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Upper Ross Community Centre1143 Riverway Drive, Rasmussen, 4815Ph: 4774 0144 Fax: 4774 0909Email: [email protected]:

A division of NQ Community Services Volume 8, Issue 4

www.nqcs.org.au

Bits ‘n PiecesA Community Newsletter for the Upper RossFREE

July/ August 2013

CONTENTS

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

Celebrate NAIDOC atUpperRossCommunity

Centre

Wednesday 17th July

11:00am

Share Food and Stories

free BBQ

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.

NO INTEREST LOANS

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

thSaturday 25 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.

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.

“ Specialising in the Upper Ross”

9 Connemara Course, Kelsowww.rossriver.com.au

See You Next Year

Where: Upper Ross Community CentreWhen: Wednesday from 9.30am

Who: Callie-AnneCallie-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.

Bookings essential - please phone 4774 0144

JP SERVICENOW

AVAILABLE

WEDNESDAY9am to 11am

ATUPPER ROSSCOMMUNITY

CENTRE

Free Computer Access

MORE EXPO PHOTOS

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 MacklinMinister 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.

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.

FREE Computer Support & Access for Seniors

Please phone 4774 0144

Seniors Week LuncheonContact 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

I f y o u h a v e s o m e 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.

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 N o S t e p s , E n d e a v o u r Foundation and Upper Ross C o m m u n i t y G a r d e n 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 par t ic ipants rece ived a certificate for their efforts. A great day was had by all.

Community Garden Volunteer Day

Biggest Morning TeaA 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.

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 –

you just might change our future for the better.

Share your vision for our future

Upper Ross Child Health ClinicFrom 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

UPPER ROSS MECHANICALRepairs and Tyres

(Next to BP Servo)

Guaranteed Mechanical & Auto Electrical Repairs to all vehicles By highly qualified technicians

Unit 2, 1231Riverway Drive Ph: 4789 1299 Rasmussen Fax: 4774 0980

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

course commencing at 8am through to 3pm.

Cost: $100Please Call the Upper Ross Community Centre for bookings on 47740144

Booking Essential

FIRST AID

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Riddle Answers

A. A River.

B. Darkness.

C. A hole.

D. A fingernail.

E. Thorn on a rose.

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

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

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Women’s Legal Service NQ Inc

This service is also available to anyone wanting information about enduring power of attorney.

FREE LEGAL ADVICE

Do you need to speak to someone about a legal concern?

The Upper Ross Community Centre offers a free Legal Advice

Clinic every Tuesday from 4pm.

Bookings are essential

Phone 4774 0144

Parent’s Place PlaygroupTuesday - 9.30am to 11.00am

at Upper Ross Community Centre

Ÿ Parents meet other parentsŸ Children enjoy structured play

Just turn up!

Advertise in the Newsletter - Phone 4774 0144

WHAT’S ON AT THE UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE

July/August Activities

Mondays Ÿ 8:30-10:30am Community Garden9:30am Craft9:30-12:30pm Free Computer Access

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Ÿ 9:00am Gentle ExerciseŸ 9:30-11:00am Playgroup

9:30-11:30am TimeoutŸ 4.00pm Legal AdviceŸ 5.00pm Walking GroupŸ 5.30pm Fit Camp

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8:30-10:30am Community Garden9.00-11:00am JP Service9.30am Seniors Computer Kiosk10.30-12.30 Computer Classes

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9:00am Child Health Clinic9.00am Social Cards9:00am Counselling9:30am Seniors Computer Kiosk5:00pm Walking Group5:30pm Fit Camp6.30pm Tai Chi

WHERE TO PICK UP YOUR COPY OF BITS ‘n PIECESYou can download the Bits’n Pieces newsletter online at our website

OR you can grab a copy at the following places:

*IGA Rasmussen *Gumvale Mini Mart *Riverway Chemist *Kelso Fish Shop OR you can always call into the Upper Ross Community Centre and say hello while picking up a copy!

http://www.nqcs.org.au

*UR Medical Centre*Carlyle Gardens*McDonalds Rasmussen*BP Rasmussen