Bits ‘n Pieces A FREE Community Newsletter for the Upper Ross November / December 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 6
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 Playgroup Ÿ Puzzle
Crisis support is short term and centres on providing people with assistance, non-judemental support and resources in time of need. The main aim of crisis support is to help reduce stress and improve the person’s ability to cope with their current situation, as well as with future crrises. Lifeline believes that crisis support saves lives and is committed to reaching out to those in crisis to offer an immediate response when difficulties seem overwhelming. Lifeline Townsville is in need of committed volunteers who have a desire to reach out and touch people who are experiencing Crisis in their lives. Training to become a volunteer Crisis Supporter is a rewarding experience and provides benefits including: Ÿ Personal and professional growth/development Ÿ Enhanced self-awareness Ÿ Giving back to your community Ÿ Obtain qualifications Ÿ Being a positive part of something bigger than what we can see. For more details please contact: Barbara Guy on 4775 9103 or email barbara.guy@uccommunity.org.au