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Community responds to public appeal Readers may remember an appeal late last year for donations to non-profit group Brisbane Valley Cat Rescue (BVCR) by local business owner, podiatrist Leanne Fitzgerald, of Queensland Podiatry Group.

The response from the community was overwhelming and resulted in a generous amount of goods and funds donated to the group. With $400 donated by community members, Leanne matched it, bringing the cash donations up to $800.

“The donations where incredible not just coming from our patients but from the general cat lovers who read our plea last year,” said Leanne. “Our ute could not fit one more item in. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.

“There were 189 cats at the centre when we delivered the donated goods earlier this year. I was so overwhelmed by how many cats were there on the day that I came home with a new addition. If you ever want a new family member please go out and meet the kitties at the sanctuary.

BVCR welcome new volunteers and are keen to hear from anyone interested in joining their friendly team. Simply head to brisbanevalleycatrescue.com and click on ‘support’ to find out all the ways you can help.

Donations are still accepted at Queensland Podiatry Group. They are located at Unit 1/8 Commercial Drive, Springfield or Shop 15/66 Curragundi Road, Jindalee and can be contacted on 3288 3211.

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Personally Speaking I think it would be fair to say that generally speaking, most of us think too highly of ourselves. I have found this to be particularly true in times of crisis. We all know those people who love to rush to the aid of the person in distress and somehow seem to lay a claim to them, as though they are the only one helping or the only one that the person in crisis trusts.

There are countless quotes about knowing who your friends are by who is there in your dark times. In my experience, it is often the opposite. I find that there are plenty of people only too happy to help when times are tough but only a limited number will be just as excited about your successes and be with you through all the ‘boring’ good days.

As a human race (or it could be a bit of the Aussie ‘tall poppy syndrome’!), we seem to somehow find it easier to help people up than we do to celebrate with them.

Because I desperately don’t want to be one of those who overrate their own importance in a time of crisis, I tend to hang back a little and don’t like to feel that I’m intruding on what is often a very private time, especially in the loss of a loved one.

A friend was recently affected by the loss of a family member on her husband’s side. And me being me, I hung back. I phoned regularly, texted and let her know I was there if she needed me but what I didn’t do was attend the funeral. In my mind, I wasn’t close enough to her husband’s family to feel it was my place to be there.

I caught up with my friend a week or so ago and she raised the question of why I hadn’t come to the funeral. And that’s when I realised my mistake. A funeral isn’t just about remembering the loved one and showing respect. It’s about supporting the family. And of course, I knew that but I had allowed my desire to not be one of ‘those’ people overshadow the fact that my friend could do with some support on the day. My friend has lots of friends and I knew she would be well supported by people who knew her husband’s side of the family better than I do. But imagine if all her friends had thought as I had and not felt they had a ‘right’ to be at the funeral?

And as my friend pointed out (nicely - she is the loveliest person ever!), I could have just asked her if she wanted me there. Such a simple thing yet it was a question I didn’t want to bother her with amongst all the funeral arrangements and emotions. And I should have. The bottom line is, I hadn’t given enough credit to the importance of our friendship.

Sometimes we can be so busy trying not to offend or overstep boundaries, that we underestimate how much we mean to people. It’s like a weird reverse humility, isn’t it? We downplay the value of ourselves and allow ‘us’ to get in the way of being there for the people we love and who love us.

And we can apply this to the good times and the bad. It is just as important that we don’t underestimate our importance in others’ lives on an everyday basis, as well as the times of crisis. Do something for someone you love this week, it’ll have a bigger impact than you might think!

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Join the charge this March to give cancer a run for its money

Please don’t ignore kids in need.

Cancer Council is calling on Greater Springfield residents to get charged up this month to help run down cancer!

Registrations are now open for The March Charge - a monthlong challenge encouraging all Queenslanders to run or walk to improve their health and raise funds for Cancer Council.

Participants can set the distance they cover, and charge as an individual or in a team.

Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift urged locals to take up the challenge.

“The March Charge gives everyone an opportunity to get healthy and make a difference – no matter their fitness level,” Ms Clift said. “Whether you choose to walk 30km throughout the month of March, or run 100km, every kilometre brings us 3/06/10 4:31 PM one step closer to a cancer free future.

“All funds raised through the campaign play a vital role in transforming cancer control in Queensland and give hope to those affected by cancer.

“Funds will be invested into lifesaving cancer research, prevention programs and support services for your local community.

“You don’t need to be an athlete to give cancer a run for its money – join the charge and make a change!”

Ms Clift said the campaign also highlighted the importance of leading a healthy, active lifestyle.

“More than 26,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year in Queensland – you can help reduce your risk of cancer by getting active today,” Ms Clift said. “At least one third of all cancers are preventable through healthy lifestyle choices including getting active, eating well, limiting alcohol, quitting smoking and staying SunSmart.

“In Australia, being overweight or obese is the cause of nearly 4000 cancer cases annually, and 1800 cancer cases are attributed to inactivity.

“Cancer Council recommend Queenslanders aim for at least 60 minutes of moderate exercise, or 30 minutes of vigorous physical activity every day to improve their health.”

To find out more call the Join The March Charge today and register online at themarchcharge.com.au.

Individuals and teams can set up a walking or running target, and will receive information and support on how to fundraise and reach their goals. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available at cancerqld.org.au or 13 11 20.

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Dr David Manning from Healthy Waterways and Catchments gave a short talk about the issues effecting most urban areas in relation to water quality such as sediment and gully erosion, nitrogen loads from lawn and garden clippings, toxic dumping of pollutants such as paint and pesticides, litter in waterways causing harm to wildlife, and dumping of pest species such as carp (gold fish into the lake).

The group also heard how the fauna have also suffered from feral animals (wild cats, dogs and foxes) that are present in the Greenbank Military Reserve which backs onto a large section of Springfield Lakes, stretching from Johnson Road to the Greenbank Arterial Road. The close proximity to a busy arterial road has resulted in road strikes of native animals, such as quoll and redneck wallabies which live in and visit streets in close proximity to the Conservation area in Butterfly Green adjacent to Regatta and Discovery Lakes.

The gathered residents have a desire to be involved in a range of activities that encompassed all things in the ecosystem/catchment and suburb area, such as flora, fauna land and water health. “Springfield Lakes Nature Care was chosen as the name of this new group because it aligned with the principals of the Queensland Water and Land Carers Group (QWaLC) with whom we will seek membership with and will provide the group with Public Liability insurance,� said Luise Manning, President Elect. “Membership to the group is free with individual family membership available.�

The groups objectives are: to enhance the natural environment of Springfield Lakes; to build awareness of the local environment amongst the Springfield Lakes community through provision of educational activities and distribution of information; and to promote community participation in environmental activities that enhance and protect existing conservation areas/parklands/reserves and waterways in Springfield Lakes and surrounding areas.

The group already have ideas to hold family fun days with community activities such as tree planting or toad busting nights, possum spotting or bush walks in the reserve and weed whacking days.

If you’re interested in joining this new group, residents must apply in writing by sending an email to luise.manning@gmail.com. Information can also be obtained by visiting www.facebook.com/SpringfieldLakesNatureCare/.

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Welcome to the news update from the Probus Club of Goodna Springfield Inc. I do hope you have all survived the very hot weather. Uncomfortable as it has been here, it is hard to imagine what some of our fellow Queenslanders have been experiencing on a daily basis. Hopefully autumn will arrive soon!

As is our custom, there was no official Club outing in January, giving everyone time to catch their breath, but we met as usual for our coffee morning and lunch dates.

Both events were very well attended, and we all enjoyed catching up with our friends. The air-conditioning was an added bonus of course.

There was no official guest speaker for the February meeting, instead several members took part in a Show and Tell of something that is of importance to them. What a fascinating collection of memorabilia was produced – from treasured photographs and pieces of antique china to articles made by now adult children when they were tiny, and lots, lots more. It was a wonderful way of connecting and sharing memories and was voted a big success.

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Another great success was our February outing to Redcliffe. Despite recent problems with Queensland Rail our planned train journey from Springfield to Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe peninsular went without a hitch. We were met at Kippa-Ring station by a Community Bus with a driver and very knowledgeable guide and given a most interesting tour of Redcliffe and surrounding areas, including Clontarf, Margate and Scarborough, learning much about the history of the area from early convict days to the present. Of course, we visited the Bee Gees Way, and learned facts about the group that even their most devoted fans didn’t know. After lunch at the Redcliffe RSL and a quick visit to the Museum, the bus returned us to the station for the trip home, having enjoyed a wonderful day with friends.

If you think Probus might be just what you are looking for, we would love to welcome you for a complimentary trial meeting. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at the Camira Friends and Neighbours Clubhouse, Bruce Lane, Camira, commencing at 1.30 pm. We welcome both ladies and gentlemen, the only criteria being that you must be retired or semi-retired.

Please ring Penny on 3818 7981 for more information.

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Oaktree launched their annual Live Below the Line campaign last month ahead of their Challenge Week coming up in May. Live Below the Line is Australia’s largest youth-run campaign, and since 2010 it has raised $9 million dollars to fund education programmes across the Asia Pacific region.

In 2003, Oaktree had no office and no budget. Run by a small team of people, they met in living rooms, cafes and school classrooms, to pursue an audacious goal: young people working to end extreme poverty in our lifetime. Today, Oaktree is one of Australia’s largest youth-run organisations, with more than 100 volunteers and over 200,000 members.

Oaktree is largely remembered for the 2006 Make Poverty History concert. It was timed to coincide with the G20 meeting in Melbourne, and secured bands like U2 and Pearl Jam with 15,000 people attending the concert, and over 3 million watching on TV. As a result, over 50,000 Australians signed up as Make Poverty History supporters.

Over the last seven years, approximately 40,000 Australians have taken part in the challenge of living on $2 a day, the Australian equivalent of the poverty line. Live Below the Line is a small insight into what it’s like to live with limited options. It’s just a glimpse into what life is like for people in poverty, but it has a real impact.

This year, Live Below the Line doesn’t just have a new look, it’s got a newer, better approach to taking the challenge.

Individuals can participate by living below the line for two or five days or by hosting Dine Below the Line, a $2 per head feast hosted by a participant.

Education transforms lives. It’s the most powerful tool to tackle the injustice of poverty. Students don’t just learn grammar and maths, they’re amplifying their voice, so they can have a say in their future. The Live Below the Line challenge allows Australians to use their own voice and join the movement to end the global injustice of poverty.

Oaktree is Australia’s largest youth run not-for profit organisation, dedicated to the eradication of poverty. “Money raised goes directly to Oaktree’s partners, who work with developing communities improve the quality of education, by providing things like teacher and governance training, and resources like libraries and computer labs,” said Sashenka Worsman, Oaktree CEO. If you’d like to participate in Live Below the Line or find out more, head to www.livebelowtheline.com.au.

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Ovarian Cancer Australia is calling on all Australian women to #KnowAskAct to stop women dying from the most lethal gynaecological cancer and change the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dismal ovarian cancer survival rate.

Every year in Australia, approximately 1,550 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and over 1,200 succumb to the disease. Only 43 per cent of women diagnosed will survive five years post diagnosis. This is well below the average for all cancers in Australia.

In the absence of a screening test, early detection of ovarian cancer relies on Australians to know the signs and symptoms. Over 90 per cent of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer experience one or more of the four key symptoms. These are abdominal or pelvic pain, increased abdominal size or persistent abdominal bloating, the need to urinate often or urgently and feeling full after eating only a small amount.

With women diagnosed in the early stages of ovarian cancer having an 80 per cent chance of being alive and well after five years, early detection is key. Unfortunately, 75 per cent of women are diagnosed in advanced stages.

It is vital that Australians ask about their family history of ovarian and breast cancer. Up to 20 per cent of cases are linked to a genetic predisposition. If patients are able to provide their GPs with their family history, GPs can better evaluate a patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s risk of a hereditary cancer, make referrals for genetic testing and monitor a patient more closely, which can enable prevention or a more efficient pathway to diagnosis.

Ovarian Cancer Australia is the only organisation in Australia that provides direct support to women living with ovarian cancer and their loved ones.

CEO of Ovarian Cancer Australia Jane Hill urged all Australians to Know, Ask and Act. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The numbers are telling. Too many women are dying from this devastating disease. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let another day pass without knowing the signs and symptoms, asking your family members about your family history, and taking action to raise funds and awareness,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Hill.

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Shirley Valentine Thursday 6 April | 6.30 pm Dinner & Show Adult $60.00 | Concession $55.00 Inside 42-year-old Liverpool mother and housewife, Mrs Joe Bradshaw (Mandi Lodge), is the former Shirley Valentine longing to emerge. Her self-esteem battered by school, marriage and life in general, she finds herself talking to the wall while her husband is out working.

When her best friend wins an all-expenses-paid vacation to Greece for two, Shirley grasps the opportunity to head for the sun and leave her current drudgery behind, to refind herself, follow her dreams and to get a new lease on life. The note in the kitchen reads “Gone to Greece, back in two weeks”.

With much humour, warmth, sympathy, human insight and a great deal of empathy for his female protagonist, Willy Russell brilliantly shows Shirley breaking out of the mould in which she was cast by society.

Don’t miss this funny but moving production starring the talented and vibrant Mandi Lodge (Just The Ticket, Always...Patsy Cline, Menopause The Musical, Dumped!

The Musical, and Sweeney Todd).

Included in the ticket price is a delicious two-course meal and a ticket to the performance. Drinks are available for purchase at the bar.

Saturday, 1 April Tickets $25.00 Table (of 4) $72.00 Join us for a seductive and slightly silly cabaret where under the cover of darkness, anything is possible... including singing Mozart, The Strokes, Weill and Sia in the same soiree

Thursday, 6 April Dinner and Show $55.00 – $60.00 A funny but moving production about breaking out of the mould

Queen of the Night Saturday 1 April Tickets $25 | Table of 4 - $72 Under the cover of darkness, anything is possible...

Bethan Ellsmore is a curious urban fantasist who insists that you can sing Mozart, The Strokes, Weill and Sia in the same soiree. Join her in a seductive and slightly silly cabaret as she takes you from the frivolity of an operatic dream to the murky reality of a nightclub weaving stories of aching hearts and heartfelt abandon. Straying from the safety of the babes of Babushka Cabaret, Bethan wanders the heady streets of her party-girl existence, dodging dangers and finding joyous moments of revelry, shared with the audience through arresting arrangements of arias, music theatre, pop songs and her original music.

Known as the devilish femme-fatale of cabaret trio Babushka, Bethan Ellsmore has cut her teeth in the worlds of opera, rock’n’roll and theatre. A musical gypsy with a heart-breaking vulnerability balanced with a savagely seductive edge, this Brisbane vocalist brings a fiery freshness to the cabaret stage. Hers is an elastic voice that travels from the lightest of touches to a triumphant roar.

Peppered with her irreverent wit and genuine connection with the audience, her interpretations of diverse tunes such as Portishead’s Glorybox, Kurt Weil’s Surabaya Johnny, and Rusulka’s Song to the Moon sound like new songs through her meticulous arrangements and loving delivery.

Ellsmore has been delighting Australian and international audiences, and now brings her powerful solo cabaret show to Studio 188 in Ipswich.

Monday, 10 April Tickets $12.00 – $20.00 A high-octane dance, music and comical experience for the whole family

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New taxidermy exhibition set to be unleashed in Ipswich

Get up close and personal with twenty large taxidermy specimens in the exhibition A Room for Wild Animals at The Workshops Rail Museum.

The impressive collection from the Queensland Museum vaults has delighted visitors at the Museum of Tropical Queensland in Townsville and Cobb+Co Museum in Toowoomba, and is now set to entertain guests at The Workshops Rail Museum in Ipswich.

Director of Collections, Research and Lifelong Learning, Alex Hayward said it was a pleasure to see items from Queensland Museum collection tour to regional museum campuses, giving new audiences the opportunity to see these beasts in the flesh.

“Being part of a museum network, we are in a privileged position whereby we can share our expertise and collections across our state,” Mr Hayward said.

A Room for Wild Animals features a lion, tiger, jaguar, cheetah, polar bear, brown bear, black bear, moose, buffalo, deer and antelope.

“Visitors are often fascinated by the story of how we obtain, mount and display deceased animals. Museums develop collections of taxidermy specimens to help identify and classify species, and we’re proud to display this beautiful work.

They teach us a lot about wildlife diversity around the world, and invite us to think about animal habitat protection and conservation,” Mr Hayward said.

The exhibition will run until 26 November 2017 at The Workshops Rail Museum and is included with museum entry. For more information and to purchase tickets please go to theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au.

Have you seen the new Op Shop in this area?

! k o o L a h t r o I t’s W We believe in affordable prices, a welcoming atmosphere and a relaxing environment.

Where: At the Community Life Centre - 528 Waterford Rd, Ellen Grove.

Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm & Saturday 9.00am to 12noon.

The Op Shop is the initiative of the Forest Lake Uniting Church Join us for worship on Sundays at 9.30am at our new venue.

It’s a great place for a fresh start!

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ROTARY CLUB of Greater Springfield

UPDATE BY Chris Steinback

The Rotary Club of Greater Springfield recently celebrated the Centennial of the Rotary Foundation. That is a century of Rotary members changing lives and improving communities all over the world through humanitarian projects, scholarships, professional training and exchanges, and the Foundations remarkable campaign for a polio-free world. The centennial was celebrated at a gala birthday function at the Brookwater Golf and Country Club.

The function featured three speakers who have a direct connection with changing lives and improving communities all over the world through their own humanitarian endeavours. The initiatives pursued by these individuals are truly remarkable and reflect those supported by the Rotary Foundation such as polio eradication, peace and conflict resolution, and humanitarian aid to impoverished communities.

Our speakers included Eric Rushton who is a post polio victim who contracted polio when an infant. His experience is of particular interest to Rotarians due to Rotary’s involvement in the global fight to eradicate polio. Eric is very involved with Polio Australia, which is the national voice for polio sufferers in Australia. Of interest, polio survivors make up the largest single physical disability group in Australia.

Our second speaker was Rotary Peace Scholar Folashade Samuel. Fola is a Nigerian who is currently studying peace and conflict resolution at the Rotary Centre for International Studies in Peace at the University of Queensland.

She is passionate about the education for youth, particularly young girls and infants. She believes that education and access to good education reduces violent conflict, and bridges the gap of inequality within societies.

Our last speaker is a remarkable man with a remarkable story to tell. Costa Mukendi is a man who is dedicated to community development projects designed to alleviate poverty particularly among the Congolese people both globally and locally. His contributions within both the Australian and Congolese communities are most commendable. He is a valued member of the Rotary Club of Greater Springfield, a Congolese refugee, a pastor and community leader and, the founder of Auscongo Network. He is also an author having recently released his memoir I Could Have Been a Streetkid, which describes the journey of an orphan and refugee who chose to follow his dreams and empower his people.

A Rotary Foundation centennial cake cutting ceremony was performed by a long standing Rotarian and Foundation benefactor, respected businessman and local identity Past District Governor Patrick Mc Monagle. Pat has been a Rotarian since 1980. He established one of Queensland’s largest privately owned engineering firms Sun Engineering at Carole Park in 1975. In this time Pat and Patricia McMonagle have donated many thousands of dollars to the Rotary Foundation. Pat was commended for his dedication to the Rotary Foundation over his 36 years in Rotary.

The Rotary Club of Greater Springfield holds its meetings every Thursday evening at 6.30pm at the Brookwater Golf and Country Club, 1 Tournament Drive, Brookwater. For enquiries, contact Club President Chris Steinback on 0411 472 684.

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Veterinary News

by Dr Ian Gorrie BVSc

Snake bite and your pet

Snake bites are a relatively common occurrence in regional areas of Australia. Around Forest Lake, Brown and Red Belly Black snake envenomation occurs in summer when snakes are active. There are a number of signs which are typical of venomous snake bites and, if observed, should be followed by prompt attention.

In the vast majority of snake bites, evidence of a bite wound is absent. Clinical signs observed are largely dependent on the species of snake as well as the dose and potency of venom delivered in the bite. Similarly, the clinical course of signs is also variable.

Dogs often show initial signs of transient collapse, salivation and vomiting that can be missed by owners. These signs may be followed by a seemingly spontaneous recovery.

However, the presence these signs almost invariably mean is that the patient has received a lethal dose of venom, with patients usually deteriorating with weakness, ataxia and urinating blood within hours.

In contrast, cats rarely display any initial signs, with the earliest signs usually being weakness and ataxia.

Your pet should be checked if you: • observe a snake attack incident; • find a dead snake in the yard – please bring in dead snakes for identification; • observe collapse, weakness, ataxia and urinating blood.

Snake bites are largely diagnosed on suspicion given the presence of signs suggestive of a bite. Blood samples to assess clotting times and kidney function and urine tests are also helpful in determining if a bite is likely, as well as the severity of the bite, but are not specific for snake bites. Venom detection kits are available to identify the correct venom.

Treatment of snake bites revolves around prompt administration of antivenin and supportive care. Intravenous fluids, antihistamines, adrenaline and respiratory support with oxygen, may all be necessary if supportive therapy is to be successful. Hospitalisation for a minimum of 24 hours is usually necessary to ensure adequate monitoring and treatment.

Snake bites should always be given a guarded prognosis as many complications can occur, but generally, treatment outcome is significantly improved if the animal is hospitalised and antivenin is administered promptly.

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Unfortunately, I’m hearing on a daily basis about the ongoing problems with the NBN rollout right across our region.

From drop outs and slow connection speeds, all the way through to delayed connection times and a lack of information as to when services will become available.

Whilst some areas are now benefitting from the NBN being made available, too often I’m seeing cases of community expectations not being met.

Just last week, I visited a resident who told me how the NBN cables run directly behind his back fence but due to the direction his house faces he is not able to be connected and must rely on a wireless connection.

He told me about his frustration that a connection to his property had been continuously delayed and the difficulties that his two primary school aged children faced when using the internet for their schoolwork. All the while properties nearby were connected months ago.

This is a classic example of the digital divide occurring throughout our region and the ongoing delays to homes and businesses being given access to high quality broadband.

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Switch on to cyber safety at workshops Tips to help young people stay safe on the internet and protect themselves from cyber bullying will be on offer when Ipswich City Council hosts Cyber Safety Workshops for parents and carers this month.

Arts and Social Development Committee Chairman Cr Charlie Pisasale said the workshops are tailored to help parents and carers better connect with young people.

“Issues such as cyber bullying, sexting and identity theft online can be particularly worrying for parents and carers,” Cr Pisasale said.

“The internet plays a large part in our everyday lives and the real world consequences can be significant, so it is important parents and carers help young people to use the internet productively and safely.

“This goes well beyond protecting children from strangers or blocking inappropriate content.

“Sometimes what may seem like basic knowledge to parents is new to young people just getting started in the digital world and vice versa, what is common knowledge to our young people can often be baffling for parents or carers.”

The workshop will be presented by a former online undercover police detective with firsthand experience dealing with child safety issues.

“Parents and carers will learn how to have conversations with young people before they enter the online world,” Cr Pisasale said.

“The workshop will also cover topics such as setting expectations and ground rules, basic guidelines for safety and what is current in the digital world.

“Every audience member, regardless of technological experience, will walk away with simple, powerful and effective messages.”

Two workshops are planned: • Monday, 20 March, 4pm to 5.30pm at Barry Jones Auditorium, 40 South Street, Ipswich.

• Thursday, 30 March, 4pm to 5.30pm, Springfield Lakes Community Centre, 53 Springfield Lakes Boulevard, Springfield Lakes.

Registrations are essential and must be made by Monday, 13 March to socialdevelopmentrequests@ ipswich.qld.gov.au or 3810 6655.

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Walking Group: Schools Springfield Lakes Heart Foundation and Camira State School, Playgroup & P&C Orion Walkers 3810 6666 AFL - Collingwood Park Power AFC Aiki Jutsu Martial Arts USQ 3381 4888 www.camirass.eq.edu.au Redbank Plains - 3040 0232 healthy4life@ipswich.qld.gov.au Yong: 3470 4420 goh@usq.edu.au powerafc@live.com.au Kindergarten Assoc Camira 3818 1789 Augustine Heights Cheeky Monkeys Westminster Warriors Soccer Club AFL - Greater Springfield Storm AFC Good Shepherd Catholic Primary Anna 0405 450 704 Redbank Plains Ph: 0450 005 152 Luke 0420 476 829 3437 5000 www.goodshepherd.qld.edu.au Harriot 0417 014 873 president@greaterspringfieldstorm.org Redbank Plains: Bushwalking & Environmental www.greaterspringfieldstorm.org Families & Health Primary: 3814 9222 Groups, S’field Lloyd 3282 3737 Athletics - Goodna Little Athletics www.redbplaiss.eq.edu.au/wcmss Camira Slimmers Shirley 3372 5851 0403 813 676 or 0419 197 272 Alcoholics Anonymous State High: 3432 1222 www.goodnalittleas.com Ph 3255 9162 www.aa.org.au www.redbplaishs.eq.edu.au Camira Scout Group Asst Group Leader - 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BY THE MAYOR - PAUL PISASALE A day out at Orion Lagoon is now even more convenient with free high speed Wi-Fi available for people to enjoy. The lagoon has been a huge hit with local families and visitors to Ipswich since it was launched at Robelle Domain in September 2015, attracting more than 400,000 people in its first 12 months of operation. The move lays the platform for future upgrades at the domain, including the introduction of intelligent lighting and smart bins.

Smart technology was one of the catalyst’s behind Ipswich’s inclusion in the world’s Top 7 Intelligent Communities for 2017. The accolade acknowledged our city’s ability to think global and act local, embrace digital technology and adapt to change. This is an incredibly exciting honour, and we’re now in the running to be named the 2017 Intelligent Community of the Year in June.

A reminder that council’s Mobile Library stops near Orion Lagoon from 1pm to 7pm every Thursday and 9am to noon on alternate Wednesdays.

It also stops at the Camira Springfield Community Centre on Old Logan Road from 2pm to 7pm on alternate Wednesdays. The library offers more than 10,500 loanable items including books, DVDs and CDs and offers group storytelling activities and internet access.

Council, Bunnings Warehouse and the RSPCA have teamed up to host free DIY workshops to help keep your dogs and cats safe and secure.

The local workshop will be held at Bunnings Springfield Central from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday, 23 March. It will offer low cost solutions for cat enclosures and tips to fix broken or inadequate fences. Bookings are essential and enclosed shoes must be worn. To RSVP visit Bunnings.com. au/stores/qld and select the Springfield Central store.

Councillor’s Comments

Council has endorsed draft plans to inform the final design of a community centre to be built on council-owned land at the corner of School Road and Mt Juillerat Drive, Augustine Heights, opposite the site of a future Woolworths supermarket and currently being used by the developers of a nearby residential estate.

The proposed centre will be located at the heart of a future commercial centre to service the increasing population of Ipswich’s eastern suburbs.

Plans include a community hall that can be divided into three separate areas, three offices for government and non-government services, a parents’ room, car park and an outdoor area with a covered veranda.

The State Government has already committed $1 million to the project, which has an estimated total cost of $1.8 million. Latest statistics from the 2016 Planning and Development Annual Report Card show Redbank Plains is now home to more than 18,000 residents. A total of 1,051 people moved to Redbank Plains last year and 376 new dwellings were created, making it Ipswich’s fastest growing suburb.

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University of Southern Queensland - Springfield lost sight of their vision to bring a university to Springfield.

Emeritus Professor William (Bill) Lovegrove, retired Vice Chancellor and President of USQ, was also instrumental in ensuring USQ came to Springfield Central.

Doug Fraser was the project manager and the inaugural Head of Campus at USQ Springfield. Thousands of students have passed through USQ Springfield with many of them being the first in their family to attend a university.

Many forget that USQ commenced building before Sinnathamby Boulevard was constructed, before Orion Springfield Central and before Robelle Domain.

USQ’s bold decision to have faith in the Greater Springfield vision has been a blessing to many.

Project manager and inaugural Head of Campus, Doug Fraser and Cr David Morrison in 2005 at USQ Springfield.

There are certain people in the Greater Springfield story who were instrumental in delivering projects that many said would never happen.

In the early 2000’s many influential people believed that Springfield would never have a University.

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by Pam Blamey Whether it is sitting around the coffee table while our hands are busy creating or around a BBQ with friends sharing experiences or with family members telling stories of ancestors and forebears or listening to a professional storyteller for entertainment and edification, live or on a screen, storytelling is an often taken for granted part of our cultural lives. It is through story that our culture is passed on and modified over time.

A well-told story sticks in our minds because through the use of metaphor, the words conjure up images, and our brains are wired for image and metaphor. Hearing stories is also important for language learning and problem solving This is why traditional stories and fairy tales have lasted so long; they have the ingredients of reciprocal image provoking metaphor and language that inspire learning and emotional resonance and empathy.

Some fairy tales are hundreds of years old and have slightly different versions in different countries as they have been told and re-told over many generations. And some have hidden meanings; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like they were told in code so the teachings in them would not be lost.

Some stories have healing properties, for example hearing stories of courage and tenacity can inspire us to keep going where we might be tempted to give up.

We all have a story to tell and it is important to have the courage and the space be able to tell our own story as well as to listen with respect and compassion to othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stories.

What were your stories you have been sharing recently? Encouraging? Healing? Reminiscing? Were they taking you down memory line or perhaps seeking and feeding your need and desire to create and inspire those around you? Whatever they are, they are an essential part of our lives, our families and community we live in.

Learn more about importance of storytelling in our lives at the Greater Springfield Creative HeARTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular catch ups from the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practitioner, Pam Blamey, www.frogonarockfairytales.com.au, an art therapist specialising in fairy tales and story.

Stay in touch with the local creatives via www. facebook.com/GSCreativeHub/

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“Blood cancer cost me my job and my home, but I’ve never appreciated life more.”

Jamie Hewett described himself as a fairly typical Aussie who prided himself on looking after his family before he was struck down with debilitating back pain several years ago.

After extensive tests, the Ipswich father of three was diagnosed with myeloma, a blood cancer that painfully destroys the bones.

“My life was great. I was a crane driver, married to my lovely wife, Rebecca, with three young children - Carrie, Jack, and Sam,” the 37 year old said.

But in a six-week period, Jamie’s back pain became so excruciating he could no longer get out of bed.

After a number of x-rays and scans, a bone marrow biopsy revealed Jamie had stage three myeloma and if left untreated he would probably only live another month.

The day after his diagnosis chemotherapy began, which was also combined with radiotherapy.

In March 2012, Jamie had a stem cell transplant but it held his myeloma at bay for only 10 months. Jamie underwent a second stem cell transplant in late 2015.

Over time Jamie realised he wouldn’t be able to go back to crane driving and so the Hewetts were forced to make the heartbreaking decision to sell the family home that they had built at Fernvale and move to a rented home in Ipswich.

“It was very difficult to lose our home but being diagnosed with a disease like myeloma makes you realise it’s the people you love who are truly valuable and it is great to be alive,” he said.

“We’re very fortunate to have the support that we do from our family, church friends and the Leukaemia Foundation.”

After his transplants, Jamie’s wife and daughter both shaved their hair for World’s Greatest Shave, together raising more than $7000 to help other families facing blood cancer.

You can help local families like Jamie’s too, by shaving or colouring your hair for the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave on March 16-19. Visit worldsgreatestshave.com to sign up and receive your free kit.

Greater Springfield VIEW Club Update

by Robyne Apps Our February coffee morning gave the ladies time to reflect on 2016 and plan for 2017. Our Greater Springfield ladies will be joining Centenary Evening VIEW club as a sub membership with the option to attend Centenary meetings and join in with their activities and outings.

President Gaynor from Centenary Evening will be our Guest Speaker at our next meeting on Wednesday 22 March from 6.30pm at Councillor Morrison’s community meeting room at Springfield. Ladies from Greater Springfield are most welcome to join us to explore the further development of this club. Please RSVP by 20 March to reapps@ bigpond.com We have a number of ladies attending the VIEW Area International Women’s Day event at East Leagues Club, Coorparoo on Saturday 11 March from 10.30am. Panel guests will include radio announcer Kelly Higgins-Devine (pictured right) and the Rev Tania Eichler from the Centenary Anglican community.

VIEW Clubs support The Smith Family and we will be looking forward to hearing from a Learning for Life student on the day as well as raising funds for The Smith Family with various raffles and prizes. VIEW clubs nationally support over one thousand Learning for Life students from Year 1 into University education.

The Greater Springfield ladies will host the VIEW National President Gwen Wilton at a morning tea on Sunday 12 March from 10.30am at the Orion Hotel. We look forward to catching up with ladies from nine other VIEW clubs in the Zone and showing them firsthand the progress and development of the Greater Springfield area.

You too can be part of this fast developing VIEW club by contacting me, Robyne, on reapps@bigpond.com.

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Update by Pat Quickfall

Providing assistance and support to children and young people, their families and their communiƟes InformaƟon and Referral During the first week of February, we had two ladies from Angels in Aprons as our guest speakers. They gave a very interesting talk about how they can help in different ways: aged care, hospital transport, 24 hour care, domestic help, meals etc. Lots of good information for us all.

On 8th February we a fun day with some members relating their ‘brush with fame’. It was enjoyable and interesting listening to all the different stories.

We played Hoy on 15th February where there were prizes to be won, followed with our lovely morning tea.

Our bus trip to Maleny was on 22nd February and was an enjoyable day for all. There is another bus trip to the Blue Mountains coming up soon, so stay tuned for the details.

It’s been a very hot couple of weeks, let’s hope March is going to be a bit cooler for us.

If you’d like to join in on all the fun we have, feel free to give me, Pat, a call on 3818 9343. We’d love to have you come along!

Digital innovators invited to go green Nature goes digital as part of an innovative new concept to build community engagement with the environment and connect Ipswich entrepreneurs with a unique opportunity to ignite their ideas. Ipswich City Council has partnered with Fire Station 101 to present the DigiCon (Digital Conservation) hackathon, giving innovators, developers and entrepreneurs the chance to create new digital solutions that promote environmental interaction and conservation.

Mayor Paul Pisasale said DigiCon would kick off with Ideation Night at Fire Station 101 on Thursday, 9 March from 5.30-8pm.

“We’re looking for creative ways to inspire people and get them into the great outdoors. Our conservation estates are tremendous assets for our city and we are excited about creating new ways to gather information about them,” he said.

“By working with the community and bringing people to Fire Station 101 we will be able to share ideas and develop digital solutions. There’s prize money and product development support on offer and at the end of the day the big winners will be our entrepreneurs, our innovators and our environment.”

For more information visit firestation101.com.au.

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