Supporting the community since 1990
Neighbourhood News
May 2018
A warm welcome to our
new Centre Manager
Prue!
Prue comes with many years of
experience in community work
most recently having been the
Assistant Manager at the inner city
Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre in
Sydney.
She relocated to Cairns 12 months
ago and is now a VERY happy Far
North Queenslander and hopes to
build on the amazing work done by
her predecessors and everyone
who is and who has been involved
with the Marlin Coast
Neighbourhood Centre over the
years!
Welcome to the Marlin Coast
Neighbourhood Centre
205 Reed Road Trinity Park
P: 4055 6440
PO Box 260 Smithfield Q 4878
www.mcnc.org.au
Entry $5 towards Cancer Research
22 May @ 10.30 am
@Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre
Bring a plate to share—tea and coffee provided
Bring your favourite teapot—prize for most unusual
Line Dancing Demonstration—join in!
Games/ Child-friendly play space
Raffle
Wishing all our
Mothers a lovely
Mother’s Day!
Sunday May 13
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Management Committee
We are calling for people who may be interested in
becoming a part of the Centre’s Management
Committee .
The Committee meets every 4th Thursday of the month
from 10.15—12.00pm to discuss issues which arise.
For more information please call our Centre Manager
Prue on 4055 6440.
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Bringing up Great Kids
Overcome some of the obstacles that are getting in the way of being the kind of parent you would like to be!
Positive Self-Identity
This workshop promotes positive and nurturing parent-child relationships.
We use mindfulness and reflection to support you to review and enhance
parental communication, promote respectful interactions and encourage the
development of your children’s positive self-identity.
When: Tuesday 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd May 2018 (4 x sessions)
Time: 9.30am—12pm
Where: Birch St Community Hub, 98 Birch St, Manunda
Cost: Free of Charge
We have a Bus Trip coming up to...
The Wildlife Habitat, Port Douglas
$65 p.p. includes bus to door, entry to Habitat and A la Carte
lunch with the Lorikeets.
Tuesday 19 June 2018
9am—3pm
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Senior’s Program Information
Tuesday Older Person’s Group Luncheon
Group commences 10.30 a.m. for Line Dancing or cuppa and chat. Guest Speakers commence 11.40 a.m.
Admission is free – You are welcome to join us for luncheon (approx. 12.30 p.m.) at a cost of $6.
Guest Speakers:
8 May “Great Things Happen at Your Library” -
Smithfield Librarian Sivan Bolger
15 May Enduring Power of Attorney /
Advanced Health Directive. Gail Winters JP
Group commences 10.30 a.m. for Line Dancing or just a cuppa and chat. Guest Speakers
commence 11.40 a.m.
Admission is free – You are welcome to join us for luncheon (approx. 12.30 p.m.) at a cost
of $6.
Tuesday Club May/June 2018 Calendar:
1/05 8/05 15/05 22/05 29/05
BBQ
Games
“Great Things Happen at
Your Library!
”Smithfield Librarian - Sivan Bolger
Enduring Power of
Attorney /Advanced
Health Directive-Gail Winters J.P.
Biggest
Morning Tea
10.30 a.m.
- Proceeds to
Cancer Council
Birthday
Celebrations
BINGO!
5/06 12/06 26/06 19/06
Special Surprise
Luncheon
Games
“Accessing Support
Services for
Seniors” Denise
Brown, Cairns
Bus Trip – Wildlife Habitat, Port
Douglas
Birthday
Celebrations
Craft Day—
Serviette making
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“GET READY, GET SET, GO” - WORK READY PROGRAM
Free program designed to support job seekers 15—24 years with knowledge and
specific capabilities required to make a successful transition into employment,
further study or training.
Explore different career opportunities & tertiary pathways available to fast track your career.
NETWORKING PERSONAL PRESENTATION DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITIES TRAINING
6—8 week program (1 day/ week)
11.30 am—1.00 pm Wednesday 2 may
SMITHFIELD LIBRARY , 70 Cheviot Street, Smithfield
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
The Centre’s Playtime group has grown! There are great friendships
forming for young and old. It is a real pleasure to see the children
laughing and playing and Mums chatting together. If you have small
children from birth through to around 4 years, why not come along?
No need to book - just turn up for some well-deserved social therapy
for you and your children.
Every Wednesday from 9am
DEMENTIA AUSTRALIA SUPPORT
GROUP
Cominos House 27 Greenslopes St
10am—2pm every second Wednesday
For more info or to book call Kylen on 0413 504 215
“Putting Pieces In place”
Mosaics is the art of creating images by assembling small pieces
of coloured glass, stone, tile or other materials. It is a technique
of decorative art or interior decoration.
Our Shed Mosaics group brings people with likeminded in-
terests together to share their inspiration. Come along and
join us!
WHEN: Wednesday afternoons from
12.30pm
WHERE: The back patio of the Centre
COST: A gold coin donation
Let’s Garden! Thursday Morning from 8.30 -
everyone is welcome!
A big thank you to Bunnings
Smithfield for their kind
donation of gardening supplies
for our Community Garden!
Did You know?
A little baking soda can help you grow sweeter tomatoes. A regular sprinkling of this kitchen staple into your plant’s soil can help reduce acidity, which sweetens up your crop.
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Cure Brain Cancer–
Morning Tea Fundraiser
Date: Saturday 26 May
Time: 10.30 am
Location: Madisons Room — The Red Beret
(Upstairs)
Cost: $45 pp
For more info and to purchase tickets please visit
peggyscreations.com.au/fundraisers or call
Peggy on 0417 765 841
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Circle of Security Parenting Program
Do you want to support and strengthen your relationship
with your child?
At some point in time, all parents experience the uncertain-
ty of not knowing what our children need from us.
Circle of Security Parenting Program is relationship based
and internationally recognised. This program assists par-
ents on understanding the needs of their children.
Tea, coffee and nibbles provided.
DATE: Every Friday from 11 May—29 June
VENUE: Centacare FNQ
22 –34 Aplin Street, Cairns
TIME: 11.30 pm 1.30 pm
Personal Care Help with daily grooming and moving around
the house
If you are finding it difficult to complete everyday tasks
like bathing or getting out of bed, we can help you with
a range of personal care services.
Our experienced and caring staff visit your home to
support you with:
Grooming and Personal Hygiene
Dressing
Showering
Going to the toilet
Getting in and out of bed
Help with eating
Moving around the house Costs & Eligibility: Our services are available to seniors
over 65(or over 50 yrs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islanders)
Ph: 1800 692 273
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The Week at a Glance
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Emergency Relief
Financial Relief for individuals and families experiencing financial crisis. Appointments are limited; Bookings are essential; phone after noon on Wednesday to make the appointment. Ph: 4055 6440
Ukulele class
8.30am to 10.30am
$2 per person
Ph: 4055 6440
Bridge
Social bridge for the Experienced Player
9.30am to 12 noon
Armchair Yoga
Gentle exercise
10am to 11am
Ph: Beryl 4055 7603
Financial Counselling
With Michelle from
United Care
Community
Phone : 40556440 for appt.. From 9.30 to 4.00 Free Service
Line Dancing
10.30am to 11.30am
Gold coin donation
Ph: 4055 6440 $2 per person
Playtime
Each Wednesday morning 9am to 11.30am. Families with children under school age. $2 per family
Seniors’ Day
Guest Speakers, Morning Tea, Lunch and Activities
10.30am to 2pm
Ph: 4055 6440
Shed Mosaics
12.30pm to 3.30pm
Cold coin donation
Ph: 4055 6440
Early Years Learning Centre
12.30—1.30 pm Move Baby Move Ph: 4034 6800
Weight Watchers
4.30 to 7pm
www.weightwatchers.com.au
Kewarra Kundalini
Yoga 6.00 — 7.00 pm
Ph: Danielle 0456 487 908
Early Years Learning Centre
2.00 — 3.00 pm Infant Massage (5 week block)Starting 22 January Ph: 4034 6800
Friday 9am to 1pm
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The Week at a Glance
Thursday Friday Saturday/Sunday
Community Garden
Morning from 9am Phone the Centre - 4055 6440
Tai Chi
Each Friday morning 9.30am to 10.30am 12.50 per class Call Julie on 0427 054 132 for
further information
Northern Beaches
Seventh-Day Adventist
Church Group
Every Saturday 9am to 2.30pm Ph 0421 856 790
Book Club
First Thursday of each month 10.30am to 12 noon Ph: 4055 6440
Financial Literacy
Education with
Andrea from United
Care Queensland
9.30 to 12.30
FREE service
Ring 40556440 for
appointment
Cairns Free Reformed
Church
Sunday Services 9.30am to 2.30pm Julie and Mathew: 4034 3475 Email: [email protected]
Tai Chi
Each Thursday evening 6pm to 7pm Call Yoshie on 0407 341 916
Al—Anon
Support for families And friends 6.00-7.30 Phone Emma 0422 235 280
Narcotics Anonymous
Each Thursday evening 7.30pm to 8.30pm Phone: 0478 078 456
VENUE HIRE VENUE HIRE VENUE HIRE We have wonderful air-conditioned facilities for hire - large function rooms, kitchen facilities, computer room, covered patio, children’s playground - so why not hire the Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre for your next gathering, whether it be a one-off celebration eg Birthday, Christening, Anniversary Party or for an ongoing regular activity – club or church meetings, craft, sporting and leisure activities.
Free computer for use during business hours Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm
and Friday 9am to 1pm
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Where: The Marlin Coast
Neighbourhood Centre
205 Reed Road,
Trinity Park
Phone: 4055 6440
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Training is fully-funded and in-
cludes uniforms, goal setting,
resume and job application
skills, security checks, First Aid
and CPR Training and place-
ment experience.
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If you are over 15 years of age,
are unemployed, not currently
studying and are eligible to work
in Australia, you are eligible to
enrol.
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This project runs over 16 weeks
and is industry recognised.
Delivery of training by an Industry-
leading, Government-recognised,
Healthcare Training Organisation:
RTO ID 31994
The Marlin Coast Skills
Development Program
Proudly offers:
CHC33015
Certificate III in
in
Individual Support
“Building Your Future”
Providing a career pathway into Aged Care, Community Care, and Disability Support Commences:
Wednesday
1 August 2018
Please phone Allison on
4055 6440 for further
Information
This FREE project is proudly
funded and supported by the
Queensland Government
through its ‘Skilling Queens-
landers for Work’ initiative.
Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre Inc.
OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm Friday
9am to 1pm
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre is an incorporated
community-based organisation. Our vision is to be widely
recognised as an organisation dedicated to promoting, sup-
porting and enhancing community, family and individual