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Millmerran Health & Wellbeing Expo 2010

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:57:40 +0000

The Millmerran Multipurpose Health Service will be holding the biennial health expo at the Millmerran Sports Centre on Thursday May 20th, from 9.00am to 4.00pm. Please note the new venue.

This year we are asking a wider range of health service providers, sports, craft and beauty services. In past years, exhibitor feedback indicated that the Expo is a valuable tool in promoting their business or activity in this community.

The Expo will be open to the public of all ages, free of charge to access the many displays featured. Schools will be invited to come along. There will be activities eg. food and nutrition for school students to take part in. This Expo will give our community more insight into the services available locally and regionally.

Helen Blanch
Community and Health Promotion Nurse
Millmerran Multipurpose Health Service
50-60 Commens Street, Millmerran Q 4357
Phone 07 4695 3123 Fax 4695 3133
Email: Helen_Blanch@health.qld.gov.au

Council Connections: Week 1, March 2010

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:52:06 +0000

Toowoomba Regional Council Connections

The weekly program keeping you up to date with Toowoomba Regional Council’s facilities, activities and services.

Audio: Council Connections with Darren Burton

Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE a no-go zone for crows in May

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:05:35 +0000

When the marquees go up and the plants, food and wine start moving in for the 2010 Heritage Building Society Gardenfest, the site will be transformed into a massive scarecrow convention thanks to the students of local schools.
The inaugural Scare Garden competition will be a major feature of this year’s Heritage Building Society Gardenfest with schools from around the region registering to participate in the group activity.
Heritage Building Society Gardenfest Schools Convenor Emily Murphy says that students are taking up the challenge to create all types of scarecrows.
“There will be very scary ones, traditional ones and no doubt some very innovative scarecrows that will have the skies around the 2010 Heritage Building Society Gardenfest clear of crows and other garden pests,” she said.
“Our school program aims to encourage primary school students to think positively about getting their hands dirty in the garden in a fun and creative way.
“The winner of the competition, which will consist of a number of categories, will be determined by the public, so make sure you vote for your favourite scarecrow at Heritage Building Society Gardenfest on May 1, 2 and 3 2010.”

For more information,
Emily Murphy
Event Co-Ordinator
Heritage Building Society Gardenfest – The Gardening and Gourmet Weekend
0419 747 423
www.gardenfesttoowoomba.com.au

Council Connections: Week 4, February 2010

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:57:56 +0000

Toowoomba Regional Council Connections

The weekly program keeping you up to date with Toowoomba Regional Council’s facilities, activities and services.

This week we speak about the Swine Flu Vaccine progam, an invitation to artists and free garden mulch.

Audio: Council Connections with Darren Burton

A Stroll Down Broadway for Toowoomba Hospice

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:22:20 +0000

If you like music from Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Rogers and Hammerstein, Gershwin and Bernstein well this is one musical evening you don’t want to miss!

‘A Stroll Down Broadway’ will feature music from hit Broadway shows Mamma Mia, Showboat and Westside Story to name a few, the music will be provided by The Toowoomba Municipal Band who are great supporters of the Hospice and they will be joined on stage with an exciting new choir ‘The Accidentals’

Promotions and Fundraising Manager Mr. Mark Munro said a stroll down Broadway will feature a Special Guest Soloist – Opera QLD Developing Artist – Dominic Walsh, “Dominic is part of an intensive program for Developing Young Artists at Opera QLD which extends the opportunities for young singers to benefit from the company’s professional development resources who are studying for a career in opera, whilst allowing the flexibility for them to pursue other study and work commitments”

The Toowoomba Hospice provides a FREE palliative care service; based on mutual respect and trust and the needs for those who come to us and their families with a terminal illness. “All monies raised locally stay locally to support the local community and businesses” Said Mr. Munro

A Stroll down Broadway will be Compered by Robert Ketton and there will be 2 at the USQ Arts Theatre – Saturday 27 March – 7.30pm, Sunday 28 March – 2pm, Admission: Adults $20 – Concessions/Students $15, tickets can be purchased from Empire Theatre Booking office in Neil street or by ringing 1300 655 299

The Newly formed Choir have been attending regular rehearsals since late last year to ensure they hit the right note for ‘A Stroll Down Broadway’…

Photo L to R Back Row: Nicole Brownlie, Daniel Little, James Laundon, Dan Craig, Andrew Sutton, Matt Collins Front Row: Nerida Fraser, Tess Laird, Shannon Gralow, Naomi Montey, Cherie McCauley, Michael Escober

Council Connections: Week 3, February 2010

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:26:50 +0000

Toowoomba Regional Council Connections

The weekly program keeping you up to date with Toowoomba Regional Council’s facilities, activities and services.

This week’s guest is Candice Laidlaw Thompson

Audio: Council Connections with Darren Burton

Council Connections: Week 2, February 2010

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 01:10:11 +0000

Toowoomba Regional Council Connections

The weekly program keeping you up to date with Toowoomba Regional Council’s facilities, activities and services.

This week - Darren Burton with a variety of topics including Summer Tunes, Swine Flu Immunisation, Crow’s Nest Art Gallery etc.

Audio: Council Connections with Darren Burton

Council Connections: Week 1, February 2010

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:39:43 +0000

Toowoomba Regional Council Connections

The weekly program keeping you up to date with Toowoomba Regional Council’s facilities, activities and services.

This week’s topic - Disaster management - Darren Burton speaks with with Norman Fry, TRC’s Disaster Management Co-ordinator.

Audio: Council Connections with Darren Burton

Toowoomba Graduation for five Green Army workers

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:55:18 +0000

Five recruits on Lifeline’s Green Army Recycling project have graduated with new skills and self-confidence after completing 23 weeks paid work. The State Government provided $228,000 to the Queensland’s Green Army project to employ 12 jobseekers at Lifeline’s Distribution Centre and Smart Tip Shop to reduce landfill by identifying reusable and recyclable materials.

Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland Business Coordinator Angela Klein said the project included some accredited training so participants worked safely and gained some valuable skills. “Two participants have earned their fork lift licences and another completed a course and gained a Statement of Attainment so he can check, test and tag electrical equipment as safe.” Ms Klein said “We’ve also helped each person to improve their resume and we will keep supporting them as they start searching for their next jobs.”

Member for Toowoomba North Kerry Shine attended the event and said the project had helped the wider community while offering the participants an excellent chance to sharpen their workplace skills. “All jobseekers can check their eligibility and I encourage them to register their interest in joining a Queensland’s Green Army project like this through the website www.greenarmy.qld.gov.au or by calling 1300 369 925.”

L to R Lifeline General Manager Derek Tuffield, Philip Obote, Percy Popovich, Lifeline Business Coordinator Angela Klein, Emmanuel Mansaray, Charlef Ochan, Nick Dowdle, Lifeline board executive chair person Tai Soo Kim Watson, Lynnette Pirie and Member for Toowoomba North Kerry Shine.

Annual Hospice Car Park Sale

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:08:23 +0000

L to R: Mark Munro and Alicia Trimingham-Turl from the Toowoomba Hospice look over some of the items that have been donated for the Car park Sale this Saturday whilst Mr Norm Jenner, car park sale co-ordinator keeps a close eye on them!

Toowoomba Hospice will be holding its annual Car Park Sale on Saturday 6th February, from 6.00am till 11am.

Organiser Mr Norm Jenner said the Hospice relies heavily on the community spirit to raise the much needed funds to serve our local community. “I am inviting the community to come on Saturday and make a donation by purchasing items that we have been given to sell. At 8am there will be an auction of interesting and unusual items.

The location will be in the main Car Park at the Hospice, corner of 5th Avenue and O’Quinn St, Harristown.
Mr. Jenner also encourages the community to donate items for the Car Park Sale. “If you have items that you would like to donate to the Hospice Garage Sale please drop them in to the Hospice Admin office during office hours this week by Friday Morning. However if you have large items can you please drop them off on the Saturday morning of the Car Park sale (Saturday 6th February) between 5.30am and 7am as our storage is very limited.

” Mr. Jenner wanted to reassure all those who support the Car Park Sale that all the money stays here “The Hospice is a Local Charity and I am very proud to say that the money raised locally stays locally. Our operational purchases also support local businesses, companies and individuals on the Downs”

Mr. Jenner added that what ever isn’t sold by 11am Saturday will be donated to Life Line to sell in their shops. “I am more than happy to let another charity have what is left so they too can benefit”

Mark Munro
Promotions and Fundraising Manager
Toowoomba Hospice
57b O’Quinn St
Toowoomba Qld 4350
07 46598500