The Nundah Spirit - April/May

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

Nundah Neighbourhood Centre closure

Due to the current COVID-19 situation and resulting escalation of public health measures to slow the spread and impact of the virus, the Nundah Neighbourhood Centre and Brisbane North Community Legal Service has made the difficult decision to close its doors to the public as of the 19 March 2020. This will be in place until further notice with regular assessments on the safest practice measures in delivering services.

During this time the following will be put on hold:

• Room Hire - if you have a booking please contact us by phone or email

• Groups and other activities offered by the Centre including English Language Classes, Community Lunch, sewing and yoga

• Visiting programs and activities

• Wednesday Evening Walk-In Legal Service

• Drop-in services including phone, computer etc

• St Vincent's emergency relief visiting service - please contact them for a phone appointment on 1800 846 643

• Face-to-face appointments and walk-in enquires

We will be offering telephone legal appointments to those that have a booked appointment until further notice.

We are working with our community to do anything we can to help our most vulnerable members during this time and will endeavour to continue to maintain telephone, email and social media contact.

If you have any questions or do require legal advice or other assistance please contact our office.

International Women's Day 2020 event a success

Nundah Neighbourhood Centre hosted a rock-painting event to celebrate International Women's Day on Tuesday 10 March. Fifteen wonderful ladies attended and got creative in an activity that combined art with a message of women's empowerment in keeping with this year's theme of gender equality.

The event included morning tea and lunch and provided an opportunity for socialisation and connection for women in the community. The activity initiated inspiring conversations about women's achievements and issues that are important for women in today's society.

The feedback from those who attended was very positive, describing the day as "togetherness, helpful helpers and strength of friendship", "a very friendly environment where I met awesome new women and shared stories", and "enjoyed the chats with the ladies and painting my rocks". Women described feeling empowered, supported, confident and understood.

Rocks that were painted for this event have been left in Nundah community spaces as part of a worldwide painted rocks movement which aims to spread messages of hope, kindness and happiness by leaving painted rocks in public places for people to find. So keep your eyes peeled in Nundah and you may be lucky enough to find one of the creations!

SmartMoney course

At the Nundah Neighbourhood Centre on Wednesday afternoons there is a small, committed group that come together to make changes. They are the people participating in the 'SmartMoney' course, sponsored by St Vincent de Paul Society and the NNC and offered at no cost.

Each five-week course provides valuable practical tips, guides and information on how to get the most out of your income. The course aims to help people live within their Centrelink/low wage income, avoid payday lender debt, and take advantage of support available.

Each course is limited to eight and those who complete the free course are rewarded with a contribution to their utility bill and transport costs, and a Vinnies gift card. Courses are run throughout the year.

For more information and to register your interest in joining a course, email lindsay.nundah@svdpqld.org.au or call Lindsay on 0419731388.

Support the Cystic Fibrosis Queensland Bookshop

The Cystic Fibrosis Queensland (CFQ) Bookshop in Nundah not only supports Queenslanders living with cystic fibrosis, but it is also an important community hub where customers and volunteers can come to connect with one another.

As libraries close to the public and people remain in their homes, the affordable books that the CFQ Bookshop sells may become a much-needed escape for some.

The CFQ Bookshop is currently offering a 'Search and Send' service. Members of the public can request books from the bookshop, which the volunteer team locate and then arrange either postage or collection.

If you're looking for an escape (from the safety of your home), contact the CFQ Bookshop on the details below and you can request a book, magazine or author – or ask to be surprised!

www.facebook.com/cfqbookshops

Email: cfqbookshopmanager@cfqld.org.au

Ph: 3256 9622

ANZAC Day - Saturday 25 April 2020

RSL Queensland cares deeply about the welfare of their members, the veteran community and the general public. The Coronavirus pandemic is something that is of great concern to many in the community, particularly among the older generation.

On 16 March, RSL Queensland advised its Sub Branches to cancel AN- ZAC Day commemorations in light of the emerging Coronavirus public health emergency.

RSL Queensland now calls on Australians to honour the service of our Defence forces, past and present, by standing at the end of their driveways for a minute's silence this ANZAC Day.

With ANZAC Day services, events and parades cancelled across the nation due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, RSL Queensland State President Tony Ferris said such a display of solidarity would send a powerful message of support to Australia's Defence community.

"This is an idea that has gathered momentum in social media, and we agree it's a brilliant way to collectively honour the dedication, commitment and sacrifice of our service people – even though we cannot physically be together," Mr Ferris said.

He said Australians could safely commemorate ANZAC Day by standing at the end of their driveway or on a balcony at 6am and observing a minute's silence.

"This ANZAC Day, I'd like to see all Australians participate in a different kind of Dawn Service, an intimate reflection conducted on a mass scale that unites us all in the ANZAC spirit."

He said the qualities evoked by the ANZAC spirit – ingenuity, humour, endurance, courage and mateship – were more important than ever in times of uncertainty.

"Regardless of the form this year's ANZAC Day commemorations take, let's show that Australians will always remember those who have served and sacrificed for this nation," he said.