Life Ur Way participants bowling over their personal goals

to assist with teaching and helping them improve their game technique.

To ensure the inclusivity of the activity, Life Ur Way purchased a portable ramp that enables safe access to the green for participants, whilst the club provides bowling aids/equipment and recently purchased bright, vibrant, easy-to-see bowls, which helps participants to identify their bowls easily.

At each outing, morning tea for the participants and volunteers is provided, courtesy of Life Ur Way programs officer Tara Daley who bakes fresh scones served with whipped cream, strawberry jam and coffee or tea. “It is something all the participants and volunteers really look forward to,” stated Tara Daley.

• Lawn bowls provides heaps of benefits to participants, including:

• Low-impact sport

• Improved coordination and skill development

• Increased confidence and self-esteem

• Enhanced mental wellbeing

• Community connectedness and support

• Therapeutic exercise that can improve fitness

• Teamwork

• Positive attitude

• Social outing with friends

• Being Sun Smart

The club also has a pool table and dart board for participants when it is too hot on the green or raining.

The participants always have a wonderful time at the club with heaps of laughs, fun activities, and the added benefit of helping them achieve their NDIS goals.

Life Ur Way’s Tara Daley stated, “It has been a real joy to watch and see them grow as individuals. I love the way they all support each other and provide great encouragement. Next term, I will be starting a mini LUW tournament, with individual scores recorded and prizes up for grabs by all at the end of term, along with a certificate.”

The Innisfail Bowls Club recently applied for a grant to erect a weatherproof cover over the playing green. Life Ur Way Directors Anthony Cini and Alison Den-Hartog assisted with drafting letters of support and attending meetings at the Council to support the proposal.

An undercover playing surface would provide considerable benefits to club members and the wider community who wish to use the club’s facilities, such as Life Ur Way groups, especially with the heat and rain experienced in this region.

Illegal Camping, 2023 April and May Public Holiday Closures and Have your Say Lions Park Lucinda

Illegal Camping

Council has recently placed several new signs in areas of illegal camping hotspots.

Please note that camping is not permitted within the newly signed areas.

Camping is defined as vehicles being stationary for longer than three hours, between 9.00pm and 7.00am.

This allows for people to picnic and utilise driver fatigue rest stops.

If campers are seen exceeding the three hour limit within the designated times, please report to Council, and Local Law Officers will investigate.

2023 April and May Public

Holiday Closures

Lannercost Street Office and Council Depot

• Closed Tuesday 25 April 2023 and reopening

Wednesday 26 April 2023; and

• Closed Monday 1 May 2023 and reopening

Tuesday 2 May 2023.

Hinchinbrook Shire Library

• Closed Tuesday 25 April 2023 and reopening

Wednesday 26 April 2023; and

• Closed Monday 1 May 2023 and reopening

Tuesday 2 May 2023.

Halifax Sub-Branch Library

• Closed Tuesday 25 April 2023 and reopening

Wednesday 26 April 2023; and

• Closed Monday 1 May 2023 and reopening

Wednesday 3 May 2023.

Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre

• Remaining open on Tuesday 25 April 2023; and

• Remaining open on Monday 1 May 2023.

Halifax Resource Recovery Centre

• Closed Tuesday 25 April 2023 and reopening

Wednesday 26 April 2023; and

• Closed Monday 1 May 2023 and reopening

Wednesday 3 May 2023.

Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre

• Remaining open on Tuesday 25 April 2023; and

• Remaining open on Monday 1 May 2023.

The TYTO Regional Art Gallery is closed due to maintenance and will reopen 6.00pm Friday 5 May 2023 for the Exhibition Opening Night of “Drawing

You In - Carl Lumholtz in the Herbert by Artist Valerie Keenan”.

Please note, Domestic Wheelie Bins will continue to be serviced as normal.

Hinchinbrook Agriculture Workforce Forum

Join us for the Hinchinbrook Agriculture Workforce Forum.

Tea & Trivia

Date: Friday 21 April 2023

Time: 9.30am to 11.30am

This forum will enhance your strategic workforce planning capabilities by providing options to future proof your workforce.

Date: Friday 14 April 2023

Time: 12.30pm

Where: Hinchinbrook Shire Hall

25 Lannercost Street Ingham

Cost: Free

For further information or to RSVP, please phone Council or email events@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.

Have Your Say - Lions Park Lucinda

Council is seeking ideas on possible aesthetic enhancements of the foreshore and parkland in the vicinity of Lions Park Lucinda.

To have your say, please complete the online survey by visiting Council's website, Public Consultation page by 5.00pm Wednesday 19 April 2023.

Run Army 2023

Join the Australian Army by participating in the 'Run Army 2023' for Legacy Brisbane.

Run Army allows the community to follow in the footsteps of generations of diggers, pushing themselves mentally and physically.

Register with team 'Hinchinbrook Park Runners' for the 5km or 10 km walk/ run.

Date: Sunday 23 April 2023

Time: 7.00am start

The starting point is located at the Eleanor Street car park. For further information or to register, please visit www.runarmy.com.au/register.

Seniors Month Grants Now

Open

Eligible organisations can now apply for grants of up to $2,000 to build social connections and increase participation of older people in local communities.

Applications close Sunday 30 April 2023.

For further information or to apply, please visit www.qldseniorsmonth.org. au/apply-for-a-grant.

Customer Experience Survey

Extended

Council would like the community to take part in a Customer Experience Survey. Results from the survey will assist in the development of a Customer Experience Strategy.

This strategy is expected to highlight Council's interactions with the community.

To provide your feedback, please visit Council's website, Public Consultation page.

Survey closes 5.00pm Sunday 14 May 2023.

13 APRIL 2023

Anzac Day Commemorations 25 April 2023

INGHAM DAWN PARADE

All Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Servicewomen are invited to attend the Dawn Parade assembling at the Mafeking Tree, opposite the Ingham Police Station at 4.15am Tuesday 25 April 2023. At the conclusion of the service, all those attending are invited to the RSL Clubrooms for coffee.

RSL REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY AT INGHAM

This ceremony, conducted by the Herbert River Sub-Branch of the RSL, will take place at the Ingham War Cemetery commencing at 6.00am.

HALIFAX PARADE AND COMMEMORATION CEREMONY

Schools and local organisations are invited to participate in the Halifax Parade and Commemoration Ceremony. All marchers taking part in the parade are requested to assemble at 8.10am near the gun on Victoria Terrace, under the direction of the Parade Marshall, Gordon Schmierer. The parade will move at 8.15am, march along the main street of Halifax to the Lion’s Clock and return to the Cenotaph where a wreath laying ceremony will take place.

FORREST BEACH PARADE AND COMMEMORATION CEREMONY

Individuals, schools and local organisations are invited to participate in the Forrest Beach Progress Association Parade and Commemoration Ceremony. All marchers taking part in the parade are requested to assemble, under the direction of the Parade Marshall, Mr Richard Scobie, in Corbett Park near the Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, at 6.50am. The parade will move at 7.00am, march along Palm Street to the Memorial Site in Progress Park where a wreath laying ceremony will take place. Light refreshments will be provided after the ceremony.

INGHAM PARADE AND COMMEMORATION CEREMONY

Schools and local organisations are invited to participate in the Anzac Day Parade and are requested to assemble, under the direction of the Parade Marshall, Captain Felix Reitano Retd, in Rotary Park adjacent old Barra Motors building, at 9.20am to march on the northern lane of Herbert Street into Palm Terrace to the Cenotaph where the commemoration ceremony will follow, wreaths will be placed on the Cenotaph and the Last Post and Reveille sounded. The parade will then be dismissed at the completion of the service.

FLAGS

Business people in the Shire are encouraged to display flags which are to be flown at half-mast from 8.00am until noon, and at the masthead for the remainder of the day.

WREATHS

The Committee respectfully suggests that persons considering the laying of Wreaths give consideration to the substitution of an Inscribed Book either instead of, or as well as, a Wreath. These books will then be presented to local Schools for inclusion in their Libraries as a lasting memento of the Ceremony.

ORDER OF MARCH

Airforce Cadets; Returned and Service Persons; National Servicemen’s Association – Ingham Branch; Band; Military contingent; Scouts; Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School; Ingham State Primary School; Country Schools; Ingham State High School; St Teresa’s College and Gilroy Santa Maria College

“LEST WE FORGET”

Current Procurement and Tender Opportunities

Keep up to date with opportunities available through Council by visiting the Current Procurement and Tender Opportunities page on Council’s website.

Current opportunities include:

• HSC 23/04 - Supply, Install and Service of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).

Tender closes 2.00pm Tuesday 2 May 2023

Should you require further information, please contact Council’s Procurement Services on 4776 4665.