Upper Ross Community Centre 1143 Riverway Drive, Rasmussen, 4815 Ph: 4774 0144 Fax: 4774 0909 Email: [email protected]A division of NQ Community Services Volume 8, Issue 6 CONTENTS Ÿ Christmas celebrations Ÿ Driver Education Ÿ First Aid Course Ÿ Free Computer & Internet Training Ÿ Free Legal Advice Ÿ Free Counselling Ÿ HIPPY Ÿ Remembrance Day Ÿ Women’s Group Bits ‘n Pieces A Community Newsletter for the Upper Ross FREE November / December 2013 Have a Safe and Merry Christmas
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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 6
CONTENTS
Ÿ Christmas celebrations
Ÿ Driver Education
Ÿ First Aid Course
Ÿ Free Computer & Internet Training
Ÿ Free Legal Advice
Ÿ Free Counselling
Ÿ HIPPY
Ÿ Remembrance Day
Ÿ Women’s Group
Bits ‘n PiecesA Community Newsletter for the Upper RossFREE
November / December 2013
Have a Safe and Merry Christmas
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 ThereEftpos
Available
The Upper Ross Community Centre will be closed from the 19th of December
2013 and reopening on the 6th of 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!
Christmas Break Closing Dates
11 November - Cenotaph - Anzac Memorial Park 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 Service
Disclaimer: This newsletter is produced with assistance and contributions from the community. The contents of this publication do not, therefore, necessarily reflect the views of the organisation.
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An Arrente woman from Alice Springs, Bonita was a stay-at-home mother and wanted to educate her children to prepare them for school, but wasn’t sure how. So when HIPPY came to Alice Springs in 2009, she jumped at the chance to mentor her son and grandson through the program. Passionate about the benefits of HIPPY, Bonita is now employed as a HIPPY home tutor, helping other famil ies in her community.
Tutoring my son was a lot of help for him. When he started school the next year he already knew all the basic stuff. He’s now in Grade 1 and doing really well. An important thing he got from HIPPY was confidence; being able to tell the teacher he knew the answer.Three months after joining HIPPY I got offered a job as a home tutor and I’ve been doing this for three years now. Being a mother, it’s good that my work hours are flexible. I work with parents and carers, mostly form Indigenous families and help them deliver the program to their kids.I think the person who came up with HIPPY is a genius. It’s good for kids and parents!
HIPPY is coming to the Upper Ross in 2014. For more information contact the Upper Ross Community Centre on 4774 0144 or go to www.hippyaustralia.org.au for a fact sheet.
What is HIPPY?HIPPY, the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters, is an early child enrichment program that works with parents and carers of young children in their homes. Parents are supported by home tutors to help their preschool-age children to develop their reading, writing and social skills, which helps them start school ready to learn.
How does the program work?HIPPY is designed for pre-school children aged four and five. Parents and families are supported by trained home tutors to read, to play with and undertake educational activities with their child for around 15 mins a day, five days a week, over the two years.Parents also attend regular parent group gatherings and social activities to help build their connection to other local families. Each local HIPPY service also provides local jobs and training for home tutors and co-ordinators.
Bonita’s Story
Ingredients:· 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar · 2/3 cup (160ml) cream · 200g dark chocolate, chopped coarsely · 200g milk chocolate
Place sugar with 2 tbs. water in a small saucepan, over medium heat, stir until it dissolves. Bring to the boil, when golden brown, add the cream, stir over a low heat until toffee pieces melt. Remove from heat, stir in dark chocolate and ½ tsp. salt flakes. Quickly roll the mixture into teaspoon size balls, place on a paper-lined baking tray and freeze for 30 minutes. With 5 minutes to go, place milk chocolate in a large microwave safe bowl and melt on high, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth. Using two spoons, dip truffles into milk chocolate and return to the tray. Top each truffle with a sprinkle of 4-5 coarse salt flakes. Refrigerate to set. Makes 24.
Caramel Drops
At the Upper Ross Community Centre.....
From 9am on Thursdays at the Upper Ross Community Centrequalified community health nurses are on hand to answer questions and offer support on:New baby health checksBreastfeedingNew mum’s support
No appointment needed
Upper RossChild Health
Are you aged 50+?Want to learn about computers and the internet?
Need access to a computer or the internet?
FREE one-on-one support is available to residents aged over 50 who are interested in learning more about computers and the internet, but at their own pace. FREE access to modern, internet ready computersis also available to those who do not have their own equipment. Bookings are essential on 4774 0144.
Free Computer Support & Access
FREE CounsellingAt Upper Ross Community Centre
on Thursday from 9.30amwith Callie-Anne
A Qualified Counsellor and member of the Australian Counselling Association
Inc.Qualified in providing counselling for
Individual and Family Therapy on coping with life’s concerns.
FREE LEGAL ADVICEDo you need to speak to someone about a legal concern?Free Legal Advice Clinic every Tuesday from 4pm.Bookings are essential. Phone 4774 0144 Bookings essential - please phone
4774 0144
Parents play a vital role in the education The simple truth is that without parental of their children. It is clear that when backup the children are unlikely to realise parents display an open interest and are there full potential. Schools cannot take actively involved in their children’s the place that parents hold in their learning, children generally achieve children’s learning journeys.better results at school and are more engaged in learning. However, in many As one prominent educator recently said families these days parents are often time of State Government plans to involve poor and find it hard to juggle their parents even more in the education of m u l t i p l e c o m m i t m e n t s . their children,’...(the plan) encourages
parents to instruct kids to value the What happens at school is really learning experience by creating a important, but without backup from home relationship between what’s happens in its nothing more then just a good start. the c lass room, home and the The Queensland Teachers Union was community... this is quoted recently referring to research about recognising which shows that school is responsible that school can not for 20 per cent of a child’s learning, while possibly do it all’ family and social environment contribute and how ‘v i tal 40 per cent each. Parents are the primary parents are in the educator of their children. learning process’
( C o u r i e r M a i l
The fact that many people feel very time 13/03/13). poor seems to have added to the degree to which parents expect schools to take care of their children’s learning needs.
Parental Engagement in Children’s Schooling.
Phone 4774 0299 for an appointment, We accept walk ins!
UPPER ROSS MEDICAL CENTRE
1199 RIVERWAY DRIVE, RASMUSSEN
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.
CHEAP 2ND HAND BOOKS
NOW ON SALE AT THE UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY
CENTRE PRICES
START FROM 50c
FREE 60 min education session for parents, relatives & friends who help young people get their 100 hours driving experience.Did you know: Some of the important driving skills have changed since you learnt to drive?Your children won’t pass the Q-Safe practical driving test or be safe drivers unless they are proficient in these updated skills and rule changes.
Call NOW to book your FREE session on 4772 2323 or email your name, suburb and contact details to [email protected]
19 November 2013 @ 7pmUpper Ross Community Centre
Driver Info Session
Julbu Julbu Oman Women’s Group
Every 2nd Friday - Dates:15 & 29 November 2013
10am to 12noonAt Upper Ross Community Centre
ContactEnid Surha - 0439 586 940
Babette Doherty - 0457 523 053
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women’s group
Come & have a Yarn!
Finance Info SessionŸ Financial PlannerŸ Financial CounsellorŸ Centrelink Officer
AtUpper Ross Community Centre
OnTuesday 10th December 2013
At10am
Phone 4774 0144 for more info.
Renew your CPR certificate for only $50 or take the full course for $100.
The next course is being held at the Upper Ross Community Centre on Saturday 9th November 2013 from 8am.
Places are strictly limited so book now by calling the office on 4774 0144
Cnr Riverway Drive and Gollogoly Lane, RasmussenPhone: 4755 4654
+FIRST AID
You just can’t afford NOT to have a First Aid Certificate these days. This one day course will
provide you with all the skills necessary to perhaps save a life - maybe a family member or friend.
Colouring In1) What is Santas nine reindeer names?
2) Who wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
3) What is Santas wife name?
4) If you received all the gifts from the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas” How many gifts would you have?
Christmas Quiz
“ Specialising in the Upper Ross”
9 Connemara Course, Kelsowww.rossriver.com.au
Stable on the Strand!
Christmas Holiday Activities
18th - 22nd December 2013 The Strand Park is transformed into the historic town of Bethlehem, complete with Roman soldiers, traditional craftspeople, livestock, shepherds and sheep, wise men & camels There will be lots of activities to keep everyone entertained including face painting, craft, games, Roman soldier dressups, hammering & sawing in the carpenter’s workshop, eating fresh bread from the bakery, having a go at wool weaving and making pottery. (Free Event)
Carols by Candlelight!Saturday, 7 December 5:30pm - 9.00pm Reid Park There will be pre-show entertainment showcasing some of Townsville’s local dance schools and up-and-coming soloists in the area plus safe-flame candles, amusement rides for the kids and a variety of food and beverage stalls. (Free Event)
Eighteen months has flown by since I was given the privilege of representing Thuringowa in State Parliament and I'm very proud of what we've achieved together for the people of the Upper Ross in that time.Our schools are powering ahead, with the maintenance backlog and resources for early learning and special needs a priority. Thuringowa High has extra funding for a facelift. Rasmussen and Kelso schools are launching some great new programs and Good Shepherd keeps expanding. Good Start Early Learning at Kelso was transformed with almost $100,000 to landscape their outdoor space.Sporting clubs in the Upper Ross have also benefitted from grants, with funding going to Riverway Rowing Club and Kelso Crocs. Upper Ross PCYC also received grants for equipment and training.As the DHA development transforms the streetscape I look forward to the Upper Ross Community Centre's own project going ahead. I secured funding of $900,000 in the latest budget for the new Community Hub currently being planned. It will see the Community Centre joining forces with the PCYC and Men's Shed to create a shared space that will benefit everyone, no matter what their needs or interests. Once finished, the Hub is set to become a beating heart in the Upper Ross.Heading into storm and cyclone season, please get to know your neighbours and 'Get Ready' so we can all enjoy a stress-free summer.
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 Camp
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:
http://www.nqcs.org.au
Advertise in the Newsletter - Phone 4774 0144
*Kelso Fish Shop*UR Medical Centre *Gumvale Mini Mart *Carlyle Gardens*Riverway Chemist *McDonalds Rasmussen
*BP Rasmussen*Riverway Snackbar
OR you can always call into the Upper Ross Community Centre and say hello while picking up a copy!
