Eumundi Voice - Issue 97, 11 July 2024

SHOUT OUTS

Inspired by a recent Kind Community Project public meeting in Eumundi, we want to do our bit to share and cheer kindness that is happening all around us.

Kindness is everywhere and often goes unnoticed, so this column is our way of sharing kind news, ideas and deeds so we can all feel good about the community we live in.

Seedlings Playgroup: A kind collaboration

This great little initiative is a thoughtful collaboration between Eumundi State School (ESS) and Helping Hands. Hosted every Thursday 9am-10.30am at ESS, ‘Prepland’ is coordinated by P-2 support teacher Mrs Hobson and Deputy Principal, Sarah McDonagh.

The group comes together to play and chat with each other to start building connections between families and schools and to help children become familiar with the school environment enabling a smooth transition from pre-school to primary school.

Activities include playdoh, stories, building blocks and more. “Seedlings has become an integral part of some families' weekly routine. It’s great to see children’s growing confidence and connections being made,” said Mrs Hobson.

Motorist refuel rescue

“I love the Hinterland! I ran out of petrol and within 15min I had been picked up, filled up a can with petrol, then dropped back to my car by someone and was back on the road.” N Fairbairn

Garden Gratitude

We live in a slice of paradise where some incredible fauna and flora thrive. As I look around my garden, I see a Breynia Ironstone tree gifted by my niece, dragon fruit plants given to us by

dear friends, potted cuttings from our lovely neighbours, rose bushes received to celebrate birthdays, and trees planted to remind us of our parents abroad.

Today I am grateful for the kindness of those who have contributed to our garden. These are gifts that keep giving year after year. Anon

This column is brought to you by the Kind Community Project, a free space to share, cheer and celebrate kindness at home, at work and in our communities. If you see, do or receive acts of kindness, please share them with us so we can share and cheer them with our readers. Email: hello@eumundivoice.com.au or hello@ choosethetude.com.