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ARTIST PROGRAM FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

10:00 AM

As You Are

10:00 AM

The Turnaround

11:00 AM

Cass Eager

11:00 AM

The Spirits

11:50 AM

Official Opening (Mayor)

12:00 PM

Little Quirks Greg Nunan & The General Jacksons

12:00PM

The Night Owls

12:00 PM

George and Noriko

1:00 PM

1:00PM

Couch Wizard

1:00 PM

Tim Gaze & The Rough Diamonds

2:00 PM

Lightnin Jack

2:00PM

Mission Brown Band

2:00 PM

Dojo Rise

3:00 PM

Shane Pacey Trio

3:00 PM

Sonorous

3:00 PM

Hoochers

4:00 PM

Redwood Scoundrel

4:00 PM

Catch 23

4:00 PM

The McNaMarr

5:00 PM

Jesse Morris & The Shakedown

5:00 PM

Hat Fitz and Cara

5:00 PM

Stefan Hauk

6:00 PM

Andy Cowan & The Big Mumma's Door

6:00 PM

Little Quirks

6:00 PM

Soul Men Blues Brothers

7:00 PM

The Lachy Doley Group

7:00 PM

Hussy Hicks

7:00 PM

Toby Beard

8:00 PM

Her

8:00 PM

ZKYE BLUE

8:00 PM

19 Twenty

9:00 PM

Her Way To Hell

9:00PM

The Radiators

We have 2 stages alternating continually next to each other so you won’t miss a band or a single performance.

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HISTORICAL: LOCAL CENTENARIAN After Bill retired, they joined the North Arm Coachline seniors travel group & enjoyed many trips across Australia & New Zealand.

KENILWORTH’S SECOND CENTENARIAN Audrey Eileen Adsett (nee Rodgers) was born to parents Frank & Catherine (nee Murphy) Rodgers on 23rd August 1924.

Fifth child & second sister to Kevin, Thelma, Roy, Ormand (Minty) & Lester.

Audrey is now the only living sibling. She attended Kenilworth State School for her primary years along with her best friends Nell Sims & sisters Alma & Lorna Kirk.

In 1939, Catherine enrolled Audrey at the Star of The Sea convent in Southport for the final year of her schooling.

Audrey then commenced working with Catherine at the Kenilworth Post Office & Telephone Exchange developing the skills which would be most useful in later life.

When World War II broke out her brothers Kevin, Roy & Ormand all enlisted. Roy was engaged to Ruth Hodges, a teacher at the Kenilworth Primary School, & they married on 21 April, 1941 while he was home on leave from the army. Roy asked one of his fellow soldiers William (Bill) Adsett, to be groomsman at the wedding to partner his younger sister & bridesmaid, Audrey.

During wartime, one of the things that service men & women serving away overseas needed was news from home.

Meaning Audrey wrote to several soldiers & airmen, including Bill, throughout the war.

In 1942, the District Postal Manager asked if Audrey would transfer to Sandgate

Bill passed away in 1999 & Audrey remained in the house until she moved to Southern Cross nursing home in Taroom in 2020.

Audrey will be celebrating her milestone birthday with many family & friends at Leichhardt Villa on 23rd August. The traditional messages from the King, RAAF PO to release a man to serve overseas. Governor General, Minister for Veteran She worked there for the next 3 years often Affairs have been received. spending weekends with her maternal ~ Cathy Phipps & Allan Adsett grandfather Harry Ward & his wife Harriet at Redcliffe.

Audrey & Bill married in Kenilworth on 22nd June 1946 & they settled on Bill’s pineapple farm at Nambour. Their two eldest children, Catherine & Allan were born there. In 1953 they sold the farm & purchased a sugar cane block at Valdora. In addition to the sugar cane, they grew other smallcrops to ship to the Brisbane markets. The farm proved too small for the growing family & it was sold in 1960. Audrey & Bill then moved to Maroochy River where Bill worked for Bob Leis & John Ward. A third child Ken was born shortly afterwards.

In 1970, after the death of Bill’s father they purchased his house in Yandina. Shortly after the move, a vacancy arose at the Yandina Post Ofice & Telephone Exchange. Audrey worked behind the counter & in the exchange.

HASSALL FAMILY GATHERING On Friday 5th July, Kenilworth hosted about 50 descendants of pioneers James Cusack and Frances Hassall. This was part of a Hassall Family reunion over 5th, 6th and 7th July. Starting at Kenilworth Museum with talks by Graham Hassall and Neil Sutton, the group showed photos, memorabilia, shared stories and reconnected with family and cousins.

Lenore Meldrum gave a guided tour of Kenilworth Museum which highlighted the history of the Kenilworth area and pioneers.

A group photo was taken before the Kenilworth Bowls Club served a fine lunch at 1:15pm. At 2:30 most attendees

was first released at Brisbane’s Wintergarden Theatre on 25th January 1926.

departed in convoy to Old Nambour cemetery, Nambour Garden cemetery and Gheerulla cemetery to see cleaned and labelled graves of James and Frances Hassall and many of their 8 children and dozens of descendants.

After dinner 33 relatives gathered to see Queenslands first movie “The Moth of Moonbi” which starred Marsden Hassall and Doris Hassall (nee Ashwin). The movie

As with many early movies not all of the movie is preserved but Andrew Best who is researching his Ph.D. on the movie, presented the evening and showed the movie, recreations and historical background. Descendants of Marsden and Doris Hassall were present which added a special family perspective to the evening.

Hassall Family History Association is grateful to Kenilworth Museum, Roxy Cinema, Kenilworth Bowls Club Neil Sutton and descendants for such a great welcome. ~ Andrew Hassall

RAINFALL MOY POCKET – JULY 2024 by Graham Brennan This July 31mm. Driest July since 2019 with 24mm, Last July 32mm. 23 year average July 41mm.

Rain fell on 10 days, July average 9 days .

Total rain for first 7 months of the year 943mm. Same period last year gave us 326mm. Jan-July Average 809mm.

12 month total till end July 1274mm. 22 year annual average 1233mm.

On the verandah days 2 degrees below average and nights were on the average for July.

COMMUNITY NEWS UPDATES CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES We often wonder what people's perceptions of "the churches" are!

KENILWORTH SWIMMING POOL The Kenilworth swimming pool will be opening for the 2024/2025

A collection of old dodderers stuck in last century...

Season in September. The pool will also be conducting swimming lessons with a Professional qualified swimming instructor. If any parents are interested in enrolling their children for learn to swim classes contact; Hans on 0419 806 406

A bunch of "Holy Rollers", "Bible Bashers" or "God Botherers"...

Thanks to the generous financial support from the Kenilworth Hall

Dour old fuddy duddies who never smile or laugh...

Committee the pool is able to provide free swimming lessons for

People who sit in judgement of others...

children of all ages in our local community.

Could it be any of these?

Well, perhaps, it could possibly be this:

~ Hans Schinkel, Kenilworth Pool

Friendly people of all ages who are cheerful and kind, who genuinely want to help and support others in the community?

Why not come along to your local church sometime and find out for yourselves?

St Luke's Anglican Church - Sunday 9am St John Bosco's Catholic Church - Sunday 9am Third Sunday Mass at10am. Ecumenical Services on the 5th Sunday of the month. ~ Cheerio from the churches

KENILWORTH ARTS COUNCIL DROP IN AND CREATE at Family Art Circle

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Saturday 9-11am Kenilworth Arts Building behind the Library.

By donation BASKET WEAVING WORKSHOP with Tracy Lewis Sunday 25th August 10am till 12.30pm.

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This year was the 25th annual Chook Chase, started in 2000 by a dedicated team of locals as a great way to raise funds for the local community. Each year sells out on the forestry open loop with licensed, registered riders, and as always a great Novice/peewee loop on private property.

BEHIND THE STALL: A STALL HOLDER'S MARKET JOURNEY The night before a market is often a chaotic dance of packing the car, van or trailer to the brim with tables, marquees, and all the stock. Sometimes it feels like a Tardis as the vehicle needs to have more room on the inside than on the outside. After a final check to make sure nothing is left out, it’s off to bed, knowing the alarm will jolt us awake before dawn. It’s a strange thing, but we never seem to sleep well on pre-market nights.

When the alarm goes off, it’s a groggy start, grabbing a quick coffee before hitting the road in the dark. The drive to the market is quiet, with the world still waking up. On arrival, it’s a ‘Hello’ to our fellow stall holders and then everything gets unloaded from the car. The marquee goes up, tables are set, and the stall starts to take shape with all the stock put out and arranged ready for the day.

As the sun rises, we perk up a bit. When the coffee crew arrive, they are greeted by very grateful stallies. In another hour or so the market buzzes into life as customers browse, ask questions, and (hopefully) buy. Chatting with browsers and buyers, sharing the stories behind each item, and knowing you’ve got something that makes people happy is the best part. Fellow stall holders become friends, minding the stall when you need a quick break, sharing laughs, advice, and the occasional snack.

Then, seven or eight hours later, it’s time to pack up. Somehow, everything feels twice as heavy and the vehicle twice as small.

The drive home is when tiredness sets in. Once home, there’s nothing better than putting the feet up for a bit but despite the after-market weariness, there's also a sense of satisfaction and a readiness to do it all over again at the next market." ~ Cheryl Boyte, Secretary for the Kenilworth Markets Ass Inc

It was a great weekend for the family , who are wanting to get out and explore the Kenilworth area for the weekend , with free camping for all participants. 2025 will bring slightly different variations of all loops, and ride dates will be announced later in the year! Photo by Lachlan Roe.

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Our Prep curriculum focuses on developing student’s problem-solving and thinking skills through a combination of play-based, hands on, real life learning and academic curriculum. The development of children’s social and emotional wellbeing is of the highest priority at Kenilworth SCC. Prep students participate in all curriculum areas, as well as music, visual and dramatic arts, swimming, sport and our kitchen program.

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GLIMPSE INTO OUR PAST ….. DID YOU KNOW

One day Lucas, Craig and I “escaped”. We were running all over the oval. Sometimes we stripped down to our undies and went for a swim. Craig had his birthday and I ate all the lollies off his cake. The thing I liked best was sleep time. ~ Darren R.

BUSHFIRES

1973 was an important year for the residents of Kenilworth and District as it marked the commencement of the Kenilworth PreSchool. To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the opening of the centre in August 1973, a “Pre-School 1973 – 1983” book was compiled. The following are some hilarious memories from those early students who attended Pre-School in Kenilworth.

W H AT ’ S Y O U R W H AT - I F P L A N ?

One day I knocked Darren over onto the log and split his head open.

Another time I escaped with Darren and Lucas onto the oval. Ms C was mad with us. ~ Craig B. When I went to Pre-School I held hands with the cat. ~ Cynthia K. I can remember we had milk in the morning. I used to sit by the tree and tip it out – I hated it! ~ Sonya E.

Saturday 19th October, 2024 Where: Kenilworth Bowls Club Time: 6pm with dinner at 6.30pm Cost: $25 p/p includes dinner and dessert with alternate drop Music by PB & the Party People

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As part of our Centenary celebrations, Kenilworth State Community College is hosting a Centenary Dinner and Dance.

Tickets can be purchased by emailing – admin@kenilworthscc. eq.edu.au There are only 100 tickets available! ~Kenilworth State Community College staff and Centenary Committee.

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Rosalie, Mari, Will and Frank are long term residents of Gympie. Mari says, "Over forty years ago I was a young Police Officer who turned up in Gympie and could not pronounce the name. Today, I am part of a team that is providing security and safety in the home for residents. We are selling security, not fear. We want people to be safe in their home and not have someone climbing through an open window or door unannounced. If people want security that is middle range in price and quality, we can meet their needs to suit their budget."

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WEEDS AND WILD PLACES

With great sadness we inform you that Hermann Schwabe passed this week. Determined councillor, dedicated father and grandfather, and passionate environmentalist, Hermann will be sorely missed. For more information about his memorial in the near future, to celebrate his life, his loves and his achievements contact bellybeautifulphotography@gmail. com.

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Wild places on the Sunshine Coast are home to diverse ecosystems that have evolved over millions of years. Places such as like coastal heathlands, rainforests, open eucalypt forests and freshwater wetlands and waterways are sensitive to introduced plants that can quickly take over and smother natives. While introduced plants are valuable as ornamental, medicinal and food plants, we all have a responsibility to contain our plants to our gardens where we can manage them so they don’t impact our wild places. Some plants can be difficult to contain because they are spread by birds, wind or water. The best way to stop them from spreading is to remove them from your garden where possible.

Some examples of these plants are Singapore daisy, creeping inch plant, Dyschoriste, coastal morning glory, blue morning glory, Ochna, Duranta, broadleaved pepper trees and camphor laurel.

Visit Council’s website for help and information on managing these species.

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SPOTLIGHT: FAI RFAX MAT TERS SPOTLIGHT ON FAIRFAX MATTERS

system seems so out of touch.

There’s always plenty to be cynical about in politics, but perhaps there’s more to be hopeful about too, if one knows where to look. Here on the Sunshine Coast, new waves of locals are getting inspired and getting together, to find out more about what really matters here, challenge the status quo and build a more inspiring, representative voice for our region.

“They don’t like to advertise it, but we know that membership of the major parties has been on the decline for decades,” Keene says. “I was pretty stunned to learn that in the 1920s and 30s, about one in every 10 Australians were members of a political party. Today it’s more As every local knows, this electorate is like one in every 150!” celebrated for its natural beauty, three That means more people use renewable unique biospheres and lifestyle that’s energy to power their homes than are second to none. Fairfax’s ancient history members of all the major parties combined. goes back to the time of the Bunya feasts, with the first inhabitants being the Gubbi As everyday people have become Gubbi/Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Peoples. disengaged, Australians have been left with a more hollowed-out, donor-driven, According to the Fairfax Matters website: ‘professionalised’ and centralised party “Each pocket of Fairfax has its own character politics, Keene argues. Most of the power and priorities. What we share in common is rests with a small Electoral number of people, with an appreciation for this incredible area, and Commonwealth Division of a determination to protect and enhance the party candidates selected and elected FAIRFAX gifts and opportunities of living here, now QLD through party-based preferences. and into the future.”

Fairfax Matters is one such example: an independent community group, powered by local volunteers, interested in building a more positive, connected and representative politics for our community.

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So can groups like Fairfax Matters be the Divisional boundary “Decades of being a safe seat have Adjoining left us boundary latest to shake things up? Keene thinks so.

Size of division 1 036 km² feeling like our voice doesn’t really matter, because no side of politics is really fighting to “Decades of being a safe seat have left our win us over, hear our ideas or improve things community largely ignored and we’re certainly not reaching our potential,” Keene says. “But here. But we can change that” Keene says.

I’ve seen that people here have the ideas, Keene says she’s been inspired by the the heart and the determination to do things example of other successful independent differently.” community groups and campaigns right across the country, which picked up six With enough community support, Fairfax new seats at the last federal election, and Matters plans to launch their own search for a high-quality independent candidate to successfully held onto two. represent our community at the next federal “I just got to a point when I got tired of hearing election. The details will be announced myself complain,” Keene says. “I wanted to as they reveal the full findings of their actually do something positive, with other Community Voices’ report, launching on people who care about our future, right here the 29th of August at Nambour RSL at 6pm. where we live. And seeing what other groups The full report will then be made publicly were doing around the country, I thought, ‘why available to all candidates running for not here?’” election in the seat of Fairfax.

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They’ve built community in fun ways, too, such as local trivia nights and topical events with interesting guest speakers. All up, Fairfax Matters says they’ve been talking to hundreds of people from the hinterland to the coast, and they’re only just getting started.

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For the past few months they’ve been getting together with people from all walks of life in living rooms, pubs, community halls and cafes around the region, to engage in ‘Kitchen Table Conversations’.

These are friendly listening exercises where the goal isn’t to tell anyone what to think about an issue or how to vote, but to find out more about what really matters to locals and what action they want to see.

from Peregian Springs in the north to Maroochydore, Buderim and the Sunshine Motorway in the south; and west to the Hinterland and rural towns of Eumundi, Yandina, Nambour, Woombye, Mapleton and Kenilworth.

“No one else will do it for us, but we can do it together,” says Keene. “Thankfully, getting together with likeminded people to make friends, make a difference and make a better future – right where you live, work and play – is one of the most rewarding things you can do.”

Visit www.fairfaxmatters.org to learn more and get involved, new volunteers are joining every week. Follow Fairfax Matters on social media.

Sign up to attend the launch of Fairfax Matters’ Community Voices’ report on 29 August, 6pm at the Nambour RSL

Keene has since met scores of others ABOUT FAIRFAX ~ Lilian Spencer, Fairfax Matters who feel the same way, and says she now The federal electorate of Fairfax stretches understands better why our two-party

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COMMUNITY NEWS CR WINSTON JOHNSTON DIVISION 5 - SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL

Community News August is the start of our dry season it also means bushfire season is here You can prepare by: mowing your lawn regularly; keeping your gutters clear; trimming low-lying branches; and preparing an emergency kit and household plan.

Learn what else you can do to prepare and how bushfires behave at the Get Ready Queensland website. And, for the latest updates and information, check out Council’s Disaster Hub website and app.

You can win $1000 off your rates Rate notices have been issued and are due for payment by 23 August. Register through MyCouncil to receive future rate notices by email, pay your current rate bill online and go in the running to win up to $1000 off your next rate bill. If you're already registered for email notices, you’ll automatically be in the draw. Open a MyCouncil account or log in to an existing account at mycouncil.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting View online on Council's website or at Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers on 29 August at 9am.

Does your community group need funding to make something great?

Make it a reality with support from Council’s Community Grants Program. Major Grant funding is available for projects, events and activities that meet community need and provide community benefit. The round closes 26 August. Visit Council’s website to apply and for information.

Protection tips for swooping season Some native birds, like magpies, can act defensively to protect their territory, their nests and their young. On the Sunshine Coast, this usually happens between July and November each year. Please be tolerant of these protected and iconic native birds if you walk or ride near nests. Search “defensive birds” on Council’s website for tips on how to protect yourself.

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Dog attacks: We’ve seen a 10% increase in dog attacks across the Sunshine Coast in the last year. To keep our community safe, Council is reminding owners to always make sure their dogs are restrained and enclosed. One of the most common attack locations is outside a property when a dog has escaped via an unsecured door, gate or garage. This is a timely reminder as this month the Queensland Government rolls out tougher dog laws. On-the-spot fines will increase to $806, with changes including increased penalties for not controlling your dog in public, having a dog off-leash in an on-leash area, or, if the dog is in an off-leash area, the owner must be able to control the dog using voice command. Find more responsible pet ownership information on Council’s website.

Preparing property for Bushfire: August is the start of the Coast’s dry season. It also heralds bushfire season. In preparation, Council has been doing hazard reduction burns.

But preparing is everyone’s responsibility, no matter where you live. A well-prepared home is easier to defend and reduces the risk to surrounding properties. If you live or work in a bushfire prone area, make sure you can be self-reliant. Properties are more at risk if they are: close to bushland, have a bushfire history, there’s greenery is within 20 metres, or structures are built on a slope. Check your property’s level of risk with the post code checker found on The Queensland Fire Department’s website, along with other bushfire information.

For the latest Division 5 news visit facebook.com/winstonjohnstondivision5scc.

CR DAVID LAW DIVISION 10 – SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL New carpark nearing completion at Kirby’s Road Environmental Reserve: As part of Council's ongoing improvements to our Environmental Reserves across the region, we are constructing a new carpark and associated landscaping at Kirby’s Road Environmental Reserve in Obi Obi. The works include a new carpark, retaining walls, concrete and gravel pathways, precast concrete steps, wall seating, boardwalk construction and associated softscape works. Work is progressing well and I'm looking forward to seeing the improved facilities. Work is expected to be completed by the end of August 2024.

Keeping you updated: amenities at Bonnie Park: Council has almost finished the design for the new amenities block at Bonnie Park on Obi Obi Road. Once design is completed we will invite tenders for construction. Watch this space! We anticipate the new amenities block will be constructed by end of November 2024.

Prepare your property for bushfires: August is the start of the Coast’s dry season. It also heralds the start bushfire season. In preparation, Council has been doing hazard reduction burns. But preparing is everyone’s responsibility, no matter where you live. A well-prepared home is easier to defend and reduces the risk to surrounding properties.

You can prepare by mowing lawns regularly, keeping gutters clear, trimming low-lying branches and having an emergency kit and household plan. Get to know Council’s Disaster Hub website and app. This is where you'll find updates and important links. Cr David Law, Division 10 Councillor, Sunshine Coast Council

FAIRFAX MATTERS Fairfax Matters is a growing group of residents wanting to elect an independent federal representative to Canberra, who will listen to residents, reflect our values and act on climate change, rising cost of living and help restore integrity in politics. Over the last few months, Fairfax Matters has been actively listening through Kitchen Table Conversations (KTC) in homes, cafés, pubs or parks; an online survey and Facebook. We want to hear from as many people as possible from all walks of life, backgrounds, ages and opinions. As more people become involved, more people want to become involved.

A major concern is rising costs of living, especially housing and availability, food, utilities, insurances, energy, education and transport. People are dismayed with burgeoning costs and problems being placed on younger generations. Many people want better protection of our natural and built environments. A common concern is the lack of truth and integrity in politics. Residents feel that commercial interests and politicking was displacing their views and wellbeing.

Do you know a community leader who would make a good independent candidate for Fairfax? We want to hear from you. Fairfax communities are talking to us and the listening does not stop. If you would like to connect with us and have your voice heard, please contact through our website: https://www.fairfaxmatters.org/contact The ‘Community Voices Report’ will be launched 29th August, 6:00pm, Nambour RSL. This report will document community comments, concerns and suggestions. What happens next and how we select the best candidate to represent Fairfax will also be outlined.

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BY THE COMMUNITY FOR THE COMMUNITY SAFE SPACE IN KENILWORTH Did you know? We are creating a SAFE SPACE in the Mary Valley.

Every week we lose one person to suicide in the Sunshine Coast region. The Safe Space will provide a much-needed place for the local community to come and have a chat over a cuppa with volunteers specially trained to support people in distress or people wanting to simply connect with others. A sense of belonging is crucial in developing healthy communities and this space will provide a warm welcome to anyone who is keen to find connection and a place to be heard and simply be.

Community-led Kenilworth

This initiative has evolved from a group of local people called the Kenilworth Connectors who were keen to find ways to promote a positive sense of community in Kenilworth and also to support those doing it tough. They have held movie screenings, BBQ’s, Comedy Nights and provided Christmas Hampers with the safe space being a logical next step. By connecting with suicide prevention worker, Ben Burns, from Caloundra Community Centre, the group was successfully awarded funding through Roses in the Ocean who are providing a tested framework to set up their model of a Communityled Safe Space. Having already established eight spaces in other states, this will be the first to open in Queensland, providing an alternative to hospital emergency departments, for people in distress. Suzie, one of the volunteers involved says it best “It’s people getting together to support each other. One of the things that’s been lost is the opportunity to feel support when things aren’t going very well”.

Seeking volunteers Kenilworth Community-led Safe Space needs you!

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for volunteers for our Kenilworth Community-led Safe Space, Space a non-clinical drop in style space that welcomes people experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts or crisis, and their support network.

Do you have lived experience of suicidal thoughts or crisis or have you supported a loved one who has?

For more information and to get involved contact info@maryrivercommunityconnections.com

We would love to hear from you!

Ben Burns - Caloundra Community Centre Mobile: 0437 986 633 Email: ben@calcomm.org.au

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