community news Hospice Bookshop starts a new chapter in improved location THE well known second hand Hospice bookshop, run completely by a team of dedicated volunteers, has relocated to new premises in the Old Flour Mill at Shop 3, 227 Brisbane Street, Ipswich. The moved occurred due to the lease coming to an end in the previous bookshop location. The new premises located on street level of the Old Flour Mill is double in size to the previous store, and allows for a huge array of second hand books, music and DVD’s, along with selected bric a brac and homewares. All proceeds from sales in the Bookshop supports Ipswich Hospice care for terminally ill and bereaved people in our community. Hospice is very grateful to the community and the Friends of Hospice Volunteers for all their support of the Bookstore over the many years it has been running. The store has generated significant funds enabling Hospice to care for those who need us most in our community. Open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm, Saturdays 8.30am to 12 noon.
Come make friends at Village Life Wynnum1
Rental Units for Independent Seniors We offer modern spacious fully furnished units or you can bring your own furniture. Each unit has a lounge room, kitchenette and 1 bed room with en-suite and safety rails. A private courtyard at the back of the unit, all the units are ground floor, with covered walkways to the common dining room. We offer 3 nutritious meals per day, home cooked in our own kitchen. Meals can be enjoyed in the dining room or if you prefer in your own unit. Weekly supply of bed linen and laundry service. Fortnightly rent, with a periodic rental agreement. No bond required. Village Life is a gated complex with half hourly bus service at the entrance and is close to Wynnum Plaza Shopping Centre.
On Site Managers Marten and Georgina live on site and you are always able to contact them
Contact us on ph. 07-3396 2522 Corner School Road and Federation Street, Wynnum West Qld 4178 Our Website: www.villagelifewynnum1.com.au
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Kenmore Evening VIEW Club IT will be the 24th birthday of Kenmore Evening VIEW Club on 16th July and we are celebrating with fun and merriment with a Bollywood theme. Some members have already hired Indian costumes and are practising their moves. We meet at the Boulevard Gardens, Witton Rd., Indooroopilly at 6.30 for 7 pm. Cost is $34. Ring Jean Ph.33743154 if you would like to join us. August 2, Saturday, is another important date for us. There will be a Fashion Parade and High Tea at Our Lady of the Rosary School Kenmore at 12.30 for 1 pm. Cost is $25. Entertainment will be provided and raffles and lucky door prizes will be part of the fun. Attractive clothes for the Parade will come from “Fashions on Mayfield”. Enjoy champagne on entry, have a relaxing time and help raise money for the education of disadvantaged students with the Smith Family. Help us to help other families.
NSA Cleveland Branch CHRISTMAS in July 2014 from Tuesday July 8th to Friday July 11th.. We will be going to Glen Innes plus touring in the surrounding areas on the above dates. This tour is arranged by Allan of Granite Highland Maxie Tours which cheques should be made payable to together with any cash payments. Receipts will be issued by the tour operator. Accommodation is limited so if you are interested now is the time to put your name down. A deposit of $100 when booking Bookings are now open, 15 people have all ready booked. Double or Twin share $665, Limited Singles $740. Pick up a copy of an Itinerary, also a DVD will be available soon. Progress payments may be made. The itinerary is now available. For all details of the Cleveland Branch Contact Peter Neale on 3207 0348.
Carers Link: Your life, your choice, your host provider
CARERS Link is an approved Host Provider of the Queensland Government’s Your Life Your Choice selfdirected support initiative for people with a disability. The framework gives individuals with a disability and their families greater choice and control over the disability supports and services they receive, who delivers them and when. Carers Link is focused on enabling individuals and families to make authentic and meaningful choices when self-directing their supports. As a Host Provider of Your Life Your Choice, Carers Link provides dedicated case management and planning to assist individuals and families to maximise available resources to achieve desired outcomes. Under this model clients and their families are in control of the supports and services they receive as well as determining the level of involvement they wish to have. As a Host Provider we offer assistance with: • Assessment and planning • Financial management, budgeting and reporting • Case management and care coordination • Coordinating services with other agencies and service providers • Supporting community connections • Regular reviews • Purchasing direct supports, including in home, host home and day respite • Referrals to our professional partners in care When choosing Carers Link as your Host Provider, there are NO upfront costs. Initial consultations, assessments, agreement and budget preparation are conducted free of charge. Then, depending on the individual’s needs, supports, goals and capacity, the fee applicable will be a percentage of total funding. The more responsibility the individual or family takes on, the lower the administration fee. If you would like to arrange a FREE consultation with our Lifestyle Planning Officer, simply call 3901 1165 or email enquiries@carerslink.com.au.
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