Postie Bash offer seats for spectators
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By Vanessa Switala
he Roxby Downs 2012 Postie Bash has 30 seats for spectators on a bus for the trek to William Creek and back.
A spot on the bus will cost $100 with food, transport and entertainment supplied. The 2012 Postie Bash will be on Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24. The inaugural event in 2011 raised a staggering amount of over $50,000 which was distributed to; the local hospital, both local schools, RD childcare centre, youth centre, kindergarten, and a free movie night on the secondary oval. The Postie Bash was set up to raise funds to support the local community. The original aim was to raise a ‘couple of grand’ by riding a postie bike to William Creek and back. To book your seat contact Troy Gosling on 0419 049 878.
David and Shirley Husted from Bairnsdale, Victoria, Harry and Henry from Wallaroo, South Australia and Merren and Norman from Gisbourne, Victoria volunteered in Andamooka for Frontier Services.
Frontier Services volunteers close gap By Vanessa Switala olunteers from Frontier Services have been filling the gap for Andamooka residents and other rural and remote communities in Australia who do not have access to the same services and support that is available in larger towns and cities.
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Frontier Service’s program Outback Links has on average 50 volunteers a month travel to remote parts of Australia offering their time and skills for up to three weeks to assist families in various ways. Outback Links Coordinator Davida Melksham said, “People living in remote Australia cannot rely on the support and services most people take for granted in the city.” “More than ever, there are fewer services available on the ground, where people live. With the lure of well-paid mining work, it is much harder to attract staff and labour on rural and remote properties,” she added. Outback Links is calling on more people to lend a hand in remote regions. “What sets Outback Links apart is that we are able to carefully match existing needs with volunteers who have the appropriate skills,” explained Ms Melksham. “Probably the most common feedback we have from volunteers is that they have a whole new appreciation of the lifestyle and work loads for people on the land. “They can come in and help with the endless, everyday jobs that get shelved because less help is available; that might be in the garden, in the schoolroom, in the house or out on the run. “It makes a big difference for the families to have some additional support around, particularly when they are extra busy,” added Ms Melksham. She concluded, “As the gap between the city and bush seems to get wider, Outback Links is helping to bridge that divide, increasing understanding and building connections across the country.” For more information go to Frontier Services website at www/frontierservices.org/outbacklinks or phone 1300 731 349.
RDAS revisits their mission By Vanessa Switala
The Roxby Downs Area School (RDAS) is revisiting their mission statement so all stakeholders can have their say in the vision and values of the school. The school is asking the local community for their input and recently had a stall at the May Market Day. Middle School Coordinator Chris Jones said, “We want the community to have input in the vision and values Roxby Downs thinks we should be instilling in students.” He said the academic side of schooling is very important but so is pastoral care. “Pastoral care is also important to make successful members of society,” Mr Jones stated. Students and teachers will be contributing and Mr Jones urges not only parents but community members to also contribute. He added, “It is vitally important that everyone has their say.” To have your say please contact Chris Jones at RDAS on 8671 0011.
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