Bits'n'Pieces MAR-APR 2021 Edition

MARCH/APRIL 2021

B I T S ‘N P IE C ES

UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE Do you need help with understanding computers? We have free computer lessons available 1pm—3pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays . Please contact our Upper Ross Centre to book an appointment .

@ the Garbutt Community Centre Tuesday mornings Call 4779 7268 to book!

UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE

NILS loans available @

FREE LEGAL ADVICE SERVICE Our free legal advice clinic is available for both face-to-face and telephone appointments.

Tuesdays 4:00pm - 4.30pm Bookings Essential - CALL 4774 0144

UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE

Certificate III in Community Services

Skilling Queenslanders for Work Please be aware that we will soon be welcoming a new SQW Coordinator to the Community Gro Team.

Marlina has been a valued member of our Team in facilitating the program in recent years and we wish her all the very best for her future plans.

We will keep you updated once we have our new SQW Coordinator on board!

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UPPER UPPERROSS ROSSCOMMUNITY COMMUNITYCENTRE CENTRE

Hi All! Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. Below is a flyer for the Parenting program that I facilitate. It’s a really nice program which focusses on the Attachment theory, and helps parents/carers focus on enhanceing the bond between themselves and others in their lives, in particular their children. Please give me a call if you would like some more information about this program!

Jean 0428 399 293

UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE HIPPY 2021

HIPPY is a FREE two-year, home-based early learning and parenting enrichment program for Upper Ross families with young children.

YOUTHROSS HUB COMMUNITY CENTRE UPPER Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights @ the Upper Ross Community Centre 3:00 pm - 8:30 pm Come along and chill, have a feed - all free.

For Ages 10-17 years.

Come along to the “Rock and Water” on Monday nights with Kalo.

Rock and Water decreases bullying and depressive feelings, and increases selfesteem, self-regulation and social acceptance.

There is a limit of 10 participants per session so come and sign in early to reserve your spot.

TRANSPORT AVAILABLE!!!

If you have any questions please contact the Youth Coordinator 0411843130

COMMUNITY GRO PROGRAMS/SERVICES UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE

NILS AVAILABLE @ BOTH GARBUTT AND UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRES What can NILS be used for?

These may include: Household items like fridges, washing machines, TV’s and furniture Medical procedures and dental services, prescription glasses Education essentials such as computers and text books Car repairs, tyres or registration Some other items as requested

Does not include: Food Rent Bills Cash Debts

COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMUNITY UPPER ROSSINFO...

COMMUNITY CENTRE

Council Mobile Apps To report a problem to Townsville City Council online visit Report a Problem or download the Council Mobile Apps: iCouncil for iPhone and iPad Snap Send Solve for Android

COMMUNITY INFORMATION UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE

COMMUNITY VISITORS SCHEME TOWNSVILLE - Recruiting Volunteers NOW The Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) is a national program funded by the Australian Government. The CVS aims to enrich the quality of life of residents of aged care homes who are socially isolated or lonely, and would benefit from a friendly visitor.

Due to the social distancing measures for COVID-19 our volunteers are unable to visit their residents at this time however we know that when the social distancing measures are lifted there will be many residents of aged care facilities that will be in need of social interaction and would benefit from having a CVS volunteer visit.

During this period we are working hard to build up our wonderful team of volunteers so that we will be ready to recommence the visits when the social restrictions are lifted. If you can spare an hour each fortnight and would like to visit an elderly resident of a local aged care home in Townsville please call our Upper Ross Centre on 4774 0144. or Garbutt Centre on 4779 7268.

SUPPORT OURCOMMUNITY ADVERTISERS...

UPPER ROSS CENTRE We bulk bill for services provided to DVA, HCF “More for Teeth” program & children and teenagers are eligible through the Child Dental Benefits Scheme • • • • • •

Tooth Cleaning Fillings Extractions Dental Sealants Dentures Crowns

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Bridges Veneers Root Canals Cosmetic Dentistry Whitening

OPENING HOURS Mon—Thurs Friday Saturday Sunday

• Locally Owned and run business • Easy access and plenty of parking at front

and rear

8-8 8– 6 9-3 9-1

Cnr Riverway Drive & Gollogly Lane, Rasmussen

Phone: 4755 4654

Rasmussen Tyre and Mechanical Mobile Mechanic Servicing Townsville Mechanical Repairs & Tyres Guaranteed Quality Service — Repairs to all vehicles Ph: 4789 1299

Mobile:

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COMMUNITY GRO EVENTS UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE

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GARBUTT COMMUNITY CENTRE GARBUTT COMMUNITY CENTRE UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE We have some very yummy frozen meals and desserts available everyday from the Garbutt Community Cenrtre. Give us a call on 4779 7268 or pop into the Centre (Tuesday-Friday : 9am-4pm) to see what we have available.

Cash ONLY!

KIDS AFTERNOON TEA PROGRAM @ GCC WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY 3:00PM-4:00PM All children will receive a yummy afternoon tea and will have access to computers, iPads, free WiFi, art and craft supplies and toys.

GARBUTT COMMUNITY CENTRE UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE

Art & Craft Hub @ GCC Thursdays 10am11am

FRIDAYS, 10AM TO NOON (Excluding school holidays) Gold coin donation or bring a plate to share

A MESSAGE FROM AARON HARPER MP

E: Thuringowa@parliament.qld.gov.au

Ph: 07 4766 3100

PO Box 393, Thuringowa Central Qld 4817

SKILLING QUEENSLANDER FOR WORK

INDIVIDUALS FUND FOR ARTISTS, ARTS WORKERS

Since the Palaszczuk government reintroduced the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative in 2015 we have supported over 55,000 Queenslanders transition to work!

Applications are now open for the Individuals Fund, providing financial support for Queensland-based artists and art workers to gain professional and career development opportunities. For more information visit: www.qld.gov.au/recreation/arts/ funding/individuals/fund.

Skilling Queenslanders for Work funds training and support for unemployed or underemployed people, with a focus on young people (including those in and transitioned from out-of-home care), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, mature-age jobseekers, women re-entering the workforce, veterans and ex-service personnel, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you are aged 15 or older, no longer at school and need help to secure a job, Skilling Queenslanders for Work training projects will help you gain the skills, qualifications and experience you need to enter or to stay in the workforce.

Further information, including the full list of projects, is available at www.qld.gov.au/skillingqueenslanders or call 1300 369 935.

Aaron Harper MP. State Member for Thuringowa.

Office Location: Thuringowa Centre, Unit 8B, 48 Thuringowa Drive, Kirwan QLD 4817

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The contents of this publication does not, therefore, necessarily reflect the views of the organisation.