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Personally Speaking with Susannah Friis Someone commented to me a few weeks ago that they couldn’t imagine me saying anything wrong or out of place.

After I picked myself up off the floor and stopped laughing, I assured them that I most certainly do...and often! I quite frequently wish I had an internal seven second delay like they do for radio stations.

The most recent example of this was at our daughter’s parent/teacher interview night. Here’s a brief transcript: Me to teacher I’d never met before: Hi Jennifer, I’m Susannah.

Her: Hi Susannah, please, call me Jenny.

Me: I’m good thanks!

Her: ....right, well, take a seat. *Cue facepalm And there was another embarrassing moment with a different teacher but I’m not sharing that one with you as well! And, of course, there are times I say things that are wrong and potentially hurtful, instead of things that just make me look silly.

The truth is, we all say things at the wrong times, in the wrong way, and often at the completely wrong time. And even though some people think that because I can string two sentences together in written form, the fact is that no-one is above saying the wrong thing. Maybe it’s age but I have less of an issue now with the fact that I say the wrong thing than when I was younger. When I was younger, I was mortified.

Now, I either laugh or apologise (to be honest, it’s usually both!).

When we understand, and are comfortable with, the fact that we can have things come out of their mouths that we didn’t intend, we are much more forgiving when others do it too. If it’s in person, we can show by our tone and body language that there was no malicious intent and we can also forgive and smooth over for others when they say something without thinking too.

Of course, it’s hard to convey tone and feeling using a keyboard and an internet connection, which, unfortunately, is where many, many silly, hurtful, mean, thoughtless things can be, and are, said.

There are studies conducted on the rise of ‘keyboard warriors’ who hide behind the supposed anonymity of the internet and say whatever they feel like at any given time.

While, as my example demonstrates, none of us are immune from saying the wrong thing, the problem with ‘saying’ it online is its permanency and the fact that it reaches a much larger audience than we ever have in real life. The other disturbing thing is that unlike when words sometimes rush unbidden from our lips, there is more time to think when typing and before hitting that ‘send’ button. And it’s the lack of thought that is the problem.

We need to be even more careful with our words online, in forums and on facebook. Face to face connection simply cannot be replaced, after all, it is the original mode of communication and, in my opinion, really is the best.

Be kind, be gentle, be understanding with your words, both online and in person. Oh, and try not to answer questions no-one has asked when meeting new teachers!

Letters & feedback are always welcome email Susannah Friis at: editor@LNP.net.au or leave a comment on her blog at susannahfriis.com

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Help mothers-in-need this Mother’s Day Everyone appreciates being a parent can be difficult; the neverending laundry, picky eaters and sibling in-fighting to name a few. But for families in crisis or mothers in shelters who are escaping domestic violence, their challenges are much more serious. One of the most significant challenges for these mothers can be the ability to provide basic healthcare items for their babies and children such as nappies.

At an average of 45 cents each and with newborns using up to 3000 nappies in their first year, nappies are one of the largest ongoing costs of raising a young family.

From May 5-19 inclusive, The Nappy Collective is calling on families across Australia to address this rising and significant need through the donation of their leftover nappies, which will provide vital material aid to mums in need, and help share the joy and love of Mother’s Day. Local residents are encouraged to donate their leftover nappies or new packets to the collection by dropping them off at the Orion Shopping Centre information desk.

The May collective spans 50 cities and towns across Australia, where over 340 workplaces will collect hundreds of thousands of left-over, unused, disposable nappies (largely destined for landfill). The Nappy Collective will then sort and redistribute the collected nappies to over 180 organisations around Australia that support mothers fleeing family violence, asylum seekers, refugees and families struggling with homelessness, mental illness, drug abuse, and extreme financial hardship.

Sandra Jacobs, Founder said, “We’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity and support of the community, and to date have collected over 1.75 million nappies, which have greatly benefitted tens of thousands of babies around Australia.

However, demand continues to increase with shelters and welfare agencies struggling to provide nappies for their clients with their limited funds. This Mother’s Day, we urge all our donors and the community to contribute nappies to our campaign and help struggling mums around the country.

“The stories from our beneficiaries of the sheer relief and gratitude of the mums when they receive their nappies is what drives the ongoing commitment of The Nappy Collective. A handful of nappies may not mean much to you or me but they make a huge impact on a mum in crisis and, importantly, show her the community truly cares.”

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Over the last 12 months, Centenary Rowing Club have nurtured two very promising thirteen year old athletes that could well become a national find.

Both girls are only in year 9, with Victoria Petrie attending Brisbane State High School and Caitlin Lythall from The Springfield Anglican College. Both rowers are relatively new to the sport with Caitlin also a rising Netball competitor.

Competing at the recent Centenary Head of the River held on the Coomera Rowing Course the large crowd of spectators rose to their feet as they demonstrated a masterful display of top rowing in the Year 10 Double Scull event.

At the finish of the event, an excited Victoria Petrie said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d had a fantastic start and established a good lead over the other five crews leading to the resounding win.

Anthony Shortis who has probably been responsible for fostering the largest number of young rowing athletes at the Centenary Rowing Club said that his modus operandi was to always teach his crews to get out in front early. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If rowers can lead from the beginning they have two advantages â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they can see the other crews behind them and of course the others have to pass them,â&#x20AC;? Mr Shortis said.

Caitlin Lythall, who is captain of boats at the new Springfield Anglican College Boat Club, did a magnificent job in the stroke seat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve only been rowing for twelve months having learnt to row in a scull on a Lake not far from school at Springfield. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like a hard sport as it keeps you very fit and the best thing is you meet a terrific lot of other like minded athletes who you know would die for you rather than give up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both Victoria and I followed Mr Shortisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; plan and over the last 100m we both gave it everything we had moving away from the other crews and winning our final easily,â&#x20AC;?

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Director of Rowing at Centenary Paul Shears said that it was a great regatta with the conditions the best he had ever seen at Coomera. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best thing about running a youth rowing program is seeing the large number of young athletes we have produced over the years having fun,â&#x20AC;? Mr Shears said.

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Say thank you to your first art manager, who noted your talent from the day you held your first pencil or crayon or brush in your hand.

Say thank you to your first art exhibition curator, who salvaged your numerous creations and hung them on the fridge door, your roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wall and her and your Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office walls to bring joy to their and othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hearts and make them smile seeing your work.

Say thank you to your first (and ongoing for awhile) sponsor for your first crayons, pastels, pencils, scissors, paper, strings, glues, boxes, clay and only you know what else.

Say thank you for your first personal driver taking you from art classes, art shops, craft shops and all your friends activities where you played, enjoyed, dreamed and created your first art.

Say thank you to your first Public Relation manager proudly staging your work everywhere around the kindy, schools, kids groups and birthday parties. From the fridge door to the living room tables, from the gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hidden places to the school corridors...to the galleries.

Say thank you for your first experience of getting your hands dirty and marked with the bright coloured paints. Your first painted hand-prints on your room wall or your t-shirt...

Say thank you.

She spotted your talent earlier than anyone else, lovingly supported your interests and creative endeavours or perhaps gave you means to do what you love to do today. Say thank you to the quiet hero of your creative life and passion. Say thank you.

Wishing all mothers and women in our lives who nurtured our passion and creativity from the day one till now; all the best on Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. If you are looking for more personal creative and local networks, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go by without getting in touch with the Greater Springfield Creative HeARTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group or perhaps investigate options of becoming exhibiting and gallery member of Inspiration Ipswich, a local artist co-operative. Keep in touch via www.facebook.com/ GSCreativeHub/. Gallery membership enquiries: www. facebook.com/InspirationsIpswich/

Change of plans lead young locals to the trip of a lifetime Inspired to be part of something with purpose, locals Kelsey and Rebecca revised their plans to work and travel in Europe for a year, to volunteering in Myanmar by working with the Internally Displaced People (IDP) of Kachin.

With the pair’s church, Kruger Parade Baptist, involved in supporting the IDP’s for many years, Kelsey and Rebecca also learnt more about the plight of many people in Myanmar from a church family and decided to assist in a practical way.

Soon, friend Johnny, a builder, was on board and the three began fundraising for their two month trip by holding a sausage sizzle where friends, family, work colleagues and the wider church generously supported the trio.

“We raised over $9000 which went directly to the people of Kachin,” said Kelsey. “This allowed us to purchase much needed food for the IDP’s, school supplies for the children, restoring drainage and electricity, Tuk Tuk’s to allow for children to transported to school, medical supplies and much more.

“We were also able to invest in training women from one IDP camp in sewing. This allows the woman to obtain a skill and earn money by selling the items made. The hope is for the small business to become self-sufficient. While we were in Kachin, the support from everyone back home continued through prayer, encouragement and further donations.”

Johnny, being a skilled builder, built playgrounds, including seesaw, table tennis, fort, soccer goals and basketball hoop, for a local school and one of the IDP camps. With limited possessions the children are now able to enjoy some typical childlike activity in the midst of conflict and uncertainty.

“We also visited a total of six IDP camps with the purpose of assessing their current needs and providing what we could through our donations,” said Kelsey. “We also used this as an opportunity to listen to their stories of having to flee their homes due to the conflict and losing family members at the hands of the Burmese military. We were greatly impacted by their strength and generosity in the face of fear and poverty.

“It is our goal to have future teams attend Myanmar on a regular basis. Many of the Kachin people asked us not to forget them as they already feel abandoned by their government and persecuted by the Burmese military. By sharing their stories and sending future teams, we will fulfil our promise of not only not forgetting them, but also increasing the worlds knowledge of what is happening in Kachin.”

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With an impressive and an extraordinary ability to use humour to break down barriers and stereotypes as well as provoke thought in any audience, Andy Saunders takes satire to new heights. Trenchant observations of human behaviour and sharp material combined with skills in attracting and holding the interest and attention of audiences of all ages are a powerful combination.

Andy has quickly become one of the most popular and successful acts performing around the country today at a variety of events and venues. The only way is up and this is one comedian that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be held down.

Andy believes that the best way to change the world for the better is through laughter and that a human being is at their most vulnerable while laughing, so get ready to be at the peril of this new, relevant and necessary brand of comedy.

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Members of the Greater Springfield community can celebrate their mums this Mother’s Day by taking part in the Trees for Mum event being organised by Springfield Lakes Nature Care Inc. The event, which is one of a national series of Trees for Mum events, will take place at Promenade Park 252 Lakeside Drive Springfield Lakes between 2pm and 3pm on Sunday, 14 May, and all trees and planting equipment will be provided for participants.

Trees for Mum was first started in Sydney in 2002 by friends and colleagues, Deena Raphael and Lauren Adlam, as a way of paying tribute to their mums, who they had both lost to cancer.

The first event was a huge success, attracting over 150 people to Manly Lagoon Park to plant commemorative trees.

In the years since this inaugural event, interest has grown and Trees for Mum events have been run in many states across Australia with more than 20,000 people having planted trees as tributes to mothers who have passed away or to celebrate those who are still alive.

“It’s incredible to think we have reached so many people and the feedback we receive is inspiring. Most people are so grateful for the opportunity to nurture the environment and create living and growing legacies for their wonderful mothers,” said Lauren.

The Trees for Mum event being hosted by Springfield Lakes Nature Care Inc is open to all members of the community who want to plant a tree for their mothers or take part in the event with their mums, while also doing something to help the environment.

“Trees for Mum day is a great way the community can help replace some of the trees that were lost in our parklands during Tropical Cyclone Debbie and after trees die due to drought or other natural causes. It’s a free family activity to bring the children along to draw on a label and help them plant the tree,” said Luise Manning, Springfield Lakes Nature Care Inc President.

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Generous locals lend a helping hand Local Ipswich residents have once again dug deep and given generously when the call went out from a nearby organisation in their quest to help Lismore residents severely effected in the recent floods.

Goodna Street Life founder and CEO, Helen Youngberry said the response was overwhelming. â&#x20AC;&#x153;KS Easter offered the truck to transport the goods and together with donations from Forest Lake residents, we had enough to fill the truck,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was great to help out the flood victims in Lismore as so many of the charities in the town were effected too, so they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in a position to help anyone either. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to say a big thank you to everyone who donated. Your generosity was really appreciated by those doing it tough right now after the floods.â&#x20AC;?

Goodna Street Life began just over a year ago when Helen volunteered for another organisation that feed the homeless. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I heard so many stories about the lack of food and services that I decided to start a charity and Goodna Street Life is the result,â&#x20AC;? said Helen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We now have three houses that house homeless men and an op-shop that supports the houses and other services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are currently endeavouring to raise enough funds to move premises and create a full homeless service centre that includes provides three meals a day as well as shower and washing facilities.â&#x20AC;?

To find out how you can support the ongoing work of Goodna Street Life, send an email to goodnastreetlife@gmail.com or call Helen on 0455 995 561.

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Update by Pat Quickfall

It was our monthly meeting day on 5 April with a guest speaker from RACQ. There was a lot of information we already knew but also a few things we did not know...some of us might need to retake our driving test!

Overall, it was a very interesting morning.

On Friday 7 April, we had our cafe night. It was a crackling pork for dinner and as always the food was very good and plenty of it. We had a DJ to entertain us, so after dinner some of us took to the floor with everyone thoroughly enjoying the evening.

It was our Hoy morning on 12 April where we also held an Easter bonnet parade, which was a lot of fun with some great bonnets on display.

On 19 April, we had our bus trip to Mount Tamborine with the first stop being at Green Lane Coffee Plantation. A talk about how the coffee beans were grown and about the growing progress was given and then we enjoyed lovely home made scones and coffee before a walk round the gallery to look at all the lovely shops and the famous clock shop. We were back on the bus to the St Bernard Hotel for lunch where we were met in the foyer by two beautiful St Bernard dogs. We had a great lunch then back home after a wonderful day out. A big thank you to Val and Irene for arranging the wonderful day.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to join in on all the fun we have, ring me, Pat, on 3818 9343.

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Veterinary News

by Dr Ian Gorrie BVSc

Kidney disease in cats

Excessive thirst generally leads to increased urination and in our feline friends this can be symptomatic of some serious diseases including, kidney failure, diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism and liver disease just to name a few.

Cats are particularly prone to kidney damage and it has a variety of causes. Infections, cancers, exposure to toxins, and malfunction of the immune system may all be responsible for starting a slow process of damage, leading eventually to loss of function and kidney failure. Kidney disease (or chronic renal failure) is the most common medical disease affecting cats. It is mostly seen in older cats with only about 10% of diagnoses in cats less than three years of age.

The kidneys play a very vital role in removing waste products from the blood stream, retaining essential nutrients such as potassium, maintaining hydration and producing urine. Chronic renal failure is a condition where, over time, the function of the kidneys deteriorates, resulting in the inability to remove the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waste matter and purify the blood. The kidneys have a large amount of capacity to perform their various functions, so at least 70% of the kidneys need to be affected before any signs of disease are seen. In most cases, this means that the damage has been occurring over a number of months or even years before the failure of the kidneys is evident. Signs of kidney failure are weight loss, high blood pressure, poor coat quality, increased urination, inappropriate urination, incontinence, excessive drinking and vomiting.

Renal failure is usually diagnosed by a urine test and a blood test that looks at various markers of kidney function. These tests help to determine the extent of the disease allowing your vet to proceed with the best course of treatment.

The risks associated with chronic renal failure can be minimised by maintaining good hydration and a high quality diet. There are many good filtering and flowing water bowls available that can help encourage good hydration. Once kidney disease is diagnosed, there are many specific diets available which can help support the kidney to maintain good function. High blood pressure should be medicated and monitored to avoid complications.

The key is early diagnosis. Annual blood tests are recommended so any irregularities can be detected early.

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Local pastor awarded Community Service Medallion

Active in the greater Springfield area for the last 21 years, Pastor Phil Cutcliffe was honoured recently with the Ipswich City Community Service Medallion, presented by Cr David Morrison.

Well known for his work in heading up Westside Community Care (WCC), Ps Phil has also helped pioneer four church campuses under Springfield Christian Family, which continue to grow and serve their local communities.

Westside Community Care delivers many programs to the community including a low cost counselling service, back to school support, food vouchers, care parcels, free hampers and gifts at Christmas time, a No Interest Loan scheme to purchase essential household items for low income earners, a wide range of support for those effected by domestic violence and relief for the homeless.

“When I first moved to the Springfield area, my main focus was engaging with those who could help me achieve my dreams and goals,” said Ps Phil.

“But the longer I have been here, the more I have learnt the great satisfaction and reward that comes from loving those who can’t pay back, loving people unconditionally and then seeing that type of love get paid forward by others in the community.”

Ps Phil has also been instrumental in many major community events including the Australia Day celebrations at Robelle Domain, the Family Funday with Watoto Choir as well as the Robelle Domain and DanceUp talent quest and the Run for Life held in September. With other events such as the Seeds Fundraising Dinner, the Shape up for Life Challenge, Loan Market Golf Day and overseeing the management of the Camira Springfield Community Centre, there is always something to do for Ps Phil, and he couldn’t do it all on his own.

“I would like to thank my wife Julianne and my children for their support and my co-pastors and workers who have strongly embraced the vision for the church and the community,” said Ps Phil. “Thanks too, to the many church family members and community volunteers that belong, serve and lead each week.

“So much as been made possible through the support of local businesses and the Ipswich City Council who threw their weight behind our programs and community events.

“Most of all I would like to thank God for his amazing strength, love, wisdom and provision.”

Despite the extensive list of achievements, Ps Phil has plans for another church campus in the area and would like to expand the network of care in the community, especially focussing on those effected by domestic violence.

Cr Morrison said, “Our community is blessed by having Phil and his wife Julianne living and serving in the greater Springfield area. It was a privilege to present him with the medallion as a token of our appreciation as a community.”

RSPCA’s domestic violence service under pressure as numbers double

RSPCA Queensland’s Pets In Crisis program is struggling as the numbers of domestic violence victims using the service rose dramatically during the last year.

Back in 2005, RSPCA Queensland agreed to help DVConnect deal with women and children who felt trapped in violent domestic situations because of concerns for their pets.

“Women often delay leaving a violent relationship because they’re worried about what will happen to their pets,” said Di Mangan Manager of DVConnect.

“Unfortunately refuges are not equipped to take animals and women have been have been reluctant to leave if they cannot find or afford emergency pet care.”

The Pets in Crisis domestic violence program solved this problem by providing temporary care for the pets of women and children during their stay in domestic violence refuges.

The number of pets being cared for by the RSPCA has been gradually increasing every year, but last year the numbers doubled.

“In 2015, we cared for 126 animals but last year that number jumped to 236. We’re struggling to cope,” said Foster Care Coordinator Julie Herbert. “However it remains our long term commitment to help address the disturbing links between animal abuse, child abuse and domestic violence.”

Last year Pets in Crisis provided temporary accommodation for 147 dogs, 68 cats, nine kittens, four birds, four guinea pigs, three reptiles and one horse. In total, the animals spent 7356 days in care and cost the RSPCA over $230,000.

Pets in Crisis is a critical program that delivers many community benefits. On the one hand, it provides women with a release from their ‘hostage’ situations and enables families to seek refuge and on the other, pets are protected from violence or abandonment and are able to be reunited with their families when they are in a safe environment.

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ROTARY CLUB of Greater Springfield

UPDATE BY Chris Steinback

Last month saw the opening of the new Sensory Room at Mt Ommaney Special School, a local school that provides an educational service for students with an intellectual disability and secondary impairments including vision, hearing, physical and Autistic Spectrum Disorders from birth through to their graduation from formal schooling.

Multi-sensory equipment is a vital and effective part in the treatment of sensory disorders with children and adults alike. Sensory equipment can help develop key life skills including vocalisation, gross motor skills, colour recognition and tracking.

To ensure the new Sensory Room provided state of the art therapeutic activities for the students the Rotary Club of Greater Springfield came to the schools aid and funded the provision of a new Steplite.

The Steplite, which the students adore, is a fantastic piece of equipment that every Sensory Room should include. This large colourful panel uses the latest in soundactivated LED technology to illuminate up to 12 steps of brightly coloured light. With a simple clap of your hands or any form of vocalisation, the panel comes to life, rewarding Pictured at the opening of the the student with an impressive Sensory Room, L-R: display of light or will just fill the Susan Christensen (Principal); room with music. The Steplite’s Keith Reinke (Springfield Rotary); response depends on which Chrissy Hamilton (Literacy Coach). programme is selected.

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.

Baby and Kids Market fundraiser The Mount Ommaney Special School P&C Baby & Kids Market will be held on Saturday 17 June from 8am-noon at 94 Capitol Drive, Mount Ommaney.

Entry is just $2 with all proceeds going towards providing students with equipment, education and support programs. There will be heaps of bargains on offer and plenty of activities to keep the kids amused.

For more information email Kerrie Reid at kreid125@eq.edu.au.

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At our meeting this month, we were provided with afternoon tea by Aveo Springfield Retirement Village, following their visit to our last meeting.

What a feast! Delicious! One of our members entertained us in the 5-10 spot with her thoughts on “What’s in a name?” Our guest speaker, Dr David Hamill AM who is Chairman of the Red Cross Blood Service, provided us with information about the contribution of the blood service to public health and the importance of voluntary non-remunerated blood donation in Australia. It was surprising to learn that most blood from donations is not used for accident victims but that the derived products are used in many different medical treatments including surgeries and the treatment of various cancer and blood diseases.

Although April’s coffee morning at Brookwater Golf Club saw small numbers, the venue and morning tea again lived up to expectations.

The outing this month was to the Queensland Museum to view the Hadron Collider which is the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator. It was all very technical but interesting. I think I can say, I now know a tiny bit about the science involved. For lunch, two venues were chosen. Some of us went to The Library Cafe at the Cultural Centre while others went searching for a pub lunch.

Last month’s outing was to Victoria Barracks where members were taken on a guided tour by Captain Steve Beck. The first point of interest was a pop-up exhibition of the Vietnam campaign from 1962-1972 which included weapons and information relevant to the time. The tour then led into the old officers’ quarters for an informative power point presentation on the early history of the barracks. A highlight for one of our members was holding his Grandfather’s First World War medals. Following a delicious morning tea with scones, jam and cream, several very knowledgeable volunteers led members on a journey around the beautiful buildings. Each building had a beautiful story breathing history of the past, some dating back to 1863.

Lunch at the LA pub and some informal chatter was an enjoyable finish to the outing before members made their way back to the train station for the journey home.

Are you looking for a social club for retired or semi-retired men and women? The Probus Club of Goodna-Springfield meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 1.30pm at Camira Friends and Neighbours Hall, Bruce Lane, Camira. If you would like to come along to a meeting or need more information, please phone Penny on 3818 7981 or email gsprobus08@outlook.com. You will be warmly welcomed.

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A message from the Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Desk

BY THE MAYOR - PAUL PISASALE

Providing assistance and support to children and young people, their families and their communiĆ&#x;es InformaĆ&#x;on and Referral Intensive Personal Support Housing and Homelessness EducaĆ&#x;on Engagement Employment and Training Disability Events and AcĆ&#x;viĆ&#x;es Volunteering and AcĆ&#x;ve CiĆ&#x;zenship ICYS relies on government funding in addiĆ&#x;on to community and business donaĆ&#x;ons. Please help support at risk children and young people by making a tax deducĆ&#x;ble donaĆ&#x;on via our website

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As Ipswich comes into its own as the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest growing city, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tremendous that we continue to embrace our proud past while celebrating a bright future. The Ipswich Festival has returned bigger and better than ever with 11 days of music, dance, art and theatre underway across the city. The ever-popular Global Fiesta will be held on Saturday, 13 May while Jazz, Wine & Blues will be held on Sunday, 14 May. Following the festival, the 2017 Ipswich Show will be held from Friday, 19 May to Sunday, 21 May. We have an enduring sense of heritage in our city and the annual show reminds us of our early days and how far weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come since 1873 when the first show was held. I encourage you all to attend this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show and celebrate everything thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great about living in Ipswich.

Have you checked out the new Discover Ipswich magazine? For the first time, the magazine was delivered to Ipswich households as well as the usual visitor information centres. We did this to help residents explore their own backyard and become better acquainted with the many great experiences on offer locally. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect guide for new residents and includes more than 100 things to do across Ipswich. Give some a try and share your experiences with friends from out of town. More tourists visiting Ipswich combined with more residents choosing to spend their recreation time locally instead of leaving the city limits is great for our local economy.

Sustainability is front of mind as Ipswich continues to grow. Earlier this year council launched Sustainable Ipswich, which sets out to 2021 how we will protect and enhance our environment and the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s liveability for current and future generations. The strategy is about much more than just detailing our overarching vision; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve set measurable targets to allow us to track our progress. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also established councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Sustainability Advisory Group to oversee and monitor the strategyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress. I encourage you to take a look at the strategy at ipswich.qld.gov.au.

New park honours local business owners Springfield Lakes is now home to a new Green Space following an announcement from Ipswich City Council this month.

Fittingly named after successful local business owners, Terry and Frances Slaughter, the park was officially opened by Mayor Paul Pisasale and Councillor for Division 9 Cr Sheila Ireland.

Also in attendance were friends and family of the communityminded business owners.

Cr Ireland said, “I would like to thank Terry and Frances for bringing so much to the community, and additionally I would also like to thank the developer, Lend Lease, for this lovely addition to parks in the area.”

Mr Slaughter has been in retail for 25 years and took over the operation of the local IGA in Springfield Lakes five years ago.

The business employs 26 local staff including his wife and son, and supports the community by providing vouchers for people in need to Westside Community Care for redemption at the store.

Terry Slaughter also sits on the IGA State Board & Police Community Board and also manages to fit in the occasional round of golf.

“I am so delighted and humble to have the park named in our honour. The turnout was great and I could see our family was very proud of us,” Terry said about the park’s official opening.

Terry & Frances Slaughter Park is located at The Peninsula, Springfield Lakes.

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Happy 10th Birthday Orion Springfield Central I recall very clearly in 2007 the then Premier of Queensland Peter Beattie officially opening Orion Springfield Central. Since 2007, Orion has doubled in size and has seven large anchor stores with over 150 specialty shops.

Mirvac, who constructed and own Orion Springfield Central, have to be congratulated for recognising the potential of the greater Springfield area and making the bold decision to build and then expand. I have no doubt that Mirvac will not regret their investment into Orion.

Orion have given much back to the community. I recall after the 2011 floods, they gave out 100 $250 vouchers to those in need. For the last four years, Orion Town Centre has been the naming sponsor of the Orion Christmas Carols at Robelle Domain and also have naming rights for the very popular Orion Lagoon.

Mirvac is committed to sustainability and Orion has won many environmental design awards in its first decade.

Orion Town Centre is much more than a shopping centre; it has become the heart of the Greater Springfield development and the retail, lifestyle and meeting destination for many.

Pictured top right: Touring the Orion site in 2005 Pictured bottom right: Orion’s food Court and Town Square in 2017.

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a message from the desk of

Milton Dick

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ANZAC Day holds a special place in the hearts of many Australians as we pay our respects to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

As part of commemorations for this year’s ANZAC Day, students from across the electorate were invited to participate in the inaugural Oxley Electorate Spirit of ANZAC Award.

This competition was open to students in Year 11 to submit a short essay, poem or piece of artwork on what the spirit of ANZAC means to them.

My office received entries from schools across the electorate including Springfield Central State High School, Forest Lake State High School and Centenary State High School.

I’m proud to work side by side with our local RSL Branches who also participated in the competition by sending representatives to be a part of the selection committee to select the most worthy recipient and five other highly commended awards.

After much deliberation, Sam Wallace was chosen as the winner for his essay entitled – The ANZAC Spirit. Sam will receive flights and accommodation with a parent to visit Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial later this year including a private tour of the memorial and participating in the last post ceremony. Below is an excerpt from Sam’s essay.

There is nothing more poignant than attending a dawn service and commemorating our brave servicemen and women over the rising orange sun. This commemoration service itself is a unifying event as all walks of life can be observed attending and paying their respects. The very idea of the ANZAC Spirit and the impact it has upon our society is something that should not be forgotten or degraded for at the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

Congratulations also goes to Royston Peterson, Paris Knapp, Mimi Dang, Fatema Noor and Mohamed Adam who were recipients of the highly commended awards. Thank you to the many students who submitted entries for the award and to our local schools who supported them doing so. I’m happy to report that the competition will again be open in 2018 and I look forward to receiving more fantastic entries this time next year.

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Development Update – Augusta Parkway Augustine Heights. Construction of the new McDonald’s store is now underway at the newly developed commercial precinct on the corner of Technology Drive and Gateway Drive Augustine Heights. Red Rooster, Guzman y Gomez and a Zaraffa’s Coffee drive-thru are planned for this site. Gateway Drive at Augustine Heights is now open which links Technology Drive to the off-ramp from the Centenary Highway.

Augustine Heights/Brookwater. New security cameras are being installed at two locations along Augusta Parkway Augustine Heights/Brookwater and should be operational before the end of June 2017 weather permitting. The cameras will have number plate recognition and will be monitored 24/7 as part of Council’s Safe City program which is widely recognised as one of the most effective CCTV networks in Australia.

Gailes. A right hand turn arrow at the intersection of Brisbane Road and Old Logan Road Gailes travelling from Goodna is now operational, facilitating a safer right hand turn movement. In addition, a security camera is being installed at Old Logan Road near the shopping centre at Gailes.

Microchipping Your Pet. Free microchipping for first-time dog registrations will be held at the Animal Management Centre, 6 Hooper Street, West Ipswich, on Friday 12 May, Friday 9 June and Friday 14 July from 9am to noon. If your dog is already registered with Council, microchipping is only $18 on the day. You can also microchip your cat on the day for only $18. A microchip provides a permanent ID which can quickly reunite you with your lost or injured pet. This could save your pet’s life. Sadly, many pets that end up in pounds and shelters are not identified (they don’t have a chip or tag) and their owners cannot be located. Microchips cannot be removed or fall off like a traditional collar or tag.

Thought of the Month: “It is hard to fail but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt.

Stella St, Camira receives a complete rebuild Residents of Stella Street, Camira now have a brand new road to complement their healthy gardens, which Cr David Morrison says can be attributed to the fact that the area has had years of excellent fertilization.

Cr David Morrison recalls that when his parents moved to Camira in 1966, Stella Street did not exist as this area was a pig farm.

“I remember very clearly visiting the pig farm and chatting with the pig farmers Frank and Charlie,” said Cr Morrison. “Charlie used to own a water truck, so when we ran out of water, we would call Charlie and he would deliver us a truck full that would half fill our water tank.

“Frank married a lady called Stella and subdivided the land and called the street after his wife. They lived in the double story brick house they had built on the corner of Old Logan Road and Stella Street. When the double brick house was built, it was probably the best house in all of Camira.

“Charlie lived opposite the brick house in the original farm house which is still there today on the southern side of Stella Street two houses back from Old Logan Road.”

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