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
Christmas Break Closing Dates The Upper Ross Community Centre will be closed from 18th December 2014 and will reopen on 12th January 2014. Sorry for any Inconvenience. Susan and Staff would like to take this opportunity to wish you a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Remembrance Day 11 November Remembrance Day in Australia is an occasion to commemorate and remember all Australians who have died as a result of war. Australians observe one minute's silence at 11am on 11 November each year to remember those who died or suffered from Australia's involvement in all wars and armed conflicts. It is commemorated on this day because It was at 11am on 11 November 1918 that the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years continuous war. The hostilities ceased and it was an end to the Great War. Remembrance Day Services - Townsville Region 10.00 am Cenotaph Anzac Park, The Strand Thuringowa Cenotaph, Thuringowa Drive Kirwan Carlyle Gardens, Beck Dr. Condon
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November is Poppy Month November is poppy month, the time of the year when by the wearing of a simple emblem, a red poppy, we salute the memory of those who sacrificed their health, their strength, even their lives, that we might live in a free country.
Farewell to the Upper Ross Community Centre No,.. we're not closing... we're moving. We've been at our current location on Riverway Drive for over 27 years. So to celebrate farewell to our centre we are having a farewell open day on 15th November from 3 - 6pm. There will be heaps of entertainment, jumping castle, rock climbing wall, parkour, face painting, dance performances, market stalls, plenty of food and drinks, Giant Cent Sale and our Christmas raffle There will be heaps of good old fashioned fun children’s activities including: sack races, treasure hunt, egg & spoon races, 3 leg races, with prizes for all participating children. Lions are coming along with their Christmas Cakes - yum.. It will be a great day for families so bring a chair or blanket, sit back, relax and enjoy a wonderful afternoon.
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At the Upper Ross Community Centre...
FREE LEGAL ADVICE SERVICE Ÿ Every Tuesday from 4pm Ÿ Now providing face to face and phone service Ÿ Bookings are essential
Phone Upper Ross Community Centre on 4774 0144
HOMEWORK PROGRAM Our Free Homework Program is running full steam ahead. We have new tutors on board and now have spaces available for additional students. The program runs every Wednesday from 3 - 4.15 p.m. Children of all ages welcome. Take advantage of our tutors and take the stress out of homework. For more info phone the Upper Ross Community Centre on 4774 0144.
PLAYGROUP Thursday Morning 9.30 – 11:30am Upper Ross Community Centre Morning Tea provided for parents and children Gold Coin Donation No bookings - Just turn up!
FREE transport available. Phone 47740144 the day before to book.
FREE Computer Access at the Upper Ross Community Centre No Bookings Needed
Enrolments now open for HIPPY 2015 ! Do you live in Condon, Rasmussen or Kelso? Is your child turning 4 between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015? Is your child starting Prep in 2016? Would you like to know how you can be your child's first teacher? If you answered YES to all the questions above you may be eligible for HIPPY! Contact Upper Ross Community Centre on 4774 0144 for more information. (*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children will be given priority.)
What is HIPPY? 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, Rasmussen and Kelso. How old does my child need to be to start HIPPY? Children join HIPPY in the year before they start formal schooling (usually around four years old). How will HIPPY help me and my child? HIPPY helps parents/carers learn many things including: Ÿhow to be more involved in their child's learning Ÿunderstanding more about child development and the way children learn Ÿencouraging a love of learning in children. HIPPY helps children by: Ÿ preparing them for a confident start to school Ÿ building their self-esteem and confidence in learning Ÿ providing opportunities to enjoy time with their parents. HIPPY Upper Ross is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, through the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters. The program is managed by the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) on behalf of the Australian Government, through HIPPY Australia. BSL has sub-license arrangements with NQ Community Services to deliver the program in the Upper Ross
Justice of the Peace (JP) Service Available at the Upper Ross Community Centre
Wednesday 9am- 11am
CHEAP 2ND HAND BOOKS NOW ON SALE AT THE UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE PRICES START FROM 50c
RASMUSSEN MECHANICAL Men's Health K n o w l e d g e i s p o w e r. Prevention is everything. Early detection is key. Learn about the health issues men face and how Movember is having an impact on men’s health. For more info go to:
http://au.movember.com
Repairs and Tyres (Next to BP Servo) Guaranteed Mechanical Repairs to all vehicles Unit 2, 1231 Riverway Drive Rasmussen
Ph: 4789 1299 Fax: 4774 0980
Rotary Supports NQ Community Services On behalf of NQ Community Services, Susan Perry would like to thank Rotary Club of Port of Townsville for their very generous donation of $3000. This will help towards delivering programs through the Upper Ross Community Centre and as we grow our involvement with young people it will certainly help make a difference. Pictured is CEO of NQ Community Services, Susan Perry and President of Rotary Club of Port of Townsville, Owen Bobeldyk.
TOWNSVILLE CLEANING SUPPLIES Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Unit 6/39 Hugh Ryan Dr Garbutt 4814
PH: (07) 4779 3340 Mon - Fri 8.30 - 4pm Sat 9.00 - 12.00
Wholesale Cleaning Supplies to everyone, no ABN needed. No name brands just their equivalents All products on special for September and October Specials include 10Kg clothes wash powder $30.53 Car, truck and boat wash liquid 5Lt $20 20Lt $65 Sanichlor Mould Killer 5Lt $14.90 20Lt $42.95 4pk Toilet Rolls $2.50
Plus lots more, come and see for yourself
No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) NILS provides individuals and families on low income with access to safe, fair and affordable credit.NO Fees; NO Charges; NO Interest.
What are the loans be used for? Essential Household items such as 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 left shows, there is an application process for NILS Loans. Funds are made available for successful applicants to purchase the approved item/s and loan repayments are deducted from applicants Centrelink Payments. As loans are repaid the funds go back into the Nils bank, which then frees up funding for others in the community to borrow.
Ask us about the NILS ‘Good to Go’ program - a national buying innitiative where Nils borrowers can receive discounted pricing on electival goods.
Ÿ Fast Friendly Service Ÿ Webster Packing Ÿ NDSS Sub Agent
OPEN 7 DAYS Ÿ 8 - 8 weekdays
Cnr Riverway Drive and Gollogoly Lane, Rasmussen Phone: 4755 4654
Upper Ross Child Health Clinic Thursdays at the Upper Ross Community Centre. From 9.00 am 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
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Thuringowa RSL 13 Kelso Dr, Kelso Ph 47892329 Open 7 Days Mon-Thur 10am-10pm Friday 10am - Late Saturday 11am - Late Sunday 12pm - Late
Fri night buffet 6.30-8.00pm Sunday Roast 12-2.00pm
NOW OPEN Gumvale Shopping Centre Cnr Gollogly Lane and Riverway Drive, Rasmussen 1300 00 ASPIRE 1300 00 2774
RECIPE: Easy Pineapple Cake You need: 1 pkt of vanilla cake mix, 1 tin crushed pineapple, 20cm round cake tin To make: Drain pineapple really well and set aside. Use juice from pineapple to make the cake mix (use a little less liquid than specified on cake mix pkt instructions as the pineapple will add moisture). Mix crushed pineapple into the cake mix. Pour into a lined (or greased) 20cm cake tin and cook as per cake mix instructions. So easy & delicious.
JOKE TIME A frog walks into a bank and croaks, "I'd like a loan, please!" The teller says, "You will have to see our loan officer, Patty Black." The frog hops over to Miss Black's office, and says, "I'd like a loan, please." She replies, "Do you have any collateral, Mr. Frog?" He pulls out a little statue of a white elephant. She tells him, "I will have to talk to the bank manager. She goes to the bank manager and tells him, "There's a frog out there who wants to get a loan, and the only collateral he has is this. I don't even know what it is!" The bank manager replies, "It's a knick knack, Patty Black, give the frog a loan!"
Residents of the Upper Ross have had a win in the push to improve road safety in the area. Flashing lights will be installed on Allambie Lane to alert drivers to the school zone. This will improve safety for students at Rasmussen State School and Good Shepherd Catholic Community College. The zone also includes three local early learning centres and the PCYC. Recently I launched Operation Riverway Drive to get better roads in the Upper Ross. For too long the residents and business owners in the Upper Ross have put up with inadequate and outdated road infrastructure. Riverway Drive narrows from four lanes to two at the Gollogly Lane intersection, bringing traffic to a standstill at peak times. My aim with Operation Riverway Drive is to extend the four lanes to Allambie Lane. I will also work with the Townsville City Council and other stakeholders to find other ways of improving traffic problems in the Upper Ross. This is my number one priority road project and I am taking the fight to Brisbane, with a petition that will be lodged in Parliament before the end of the year. Check out my website (www.samcoxmp.com.au) or my Facebook page for more information about Operation Riverway Drive and how you can show your support.
UPPER ROSS MEDICAL CENTRE 1199 RIVERWAY DRIVE, RASMUSSEN, PH: 4774 0299
PINNACLE MEDICAL CENTRE CNR GOLLOGLY LNE & RIVERWAY DR, CONDON, PH: 4773 5170
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.
Walk in’s available or phone ahead for an appointment
WHAT’S ON AT THE UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE November/December 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 5:30pm
Gentle Exercise Free Computer Access Timeout Legal Advice Walking Group Fit Camp
Wednesdays
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8:30-10:30am 9:00-11:00am 9:30am 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 9:30-11:00am
Child Health Clinic Social Cards Seniors Computer Kiosk Playgroup
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 OR you can always call into the Upper Ross Community Centre and say hello while picking up a copy!
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