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THE HUNT IS ON!

Join in the Easter fun at this year’s community Easter Egg Hunt at Teralba Park, Full Story on page 3

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The Hunt Is On!!

Grab your Easter basket because the Easter Bunny is coming to Teralba Park, Everton Park on Sunday 14th April!

North Brisbane Easter Festival

Each year, Youth With a Mission Brisbane hosts the North Brisbane Easter Festival which is a free event for everyone to enjoy!

This festival will take place on the 19th and 20th April at the Wests Mitchelton RLFC grounds, 20 Prospect Road, Mitchelton. Activities will include an Easter Egg Hunt, inflatables, food trucks, sports, games, prizes and more.

For more information and to stay updated, visit the Facebook event page www.facebook.com/events/2240179859634309/

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The Madeleine Hicks Real Estate’s Easter Egg Hunt is now in its 10th year and comprises of not only an Easter Egg Hunt but also plenty of kids’ activities, all of which are FREE! Kids’ activities include: egg and spoon races, potato sack races, blow up soccer, facepainting and so much more. And of course a visit from the Easter Bunny himself!

This year, there will be two separate areas for the Easter Egg Hunt - one area for the under four year olds and another for the five year’s plus. Both hunts will be run at the same time from 9:30am to 10am. If attending, please be mindful of others and stick to your child’s designated age group area.

Bags for collecting Easter Eggs will be provided and there are over 50,000 eggs to be collected, so plenty to go around.

Please note, shopping bag sized bags are not allowed.

There will also be a celebration of Neighbour Day at the event which is an annual celebration of all the things that make our community great. It is an amazing opportunity to learn more about our local community groups.

For more information visit the Facebook events page www. facebook.com/events/578842515925153/

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School Holiday Activities to Get the Kids Moving

Kids! Don’t miss out on the fun these school holidays!

Active Holidays is a program brought to you by Moreton Bay Regional Council that offers a range of sport and recreation activities for children and youth aged 3 to 17 years during the school holidays. Activities are free or very low cost. We have highlighted the activities taking place in and around The Hills District. Please note bookings must be made through www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Sport-Recreation/ Healthy-Active

• Rugby League - Billy's Buddies

Saturday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th April - 9:30am to 10:30am Location: Leslie Patrick Park, Dawson Parade, Arana Hills Ages: 2-6 years old Cost: FREE A children's ball skills program designed and owned by Billy Slater to teach young children basic ball skills

• Introduction to BMX Racing

Monday 15th April - 9am to 11am Location: Pine Rivers BMX Club, Leitchs Road (parking at Brendale) Ages: 5-17 years old Cost: FREE This activity will provide an opportunity for all participants to learn the sport of BMX, learning how to use the bike as well as manoeuvre on the track.

• Introduction to Waterpolo

Monday 15th April - 9am to 10:30am Location: Albany Creek Leisure Centre, Explorer Drive, Albany Creek Ages: 9-17 years old Cost: $5 Come and try the rapidly growing Olympic sport of Water

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Polo with North Brisbane Polo Bears. Join some of the club’s current players and coaches for a morning of skills, drills and game play. Participants must be confident swimmers.

• Tennis Coaching

Wednesday 17th April - 9am to 10am Location: George Willmore Park, Ferny Hills Ages: 5-11 years old Cost: FREE Join Southern Cross Tennis to learn the basics of tennis. Have a hit and play lots of fun tennis inspired games.

• Beach Volleyball

Thursday 18th April - 9am to 10am Location: PCYC Hills District, Everton Hills Ages: 12 -17 years old Introduction to the basic skills and rules of Volleyball, in a fun and relaxed environment with a qualified coach.

Junior Soccer

Thursday 18th April 9:00am- 10:00am Location: George Willmore Park, Ferny Hills Ages: 3-11 years old Cost: FREE Kick a goal with accredited soccer coaches and learn fundamental skills that will have you playing like a Socceroo.

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To whom does this little door belong to? Could it be the Fairies, the Gnomes or even the Elves?

The Hills Echo team came across this mysterious little door located on Geigers Road in Samford Conservation Park recently. If you know who this door may belong to, we would love to hear from you! Please email admin@hillsecho.com Follow us on Instagram and keep up to date with our latest findings in and around The Hills District.

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News From The Den

By the Golden Valley Keperra Lions

Lions Clubs are Community Service Clubs – you have probably seen us cooking Sausages, Dagwood Dogs, Hot Chips, Christmas Cakes and Donuts around Keperra, Ferny Grove and the Hills District.

Every dollar raised from the community goes back to the community (because Lions Members pay their administration costs personally).

The last two months have seen some major events that required our funding: • We had Fires and Floods in Queensland devastating the lives and property of Queenslanders – your Golden Valley Keperra Lions Club donated the $3,000 proceeds of our January and February fundraising to the appeal with Lions Clubs nationally donating in excess of $300,000.

• We became aware of a local family - John and Anna Williams and their two sons Oscar and Hugo who were in desperate need of a mobility scooter for Oscar which allows him to safely move around Patricks Road State School. Oscar’s old scooter was beyond repair. Golden Valley Keperra have committed their March fundraising to the ‘Williams Brother Wish Inc.’ which included the purchase of a new scooter shown in the picture to the left. That cheque fully funded the purchase – enjoy Oscar from all your friends at GVK Lions.

We are always looking for new members here at the GVK Lions club. If you are interested in becoming a member please contact Paul Ryan on 0409 688 675 for further information.

John, Anna, Oscar and Hugo being presented with a cheque from Ian Patterson of Golden Valley Keperra Lions.

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The Hills Players

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radio station, where Ethel Taylor is Queen of the radio waves where she bumbles her way through her program ‘Community Diary.’ Ethel’s old War-time songs don’t appeal to Kim and Tony who are banding together to oust her so they can present more of their 80’s tribute show and techno music segments.

But do they really know who they are up against?

The final play ‘Ineligible Batchelor’ is a comedy taking a behind the scenes look at the not so perfect world of reality TV and the quest for love. TV Producer Grace Walsh was not expecting the likes of Mick McGuire to turn up in her office hoping to be the next single man looking to find true love in front of an audience of millions. Will he make the cut?

‘Time Will Tell’ will open at St Matthews Church Hall, Church Road, Mitchelton, on Friday 3rd May and continue Saturday 4th, Friday 10th and Saturday 11th.

For bookings please call us on 3351 4496 or 3355 7319 or email: margie.reid@bigpond.com

The cast of ‘Time Will Tell’ – Val Morgan, John Daniels, Joanne Prove, Peter Carmichael, Tina Reid and Margie Reid, Helen Weir, Eleanor Hayden and Nicki Milios

The Hills Players have been busy rehearsing for our first production for 2019, ‘Time Will Tell’ that comprises of three one act plays: ‘The Pram’ and ‘Ineligible Batchelor’ both by Brisbane writer Hugh O’Brien and ‘Sure FM’ by Michael Jeffery.

‘The Pram’ is a drama set over a century and five generations, commencing in 1919 and ending in 2019. Could a vintage pram hold the key to the mysteries of the past and the true connection between today’s generation and those living 100 years ago?

The action of comedy ‘Sure FM’ takes place in a community

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Arana Hills Library Upcoming Events

Bookings required: go to mbrc.qld.gov.au/libraries/ events, choose your event, make your booking and print your ticket or contact the library.

Monday 15th April Study Skills 2pm - 4pm

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Stop procrastinating! Pick up tips from career guidance specialist, Roanna Niven, on ways to study effectively.

Grades 7-12. Bookings required.

Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th April Makerspace 9.30am - Noon

Build, create, experiment and explore how things work.

Be inspired with hands on activities as you explore science, technology, engineering, arts and math concepts.

Wednesday 17th April Get That Job! Career Counselling

Hovan, Daniel, Ben and Ray are still offering the same top service including...

6pm - 7.15pm Make a plan to find the job of your dreams in a free one hour one-on-one session with qualified career counsellors Barry and Clive from the Your Future Careers Team. Bookings required.

• ‘A Grade’ guaranteed repairs FREE PI C • Tune ups & DELIV K UP ERY • Brake & Clutch • Engine o/hauls & second hand engines fitted • Cylinder head repairs • Front end repairs & wheel alignment • Safety Certificates

The Easter Bunny is coming very soon. Come in your pyjamas and join us for stories, craft, games and treasure hunts. All ages. Bookings not required.

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Thursday 18th April Easter Pyjama Fun Time 6pm - 7.15pm

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The best defence against scammers is to understand that: • The ATO would NEVER issue a warrant for your arrest • The ATO would NEVER ask for payment over the phone.

• The ATO would NEVER ask for iTunes vouchers - or similar - as payment.

Even if the caller claims to have spoken to your tax agent; never give your details over the phone, hang up and call your tax agent directly and ask them if you do have a debt.

So what other precautions can you take to avoid being scammed? Please search in Google for: ATO 'Verify or report a scam' page on the ATO website and read through; don’t forget to share this page with your family / friends. Yes, scams are so frequent that the ATO has a team dedicated to deal with them! If someone calls and claim that you have a tax debt, hang up; it’s a scam.

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A comprehensive guide to educational facilities within The Hills Districts and Surrounds.

High Performance at Mount Alvernia As a modern Catholic college, academics form our core business, but as one dimension in what comprises a holistic approach to education, and one aspect that may inform high performance.

High performance is found in the rich experiences, relationships, and practices that encompass the day-today life of an educational institution. It is these elements, that are not easily measurable, that give Mount Alvernia College its unique character.

Mt A embraces its unique character through knowing its vision and purpose in enabling our young women to flourish and succeed. Our academic faculty and support staff understand that, as a Franciscan institution grounded in Christ, we place relationship at our core.

We work to provide a safe educational environment where all within our community are provisioned with the opportunity to learn, connect, and ultimately thrive - an environment where students and staff work in collaboration to develop their curiosity, a passion for learning, and the ability to think. It is through deliberate pedagogical practices and experiences that our young women reach their potential and excel.

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confident, independent, young women who embark on their desired pathways and make a positive contribution to society - evidence that the College is meeting its targets of high performance.

Daniel Crump Deputy Principal

Grants Galore at Ferny

Ferny Hills State School has been selected from over 1,000 applicants to receive a Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant. The grant will be used to create bush tucker gardens in various locations within the school grounds. All of their 350 students will be involved in the project assisting with planting, monitoring and maintenance.

In addition, Ferny Hills State School P&C Association have been successful in securing a Telstra Kids Grant for $1200. The referral for the grant was made by Hari Mistry, Telstra employee and FHSS parent and will be put towards the school’s STEM program.

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Enrolments Are Now OPEN for 2020!

The key to a successful and smooth transition to high school is preparation. Ferny Grove State High School’s expression of interest for 2020 student enrolment is now open.

If you have a Year 6 student who you are intending to send to Ferny Grove State High School next year, please complete an Expression of Interest Form as soon as possible. You can find these forms on Ferny’s school website www.fernygroveshs.eq.edu.au under the Enrolments tab. The EOI forms need to be completed by Ferny’s Twilight Expo on Wednesday 29 May, as they will be taking bookings for enrolment sessions at this event.

You will need to have completed the EOI and received an acceptance of enrolment letter to be eligible to book an enrolment session time.

Ferny Grove SHS will be holding group enrolment sessions for parents/guardians and students. Photos will be taken of prospective Year 7 students so that staff can identify them from day one. Parents/Caregivers will be taken through the numerous enrolment forms and each one will be explained in detail, highlighting what information the school requires from parents. There will be a discussion of the Responsible Behaviour Plan, uniform expectations and ICT requirements. Ferny Grove SHS are offering Enrolment sessions on the following dates; Tuesday 4 June, Wednesday 5 June, Thursday 6 June, Tuesday 11 June, Wednesday 12 June and Wednesday 31 July. The session times will be 3:40pm to 4:10pm, 4:20pm to 4:50pm and 5pm to 5:30pm.

Parents/Caregivers are welcome to book individual interviews with a Deputy if you feel you or your child would benefit from this. Students with specific learning, social or emotional needs should have individual interviews.

For those Year 6 students interested in applying for Excellence Programs for 2020, there are the following Expression Of Interest forms available to download on the school’s website:• Learning Excellence at Ferny (LEAF) – closing date 3pm on 31 May 2019 • German Immersion and Instrumental and Choral Music – closing date 3pm on 21 June 2019.

For more information on student enrolment please visit the school’s website www.fernygroveshs.eq.edu.au or contact the office on 3550 5777.

Computers for Beginners

Are you interested in learning to use computers or the internet, but not sure where to start?

Sign up for a 4-week course for computer beginners designed to introduce people to basic computing skills and the Internet.

The class runs for the first four Tuesdays of May from 1pm - 3pm at Arana Hills Library, 63 Cobbity Crescent, Arana Hills. For more information contact the Lirary on 3351 3401

McGinn Road, Ferny Grove QLD 4055 | Phone 3550 5777

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Student Enrolments are now open for 2020.

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Are you interested in learning French?

Lise and some of her students at The Flying Nun Cafe Bonjour! Come and learn French at your own pace and without pressure in a fun environment and a nice cuppa!

Let's Speak French offers French lessons in cafes in and around The Hills District including a class at The Flying Nun in Samford and Poshamocha in Ferny Grove.

If you are planning a trip to a French speaking country or you just want to meet people and keep your brain active while learning a new language, then come and join the fun and learn!

Let’s Speak French is owned and operated by Lise Mariano, a French native speaker herself. Lessons are fun, casual and the students get to practice conversation in French with Lise, learn to build phrases along with games and role play. Worksheets are also given at the lessons to support your learning and levels are available from absolute beginners to more advanced.

Groups are small and personable with only four to five students in each class and 90 minutes in duration.

Lessons are flexible and you only pay when you attend a lesson and there is the option to pay weekly, or for a block of five or ten lessons.

If you can't attend cafe lessons, there are online lessons available as well as private tutoring and evening classes.

For further details, times and locations of lessons visit the website www.letsspeakfrench.com.au or visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/ letsspeakfrenchbrisbane.

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ann.russell.art helps you find your visual language

Ann Russell’s workshop

Ann Russell is an accomplished and award winning Teaching Artist in the Moreton Bay Region.

Ann has more than 30 years’ experience helping people of all ages and abilities to tap into their creative potential, which she passionately believes everyone has. As an artist, she has been shortlisted for numerous prestigious awards, including The Churchie, has exhibited broadly and her work is held in public collections in Queensland and interstate. As an art educator, she endeavours to help people unlock their creative potential in a safe and non-judgemental environment.

She is firmly convinced that art making should be an enjoyable and therapeutic activity; one which helps to develop higher levels of thinking such as observation, empathy, critical and analytical skills and problem solving. It also contributes to sound mental health and wellbeing, and can be useful to anyone who wants to stimulate the creative, reflective parts of their brain.

Ann’s studio is in beautiful leafy Cashmere, is wheelchair friendly and air conditioned for your comfort. Classes are kept at a maximum of six to allow for individual attention and the relaxation of participants. As a qualified, registered teacher, Ann works with students aged 7 to 97 and caters for the individual needs of each person.

Regardless of your ability level, find your creative voice with Ann by contacting her at ann@annrussellart.com or on 0438 410 145. You can view her work, variety of classes available and book at www.annrussellart.com

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Everyone Belongs at Creative Play in Ferny Grove

Ashton and Callum tending to Jennie’s wounds!

We celebrated Harmony Week at Creative Play Child Care Centre by coming together with friends, families and the wider community. The children participated in a number of multicultural activities, with the phrase “We are One” in mind.

It was a great way to acknowledge the diversity in our Centre and to show to the children that everyone belongs. We were further able to explore our Indigenous culture with an interactive didgeridoo show from Jason Morris, which the children and staff thoroughly enjoyed.

Another highlight of the children’s learning has been a visit from our local paramedics. One of our families welcomed a new addition to their family before Christmas. Not long after, it was found that their lovely boy, Lucas, had a rare medical condition which will require ongoing care and the possibility of visits from the paramedics. The paramedics were able to educate the children through a very hands-on experience.

The children explored the inside of the ambulance and were able to touch and use the equipment.

The paramedics spoke to the children about calling 000 and what to say if there is ever an emergency.

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The cost is $30 for the two course lunch, tea and coffee.

The Guest Speaker for May will be Heather Turner from the Brisbane Mission to Seaman. Her talk is certain to be an interesting insight into the workings of the Mission.

There will be the usual lucky door and raffle prizes, the proceeds of which go to supporting our Smith Family Leaning for Life Students.

Please contact Carol by noon on Monday 29th April if you are interested in attending.

New members are always welcome.

The Open Age Free Team from Neptunes Synchronised Swimming Club It is a busy time of the year for the Neptunes Synchro Club with their competitive team heading off to 2019 Australian Championships in Sydney from 12th to 16th April.

The club have also had great success in the 2019 Artistic Swimming Queensland Championships which took place at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre in Southport recently. Results were as follows; Open Age Team - Gold, Junior Free Duet - Bronze, Junior Technical Duet - Bronze, 13/15 years Solo - Silver, 13/15 years Duet - Bronze and 4th place, 12yrs and under Solo - Silver, 12yrs and under Duet - Silver. The Neptunes are proud to announce that after the January National trials, Madeleine Laurent was selected on the 2019 Oceania National Team.

If you would like to get involved with the Neptunes Synchro, the club runs ‘Come and Try’ sessions on most Saturday mornings during the school term. Email president@neptunes. qldsynchro.org.au for more information.

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With the start of Downey Park fixtures drawing closer, on Saturday 27th April, Arana Netball teams range from non-competitive through the various age divisions to Opens and a Masters team. All the very best to all teams and coaches for an enjoyable and fulfilling season.

The club acknowledges too, with all the organisational work of team selections completed, the efforts of all the volunteers who have helped – selectors, umpires at trials, Committee members and those who have taken on coaching roles.

As well as preparing for and playing in the approaching fixtures, many teams with their coaches will nominate for and play in various association carnivals through the season.

Such participation is a great way to gain more experience and to help with team bonding.

All supporters of Arana Netball Club, including parents and senior players, are reminded that club meetings, kept open for all to attend, are held on the third Monday each month, at the Arana Sports meeting room located in the front area of the Hills District Community Centre, Dawson Parade, Arana Hills.

It is at meetings that attendees can take part in decisions and future planning for the club, and put forward any questions and suggestions. The next meeting is 15th April at 7.30pm.

To find out more about Arana Netball Club see the web site at www.arananetballclub.com.au or follow Arana Netball Club Inc. on Facebook. Emails can be sent to arananetballclub@ gmail.com, and the President can be contacted on 0404 132 007.

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This club meets on the first Thursday of the calendar month except January. There are vacancies for new members.

The hall is close to public transport and accessible by wheel chair. For more information, please phone the president, Pat, on 3356 1256.

U3A Monthly Meeting U3A Pine Rivers will hold their monthly social and information meeting on Friday 12 April 2019.

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• 26th April Trivia & Pedicurist • 3rd May Bingo • 10th May Darren Leigh Don’t forget Indoor Mat Bowls every Wednesday and Friday from 1pm to 3pm. Cost to members is only $3.

We are always looking for new players so please do come along and enjoy the friendship with a cuppa and biscuit afterwards.

Remember you only have to have turned 50 to join our club. Cards are played every Friday morning from 10.15am to noon after our meeting.

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In honour of our local service men and women, Samford Museum will hold a day of commemoration for all the family.

Samford Community Choir will lead a war-time sing-along and a ANZAC themed treasure hunt will have children searching for answers. For a small fee, creative youngsters can even make treasures using cold methods under the guidance of the Blacksmith. Family and local history research enquiries are welcome at the event.

In addition, light refreshments including Billy Tea and Damper, coffee, Anzac biscuits and a sausage sizzle will all be available. Events will commence at 9am and finish at 1pm with free admission.

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From The Brisbane Tramway Museum The last tram in Brisbane ran on April 13th 1969 and on the 13th April 2019 we will commemorate the 50th anniversary of that trip at The Brisbane Tramway Museum at Ferny Grove.

Come down to the Brisbane Tramway on the 13th April and meet some of the team and trams in action.

Highlights of the afternoon will include a re-enactment of the last trip and the re-introduction of tram 400 back into active service after years of restoration, and of course lots and lots of tram rides.

Other attractions will include displays of our other vehicles including a Horse-Drawn tram, Trolley Bus No 1, our recovery vehicle, our overhead wire maintenance truck and loads of static tramway displays. Vintage buses will be giving rides and there will be a Tea Cup ride for the little ones, a jumping castle, S E S display, vintage miniature engines display and face painting. Later in the afternoon, buskers will be playing for your enjoyment.

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COUNSELLOR’S COLUMN with Robin Botic

Dear Robin, I am at my wits’ end as to how I can salvage my relationship with my two teenage children - Sam, who is 14, and Laura, who is 16. I split with my wife five years ago and remarried three years ago. My present wife Jane has one child aged ten, who lives with us on alternate weeks. Things had been reasonable between myself and my children until 18 months ago when they started refusing to come on their designated weekends and overnight stays. My ex-wife would not back me up and insist that they come. She said it was their choice and she wasn’t going to make them come. She has also remarried and there are her new partner’s children also involved in this mix. What I have found devastating is that I just cannot reach my children. I text them, try to ring them, organise pick-ups for the weekend, but they rarely answer or don’t want to engage in conversation with me. I ask them about coming over and they always have excuses as to why they can‘t. It has been three months since I have seen them. It is tearing me apart and putting a lot of strain on my relationship with Jane.

I don’t want to give up on them but they seem to want to have no contact with me. The break-up with my ex was pretty acrimonious and I am sure she is actively criticising me and painting me as a bad guy. But she is the one that left me for this other guy. So I feel her criticism is pretty unfair. I didn’t break the family and now I feel she has taken the kids away from me. What can I do to get my kids back if they don’t want to have anything to do with me?

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Dear Brian, What you have gone and are going through is devastating. What I would be focussing on is the future of your relationship with your children and your relationship with Jane. Even if you know for sure that your ex-wife is openly criticising you to your children there is nothing you can do about it. Your behaviour towards them, and understanding of what they have had to deal with and where they are in terms of ther adolescent lives, and what is important to them, is paramount.

As hard as this may be, work on getting out of your pain at the loss and grief you feel about your relationship with them, and try to understand it from their perspective. Their lives have been turned upside down. They have had to deal with whole new sets of different and often difficult new emotional relationships and interactions, e.g. new sets of parenting styles, expectations, step-sibling relationships, rivalries and politics at a time whey they are most vulnerable: the break-up

of their family unit. If this isn’t enough they are also having to negotiate these difficult teenage years as they emerge into their adult identities.

Go back in your mind to their ages: What was important to YOU then? What would be important to them now? For them, as for us, it‘s still about fitting in. Being a successful or acceptable part of their peer group, and what that means in their and the group’s terms that they want to belong to. Parents are there. They are important. But our relationship with them often takes a back seat in this phase. On weekends they want to be with their friends doing their stuff. This can be very challenging when they have to swap between homes. This, not you, could well be the major part of their reticence.

You do not know what has been said about you, or how divided their loyalties have become under the circumstances. If this is so it is not easy for them, and the struggle involved in doing this is often expressed in withdrawal. Your efforts to show you care and love through continued attempts at contact is admirable and it’s important that you have shown them this. However, if you are finding the hurt that this continued rejection of your overtures ignites too much for you or your new relationship to handle, it’s time to take a different tack. I would suggest writing a letter rather than a discussion with them. A letter gives them time to reflect on what you have said and there is less chance for either side to go into judgment or blame. Stating the obvious, that you love them, you want a good relationship with them, that you are always there and always will be there for them, is important. Saying that you have found it hurtful that they have not wanted contact is important because they need to know how you feel. It would also be good to say that if they are finding this contact with you difficult for them at this stage, because of their activities, social life, needs etc., or because it may be making the home situation difficult for them, and although it is difficult for you also, you understand and accept this. Do not go into your idea of the possibilities of why their home life may make it difficult or challenging. Just make that statement. I would finish by saying that you are willing to leave future contact up to them, and will always be available for them when they do.

This is the first fourteen years of a life-time relationship with them. There are many years left to build a successful one. Continue to remember and send birthday, Christmas presents etc, or money if they prefer. Turn out to school events etc, so your continued love, care and acceptance can be seen. Be aware of the thoughts that can send you down into a spiral of despair. Blame, judgment and thoughts about how unfair it is will do that, and it won’t help you in any way. Focus on what you can do, the enjoyment and success you can achieve in what you have in your life now.

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Dickson News

from your Federal Member for Dickson PETER DUTTON

Car Parking at Ferny Grove Station

I have delivered $11 million in funding for 350 new car parks at Ferny Grove train station.

These car parks are in addition to, and not instead of, any car parking part of the TOD development planned for Ferny Grove train station.

The lack of car parks at Ferny Grove has been an issue right from the start and unfortunately it looks like the Labor State Government is going to see history repeat itself with the new development. Not enough carparks and people will still need to park in suburban streets, rather than in the park and ride.

This is frustrating for both commuters and local residents.

I want to see adequate car parking built on the site specifically for commuters, that’s why I’ve fought hard to get the funding for additional 350 spaces from the federal government.

We now need the State Government to deliver the project.

The Samford Community Hub

I am pleased to let you know I have secured $2.25M in federal funding through the Building Better Regions Fund to build the Samford Community Hub at the old CSIRO site. This will be a joint project with the Moreton Bay Regional Council who will fund the other half of the $4.5M needed to build the new hub.

The new hub will act as a home for local organisations such as Meals on Wheels Pine Rivers, the Samford Support Network and more. It will also feature a substantial environmental aspect focusing on sustainability and encouraging locals to protect our wildlife.

Federal Member for Dickson Peter Dutton Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this project over the years including the Samford Support Network, the RSL, Meals on Wheels Pine Rivers, the Samford Community Library, Councillor Darren Grimwade and former Councillor Bob Millar and the many others who have been involved.

It is great that we will finally be able to transform this into a first-class facility for our entire community to enjoy.

Drop in to my next Mobile Office

I have now completed over 2,000 visits in my mobile office and helped thousands of residents with local issues. Recently, I was able to help some locals with Centrelink issues, Veterans Affairs matters, local road problems and other issues.

If you see me out and about with my caravan, please drop in.

I would be happy to meet you and see how I can help you.

Alternatively, you can contact my office in Strathpine on 3205 9977.

Report a Local Issue

It is now easier than ever to report issues that need to be fixed in our local area. To let me know about a local issue, simply go to www.peterdutton.com.au/report and fill in the form.

Please be sure to include your name, address and contact details if you would like me to follow up with you on the issue.

Handy resources available

Available at my Electorate Office in Strathpine are a number of handy information guides and other resources. These include shopping lists, scam spotting booklets, children’s resources, and seniors’ guides.

The children’s resources will help your youngsters with schoolwork and their responsibilities around home. There are multiplication, alphabet and chores charts available.

All resources are free and I hope that you drop by to pick up yours soon.

Free Marquee Hire Available for Community Groups Many community groups in the area have benefited from hiring one of my marquees for their events. I have a 6x3 marquee and a 3x3 available for hire. Please contact my office on 3205 9977 to enquire about a booking.

Connect with Me

If there’s anything I can help with, please send me an email at peter.dutton.mp@aph.gov.au or call on 3205 9977. You can also pop into the office at Strathpine in person during business hours.

For more regular updates on what’s happening in Dickson visit www.peterdutton.com.au, or head over and like my Facebook page. www.hillsecho.com

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Out and About in The Gap Ward

With Councillor Steven Toomey

Bob Cassimaty Park Upgrade- Lord Mayor Budget Deliverable

I am pleased to announce that work will commence in early April at Bob Cassimaty Park to install a MUGA (Multi Use Games Arena). The multi-use court features line markings for five-a-side soccer, basketball and incorporates hoops and small soccer goals.

As part of Lord Mayor Graham Quirk’s 2016 election commitment to an active lifestyle an outdoor gym will also be installed into the park. This installation features a combination of strength and cardio exercises as well as an obstacle course designed to be done quickly and help build physical and mental skills that can be translated in everyday situations. The gym also caters for novice exercisers and offers an inclusive space for all abilities to have a place that is useful and selfinstructional.

Maintenance work has also been programmed around the skate bowl including the removal of ‘end of life’ totem poles.

If you would like to discuss this project with me, please do not hesitate to contact the ward office.

2019 ANZAC Day Services The Gap Ward

Ashgrove RSL • Dawn service assembly 4.28am at Stewart Place, Stewart Road, Ashgrove • Main Service Parade assembly at 7.20 am Betheden Terrace Ashgrove. Service starts 7.45 am Ashgrove Memorial Park, Memorial Avenue Ashgrove The Gap RSL • Dawn Service Walton Bridge Reserve – The Gap Memorial Place assembly 5.35am • Main Service Parade from The Gap State High School, Waterworks Rd 9am • Main Service 9.30am Walton Bridge Reserve, The Gap Memorial Place 9.30am

Cr Steve Toomey Councillor for The Gap Ward 3407 1900 477 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove QLD 4060 thegap.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au www.steventoomey.com.au TheGapWard #thegapward

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Community CatchUps The Gap Ward

Saturday 4 May 2019 9am-10am The Gap Waterworks Road The Gap – outside The Gap Village.

12.30pm-1.30pm: Ferny Grove – Ferny Grove Shopping Village outside Coles

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The Ferny Report Mark Furner M.P.

State Member for Ferny Grove

freedom of our society is based on a delicate tradition of mutual respect and tolerance for a wide variety of viewpoints, cultures, faiths and personalities. It was important for Tim and I to stand together in a show of bipartisan support for that tradition of tolerance and state clearly that violence in any form cannot be accepted in our society.

Affordable Housing Project

It was my great honour to present certificates to this year’s school leaders at Mitchelton Special School.

Vigil for our New Zealand Cousins

In response to community requests led by Mt Maria College the State Member for Everton Tim Mander MP and I co-hosted a public vigil and community service against violence in any form at Teralba Park on 22 March.

The vigil was well attended by locals with words of support offered for the victims and their families who themselves had fled the violence of their former lives to seek peace in New Zealand.

The terrible tragedy in Christchurch is a reminder that the great

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I was delighted last month to open a new affordable housing block in Enoggera which was designed to support people with a disability live independently as their parents age and find it difficult to provide them ongoing care.

The service was constructed to ‘gold’ community standards and is an outstanding example of what Palaszczuk Government is able to achieve when working in partnerships with nongovernment organisations such as Brisbane Housing Company which specialises in transitional housing builds.

Moving into independent living can be challenging and, by incorporating elements such as a common room and barbeque area, the Enoggera development will give residents opportunities to interact and form important social networks and support.

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