Bits ‘n Pieces A FREE Community Newsletter for the Upper Ross
Upper Ross Community Centre 1143 Riverway Drive, Rasmussen, 4815 Ph: 4774 0144 Fax: 4774 0909 Email: communitycentre@nqcs.org.au Website: www.nqcs.org.au A division of NQ Community Services
CONTENTS
Volume 8, Issue 4
Celebrate NAIDOC at Upper Ross Community Centre
Ÿ Free Computer
& Internet Training Ÿ No Interest
Loans Ÿ Playgroup Ÿ Expo Photos Ÿ JP Service Ÿ Legal Advice Ÿ First Aid
Course Ÿ Community
Garden
Wednesday 17th July 11:00am
free BBQ
Share Food and Stories
July/ August 2013
NO INTEREST LOANS Have debts become unmanageable? DO YOU NEED HOUSEHOLD GOODS BUT JUST DON’T HAVE THE CASH UP FRONT? Do you want to learn to make money stretch past payday? No Interest Loans are now available to Upper Ross residents on low incomes to assist with the purchase of household items such as; fridges, washing machines, essential furniture and other items that will make life easier. Loans of up to $1,200 are available with no interest on repayments. This is a revolving community fund - as repayments are made on loans more loans are made available for others. To find out more information and apply for a NILS loan phone the Upper Ross NILS program on 4774 0144.
Riverway Snack Bar Only the best @ The Gumvale Shops Burgers, Large Mackerel, Family Packs, Sea Food, Tasty Snacks Great Range of Drinks Hours: Tuesday 4.00pm - 8.00pm Wed/Thur 11.00am - 2.00pm, 4.00pm - 8.00pm Fri-Sat-Sun 11.00am - 8.00pm
See you There
Saturday 25th of May saw over 850 people enjoying great entertainment, tasty food, interactive workshops, exciting market stalls and informative displays at the ninth annual Upper Ross Family Expo. A big thanks to all the residents who came along and enjoyed this great day. The feedback received was all very positive. Through out the expo there were over 25 service providers in attendance for local residents to talk with, along with a varied mix of fun events. Including, jumping castle, merry-go-round, circus performers, drumming circle plus parkour demonstrations. The performers definitely kept the crowd entertained through out the day.
See You Next Year “ Specialising in the Upper Ross�
One of the activities on the day was the creation of a community aerosol mural. As residents entered the grounds they were invited to participate. The finished work will be sealed and attached to the front fence of the community centre, so come and have a look.
9 Connemara Course, Kelso www.rossriver.com.au
Bookings essential - please phone 4774 0144 Where: Upper Ross Community Centre When: Wednesday from 9.30am Who: Callie-Anne Callie-Anne is a Qualified Counsellor and member of the Australian Counselling Association Inc. Callie-Anne is qualified in providing counselling for Individual and Family Therapy on life issues including grief & loss.
MORE EXPO PHOTOS
Free Computer Access JP SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE WEDNESDAY 9am to 11am AT UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday Morning 9.30am – 12.30pm Would you like to access a computer or Internet? Use facebook, google and search for free! Access Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for free! Where? At the Upper Ross Community Centre. To ensure a spot please make a booking by calling the Upper Ross Community Centre on 4774 0144 or just turn up for casual use.
Visit from Hon Jenny Macklin Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Minister for Disability Reform, the Hon Jenny Macklin MP visited the Upper Ross Community Centre on 21 May 2013. Minister Macklin announced the Australian Government’s continued support for Broadband for Seniors and additional funding for training through the Senior Kiosk program.
Hon Jenny Macklin with Dot Buck and Marie Burton.
Seniors Week Luncheon FREE Computer Support & Access for Seniors A Senior Kiosk is located at the Upper Ross Community Centre. Anyone 50 years or older can access computers and receive one on one tutoring on how to use the computers. The tutoring is tailored to the individuals needs. If you have no experience using a computer, the tutor can teach you the basics such as turning the computer on. If you have some experience but would like to know more about things like, using the internet, email, google or your family tree, then the tutor can also help. Or if you know how to use a computer and would like Free access to a computer and the internet, you are also welcome.
Please phone 4774 0144
Contact the Upper Ross Community Centre on 4774 0144 if you are interested in going to the Seniors Week Luncheon at Reid Park, South Townsville. The luncheon is on Friday 23 August 2013 from 10am to 1.30pm. Group bookings close on Friday 9th August
Community Garden Volunteer Day The Upper Ross Community Centre celebrated National Volunteer Week on 17 May 2013 in the Community Garden. The event was supported by NQ Dry Tropics, Volunteering NQ and Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare. New partnerships were formed with Cootharinga NQ, Uniting Community Care, House With No Steps, Endeavour Foundation and Upper Ross Community Garden Volunteers. The volunteers participated in planting and potting at a table with wheel chair access, cuttings and seedlings being planted in plots in the ground, garden bed construction, weeding, turning soil and mulching. At the end fo the day all participants received a certificate for their efforts. A great day was had by all.
Biggest Morning Tea A very successful Biggest Morning Tea was held at the Upper Ross Community Centre on the 18th of June. All who attended enjoyed the morning with a range of scones, cakes, biscuits, tea and coffee to snack on. A raffle was held as well as a lucky door prizes. Thank you to all the people who supported the raffle and who brought tickets. All the money raised goes to the Cancer Council. Also a big thank you to all the people who assisted with the raffle gifts and organising the Biggest Morning Tea.
Share your vision for our future You've seen the ads on TV. You've read the stories in the newspaper. You've heard it talked about on the radio. So just what is The Queensland Plan? Delegates from each electorate around the state, as well as Mayors and MPs, gathered in Mackay in May to determine six key questions that could prompt Queenslanders to think about the direction and development of our state in the next thirty years. The next step has been inviting everyone to have their say in answering these questions, including school competitions for primary and secondary students, and reaching out to the community through different mediums – such as community newsletters. It's easy to register your response to The Queensland Plan. I recommend you check out the key questions first, then you can log onto the website to post your ideas at: http://queenslandplan.qld.gov.au/get-involved/ If you prefer to do things the old-fashioned way, hard copy responses are also welcome – contact my office on 4773 3116 for more information. Below are three of the questions we've developed to get you thinking: • In the context of living in the community, how do we move our focus from me to we? • How do we empower and educate individuals, communities and institutions to embrace responsibility for an active and healthy lifestyle? • How do we attract and retain the brightest minds and ideas where they are most needed and capitalise on global opportunities? Everyone is welcome to have their say, so why not do it today
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you just might change our future for the better.
Upper Ross Child Health Clinic From 9am on Thursdays qualified health nurses are on hand to do child health checks and offer support for baby’s and mum’s. At the Upper Ross Community Centre No Appointment Needed
A. What always runs but never walks, often murmurs, never talks, has a bed but never sleeps, has a mouth but never eats? B. The more you have of it, the less you see. What is it? C. It cannot be seen, it weighs nothing, but when put into a barrel of water, it makes the barrel lighter. What is it? D. I can be long, or I can be short, I can be grown and I can be bought, I can be painted, or left bare, I can be round, or square. What am I? E. Soft and fragile is my skin, I get my growth in mud, I’m dangerous as a pretty, for if not careful, I draw blood. What am I? Answers on Page 10
You could have skills that could save someone’s life or prevent a serious injury. At the Upper Ross Community Centre on the 3rd of August 2013 is a FIRST AID course commencing at 8am through to 3pm.
Cost: $100 Please Call the Upper Ross Community Centre for bookings on 47740144 Booking Essential
Follow Us On Facebook! UPPER ROSS MECHANICAL Riddle Answers A. B. C. D. E.
A River. Darkness. A hole. A fingernail. Thorn on a rose.
Repairs and Tyres (Next to BP Servo) Guaranteed Mechanical & Auto Electrical Repairs to all vehicles By highly qualified technicians Unit 2, 1231Riverway Drive Rasmussen
Ph: 4789 1299 Fax: 4774 0980
Need Help Preparing Your Tax Return? The Upper Ross Community Centre will once again be offering free assistance for those needing to lodge a tax return. Please, ONLY make an appointment when you have all necessary documentation and group certificates. Phone 4774 0144 to make an appointment.
FREE LEGAL ADVICE Do you need to speak to someone about a legal concern?
Parent’s Place Playgroup Tuesday - 9.30am to 11.00am at Upper Ross Community Centre Ÿ Parents meet other parents Ÿ Children enjoy structured play
The Upper Ross Community Centre offers a free Legal Advice Clinic every Tuesday from 4pm. Bookings are essential Phone 4774 0144
Just turn up!
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Women’s Legal Service NQ Inc
Free Legal Advice ATSIWLS can help clients with family matters including child protection; separation and divorce; and family violence concerns. They can also help with victims assist and problems with debt. A solicitor from the service will be at the Upper Ross Community Centre on the last Thursday of every month from 10.00am to 12.00 noon.
For Appointments please call 1800 082 600
This service is also available to anyone wanting information about enduring power of attorney.
WHAT’S ON AT THE UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE July/August Activities 8:30-10:30am Community Garden Mondays 9:30am Craft Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ 9:30-12:30pm Free Computer Access
Tuesdays Wednesdays
Thursdays
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9:00am 9:30-11:00am 9:30-11:30am 4.00pm 5.00pm 5.30pm
Gentle Exercise Playgroup Timeout Legal Advice Walking Group Fit Camp
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8:30-10:30am 9.00-11:00am 9.30am 10.30-12.30
Community Garden JP Service Seniors Computer Kiosk Computer Classes
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9:00am 9.00am 9:00am 9:30am 5:00pm 5:30pm 6.30pm
Child Health Clinic Social Cards Counselling Seniors Computer Kiosk Walking Group Fit Camp Tai Chi
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: *IGA Rasmussen *Gumvale Mini Mart *Riverway Chemist *Kelso Fish Shop
*UR Medical Centre *Carlyle Gardens *McDonalds Rasmussen *BP Rasmussen
OR you can always call into the Upper Ross Community Centre and say hello while picking up a copy!
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