market stalls – the whole family will find something to enjoy.’

Hills Carnivale will finish with the annual fireworks display from 7pm, guaranteed to light up the night sky and dazzle patrons.

Some of the best local musicians will be performing on the main stage throughout the event, while kids can enjoy magic and reptile shows, science experiments, Bollywood dance and more from the Kids Stage.

Kids will also be able to lose themselves in the fun and excitement of Hills Carnivale within the dedicated ‘Kids Zone’, featuring free face painting, free petting zoo, free workshops and more.

Fill your belly with some delicious food options from the Food Trucks, and explore the market stalls to pick up something handmade or homegrown.

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Everton Park Kindy - Celebrating 60 years!

C&K Everton Park Kindergarten is so very excited to be celebrating our 60th Birthday this year!

To kick off celebrations C&K Everton Park Kindergarten is holding an Open Day/ 60th Birthday celebration on Saturday 4th of June from 9am to 12noon. There will be free entertainment and face painting!

Over the past 60 years many children have passed through our beautiful kindy and we have now had generations of families attend.

Over the years many families have contributed to building our beautiful kindergarten since it opened its doors in 1962 on 28 Fallon Street, Everton Park. The Kindergarten Association was formed at a public meeting at St Jude’s Hall in 1957 and after much collaboration and fundraising, a lease was signed with the Brisbane City Council for the land, and a loan of 3,457 pounds started the building project. We are very grateful to the dedicated, determined families who started this journey that has provided 60 years of early childhood memories for so many locals.

The community at C&K Everton Park Kindy have turned a plain building with limited trees (see picture on the right) into a beautiful rainforest for our children with playground structures, sandpits, vegetable patches and natural gardens that attract many of our native wildlife! We have also developed a huge store of toys, books and resources for the children over the last 60 years. At Everton Park kindy, children get to experience the beauty of nature and they can be seen climbing our treehouse, observing wildlife, watering the gardens, reading, playing dress-up, building, creating and so much more.

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We are lucky at C&K Everton Park Kindy to have a wonderful staff with a passion for education. Once our educators start with us, they often stay on for many, many years. Our Group 2 Teacher/ Co-Director Mrs Lindy Diacaris has taught at C&K Everton Park for over 35 years. Teachers are qualified early childhood educators with years of experience. Our class structure allows ample quality time with the children, due to the higher-than-average staff to child ratio.

We have been lucky enough to connect with one of our first students from the class of 1962. Glenys kindly shared a photo of our first ever Kindy class. Where have the years gone!?

If you have any fond memories of C&K Everton Park Kindergarten, we would love you to share your photos and stories. Please email us at history@epk.asn.au.

For more information, visit Facebook at Everton Park Kindergarten C&K or call 07 3355 3694 C&K Everton Park in 1962!

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Sustainability at Mitchelton Pre-Schooling Centre

Sustainability is embedded in our thinking and planning at MPC.

Many sustainable decisions are not clear-cut, as often it is a choice between options that may not fully support our sustainable goals. For example, we love our trees and we love grass. However, we also love flat play spaces for children to build their games. Three’s no clear-cut easy sustainable way to solve this dilemma and we know that we may have to compromise.

Every day children are engaged with sustainability, whether it’s sorting rubbish, noticing the native bees or careful consideration of water use. We consider that children are both current and future global citizens.

World issues such as climate change and conflicts are huge issues for children to comprehend however contributing to the Foodbank to support families affected by the floods and being kind to each other are positive practical ways for children to begin to understand more global sustainable issues.

Come along to our upcoming Open Day to find out more about our kindy programs Careful consideration regarding water Children at MPC checking out the native bees at MPC. use is acknowledged at MPC

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Victorian Human Kindness Helps Thriller Set Bocce to Bounce Back For The Stage An update from the Newmarket Bocce Club

Community Theatre Group, Growl Theatre are getting ready for their latest production - Gaslight - a Victorian Thriller which was first produced in 1935 This classic tale of psychological manipulation is written by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Brendan James and Charles Langford.

Synopsis Jack Manningham is slowly, deliberately driving his wife, Bella, insane. He has almost succeeded when late one evening, a stranger comes to the house while Jack is out and explains he is there to help Mrs. Manningham.

Who is this man and what secrets does he know? Why is Jack tormenting his wife? Is Bella truly going mad? This Victorian thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat as you discover the mysteries of the Manningham home.

The show will take place on the 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 May 2022 and tickets range in cost from $15 to $20. You can book tickets online at http://growltheatre.org.au/buytickets/ or contact BoxOffice@ growltheatre.org.au

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Given the fact that there is a great deal of heartache in our current times because of many issues that have occurred and are occurring, I sincerely hope that we all had a happy and safe Easter with our friends and families.

As to an update on the flood crisis, our club has come through with flying colours. If you have a look Bocce Club members happy to be back in action at our club today you would not think that about four weeks ago it was devastated by flood waters. We are waiting for our vinyl floor covering to be installed in our clubhouse on the mezzanine floor, and down the track a full paint job of the complex.

It’s amazing what human kindness does in these types of events. About 20 members over the last 4 weeks took part in restoring the club to its former condition. Tradies offered their services free of charge and Bunnings Stafford and Keperra helped us with donations. Thank you all very much!

The bocce courts were operational about 2 weeks ago and the club had its first event since the floods. On the 20 April we had a Precision Bowl competition. I have spoken about this game in previous articles. I call it a competition because that way it gives players a competitive advantage in the game. However, putting that aside it’s a fun game enjoyed by all. It’s probably our most popular competition where it attracts the most number of players. We have 24 players in teams of 3. So, we commence with a light dinner at 5.30pm and then play from about 6.30 to 9pm. I have attached a couple of photos, one group photo with the winners and the other showcasing the game.

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People with previously vibrant social lives and calendars full of activity outside the home found themselves embracing baking as a way to cope with pandemic lockdowns. It wasn’t only homemade bread that had a resurgence. Homemade living made a comeback.

Skills that were essential to life before the internet are making a return. Prior to the availability of fast fashion, if you needed socks for winter, someone had to knit them. A new scarf was the result of time spent with the loom or crochet hook. Holes in clothes were patched or darned, long before visible mending became trendy.

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The value in handmade living is underestimated, said Roz Fenson, CEO of The Nest Community.

‘Making something yourself is not only satisfying, it’s good for your health. Time spent on craft is often meditative and many studies have shown crafts such as knitting boost your wellbeing,’ Ms Fenson said.

‘Learning a new skill or sharing your expertise with others is also a valuable way of building community and creating social connection, which is important as our lives get so busy.”

It was common for previous generations to pass on essential crafting techniques, but with industrialisation and modern manufacturing, many of these crafts were relegated to hobbies.

‘We have women of all ages in our learn to sew or crochet basics workshops who remember watching their grandmothers but who never learnt the skills themselves and love to feel that connection to their family history,’ Ms Fenson said.

‘Teaching a workshop is also an immensely validating experience for women who have built up their own skills over years. Sharing your skills and knowledge with people who appreciate your expertise is incredibly rewarding for both parties.

‘We are always interested in hearing from women with crafting expertise who would be interested in running a workshop for our community as well.’

The Nest Community offers entry level craft workshops for sewing, crochet, knitting and embroidery. There are also more advanced or project-based workshops for people who want to stretch their skills further or make better use of household materials.

‘One of our most popular workshops is making rag rugs out of old t-shirts or linens. In only a few hours, participants learn the skills they need to reuse old clothing or bedsheets that are past their prime and repurpose them into rugs, cushions, placemats or other household items,’ Ms Fenson said.

The Nest Community is located at 720 South Pine Road and offers craft workshops as well as an onsite thrift shop haberdashery selling donated yarn, fabric and craft supplies.

Visit www.nestcommunity.org.au for workshops details.

All Welcome At Mitchie Seniors!

The Mitchelton Seniors Club enjoyed a Easter luncheon of fish and salad. Thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for a very delicious meal! The Easter bonnet parade was won by a deserving winner in Pat Costin, with Olive Stevenson coming second. Winners of the raffle were:1st Peter Fleming, 2nd Gloria Balchin and 3rd Ailsa Hansen. Well done to all!

All are welcome at our club, we meet at 30 Tel-El-Kebir Street, Mitchelton (opposite Gaythorne RSL). For more information please call 3355 0358

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Socialising in Retirement

Forming social connections during retirement is important, as it provides a sense of friendship and support for retirees.

Healthy relationships are necessary at every age, but the importance of socialising for retirees cannot be overemphasised. Regular social interactions can help keep retirees mentally, physically and emotionally healthy, whilst fending off difficulties inherent to loneliness.

Joining a social Club like Probus provides retirees the opportunity to socialise with likeminded people in their local communities. There are over 1,500 Probus Clubs across Australia and New Zealand.

There are also many ways that socialising can help improve both our cognitive and physical health. These include: Reduced stress. Retirees who are socially active tend to handle stress better. This leads to improving their cardiovascular health and immune system.

Longer lifespan. High levels of socialising can help increase longevity.

More fitness. Retirees with diverse social connections are more likely to exercise regularly. This can lead to a myriad of physical, mental and cognitive benefits.

Reduced risk of depression. Consistent socialising reduces the likelihood of retirees experiencing depression caused by loneliness.

Less anxiety. Similar to depression, retirees who socialise more experience less symptoms of anxiety.

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Greater self-esteem. Socialising helps retirees be better engaged, growing their confidence and sense of worth.

As these health benefits contribute towards significantly improving the quality of life for many retirees, it is important to find an appropriate way of maintaining a healthy social life.

The good news is that Probus is starting a new Probus Club in the Arana Hills District and we extend you a welcome to come and experience this club!

Find out more about the new Arana Hills District Probus Club by calling Barbara on 0402 850 367 or Merv Richens on 0420 373 162. Visit www.paqnetwork.com.au for more details.

Creative Kids - Where Are You?

Have you visited our newly launched website, The Little Echo? This platform showcases the creative talents of the youngest citizens within our community. From photography to recipes and stories to news, you will be truly inspired by what the local kids in the community can do. Visit www.littleecho.com.au or scan the QR code to have a look.

Submissions are welcome! Either email admin@echo-news.com.au or upload content over on The Little Echo website.

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WOMEN in Business Sisters are doing it for themselves in North-West Brisbane (and Australia wide!), with a record number of women running their own small businesses.

New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show 12.1 per cent of the nation’s 5.9 million employed woman are now their own boss.

More than a third of all small businesses are run by women, and there’s a blooming world of networking, blogs and entrepreneurial women taking ­advantage of the trend.

‘If you look at women in particular, they are more formally educated and moving into their family forming years in their 30s, and they have invested more to prepare themselves, with more education, so they want to make sure they can continue a burgeoning career,’ social demographer Mark McCrindle explained.

In this feature, we are celebrating some incredible local businesswomen who have taken a leap of faith and are making a name for themselves in small business.

From Dentists to Accountants to Equine Specialists, all these ladies are from truly diverse industries. We have also compiled an online ‘Mini Mag’ that contains all the ladies from this edition, so head online to have a read on our website at www. echo-news.com.au

GENT’S It’s Your Turn Next!

Just like this epic Women in Business feature, Echo News will be publishing a MEN In Business showcase in the JULY edition. Spots are limited!

For more information, contact admin@echo-news.com.au

The Admire DentistryTeam

Say hello to Oral Health Therapists Sarah and Priya, and dentists Dr Alex, Dr Renee, and Dr Emma! These ladies at Admire Dentistry are here to take care of all your oral health care needs.

It is our aim at Admire Dentistry that whichever dentist you see, you will be treated with the same level of care and understanding, while receiving the highest standard of treatment. Our clinicians work closely together to create bespoke treatment plans to suit your individual needs, they know the importance of taking an integrated approach to your oral health care.

We pride ourselves in treating all patients in all fields of dentistry and aesthetics.

Priya and Sarah are your Oral Health Therapists and are an asset to the Admire Team. While new to the Admire team, they have been practicing oral health

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therapy and treating patients for over 10 years. They specialise in dental hygiene, oral health and gum care, and preventative treatments for patients of all ages. Armed with the latest technology, they use EMS Airflow to remove harmful biofilm from your teeth to improve your overall health. With these ladies by our side, Admire Dentistry will continue to maintain the very best in oral hygiene and cleaning care for our patients.

If you are looking for a new Dentist, give the friendly team at Admire Dentistry a call or visit our website to book an appointment.

We guarantee to exceed all your expectations in quality, care, and commitment.

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Susanne Jones Alexandra Davies Director Just Better Care Brisbane North

Dentist, Admire Dentistry Family Clinic

2021 was never planned as a year of awards activity Yet the need to observe, document and prove our culture to outsiders so valuable, at timesatalso for me, or for my team.

But by is the end of last year, Admire Dentistry in Arana Hills where you will find we Dr Alex loves herproved profession.

It can bewhile challenging timesa littlealso challenging. had found ourselves extremely rewarding. She loves meeting new Alexandra Davies. both winners and finalists, and also but learners along the way. people and is fond of all her patients. While she excels in Alex found her love for Dentistry while being mentored Key members of my team were tasked with assorted all fields of particularlyand enjoys Endodontics While the awards that we entered were very localised, to aspects ofdentistry, the awardshe submission, we workshopped

by Dr Ed Tucker at his dental practice in Samford. When and Oral Surgery in to addition to we a newfound love ofall Facial the Moreton Bay Region and the State of Queensland, regularly together ensure had captured that she graduated from Dental School she was lucky enough Aesthetics (anti-wrinkle and filler). they encouraged a very broad investigation of our was necessary. to be offered a job with the practice. business and our team.

Alex honesty andittransparency when comes And values during this process occurred to me thatitwe spenttoa In 2018 Alex in Biloela, enjoys it her patient‘s treatment needs and values working with Our team is began large, locum usuallywork around 80-90 she at any time, considerable amount of time striving to better ourselves, out there and continues to flyplanning out 1 week month. care and our service, being care and ain-home and very little time acknowledging other allied health professionals. how far we have come of older Australians those a disability, is very Late 2019 saw Alex and make a bigwith decision to embark on Alex loves to feedback keep fit and already.

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Elena Bishop CEO MSW BScPsy AASW Supportive Therapy & Social Work

Meet Elena, she is the face behind Supportive Therapy & Social Work in Arana Hills. She started her Private Practice to make a positive difference to our community, and to have a voice for the voiceless. Motivating others to feel strong and confident, to evolve into a better version of themselves, and be happier in all their relationships.

Her passion is supporting mothers. As a mother of three young boys, she is very aware of the complex challenges faced by Aussie mums.

As well as running her Private Practice, Elena is the Brisbane Mothers’ Mental Health Network Coordinator.

Collaborating with the Mental Health Professionals Network, her last two webinars were “adolescent abuse towards mothers” and how to support mothers in “The Sandwich Generation”. Her articles have been published in The Hills Echo, Australia Counselling and Talked.

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Elena also presents entertaining workshops to Child Care Centres for parents in our local community. We all think in pictures, so taking advantage of her YouTube channel to understand psychological concepts has been found very beneficial for mothers.

To support mothers in small business, she started ‘The Wellness Hub’ in Arana Hills. The space features a Sound Healer, Biofield Tuner, ADHD Coach & tutoring for Dyslexic children. These are examples of a holistic approach to support clients through education, empowerment and normalising how we all struggle.

‘I believe a good therapist is considerate, warm and patient, who listen to the needs of her clients. If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.’

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Donna Pritchard Alexandra Davies Alexandra Davies Admire Dentistry in Arana Hills is where you will find Dr Donna Dentistry Pritchard the owner/operator a find newly Alexandra Davies.inisArana Admire Hills is where youofwill Dr establishedDavies. bookkeeping business First Class Accounts Alexandra Alex found her love for Dentistry while being mentored - Ferny Grove. Her background includes over 30 years’ by Drfound Ed Tucker at hisfordental practice in Samford.

When Alex her love Dentistry while being experience helping businesses with theirmentored general she graduated from Dental School she was lucky enough by Dr Ed Tucker at his dental practice in Samford.

When bookkeeping, payroll, budgets, reporting, analysis, and to begraduated offered afrom job with theSchool practice. she Dental she was lucky enough systems accounting needs. to be offered a job with the practice.

In 2018 is Alex began locum work in Biloela, sheassociate enjoys it Donna a fully certified bookkeeper and out thereAlex and continues to and fly out ashe month.

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Alex values honesty and transparency when it comes to Often asked why she chose to start a franchise business her patient‘s treatment and values working with Alex values honesty andneeds transparency when it comes to rather than going it alone, Donna responds ‘I wanted to other allied health professionals. her patient‘s treatment needs and values working with run my own business, but still feel like I was part of a Alex loves to keepprofessionals. fit and other health team,allied and the First Class Accounts network of over 160 healthy with friends.

She Alex loves to keep fit and certainly delivers on that’. professional bookkeepers has a horse, dogs and is healthy with 2 friends.

She Give Donna a call on 0401 083 358 for assistance with excited to be introducing has a horse, 2 dogs and is all your business bookkeeping and payroll needs, leaving 2you mini Galloway steers to excited totobe introducing free pursue the things in business and life that the family.

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Miriam Pius

Counsellor and Owner M-Power Counselling & Consultancy Meet Miriam, Counsellor, and owner of M-Power Counselling & Consultancy - a boutique counselling practice in Mitchelton.

Working as a counsellor in Brisbane for over 15 years, she holds post-graduate qualifications in Psychology, and Counselling. Miriam is also a member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia and the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors.

M-Power Counselling was born out of Miriam’s desire to equip people with the tools to intentionally create a fulfilling life. Her passion and areas of expertise are vast and varied. She can help in a multitude of ways from helping people to deal with stress and anxiety concerns to helping clients achieve their vocational goals or even helping with the transition of returning to work after an injury or disability.

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Miriam is also passionate about helping migrants and refugees cope with the social, emotional, and career challenges of living in a new country.

Her life experiences, combined with her professional background and expertise, gives her a unique insight into the challenges of people living with mental health concerns.

M-Power Counselling offers a variety of services including; Individual counselling, Vocational / career counselling, Multicultural counselling, Chronic pain management and Adjustment to Disability Counselling.

In addition, Miriam will be facilitating a Free Pain Support Group in Mitchelton on behalf of the Australian Pain Management Association. Email mitchelton@ painmanagement.org.au for more information.

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Anne Pearson Founder Field of Dreams Anne Pearson is the founder and owner of Field of Dreams - an equine assisted learning centre.

Anne has always had a special interest in supporting young children with additional needs, and is passionate about using animals and the natural environment to support young children to achieve their individual goals in a loving, caring way.

With a strong teaching background behind her, in 2018 she decided that in the best interests of her personal and family health, she would branch out on her own to develop a specialist centre for children with additional needs. As a carer for her then husband and youngest daughter, Anne certainly has the life experiences and professional expertise to truly support local families on their journey.

Holding a plethora of tertiary qualifications that include; Dip Teach (NRCAE), BECE (CQU), and a Beginning

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Teachers Mentor, this Equine Assisted Learning professional, who is internationally qualified as a Certified Equine Interaction Professional-Education, certainly knows what she is doing and is well revered by peers within her industry.

She has completed specialist training in; play-based pedagogy; working with young children with additional needs; supporting children diagnosed with Autism; fine motor development; handwriting; supporting the programs developed by Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists; developing phonemic awareness and using the knowledge of phonics; sensory play and support and using animals to support children. In addition, she has recently qualified to share therapeutic art with her clients. Limited vacancies exist Monday – Saturday. Email for further information.

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A Home Away From Home

The difficulty in finding appropriate accessible housing is an ongoing issue for many ageing Australians, those who live with disability and those who care for them.

A recent scoping study by the Australian Human Rights Commission found that given the increasing prevalence of disability, an estimated 60 per cent of homes will, at some point, be occupied by a person with disability or injury.

The study, published earlier this year, found that because so few homes are designed to meet the needs of people with disability or older Australians, there are numerous problems with existing housing options. These include poor access, unsuitable internal layouts and a lack of other qualities such as good light and connections to outdoor views.

To help get around the issue without breaking the bank, increasing numbers of families are looking at building bespoke ancillary dwellings on their properties.

What is an ancillary dwelling?

Sometimes referred to as mini homes or cabins, but more commonly known granny flats, these buildings are typically a one or two-bedroom self-contained housing unit located on the same block as a larger dwelling. Condensed into a smaller space, they offer all the features of a regular home, including a kitchen, bedroom, living room and bathroom.

What are the requirements for building a granny flat?

The requirements vary from state to state, but essentially there are several guidelines which you must comply with to determine if a granny flat can be built on your block. Discuss your options with your council, as there are various restrictions and policies to comply with before commencing. It can take

anywhere from 10 days to 12 or more weeks to receive approval, depending on your council.

What costs are involved?

CoreLogic data shows that building a granny flat on your property can help boost its value by as much as 30 per cent – but just remember, you get what you pay for. Granny flats have been advertised for as little as $10,000 but for that you will get barely more than a shell. Realistically, you should expect to pay anywhere from $40,000 to more than $150,000 – depending on your requirements.

What needs to be considered before building your granny flat?

When deciding on orientation, be sure to take into account the climate and what direction your backyard faces. By orientating your granny flat appropriately and analysing your heating and cooling requirements, you can ensure you maximise its energy efficiency.

What are the core design elements to consider?

While individual needs will vary, you will need to make sure your chosen provider is able to meet any requirements you have. This is likely to include a safe continuous and step-free path of travel from the street entrance and/or parking area to the granny flat, plus internal doors and corridors that facilitate unimpeded movement between spaces.

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THE FERNY REPORT

by Mark Furner M.P.

State Member for Ferny Grove Terry White Chemmart Arana Hills tops the list!

Since the third dose booster of the COVID19 vaccines have been approved for use in Australia the Arana Hills pharmacy staff have delivered over 16,000 doses into locals’ arms!

What an amazing effort! Congratulations to the hard-working staff and thank you to everyone who has rolled up their sleeves.

Hills Carnivale

Hills Carnivale will be back bigger and better again this year in George Willmore Park on Saturday 28 May. I will be there all afternoon, so drop by my stall and say gidday!

Ferny Grove State High School ready to throw some shade

I caught up with Peter from Terry White Chemmart Arana Hills while I was getting my flu shot and saw the amazing number of vaccines the pharmacy has delivered.

At the end of April, I dropped into Terry White Chemmart Arana Hills to get my annual flu shot and was amazed to discover that Hills District pharmacy is the number one pharmacy in Queensland for dispensing COVID19 booster shots.

The Palaszczuk Government has provided tens of millions of dollars for this and future generations of Ferny Grove State High School students through the provision of new specialist classrooms, science labs, kitchens, woodworking, and metal shops as well as a new sports and performing arts hall. However, Education Queensland generally does not fund shade sails or playgrounds directly – so P&Cs are forced to come up with the funds.

Late last year Peter Cossar approached me to ask what he could do for our community. The Ferny Grove State School P&C has been looking at installing shade sails for students for the past few years. Peter joined me at the school to let me know the good news that if Labor is elected, Ferny Grove State High School P&C will be provided with $125,000 to install new shade sales as an election commitment.

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