Community Briefs

School Show’n’Shine

MARYBOROUGH Special School will be holding a Show’n’Shine on Sunday August 20.

The event is being held in conjunction with the Maryborough Hockey Association, and will feature plenty of show vehicles, food and drinks, and lots of entertainment.

Gates open to car and bike show entries from 7am for $5, and to the public at 9am for a gold coin donation. All proceeds go to the school’s P&C.

Lifeline needs volunteers

LIFELINE Fraser Coast is calling for volunteers to train as Crisis Supporters from the privacy and comfort of their own home.

At the same time as supporting the in-demand national network, volunteers will be able to build the Crisis Support skillset in regional areas.

While prospective volunteers must go through a rigorous check prior to the commencement of training to ensure their self-provided technology, internet speed and workspace is suitable, volunteers will have flexibility of location and shift times.

Sally Holstein, Lifeline Fraser Coast Service Leader, is excited to present important volunteer opportunities to people in remote areas who are keen to give back.

Care Quality and Safety Commission audit in June last year, the 10-bed facility was found to be compliant across all seven standards.

The audit commended staff and the facility for having high standards of healthcare provision, record keeping and maintaining residents’ dignity.

“Online information sessions are available for anyone interested in how they can support Lifeline as a Crisis Support volunteer,” Ms Holstein said.

“All the training is provided online and coaching is provided virtually – meaning people don’t have to travel to a larger town to take part.”

Information sessions are being held via Zoom in July and August. For further information visit http://www. myuniting.care/crisisvol or contact the Lifeline Hervey Bay office.

SPORTS MONEY

Is it just me, or do others think we have lost our way in the governance of our country?

Our nation is struggling to keep essential services like health, education, policing and housing in working order, but they spend an estimated 5 billion dollars on sporting events like the Olympics,