2024 Mary Valley Voice - March 13 Vol. 34 #3

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LOCALS SPOTLIGHT: Kasey Marilyn qPsychic Medium q

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CHOOK CHASE: MOTORBIKE FUN THE 2024 KENILWORTH CHOOK CHASE – 27 & 28 JULY

The co-operation and assistance given by the staff at the Kenilworth, Imbil and Beerburrum Forestry Plantations Queensland offices and Queensland Department of Parks and Forests to the people involved in the planning of the ride is greatly appreciated.

The Kenilworth Chook Chase is a non-competitive Registered Trail Motorbike ride through the Kenilworth and Imbil Forestry over two days on separate tracks each day – Saturday approximately 50 kms and Sunday 8090 kms. The event is organised by the Chook Chase sub-committee of the Kenilworth Hall, Show and Recreation Ground Association Inc.

The support of the Marr Family for use of some of their land adjoining the showgrounds contributes greatly to the success of every Chook Chase and is greatly valued.

Thanks must also go to the citizens of Kenilworth for their patience and understanding over the weekend of trail bike clamour. The funds raised contribute to the running of a number of community organisations so vital in our community life.

A number of community groups work with sub committee members on the day to receive registrations, prepare meals and maintain health and safety for the competitors.

The ride was begun in 2000 by the then Kenilworth policeman – Danny McNamara with the assistance of the late Peter Dobson. Peter had previous experience with the organisation of bike rides in the late 1960’s to raise funds for the building of the Kenilworth swimming pool. Many of the competitors in those rides and their sons have returned for the Chook Chase.

The SES provides two-way radio contact to ensure the safety of riders on the track.

The Sunshine Coast First Aid volunteers consisting of qualified medics and first aiders provides on the spot first aid for minor injuries and supported by officers from Queensland Ambulance Service in the few more serious injuries that may be experienced over the weekend.

The Kenilworth Community is once again meeting the challenge of planning and

holding such an event, with many hours of pre-ride work by Wayde Gorsch and his team of volunteers planning the route and the sweeps who volunteer their time to maintain control and supervision over the riders and the Fisher IT team handling the Event Brite nomination details. Much praise must go to those volunteers who generously give of their time in many ways.

This year the 2024 Chook Chase is 27-28th July, see you there!

The community beneficiaries of the funds raised - the Kenilworth Community College P&C, the Kenilworth Swimming Pool Committee, The Mary Valley Voice all provide workers on the day to contribute to the success of the event.

The other beneficiary - the SES - utilise their skills outside the grounds - on the track ensuring no one was MIA.

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LOCALS SPOTLIGHT: KASEY MARILYN Clairsentience to tune into the client and passed over loved ones.

Even pets can come through with messages from time to time, or readings for living pets can be done too. Photo bottom left is Kasey's friendly chook Doris coming to choose a card.

Kasey also does Past Life Regression, Childhood Regression and Ancestral Healing under Hypnosis. She has been practicing since 2016 as a Hypnotherapist and 2019 as a qualified Counsellor, though as a 3rd generation Hypnotherapist and Psychic Medium, she has been on a spiritual and therapeutic journey with her family since she can remember. By the age of 10 she had fire walked twice and joined in on numerous Past Life Regression group workshops, which back in the 1980s were called Rebirthing workshops.

Kasey Marilyn is a Psychic Medium, Hypnotherapist and a Counsellor.

Kasey shares her gifts not just to the local Mary Valley and Noosa, but also internationally thanks to the wonders of the internet. Kasey moved to Imbil in the Mary Valley in 2022, and says that the land called her to where she resides now. Kasey says that Imbil and the Mary Valley is God’s country with all of the beautiful rolling hills, creeks, running river beds and local cows and horses. It’s the perfect landscape for the peace and tranquility Kasey needs in her line of work, with many of her clients travelling out to Imbil for readings and sessions with Kasey.

Clients love coming out to Imbil and already feel a sense of peace as they drive in for their session. Kasey sees her clients from her home reading room, so the view looking over Imbil from Kasey’s property is the icing on the cake as her clients arrive.

Kasey is a Clairvoyant who channels messages from passed over loved ones through her Crystal Ball and other textured objects. Passed over loved ones often provide guidance for the client on love, career, past lifetimes, life purpose, financial matters, health issues, or even just to say "hello, I am here with you in your time of need." Kasey sees images in her Crystal Ball that are messages from the spirit world, she then delivers these massages to her clients.

Kasey also reads Tarot Cards to delve in deeper into current life experiences. This is a natural gift that was taught to Kasey by her Grandmother since the age of 5.

Kasey naturally has a highly intuitive gift, using Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, and

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She is also a Past Life Regression Trainer at Hypnotherapy Training Australia which is operated by her Mother, and handed down to her by Kasey’s Grandmother Marilyn Newman who founded the college. Kasey is passionate about Past Lifetimes and how it relates to the here and now current issues or stuckness and blocks in life. It all relates to what plays out in your present world and why you chose your family. Kasey is also currently writing her own Oracle Cards relating to this subject.

Kasey runs Crystal Ball reading workshops from time to time, so get in touch with her if you’d like to put your name down for an upcoming workshop.

The art of Crystal Ball reading is called Scrying, and Kasey also reads trees, rocks, water, clouds and fire, anything elemental really.

Kasey is a qualified Counsellor (BACH. COUNS.) so individuals on certain NDIS plans can have their sessions covered by their plan. Kasey likes to work as an integrative therapist, combining all her skills and knowledge into her sessions. Some clients come for Counselling, some for a Regression and some for a Psychic Reading, and some may combine a reading with a Hypnosis session. Her sessions can be done in person right here in the Mary Valley, or over the phone, Zoom or Facetime.

When Kasey’s not at home in the Mary Valley you can also find her at festivals such as Mind Body Spirit, Conscious Life among many others. You can also find Kasey doing readings at the beautiful shop, Cinnabar Soul in Eumundi from time to time.

Kasey’s available days are usually Tuesday, some Wednesdays, Thursday, Friday and some Saturdays.

Bookings are essential.

If you would like to have a session, you can contact Kasey on M: 0404975120 or E: kaseymarilyn@outlook.com Look her up online for further information; www.kaseymarilyn.com.au and Insta and Facebook @kaseymarilynmedium 13 MARCH 2024

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HISTORICAL: PROGRESS IN 1924 WHY IS 1924 IMPORTANT IN KENILWORTH HISTORY? Have you ever considered what life was like in this district 100 years ago? There was no telephone exchange at the beginning of 1924 and few telephone connections to private homes; many still used the 4 legged horsepower for transport; there was no bridge across the Mary River to access the township; there was no electricity; dirt roads were the norm.

“What was it like here 100 years ago?” ~ Lenore Meldrum, photo below.

1924 was one of the milestone years in the history of this district.

The first commercial business opened in the township (2.1.1924).

The upper hall was built on the site of the current police station. (Tenders called in February, 1924) Kenilworth Township Provisional School opened in the Upper Hall in October, 1924.

The first telephone exchange began operating on November 10, 1924 – the Gheerulla Exchange.

The happenings in the district were faithfully recorded in a small pocket diary by Winnie Grace, fifth child and eldest daughter of Richard and Hannah (nee Pickering) Sims of Mary-Land at Gheerulla.

This 1924 diary is a peek into the life of the community of Kenilworth

a century ago. It is also a record of the developing love story of Winnie and her beloved Arthur who was the first business owner in the Kenilworth township, opening the doors to customers on January 2, 1924.

Winnie’s family were entrepreneurs – her brothers Dick, Alf, and Ern established Sims Bros Transport in 1923; her parents (with the assistance of their daughters) ran a boarding house on their property Mary-Land at Gheerulla.

Father Richard was one of a group that purchased land in the township of Kenilworth in 1921 with a view to establishing a Butter Factory on the site.

Brother Dick built the first commercial premises in the township - Arthurs General Store. All this and more is recorded in Winnie’s Diary of 1924.

Copies are available from the Kenilworth Information Centre or Kenilworth Museum @$15 each or by mail order through email winnies1924diary@gmail.com at $20 posted to a home address.

Learn more of the history of the township and the district at the Kenilworth Museum, Alexandra Street any Sunday from 10 a.m. ~ Lenore Meldrum, President, Kenilworth & District Historical Assn. Inc.

RAINFALL MOY POCKET – FEBRUARY 2024 by Graham Brennan This February 169mm. Last February 50mm. 23 year average for February 211mm.

Rain fell on 17 days, February average 16 days.

Total rain for 2 months till end of February 457mm. Same period last year 108mm Jan-Feb Average 398mm, 3 months of summer 667mm, last summer 165mm, Average for summer 564mm 12 month total till end of Feb 1005mm, 22 year annual average 1233mm In February our nights were 1deg above average and days 1deg below average temperatures.

COMMUNITY NEWS CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES Lenten studies are continuing at St John Bosco's on Thursdays at 10:30 am after Meditation at 9:30 am and Morning Prayer at St Luke's at 9am.

Palm Sunday on 24 March will be celebrated at an Ecumenical Service at St John Bosco's at 9 am followed by morning tea at St Luke's Community Hub across the road. The traditional Maundy Thursday service will be held at St John Bosco's on 28 March.

Easter Day on Sunday 31March at 8 am will be celebrated with an Easter Eucharist led by the Rev'd Kaye Pitman. Please note the time for Easter Day is 8am.

A delightful morning service was held at St Luke's was held on Sunday 3 March with the baptism of three lovely children who enchanted the congregation with their good behaviour as they took their part in the service conducted by Rev'd Kaye. It was a joy to welcome all the family and their friends to St Luke's on this happy occasion.

The rear section of St Luke's has been converted into a community hub, available to the community for meetings and activities. The kitchen area has been refurbished and looks beautiful. Sincere thanks to Linda, Darren and Rob for the work they put in.

St John Bosco's and St Luke's welcome local folk and visitors to our services which are mostly held at 9am on Sundays. ~ Cheerio from the churches

KENILWORTH ARTS COUNCIL Kenilworth

KENILWORTH ARTSFEST 2024

ARTS Entries are now open for the 2024 Kenilworth ArtsFest.

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Please go to our web site for details. This year there is a special $2 000 prize for a 2D work depicting any aspect of the foods that are relevant the Mary Valley - the food itself or any related processes. This year the ArtsFest is a satellite event on the GourMay Mary Valley Food Fest.

"If you're Irish, Come into the parlour" so the song goes but Irish or not, do come into the KAC rooms on Saturday 16 March at 5:30pm as we celebrate St Patrick's Day with a dinner and some entertainment. It's $5 at the door and BYO drinks. Please RSVP to kac@kenilwortharts.org.au by Wednesday 13 March.

FREE CHILDREN'S SATURDAY ART CLASSES WILL START ON 23 MARCH 9-11AM

THE GREAT MARY VALLEY CAMPER DAMPER COMPETITION Think Mary Valley...think camping... think damper, of course!

Get the flour flying and the oven hot and make a damper for the competition on the Family Fun Day on Sunday 19 May. There is no entry fee and it's open to all. Bring your damper for judging at 10am by our smart old bush cook. The only rule is that you have to make the damper yourself - no getting granny to make it for you or your old bushie mate!

There is a $100 prize for the champion damper! You can use any recipe you like. Here's one for you but you might prefer another one.

OLD MATE'S TRUSTY DAMPER 3 cups SR flour 30g butter ½ teasp salt ½ cup milk about 1 cup water Sift the flour & salt and rub in the butter. Add the liquid and knead. Roll out to 15cm in diameter. Cook in a moderate oven for 30 min or so. Sounds hollow when tapped.

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Class at Kenilworth Arts Council building (behind the library).

Creative fun on Saturday mornings for Children: exploring art, music, role-playing and writing. Sessions run by an experienced child-care worker.

These 2hr Expression Sessions are facilitated by an experienced childcare worker. Every week, an element of art will be introduced with engaging activities for the children to have fun with.

Sarah creates a safe and nurturing space for all abilities to come and feel good. $5 per child, Parents and carers welcome to stay and have a cuppa.

For further information contact Sarah Sigley 0408399928 ~ Kenilworth Arts Council Photo Right: Adorable children's art

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100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS KENILWORTH STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS This year the Kenilworth State Community College is celebrating it’s centenary birthday. The school has been educating our community’s young people for 100 years – a wonderful milestone in our town’s history. We feel that this celebration belongs to the whole community, it’s not just a school community celebration.

As such, we would like to invite our local community to be part of the celebrations on Sunday 20th October 2024. Our school is busy planning a fete to be held on that day, to showcase our school, local businesses and organisations.

Our centenary committee is hosting meetings every month to organise and plan this event – come along and support your community and local school. Our next meeting is on Wednesday 17 th April at 5pm in the school library. We’re looking forward to your input and involvement, to make this event memorable and significant for our whole community. ~ Kenilworth State Community College staff and Centenary Committee

AVERAGE JOE’S KENILWORTH Average Joe’s has been established for approximately five years.

We have groups all around Queensland, New South Wales and in Pakistan. I wanted to establish a men’s group for our local community in Kenilworth. Hence the formation of average Joe’s Kenilworth which has been established for the last 2 and a half years.

Our group consists of approximately 14 to 16 men from completely different walks of life. The great part of this group is that we have a consistently strong following every week.

help as much as possible.

We meet every Tuesday 9 AM to 10 AM at McGinns restaurant in Elizabeth Street and we welcome any male who wishes to just sit and enjoy some great conversation and meet some good people. ~ Cheers, Ron Photo below: The Average Joe's enjoying their morning.

Mayoral Candidates visit Kenilworth for a Q&A with the community.

Our aim is to meet weekly, ensure a time limit is met so as not to take too much time out of the busy schedules of the men. Average Joes is not a mental health, addiction, parenting, or relationship counselling group. We are just guys getting together with the commitment to keep it real.

Each man has either gone through, going through, or going to go through what another man has gone through. Average Joes community is about drawing strength from each other in that respect.

The difference is that we have topics we discuss or general discussions on whatever comes to mind or someone from the group brings a topic which is close to his heart.

We have basic rules of conduct, respect each other, no abuse.

Above all keep it real. There is no pressure for anyone to speak. We are not a religious or mental health group. We believe by getting together is sufficient.

What I found amazing about my group is that a lot of them have become good friends and in particular when somebody has had a problem, no matter what it is the guys jump in and help.

This is so good because in our age today no one seems to care about anyone else, however these guys really care and do try to

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Everyone belongs here

Celebrate our vibrant and diverse region this month with Harmony Week from March 18-24. Explore and appreciate the Sunshine Coast’s wealth of cultural, faith, linguistic and ethnic diversity. Let's come together with friends and family and our wider communities to celebrate our diversity. Visit Council’s website for details.

Explore our Coastal Pathway

Secret coves to vibrant promenades, the 73km Coastal Pathway offers picturesque stretches of winding paths hugging the shoreline with parks, lakes, beaches and bushland dotted along the way. Split into nine segments, stretching from Bells Creek in the south to Coolum in the north, find out more by visiting OurSC.com.au.

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Why it pays to get your site right

Did you know that waterways pollution from your development or construction site could draw a fine of more than $11,000. It pays to stop sediment and litter moving off your work site into our waterways and drains and it’s your legal responsibility. It’s also great for the health of our waterways and community. For advice on how you can get your site right, visit Council’s website.

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Congratulations, Local Sporting Champs: Forty-two young sports stars were recognised in the latest round of Local Sporting Champions awards for 12–18-year-olds, from diverse sports including surf lifesaving, canoeing, athletics, swimming, triathlons, water polo, and futsal.

One of our very own locals from the Mary Valley was awarded a grant this round: a big congratulations to Verrierdale resident, Rory McIntyre, on receiving an award to support his Surf Life Saving competion journey.

Sportspeople aged 12-18 can apply for the next round of Local Sporting Champion and Local Para Champions awards at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/.

Government Grants: Did you know that government grants are available to support businesses, community groups and sporting organisations? Each level of government has their own online grants portal where you can search for available grants. Go to: Federal Government - www.grants.gov.au (business) and www.communitygrants.gov.au Qld State Government - www.grants.services.qld.gov.au Sunshine Coast Council - www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-and-Community/ My team would be happy to assist you with information on what grant is best for your organisation. Call my office on 5479 2800 or email ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au.

Labor’s Family Car Tax: The price of popular SUVs, utes, and 4WDs will soon be forced higher to help the Albanese Government subsidise the price of electric vehicles, according to industry research recently published. Industry analysis of Energy Minister Chris Bowen’s proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard predicts the cost of some popular models such as the Toyota Landcruiser could rise as much as $25,000.

Forcing up the price of popular family and tradie vehicles to subsidise EV’s is not fair on hard-working Australians who rely on larger vehicles for their families, farms, and businesses. This move shows the Albanese government is out of touch given the cost-ofliving crisis that so many everyday Australians are experiencing.

GALLERY CLOSURE LEADS TO OPPORTUNITY, IMBIL SEQ The forced closure of the highly popular fine art gallery in Imbil has prompted the managers to build their own arts hub in the Mary Valley town.

Construction of a Mary Valley arts and cultural hub encompassing the Art on Yabba Fine Art Gallery is soon to begin at the Imbil Heritage Railway Precinct in Imbil.

For Mary Valley Artslink, this project resolves the need to relocate the Art on Yabba Fine Art Gallery to a permanent venue, and also responds to the growth and needs of the arts and cultural sector in the Mary Valley.

President Heinke Butt said the need to relocate had opened the door of opportunity to build “bigger and better” arts facilities in the valley.

She said the project – at around $60,000 – was an exciting major investment and anticipates opening the new hub in September.

Art on Yabba celebrated its first anniversary in October last year. It has presented 16 exhibitions including solo and group exhibitions for emerging and established artists from this region and further afield, hosting official exhibition openings monthly.

The gallery space has also become a venue for creative industry participants such as poets and choirs, and indicates a clear need for an art and cultural space in the Mary Valley.

The Mary Valley gallery Art on Yabba will be rebirthed in a new premises in Imbil.

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LOCAL SPORTS AND CRAFTING KENILWORTH QUILT AND CRAFT CIRCLE

and binding in a friendly joint effort. Tickets will be available from members and some of the local businesses with the winner drawn on the Sunday afternoon at the conclusion of the Quilt Show.

We sadly farewelled two of our most talented and longest serving members in recent months, our long term President and more recently Vice President Jan Paulger, late last year; and just last month, our oldest member Jean Pearce. They are very much missed and our hearts go out to their families.

Our 2024 year began with our talented group expanding to welcome three new members, Colleen, Myra and Leslie.

The skills they bring to our group are welcome.

Whilst much of our focus is on patchworking and quilting, we make bags of all sizes and from different mediums as well as “fete items”, learning or trying new ways to weave, crochet, knit, do beading, and learn how to dye fabrics in interesting ways – with a lot of chatter.

Each November, we close the year with our Christmas luncheon, last year at the Kenilworth Bowls Club joined by the CentreCare ladies and MaryAnn. At this function, our challenges for the Annual Quilt Show and calendar for the following year are distributed, filled with suggestions from our creative members.

The first project sewn by many of the members were Chandelier of Stars quilts followed by the creation of journal covers. In the coming months we will all be working on our challenges for our Annual Quilt Show held over two days in early June at the Showgrounds Pavilion. After the restrictions of the past years behind us, the theme this year is Directions?

Travel? with some focus on the beautiful

KENILWORTH BOWLS CLUB NEWS The 2024 year is well underway with our bowlers either hosting other clubs or travelling on Saturdays for the Bowlers Paradise Hinterland Challenge or the Great 8s. The Hinterland Challenge is played by both men’s and women’s teams against Cooroy, Yandina, both Nambour clubs, Woombye, Palmwoods and Mapleton.

Great 8s travel widely to other districts.

Championship Singles, Pairs and Fours have been played during January and February.

Consideration has been given to play social games on Friday afternoons if there is enough interest. These games welcome new bowlers.

Enquiries to President Ken Rough 04196 52511.

Friday nights are seeing a club full of

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blues, teals and aquamarines we see in our skies and waterways. Our raffle quilt (with matching cushions) for this year is a king size log cabin, designed around the traditional heart of the home surrounded by these theme colours. All 2023 members contributed to this lovely quilt, making the blocks, setting the design, quilting

members and visitors enjoying the meals, weekly meat raffles, membership draw and Joker Jackpot. The Joker went off twice last month with the lucky winners taking home over $4000 and $450 respectively!

Our Annual Easter Carnival has the board nearly full for both days, Saturday Open Fours and Sunday Mens Fours. There will be raffles both days with the Easter raffle drawn at the conclusion of the Saturday afternoon’s play.

The KQCCC meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month in the demountable section of the Kenilworth Historical Society (we are all members). If you would like to join us please arrive by 9.00 am with a snack for yourself. We provide tea/coffee.

To find out more ring Susan 04176 14342, Paula 04294 60229 or Olive 07544 60131. ~ Susan Rough, President KQCCC 2024

Enquiries to russ.ron@bigpond.com or 04274 60281 The club opens Wed-Sunday at 4.00 pm with meals available on Friday and Saturday nights 6.00-8.00 and takeaway fish and chips on Sunday evenings 5.007.00. ~ Ken Rough, President Kenilworth Bowls Club

The RSL have again approached us to hold a social game at the club on Anzac Day, a game to be played after lunch followed by the obligatory two-up with proceeds going to Legacy.

The clubhouse is available for groups to use. Eg the Chamber of Commerce have been holding their meetings in the dining room.

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LOCAL ELECTION: YOUR VOTE COUNTS

Local Candidates Q&A in Kenilworth MVV PRESIDENT'S CORNER At the Town Hall gathering to meet all our electorate candidates in Kenilworth on March 5th there was good interaction & Questions from the Floor. All Candidates had a 5min window for their presentation. I noted a good quote from A Mayoral Candidate, "A Mayor should be a Community Member NOT a Politician" All I can say is make your vote count, it matters!

We had 138mls overnight and I must admit the summer has been turned on it's head to the original forcast we expected. Easter is approaching so may I wish you all a Happy Easter and safe travels.

If you would like to have a chat or share something with me to include in the Mary Valley Voice please call Barbara 0427273449 or email barbannesmith60@gmail.com

RIDDLE FOR THE MONTH

“THE MORE THERE IS, THE LESS YOU SEE” WHAT IS IT? – Answer next month. ~ With thanks, Barb Smith, President MVV

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Mary River Community Connections is excited to join with Roses in the Ocean to announce the receipt of funding to establish a community-led safe space.

This initiative marks a crucial s t e p towards fostering inclusivity, support, and safety within our neighbourhood.

At its core, the safe space initiative aims to provide a haven where individuals from all walks of life can seek support, and resources without fear of judgment or discrimination. The funding will enable us, as a community, to access essential resources and provide support to those impacted by suicide. Many of us have lived experiences or have been touched by suicide. I myself have felt the heartbreak from lost loved ones and I support others on their journey to survive. By addressing both the practical and emotional needs of our community members, we strive to create a holistic support network that uplifts individuals and the community as a whole.

are creating, which is finding and creating deeper connections in the community ~ Natasha Cosy community, a lovely day ~ Joy

I got excited that there is already a crafted infrastructure and capacity to make it happen. The governance and oversight is huge. We are going to learn so much about management and organisations that we The safe space will be run and managed by members of the can take anywhere ~ Kathy community themselves. Through volunteering, participation in decision-making processes, and taking ownership of the It was useful and I am more excited now because I understand space, individuals have the opportunity to contribute to the structure of it more and what we need to do ~ Brit the betterment of their community while fostering a It is such a welcoming space ~ Lesley sense of ownership and belonging. Through these efforts, we aspire to create a more cohesive and Made an uncomfortable subject as comfortable as resilient community that thrives on unity. they could ~ Yani As we embark on this journey, we extend an invitation to all members of the community to join us in shaping the future of our safe space.

Whether you are in need of support, eager to contribute your skills and expertise, or simply wish to be part of a community-driven initiative, your presence and participation are invaluable. Together, let us create a safe space where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

With federal funding as our foundation and community engagement as our compass, we are poised to embark on a transformative journey towards a safer, more inclusive future for all one safe space at a time.

Here are some quote from participants at the induction training with Roses in the Ocean;

Having outside support from others for our community. Helps us realise we can do this ~ Kyah There has been a lot of groundwork with Roses in the Ocean and now we are seeding this idea into Kenilworth (and surrounds). We have the opportunity to make it unique to support our community ~ Ben No door closed policy, this is for everyone ~ Suzie If you would like to come along and find out more join us at the FREE community BBQ on the 17th March at Kenilworth Park 3-7pm. (Invitation page left).

Contact Ben Burns M: 0437 986 633 E: ben@calcomm.org.au Or one of the lovely humans quoted in this article.

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