Loving Nundah February - March 2015

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Queenies to Kunara Queenies Traditional Tea House has reopened as Kunara Organic Café next door to Kunara Organics – a grocery store for all your health needs. The café has a fresh new look, serving breakfast, lunch and healthy treats for dine-in and takeaway.

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PTDM Hair Design has relocated and reopened as PTDM Hair & Beauty – a salon for all your pampering needs that also has a café front of house with barista-brewed coffee.

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Acknowledging Community Spirit Congratulations to Nundah Sharks coach Michael Kersnovske who is the youngest ever recipient of the Lilley Australia Day award! Nundah café Espresso Train were also proud award recipients.

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Worth Real Estate Opening in the Village Boutique agency Worth Real Estate opens soon in Nundah, specialising in property management on Brisbane’s northside.

5/1208 Sandgate Road, Nundah | Ph. 3260 5505

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Local Profile

Demand prompts early launch The latest instalment of Property Solutions’ burgeoning $270 million Circa Nundah Village precinct has been fast tracked thanks to intensified market demand.

The $23.5 million VIVIR is already under construction and will deliver 54 one-, two- and threebedroom apartments ranging in price from $377,300 to $730,000 with configurations from 64 to 140m2.

Place Projects marketing agent, Bruce Goddard, expects that demand for sub $400,000 apartments to create strong interest in the boutique eight-level building.

“Even VIVIR’s one-bedroom apartments will include a secure car park, which is uncommon at this price point,” Bruce says.

“Buyers will also be encouraged by the fact they are coming into a growing but established community.

“Nundah’s urban rejuvenation and the opening of new restaurants, cafes and retail outlets in the village has created a thriving lifestyle precinct.”

Property Solutions joint managing director, Kevin Miller, said VIVIR would meet demand for a low maintenance but vibrant lifestyle close to the CBD. “Discerning buyers who wouldn’t have looked twice at Nundah 10 years ago now see the area as a cosmopolitan destination to live, work and play,” Kevin says.

“Nundah’s gentrification is taking the suburb in the same direction as the trendy South Brisbane and Paddington precincts.”

Circa Nundah Village is home to several residential buildings, a modern Woolworths supermarket, 11,000m2 of office space occupied by Energex, along with extensive retail, dining and lifestyle amenities.

Property Solutions’ previous projects include Centro on James Street, the $350 million SW1 development in South Brisbane and more recently, The Barracks in Paddington.

Find out more about the VIVIR and the Circa Nundah development at circanundah.com.au or visit the display at 1 Aspinall Street, Nundah.

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Surfer Shares Love of Woodwork Stuart Bywater’s handiwork can be found in family homes, modern boardrooms of corporate offices and, most weekends, somewhere on the beach.

Nundah local Stuart spends his days creating handcrafted furniture and teaches surfboard-making classes in the evenings.

“I’m a keen surfer – when I’m out in the ocean waiting for a wave, it’s a Zen-like moment, and being able to ride a board I’ve made with my own hands really adds to the experience.”

Stuart’s passion for handcrafted woodworking has seen him become one of Queensland’s most successful furniture restorers and designers. He recently restored more than 200 pieces of heritage furniture for Brisbane City Hall, and designed a corporate fit-out for Thiess Headquarters in South Brisbane which included a 7.2m conference room table.

“They closed the roads at 4am so they could lift it into the 5th-floor room with a crane,” Stuart says.

Stuart also enjoys restoring much-loved pieces and creating custom designs for his clients.

“I love seeing the satisfaction in their eyes when they know they’ve got a piece of furniture that will be in the family for generations.”

Stuart says his favourite piece of work is his home in Nundah, which he and his wife, Daniele, have been restoring over the last 6 years.

“We have an 1880s worker’s cottage and we’ve turned it into a comfortable family home that’s still faithful to its original structure and ambience.”

Stuart’s showroom is in Northgate – why not drop in and find out about woodworking or surfboard-making classes?

Bywater Design 182 Crockford St, Northgate Ph. 3256 9000 | bywaterdesign.com.au Words by Jane Earle

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10 Years of Pearls & Passion PandaPearls is celebrating 10 years at its popular boutique in Nundah that has welcomed customers from Australia and around the world.

Founder and owner Amanda Stein says the shop is an eclectic treasure trove of pearls and unique antique collectable pieces sourced from all corners of the globe.

Specialising in exquisite pearls and antique enhancers, PandaPearls is famous for their unique baroque and individually strung designs.

Amanda says that PandaPearls was born from a combined love of the South Sea Islands, pearls, and all things beautiful. PandaPearls also has a strong community spirit, and Amanda finds great joy in giving.

“PandaPearls believes very strongly in philanthropic causes and commitment to community,” Amanda says.

“Our famous charity Sidewalk Sundays are growing in momentum and raise thousands of dollars, which we disperse to many charities.”

Amanda has been recognised and named the 2015 St Margaret’s Patron, and has received the Paul Harris Fellowship from Rotary.

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Queenies Makes Way for Kunara Organics

Dream with your eyes open

Queenies Traditional Teahouse has had a recent transformation, and is now bringing award-winning Kunara Marketplace to Nundah Village.

Kunara Organic Marketplace began as a roadside fruit stand on the Sunshine Coast and is now Australia’s largest one-stop destination for everything natural and organic.

Many people have an internal running dialogue about possible property ideas and thoughts like – What if I bought this? And can we try that?

It can be somewhat unexpected for clients when they talk to an industry professional about what is truly going on in the market place and therefore what is and isn’t realistic.

Real estate as an industry is ever evolving with new products, materials and advertising tools entering the market as well as changes to legislation, local town plans and building codes. All it takes is someone who lives and breathes property to keep an ear to the ground and help home owners realize their goals.

It’s fantastic to have ideas and dreams but what is involved, what are the costs, should I act today or when is the right time?

An agent can keep you up to date with everything real estate and assist in making these goals a reality.

They can provide you ideas that work in the real estate world.

Kunara Organic Café in Nundah is now open for breakfast, lunch and coffee, serving up a wide range of healthy dishes, salads and treats that you can also take away.

The majority of Kunara’s Organic Café menu is gluten free and includes a good range of vegan options, as well as Fairtrade Organic Montville Coffee made with a variety of milk choices, including popular nut milks, at no extra cost.

Next door you’ll find Kunara Organics - the retail outlet for all your health food needs, stocking all of your favourite healthfood brands.

A small selection of Queenie’s teas are available from Kunara Organics, with the full range available online at queeniesteahouse.com.au.

Kunara Organic Café Nundah | 1279 Sandgate Rd, Nundah Ph. 3266 6632

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Taste Europe at The Lounge Nundah continues to grow with the recent addition of The Lounge, a unique, European-inspired destination with all the creature comforts of a home lounge-room.

The Lounge salutes the growing popularity of Nundah, allowing local workers and residents to experience a quality lounge without having to travel into the city. The Lounge is open from 4pm until late, seven days a week.

The fully stocked bar is manned by international bartenders, where you can also order a dish from the Italian-inspired menu of pizza and antipasto platters.

The Lounge boasts an inviting, old-world atmosphere, with rustic timber and leather furnishings, low lighting with scattered candles, leather seating, pool tables, timber bar and European board games.

The Lounge hosts live entertainment by hand-picked local artists every weekend, and has a large projector screen for special events like sporting events and movies.

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Fun Fashion Project Turns into Career Self-taught fashion designer Rachel Burke doesn’t back down from a challenge, using her crafty skills to raise money for charity and bring smiles to faces.

Although Rachel says she is just your average girl she is the face behind fashion blog ‘I Make. You Wear It.’, is a women’s wear designer for label Perfect Stranger at Universal Store, is a photographer and a costume designer.

‘I Make. You Wear It.’ started off as a creative outlet for Rachel in 2010 but word spread quickly when she set herself the challenge to make a dress every week for twenty weeks to raise money for charity.

Rachel said the response was unexpected, reaching her goal of $5,000 for NAPCAN, which encouraged her to go on and complete a ‘dress a day’ challenge for an entire year.

Rachel recently did an installation at Toombul Shopping Centre showcasing some of her favourite pieces, including a costume designed for Patience from Brisbane indie rock band ‘The Grates’.

Rachel said that ‘I Make. You Wear It’ came from an urge to do something creatively different and to shake up the idea of what she had planned for her life.

“I always try to say yes to creative things because you never know where one thing is going to take you.”

In her spare time Rachel enjoys buying all of the glitter foam and other knick-knacks from the Discount Variety Store in Nundah Village to be used in her creations.

Rachel said that she’s made some of the most ridiculous dresses out of this glitter foam, which has been worn to functions at GOMA and resulted in international exposure.

“At ‘Uncovering the Brisbane Look’ last year Patience and I wore these glitter foam dresses that ended up on the cover of a UK magazine called Coco Indie,” she said.

Rachel describes her style as whimsical and light-hearted, trying not to take anything too seriously.

“It’s a little bit adventurous; definitely crafty, expressive and avant-garde – Nundah bargain shop,” she said.

“I love making stuff and craft. You can really take everything in your own hands and make something of your own.”

This year Rachel is looking forward to designing her bridesmaid’s dresses, focusing on more projects for ‘Fancy Free’ and taking life as it comes with her fiancé and two dachshunds.

Rachel Burke | imakeyouwearit.com Facebook.com/imakeyouwearit Words by Fiona Heyman

Local Florist Goes Big...

Elizabeth Denton

When pop diva Katy Perry goes on tour, her rider specifies that she wants her dressing room decorated with pink and white flowers. When Katy visited Brisbane last November on her ‘Prismatic’ tour, the team at Habitat Florist were delighted to help out with a delicate, fragrant arrangement to go in the vase that Katy brings on every tour.

November was a busy month for the team, who also created a range of brightly coloured arrangements to decorate the Indian Prime Minister’s plane as part of the G20 Summit.

Business owner Elizabeth Denton works with two other florists and says, “We love helping all our clients. We especially love helping brides

design their perfect wedding day – and we love it when our clients give us free creative range!”

Elizabeth and the team have been long-term residents in Toombul Shopping Centre, and they’ve seen many trends come and go.

“We keep evolving with the times, but we also have plenty of long-term local clients who keep coming back,” she said.

“Looking ahead, we expect to see trends towards Scandinavian-chic, including sleek wooden vessels and polished concrete vases with pops of colour.”

Habitat Flowers | Toombul Shopping Centre 1015 Sandgate Rd, Nundah | Ph. 3266 4146

Words by Jane Earle

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1960’s Flashback Toombul Shopping Town opened its doors to retailers in 1967 as the region’s largest drive-in shopping centre and bus interchange on Brisbane’s northside. Over the years the Centre has been remodeled with four extensions with the latest addition of Target in 2011 to the Toombul you know and love today.

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The Art of Brewing Beer in the Backstreets Beer enthusiast and brewing extraordinaire Harley Goodacre has created a beer lover’s paradise at All Inn Brewing Co in Banyo which is now crossing borders into Melbourne and Sydney.

In 2010, Harley took a trip to Scotland to work alongside Steve of Stewart's Brewing Co, and this inspired him to go 'all in' and open his own brewing company.

“I started out as a bottling hand and worked my way up, learning the art of brewing from one of Scotland’s best” All In Brewing Co. brews and stocks full-flavoured ales that are free from any additives or preservatives and is only a ten-minute drive from Nundah.

Harley and his staff at the brewery are passionate about ensuring craft beer is accessible to everyone.

“I like to think that our brewery bar has an unpretentious, relaxed atmosphere where everyone - children and dogs included - are welcomed,” Harley says.

“All Inn is the sort of place you can come to alone and always find someone to have a chat with.

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When you work at a brewery, you are going to be creating and tasting a lot of beer, and that is Harley’s favourite part of the job.

Each of the five brews available are represented by individual pin-up girls; however, Harley has a soft spot for ‘Betty Porter’ after she recently picked up a silver medal at the Craft Beer Industry association Awards.

All Inn Brewing Co. is impres-

sively powered by a solar energy system that improves efficiency and decreases the brewery’s impact on the environment.

This year Harley is installing water tanks to conserve rainwater that will be triple-filtered and used in the brewing process.

Harley says that the recipe for a great beer is attention to detail, balance and a “ton of hard work.”

You can find All Inn beers at craft beer bars across Brisbane as well as at the brewery at 189 Elliot Road, Banyo.

Brewery opening hours are Friday and Saturday from 12pm to 9pm and Sundays 2pm to 7pm. Takeaways are available at the brewery.

All Inn Brewing Co. | Ph. 1300 462 739 Facebook.com/allinnbrewingco

Yellow Brick Road Nundah Takes Home “Rising Star” Awards Local wealth management company Yellow Brick Road Nundah has won the “Rising Star Branch award” and principal, Casey Jarrett, won the “Rising Star Wealth Manager” award at the 2015 Yellow Brick Road Annual Conference.

The award was presented by Yellow Brick Road Chairman Mark Bouris and Chief Executive officer Matt Lawler, which reflect on Casey’s dedication to the business and commitment to help every day Australians achieve their financial hopes and dreams.

Mr Bouris, said that 2014 was a particularly strong year for Yellow Brick Road Nundah and Casey Jarrett.

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“Nundah is a leader because of their commitment to give their community access to quality, affordable, financial advice. I’d like to congratulate Casey and Nundah for these achievements,” he said.

Mr Jarrett said that the Yellow Brick Road Nundah team is excited about the opportunities ahead in the coming year, thanking clients, referral partners and the local community for their support.

Yellow Brick Road Nundah 1176 Sandgate Rd, Nundah www.ybr.com.au/nundah

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New Nail and Beauty Salon Opens – Come on, Get Hapi!

There’s always something new to discover in Nundah Village – have you met the team at Hapi Nails in Nundah Village? Hapi Nails and Beauty opened in December 2014 but Steven and Tina bring more than 14 years’ combined experience in the beauty industry.

Steven and Tina are deeply passionate about the beauty industry, and they are fully qualified in acrylic and gel nails, as well as body waxing. Steven says, “The nail industry is fascinating. There are so many new techniques and technologies emerging, and we’re excited to pass these on to our clients.

“Client satisfaction is our top priority.

We get a real kick out of seeing our clients leave with a big smile on their face because they love their nails. That’s a real buzz.”

Steven and Tina say that it’s an exciting time to be in the nail industry with lots of developments, new techniques and a growing market. Hapi Nails and Beauty offers a range of services including pedicure, manicure, acrylic and gel nails, rock pedicure, and full body waxing. The team also loves exploring their creative side, “We’d love to introduce more of our clients to acrylic/gel nails and nail art design.”

The team at Hapi Nails and Beauty is excited to get to know the Nundah locals. “We’re here to stay, and we can provide professional advice and tailor services to your needs.”

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Hapi Nails - Shop 4, Nundah Village, Corner Sandgate and Buckland Rds | (07) 3150 7685 Words by Jane Earle

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The perfect facial exfolient enriched with sandalwood, elderflower and chamomile that will leave your skin feeling smooth and fresh!

The Langos Express serves up a delicious Hungarian food speciality that is a ‘must try’, with lots of topping combinations!

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Local Finds

The new product line by Sans [ceuticals] is exclusively available locally at Gosh Hair Studio, with pure and chemical-free ingredients.

Gosh Hair Studio 91 York St, Nundah Ph. 3254 8006

Stay hydrated in style with a Full Circle Day Tripper water bottle that is friendly on the environment.

More colours are available in store.

Kunara Organics 1279 Sandgate Rd, Nundah Ph. 07 3266 6632

Cool down in air-con, with a Crème Cocoa de Menthe Fusion!

A perfect combination of cream, chocolate & mint.

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It’s the perfect time of year to take to the water and jump on this Adventure, 9’8’’ stand up paddleboard made from epoxy and bamboo.

Primitive Surf 601 Nudgee Road, Nundah Ph. 07 3266 1001

Pamper yourself in the comfort of your own home and release any tension or pain with soothing tiger balm.

Thai Royal Orchid Massage 2/1192 Sandgate Rd, Nundah Ph. 0417 949 262 or 07 3266 9763

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Putia Pure Food Pleases the Palate One of Queensland’s leading chefs, Dominique Rizzo, has opened up a kitchen, pantry and cooking school in Nundah’s neighbouring suburb of Banyo.

Putia Pure Food Kitchen, School & Pantry is inspired by Dom’s Sicilian heritage and her love of creating healthy food that brings people together.

Venture into Putia and you might see Dom working her magic behind the countertop of the open plan kitchen that’s visible from the indoor dining area. Alternatively, take a seat outside under the shade of the flowering Poinciana tree.

‘Putia’ is an old Sicilian word for a local store that sells food, wine and household items, a place where locals catch up on what’s happening in the community.

Dominique has had an extensive background in cooking with more than 20 years' experience as a chef and 12 years in Australian television, radio and media.

Dom’s cooking embraces Mediterranean flavours that have been enriched through her extensive travel, food tours, cook book, recipes and now Dom’s most recent venture - Putia: Pure Food Kitchen, School & Pantry.

The menu and overall ambiance of Putia is refreshing and inviting.

Salads, gourmet breads, savoury tarts and in-house treats are all made fresh daily for dine-in or takeaway.

Sip on a fresh juice, cocktail or house-made soda like orange bitters or sweet lemon and chilli.

If indulging in some pure, healthy and delicious food garnished with edible flowers from Putia’s garden isn’t enough, you can always sign up to an exclusive range of food and lifestyle cooking classes that run throughout the year at Putia. The extensive schedule of classes is available on Putia’s website.

A full breakfast and lunch menu is available Wednesday to Sunday, with dinner served on Friday and Saturday nights.

Putia Pure Food | 4/17 Royal Parade, Banyo | Ph. 3267 6654 www.putiapurefood.com.au Dominique Rizzo

Words by Fiona Heyman

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Community Events February/March 2015 CHILLIsphere

Northern Suburbs Bowls Club

Enjoy the live music vibe! Café open 5pm with food & BYO options!

Come and try lawn bowls for FREE, with a BBQ sponsored by Wavell Heights Quality Meats.

WHEN: The last Sunday of the month CONTACT: Sue 3359 2142 or email events@nsbc.com.au

WHEN: 6:30pm, 1st Thursday each month NEXT GIGS: Feb 5th & Mar 5th Village Originals – spots still available WHERE: Chica Cino, Shop 3/1192-1196 Sandgate Rd, Nundah CONTACT: Looking to share your music?

Maybe you’ve got a party to book?

Just contact us on 0411 649 299 today!

Nundah Rotary Club

Nunda h C ro q ue t Ce ntre MEMBER SIGN-ON DAY WHEN: Sat 13th – Sun 14th March, 9am – 3pm.

Club hire available - new members welcome.

WHERE: Oxenham Park, 30 York St, Nundah CONTACT: Book your work social club event here. For further details please call 3266 1460, email info@nundahcroquetcentre.net or post on Facebook @Nundah Croquet Centre

N u n d a h Yo g a Experience Sacred Sounds Night - spiritual sound that brings about peacefulness and an inner calm. Includes a vegetarian meal.

WHEN: 1st Saturday of every month @ 6:00pm – 8:30pm WHERE: Nundah Community Centre, 14 Station St, Nundah CONTACT: call 0415 880 212 or email info@nundahyoga.com.au

Nundah Lions When: First and third Tuesday of the month @ 6:30 for a 7:00pm start. New members welcome!

Where: Prince of Wales Hotel, 1154 Sandgate Rd, Nundah Contact: 3266 6486 or 0433 346 529

Golf Croquet Wed 9am-12pm | Sun 1pm-4pm Association Croquet Wed 9am-12pm | Sat 9am-12pm Does your organisation have a community event you would like published?

Email the event details to us at fiona@lovingnundah.com.au

When: Wednesday night meetings @ 5:45pm for 6:15pm start.

WHERE: Upstairs at the Prince of Wales Hotel. Prospective members welcome!

Enquiries: Terry (0488 698 983) or Bill (0423 799 156)

Nundah Farmers Markets Head on down for breakfast, browse stallholders and stock up on fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables.

WHEN: Every Sunday, 6:00am – 12:00pm WHERE: End of Station St in the Nundah Train Station car park

Sidewalk Sundays

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Antiques and vintage treasures, arts and crafts, fashion and much more. All proceeds from this event go to local charity.

When: 22nd March Where: Panda Pearls, 99 Buckland Rd, Nundah ENQUIRIES: Helen (0410 807 614) or Amanda (0439 881 268)

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The True Thai Experience Awaits Better than cocktails, sun loungers or sea breezes - the art of traditional Thai massage is now available to help relieve the stress of everyday life.

No need to travel – take a mini-break at Thai Royal Orchid Massage.

Paula, a Thai national and experienced massage therapist, arrived in Australia six years ago to undertake study.

However, she quickly identified a great need for traditional Thai massage with high-quality service.

Treatment at Thai Royal Orchid Massage ensures you receive both. It provides a slice of paradise among the daily grind – a place to relax and forget.

Paula says, “I love my job. It makes me happy to help my customers feel better. The best part is they get to see my happy face after a treatment!”

Coming from the ‘land of the smile’, culture and tradition are important to Paula.

“As a Thai person, we hold our Royal family in very high regard. I strive to do the same with my customers and my work.”

Feel like you need the royal treatment?

Why not stop in and see Paula and the team at Thai Royal Orchid Massage? The visit will completely rejuvenate you.

Thai Royal Orchid Massage 2/1192 Sandgate Road, Nundah Ph. 0417 949 262 Words by Nita Cameron

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A Sunday Morning Market Tradition Wake up and smell the fresh local produce at Nundah Farmer’s Market every Sunday!

Get in early and wander through the various stallholders of gourmet foods, fashion, art and craft.

Sweet or savoury, your breakfast is sorted at the Nundah Farmer’s Market with options such as crepes, pulled pork buns, and avocado on toast.

Nothing is better than a delicious smoothie or an iced tea to cool you down as you walk around the markets.

Start the day with caffeine? No problem – try out The Jumping Bean, who also do iced varieties.

Shop better for your weekly fruit and vegetables with market-fresh in-season produce every week.

The apples are sweet and the peaches are juicy they stay fresh longer and taste so much better.

A visit to the Farmers Market could become a Sunday tradition. Head down to Nundah Train Station each week between 6am and 12pm.

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The Nundah Spirit THE Nundah Neighbourhood Centre February/MARCH 2015 The Nundah Neighbourhood Centre contact details Phone: 3260 6820 Fax: 3260 7127 Address: 14 Station Street, Nundah | Postal Address: PO Box 386, Nundah 4012 Email: admin1@nundahcc.org.au | Website: www.nundahcc.org.au

What’s Happening at the Nundah Neighbourhood Centre

Seeking Volunteers Solicitors and Barristers | Wednesday Evening Legal Service We are currently seeking solicitors and barristers to volunteer for our Wednesday evening service for 2015. Suitable candidates will have an interest in contributing to the community by way of volunteer/pro bono work.

Volunteers will have the opportunity to help disadvantaged community members and make a difference in their lives by increasing their access to the justice system, while experiencing one facet of the law’s operation first-hand.

The position requires a minimum commitment of one evening a month for up to 3 hours. The service is located at 14 Station St, Nundah, which is 15 minutes drive from the city and within a major transport hub.

For further information and an Application to Volunteer, please contact the Legal Service Administrator, Jo Money, on legaladmin@nundahcc.org.au, or call 32606820. Visit our website http://www.ncsgi.com.au/legal-service/

FREE Legal Education Seminars The Nundah Community Legal Service will be holding free Community Information and Legal Education Seminars over the coming months. These seminars will be run by our Legal Service Staff and Volunteers, together with other Community Organisations in the local area. The aim of the seminars is to help people understand their legal rights and obligations and inform the community of the assistance and support available.

Some of the topics we will cover are Family Law, Employment Law, Neighbourhood Disputes and Older Persons Rights.

For further information or to register your interest in an upcoming Seminar, phone the Centre on 3260 6820 or email admin1@nundahcc.org.au.

Everyone is welcome to attend, the seminars are free of charge and refreshments will be provided.

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Community Garden and Sewing Group Volunteers Do you have an interest in gardening or sewing and time to give to the Nundah Neighbourhood Centre? We are looking for volunteers to assist with our Friday morning sewing group and our community garden (days flexible).

If this sounds like something you would be interested in helping with, please give us a call on 3260 6820 or email admin1@nundahcc.org.au.

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Staff and Committee at the Nundah Neighbourhood Centre and Community Legal Service would like to say a big thank you to those individuals and businesses who supported the Centre over the last few months.

In particular, we would like to say thank you to Amanda and the staff at Panda Pearls, Paul from Fastbreak Sports, and Rotary Nundah who all gave very generous donations leading up to Christmas.

FREE Computer Information Sessions for Seniors

These donations will go towards providing further services which assist vulnerable members of the local community.

We would also like to acknowledge a grant we received from the Lord Mayor's Charitable Trust which went towards the Centre Christmas party, hampers and presents for the children.

We are running Computer Information Sessions for seniors with Will, who is an experienced computer technician facilitating the sessions. There sessions will run for 5 weeks commencing Tuesday 24th February from 10am to 12pm.

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Some of the topics covered include:

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• Computer basics

Lord Mayor Graham Quirk

• Internet and computer security • Common internet scams and how to spot them • Computer usage on a budget: free and cheap software, finding free wi-fi, value-for-money computers • Surfing the internet, using email, skype etc Will aims to create a relaxed environment with a focus on successfully understanding and navigating through modern technology, and of course, to have a tea or coffee with us.

For further information or to register for the sessions, please contact the Centre on 3260 6820.

Will is also available to assist with personal computer problems - his rates are competitive and based on the difficulty of the task.

Will can be contacted on 0401 011 569.

Information and Referral Information and referral services are provided either over the phone, in person or via our website. We can assist with a wide range of issues including: • Emergency relief • Housing • Family and parenting issues • Legal • Local Nundah services This is a referral/information service only, we do not provide housing or emergency relief.

English as a Second Language Classes 10.00am - 12.00 pm Monday & Thursday Conversational English Classes are held twice a week on Monday and Thursday mornings. These classes are free and open to anyone in the community wanting to improve their English language skills. No need to book, just turn up and join in.

Cost: Gold coin donation.

Computer Lab

We offer individual counselling and support to assist people experiencing difficult life circumstances. Cost is $10 per appointment depending on your financial circumstances.

9.30am - 2.30pm Monday to Friday Our computer lab is open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2.30pm. Services include internet access, Microsoft Office Programs, photocopying and printing. If you require printing, you will be required to give a small donation for cost of supplies.

Playgroup

Community Garden

Family Support and Counselling

9.30am - 11.30am Tuesday Playgroup is for families with children under the age of 5. Cost: Gold coin donation.

8.30am - 9.45am You can join in the garden group to weed, water and harvest all vegetables.

Sewing Group This is a multicultural group that anyone can join. We provide sewing machines, materials etc for families to make clothing. We welcome any donations of materials, cotton, buttons, zips etc. These can be donated from Monday to Friday 9.30am - 2.30pm.

Community Lunch

9.30am - 12.30pm (every Friday) It is a vegetarian lunch that is made by volunteers. You can either participate with cooking or setting up for the lunch or just join in to enjoy eating it and to meet new people.

Cost: Gold coin donation.

Nundah Community Legal Service Drop-in Service Wednesday 6.15pm (No appointment is necessary) Appointment Only Service Tuesday - Friday 9.45 - 2.45pm Call 3260 6820.

FUNDING ACKNOWLEDGMENT: The Nundah Community Support Group Inc [NCSGI] which administers the Nundah Neighbourhood Centre and the Nundah Community Legal Service acknowledges its funding from Queensland’s Attorney-General’s Department and the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services; project grants from Gambling Community Benefit Fund, Brisbane City Council and others, plus donations from clients and the community.

DISCLAIMER: This publication contains general information only. Readers should not act on the basis of any material in this publication and obtain specific expert professional advice about their own particular situation. The NCSGI expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever caused to any persons with respect to any action taken in reliance in the contents of this publication.

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