Bits ‘n Pieces A FREE Community Newsletter for the Upper Ross July / Aug 2014
Upper Ross Community Centre 1143 Riverway Drive, Rasmussen, 4815 Ph: 4774 0144 Fax: 4774 0909 Email: communitycentre@nqcs.org.au A division of NQ Community Services
Volume 9, Issue 4
A big thank you to all who attended our Biggest Morning Tea CONTENTS
Ÿ Child Health Ÿ Community
Courses Ÿ First Aid Course Ÿ Free Computer
Access Ÿ Free Legal
Advice Ÿ HIPPY Ÿ JP Ÿ No Interest Loans Ÿ Family Support
Hub Ÿ Puzzle
Community Computer Training by Citylibraries
Venue: Upper Ross Community Centre, 1143 Riverway Dr,Rasmussen When: 1st and 2nd Wednesday of the month. 10.30am to 12.30pm
Cost: Free Aug Classes: Learn how to use Windows 8. Bookings essential Ph: 4774 0144
FREE LEGAL ADVICE 타 Every Tuesday from 4pm 타 Now providing face to
face and phone service 타 Bookings are essential Phone Upper Ross Community Centre (07) 4774 0144
RASMUSSEN MECHANICAL
CHEAP 2ND HAND
Repairs and Tyres
BOOKS NOW
(Next to BP Servo) Guaranteed Mechanical Repairs to all vehicles Unit 2, 1231 Riverway Drive Rasmussen
Ph: 4789 1299 Fax: 4774 0980
ON SALE AT THE UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE
PRICES START
FROM 50c
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No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) Provides individuals and families on low income with access to safe, fair and affordable credit.
NO Fees, NO Charges, NO Interest. Household items like fridges, freezers, washing machines, stoves, clothes dryers and some furniture; Some medical and dental services; Educational essentials such as computers and text books; Some other items as requested.
How does NILS work? As the diagram on the right shows, there is an application process. Successful applicants then make repayments which go back into the bank, making funds available for others in the community to borrow.
At the Upper Ross Community Centre...
Centacare Courses For bookings ph: Centacare on 4772 9000 Course
Course Overview
Focus on A session to assist in Stress/Time for Me managing stress and 1 x 2 hour session creating balance in your life
Date & Time August 27th (10am to 12noon)
UPPER ROSS MEDICAL CENTRE 1199 RIVERWAY DRIVE, RASMUSSEN BULK BILLING for all patients Open 7 days, extended weekday hours, female Doctors available.
Services include, Mental Health Nurse, Physio, Dietician, Skin and Health Checks and Chronic disease management.
Phone 4774 0299 for an appointment, We accept walk ins!
“ Specialising in the Upper Ross”
Justice of the Peace (JP) Available Upper Ross Community Centre
9 Connemara Course, Kelso
Wednesday
www.rossriver.com.au
9am to 11am
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Kerry Toscano - Coordinator
Family Support Hub
HOMEWORK PROGRAM Free Homework Program every Wednesday from 3.15 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
The Upper Ross Family Support Hub Offers services to support families with children. Support services that focus on activities like playgroups, parent groups, referral, community education and resources for child care services. My focus is to support families and promote the well being of children.
Come in and say hi
Disclaimer: This newsletter is produced with assistance and contributions from the community. The contents of this publication do not, therefore, necessarily reflect the views of the organisation.
Take advantage of volunteer tutors helping with homework. All tutors have blue cards. All children welcome - All ages. For more information please phone the Upper Ross Community Centre on 4774 0144.
More Volunteer tutors wanted
The JDRF Walk for a Cure is heading to Townsville in August. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the world's largest charitable supporter of type 1 diabetes research. Throughout all local and international activities JDRF's mission remains constant - to find a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is a life-long autoimmune disease that usually occurs in childhood but can be diagnosed at any age. Type 1 diabetes affects over 122,300 people in Australia alone. It is an auto-immune disease, in which the immune system destroys the pancreatic cells that produce insulin. Without insulin, the body literally starves as it cannot process food. The goal of Type 1 diabetes management is to keep blood glucose levels as close to the normal range as possible. It sounds easy, but in reality, this is very difficult to achieve. To stay alive, people with type 1 diabetes must have a constant supply of insulin through injections or an insulin pump and they test their blood sugar by pricking their fingers at least four times a day. People with type 1 diabetes must be constantly prepared for potential hypoglycaemic (low blood sugar) and hyperglycaemic (high blood sugar) reactions, which can both be life threatening.
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Function Dates July 2014 to December 2014 * NB: Bellevue and West End Functions Incl * 20th July
25th July - Showcase Selected Members Followed by walk-ups
*West End Friday 1st August
7.30 - 11PM
17th August
22nd August Walkups
21st September
26th Sept - Showcase Selected Members Followed by walk-ups
*West End Friday 1st August
7.30 - 11PM
24th October Walk-ups
16th November
28th Nov - Showcase Selected Members Followed by walk-ups
* Bellevue Sunday 23rd Nov
2 - 6 PM *
21st December
26/12 No Function
The Sunday Country functions are held on the 3rd Sunday of the month. The Friday night functions are held on the 4th Friday of the Month (Unless otherwise notified)
Rosslyn Jones (Secretary) 0499 303 967 (Club Phone) For Further information visit our website – www.kelsocountrymusic.webs.com
FREE Computer Access at the Upper Ross Community Centre No BOOKING
Needed
Senior IT Support One-on-One Support to those aged 50+ who are interested in learning at their own pace. Ideal if you have recently purchased your first computer and are not sure where to begin. FREE access to modem, internet ready computers is also available to those who do not have their own equipment
Come and see Ted but, Bookings are essential
Phone 4774 0144
타 Fast Friendly Service 타 Webster Packing 타 NDSS Sub Agent
OPEN 7 DAYS 타 8 - 8 weekdays
Cnr Riverway Drive and Gollogoly Lane, Rasmussen
Phone: 4755 4654 First Aid and CPR Refresher with Anaphylaxis and Asthma course will be held at the Upper Ross Community Centre on Saturday 9 August, 8am - 2pm. In just one day learn how to administer first aid and perform CPR in an emergency situation. Just think, the life you may save could be a family member or friend.
Senior First Aid Course - $100 CPR Refresher - $50 Anaphylaxis- Asthma - $40
FIRST AID COURSE
Bookings are essential as there are limited places available. Prepayment is required.
To reserve your place phone the Upper Ross Community Centre on 4774 0144 or email communitycentre@nqcs.org.au
Cooking class Every Wednesday at Upper Ross Community Centre 10am to 1pm Learn to cook cheap healthy meals Cost $2 for ingredients and enjoy a meal at the end. www.nqcs.org.au/bits-n-pieces-newsletter
What is the HIPPY Program? Hi from Wendy
What is HIPPY?
Home Interaction Program for Parents & Youngsters
HIPPY is a free two-year home-based early childhood enrichment program. HIPPY builds the confidence and skills of parents and carers to create a positive learning environment to prepare their child for school. HIPPY is delivered through a mix of home visits and parent groups. HIPPY Upper Ross is open to families who live in Condon, Rassmussen and Kelso. How old does my child need to be to start HIPPY? Children join HIPPY in the year before they start formal schooling (child must turn 4 by 30th June 2014).
How will HIPPY help me and my child? HIPPY helps parents/carers learn many things including: µ how to be more involved in their child's learning µ understanding more about child development and the way children learn µ encouraging a love of learning in children.
HIPPY helps children by: µ µ µ
preparing them for a confident start to school building their self-esteem and confidence in learning providing opportunities to enjoy time with their parents.
Upper Ross Child Health Clinic From 9am on Thursdays at the Upper Ross Community Centre. Qualified community health nurses are on hand to answer questions and offer support on: Ÿ New baby health checks Ÿ Breastfeeding Ÿ New mum’s support No appointment needed
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JOKE TIME A man goes skydiving. After a fantastic free fall he pulls the rip cord to open his parachute but nothing happens. He tries everything but can't get it open. Just then another man flies by him, going UP. The skydiver yells, "Hey, you know anything about parachutes? The man replies, "No, you know anything about gas stoves? www.nqcs.org.au/bits-n-pieces-newsletter
Making our kids safer and smarter Some of you will have seen the flashing lights being rolled out in school zones across the city. We have already managed to get lights installed at Weir, Kirwan and the Willows State Schools. The next round of funding is opening and I will be fighting to get a set of these lights installed on Allambie Lane outside the Good Shepherd Catholic Community School and Rasmussen State School. The flashing lights remind drivers to take extra care around schools. With two primary schools, plus the PCYC and child care centre in the area it is important that we look after our kids on the roads and make the area as safe as possible. The flashing lights program is a $10 million commitment by this government over 4 years. It is just one of the programs we are pushing to improve the safety and skills of our children. Schools in the Thuringowa area have already received over $2 million to address the maintenance backlog. We are also investing in improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for our children through programs like the Great Results Guarantee, which gives schools the chance to target what programs and resources they need. Recently the State Government also announced further funding for Prep Teacher Aide hours, with schools in the Townsville region set to benefit from a quarter of the state-wide funding.
Please phone my office on 4773 3116, email me directly at thuringowa@parliament.qld.gov.au or find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SamCox.Inp
WHAT’S ON AT THE UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE
July / August Activities Mondays
Ÿ 8:30-10:30am Community Garden Craft Ÿ 9:30am Ÿ 9:30 Ongoing Free Computer Access
Tuesdays
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9:00am 9:30 Ongoing 9:30-11:30am 4:00pm 5:00pm
Gentle Exercise Free Computer Access Timeout Legal Advice Walking Group
Wednesdays
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8:30-10:30am 9:00-11:00am 9:30am - 2:30 9:30 Ongoing 3:00pm
Community Garden JP Service Seniors Computer Kiosk Free Computer Access Homework Program
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9:00am 9.30am 9:30am -2:30 9:30-11:00am 5:00pm
Child Health Clinic Social Cards Seniors Computer Kiosk Playgroup Walking Group
Thursdays
WHERE TO PICK UP YOUR COPY OF BITS ‘n PIECES You can download the Bits’n Pieces newsletter online at our website http://www.nqcs.org.au OR you can grab a copy at the following places: *BP Rasmussen *Kelso Fish Shop *Riverway Snackbar *UR Medical Centre *Gumvale Mini Mart *Carlyle Gardens *Riverway Chemist *McDonalds Rasmussen *Woolworths Rasmussen
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