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Empowering tomorrow’s decisions Ipswich Community Youth Service (ICYS) is a not-forprofit community based organisation that supports and assists at risk children and young people, their families and their communities to identify their strengths, become active citizens and make positive decisions for their future. As a not-for-profit organisation, ICYS relies on government funding and donations from businesses and the community to provide services to young people in Ipswich and the surrounding regions. ICYS prides itself on the targeted, professional and reputable work it provides to support some of the most vulnerable people in our community. ICYS provides a wide range of support including assistance with educational engagement, housing and homelessness, disability, information, referral, advocacy, practical assistance, drop-in, emergency relief and recreational activities in Ipswich and the surrounding regions of the Lockyer Valley, Somerset, Scenic Rim and West Brisbane. In addition to these core services, ICYS provides: • School Holiday Activities for young people; • A weekly breakfast targeted at young people in need; • Limited provision of phone cards, travel cards and food vouchers; • Resources such as our “Rant Free Renting: a young person’s guide to renting a home” booklet; • Annual community events such as Ipswich Day for Daniel, Child Protection Week activities, Youth Homelessness Matters Day, Youth Forums, National Youth Week and other community projects; • And more. Your generous donations will go towards ensuring ICYS can continue to provide these valuable programs well into the future. If you would like to make a donation, head to www.icys.org.au/donate or phone 3812 1050.

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Personally Speaking with Susannah Friis Somewhere in the week between Christmas and New Years, my washing machine broke. And when I say broke, I mean it would fill the tub full of water and then refuse to wash, leaving me with a load of sopping wet clothes and limited means to rectify the situation. To say I was annoyed and frustrated would be an understatement. After having guests and a full house over Christmas, I subsequently faced piles of dirty sheets, tablecloths, towels and clothes laying about my laundry. Even though I took a few loads of essentials to a friend’s house and used her machine while I waited the week and a half it took for the part to come in and the repairman to come back and fix it, there was a backlog of washing to be done. One of my husband’s well used phrases is ‘playing catch up’. It has a myriad of applications and certainly applies here! I hate ‘playing catch up’ of any sort. Whether it’s coming back to an overflowing inbox after a holiday, washing when it’s been raining (or a broken machine!), weeding the garden or the piles of washing up and dishwasher duties after a weekend of entertaining. Another circumstance in which we say ‘catch up’ is with regard to friends. And I have to be honest, this is something I would actually rather not do. Let me explain. The fact that I need to ‘catch up’ on my friends lives, says to me that I haven’t seen them enough to keep up to date on what’s happening with them. If my life is too busy to hear about the everyday things that happen in the lives of those I love, then maybe I need to refocus my life and where my time is spent. Of course, it’s wonderful, and necessary, to spend longer chunks of time with people to really hear where they’re at and how they are travelling, but when we’ve left it so long that there are the metaphorical piles of washing strewn about, it should be a warning to us that we aren’t investing enough in those around us. And in our marriages, where jobs, kids, other family, friends and commitments, all take up our time, we can find ourselves never delving deeper than the logistics of life i.e. what’s for dinner, who’s taking who to dance, sport or music lessons. Before we know it, we need to ‘catch up’ on our spouse. It’s easy to let things pile up and get behind in our relationships and often, our only fault is a lack of intentional connection. It takes time to ask the deeper questions, just as it takes time to put a load of washing on, hang it out, fold it and put it away. But just as it takes a lot more time to catch up on washing after the machine breaks down, it takes a lot more time to repair a relationship after an extended time of only relating on a surface level. Why not resolve this year to be more intentional with your relationships? Putting a load on every day is more beneficial to everyone than having to do load upon load trying to catch up.

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The 2015 school year has commenced in a most positive manner for The Springfield Anglican College, with enrolments very strong and several new facilities ready for occupation. Demand for places at the College has been extremely strong with a number of year groups at capacity. Current enrolments sit at 850 students across Prep to Year Twelve, with all 88 Kindergarten places filled. The College has a capped upper limit of enrolments which translates to approximately 500 students on each Campus and a maximum of three classes per year group. This upper limit is set to ensure each student receives the individual attention they deserve and not get ‘lost in the crowd.’ In the case of the Primary Campus, this equates to a maximum of 500 students Prep to Year Six, with an additional 88 Kindergarten places in The Tiny Tartan Kindergarten. Forward enrolments are also very encouraging, with parents opting to enrol their children at a very early age. The College takes enrolments at any time throughout the year and, should a waiting list occur, applications will be ordered in terms of the date received.

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With the completion of the new Creative Arts Precinct, Year Seven classrooms and change facilities, the Secondary Campus certainly takes on a new look. These spacious purpose-built facilities provide a new array of learning opportunities for students in Years Seven to Twelve, facilitated by a range of different technologies. For example, the new Music room contains a class set of iMac’s linked to keyboards that enable students to compose, record and critique their own music. Over the next few weeks the courtyard within the Creative Arts Precinct will be established as an inviting and engaging area for students to spend time outside of class times. On the Primary Campus a new Dance room is also being established to support the great interest of Prep to Year Six students in both curriculum and extra-curricular Dance. The College will now turn its attention to the next major building project on the Secondary Campus. While a decision has not yet been finalised, the most likely project will be a state-of-the-art Resource Centre. In this day and age, the design and usage of a Resource Centre is an interesting question in itself, as technology continues to pervade the way in which students seek and use information. Mr Steve Croft, Head of College

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Small shop, big contributions For over 20 years, one small shop almost hidden away in Kruger Shopping Village, has been helping individuals in need in the Ipswich area. The charity Ipswich Community Care Fund (ICCF)was founded by the late Mayoress Glenis Nugent and still carries the values and charter with which it began and still enjoys the support of the Ipswich City Council today. The shop in Kruger sells secondhand clothes, bric-a-brac, books and other secondhand goods, with all proceeds after costs going directly to individuals in need. Professionals such as physiotherapist, education specialists or occupational therapists refer clients to the committee members via an application for financial assistance. On average, the ICCF committee approve and action six to eight applications a month, giving approximately $30 000 over the course of a year. Ways the funds are used vary from the purchase of a shower hoist for a nursing home, contributing to the purchase of motorised wheelchairs, donation to a bathroom renovation for a family with two children with disabilities, and the Fund automatically gives emergency gift cards to victims of house fires in Ipswich. In order to keep up this valuable service to individuals, the shop accepts donations which they can then sell in the shop to create the necessary funds to assist those in need. If you have clothes, books, household items or bric-a-brac that are in good condition, the shop is open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30am and Saturday 8.30am - noon with donations accepted on any day. (Please note that space is at a premium, so staff cannot accept large donations at any one time.) The committee are also keen to hear from anyone interested in volunteering their time to work in the shop. For more information, contact Marie on 3288 1183.

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Since moving into the area, the connection with the place’s wool and textile traditions and the Greater S p r i n g f i e l d ’s n a t u r a l e n v i r o n m e n t b e c a m e t h e choice and source of inspiration for the textile artist, Jolanta Szymczyk. Reflecting on the Greater Springfield’s environment and nature presence in most of Jolanta’s textile creations she is now moving to the next stage by opening her studio for regular workshps and classes in wearable art, felting, natural dying and textile surface design. The workshops are designed to use natural fibres and materials only and cater for every skill level. The studio’s passion is bring back Australian merino into people daily lives, whether it is a winter time or summer time. This natural wonder fibre, skilfully used and manipulated can be used and enjoyed all year around. Whether it is a hand-made blanket, eco baby wear or contemporary and stylish garment or accessories, they are all created from wool and a range of natural fibres for healthy, sustainable living. Creative textile workshops commence in March and will be held in Bellbird Park. To book or find out more information, contact Jolanta on 0405 336 240 or send an email to studio88@optusnet.com.au or visit the website at: www.jstudio88.net.

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The heart is a four chambered muscular organ that functions to pump blood around the body. Heart failure occurs when the heart fails to pump enough blood to meet the body’s demands. This causes changes in the body as it tries to support a faltering system. These changes include increased blood pressure, increased heart rate and fluid retention. Heart disease can have many origins. It can be caused by changes in the heart’s muscular walls, defects of the valves separating the chambers of the heart or narrowing of the vessels leaving the heart. As with humans, heart abnormalities can exist at birth or can develop late in life and of course in pets, heartworm can be a contributing factor. When the heart is unable to function correctly, there is a build up of fluid pressure within the circulatory system. This can cause “leakage” of fluid into the chest or abdomen and is responsible for many of the clinical signs seen with heart disease. These signs include: • coughing and difficulty breathing • engorgement of veins (often can be seen in the jugular vein in the neck) • swollen abdomen (ascites - fluid in the abdominal cavity) • enlarged liver • weight loss • decreased exercise tolerance - the dog tires easily • pale or purple mucous membranes • cool extremities (toes, tips of ears etc) • fluid swelling of lower limbs If you suspect your pet is suffering heart disease, it is wise to have it examined by your veterinarian. Diagnosis of heart disease begins with a thorough physical examination. Listening to the patient’s chest with a stethoscope can allow the veterinarian to identify any abnormal heart sounds, rhythms or lung sounds. If an abnormality is suspected, the next step is to x-ray the chest. Chest x-rays show the size and shape of the heart silhouette, any blood vessel enlargement within the chest and any changes in the lungs. Some heart diseases can be diagnosed with the above, but there are other tests that can help further define the problems. Ultrasound of the heart is a technique that is very useful. It is used to see the size of the heart chambers, the degree of contraction of the heart and more advanced ultrasound machines can even show the direction of blood flow through the heart. An ECG is another way to investigate heart disease. This device records the electrical impulses across the heart as nerves fire to stimulate the heart to beat. ECG’s are useful to determine any changes in the heart’s rhythm and can give an indication of changes of heart chamber size. Other tests such as blood and urine tests can help determine changes caused by heart disease and are often recommended before therapy for heart disease is started. Many different therapies for heart disease are available depending on the type and severity of the disorder. Most pets with mild heart disease respond well to therapy and can have an extended lifespan with treatment. Unfortunately, many heart conditions are progressive; this is why diagnosis of heart disease can be very important to give a more accurate prognosis. Therapy for heart disease is lifelong and generally requires regular rechecks to assess the stage of heart disease and any changes occurring.

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A footbridge in Robelle Domain has been named Mahatma Gandhi Bridge in memory of the leader of India’s independence movement and as a place to highlight peace and harmony between people of different nations. The official naming ceremony was held on the anniversary of Gandhi’s death at the hands of a fanatic on January 30, 1948. “Beyond the shores of India, Gandhi has become an inspiration for millions of people around the world,” said Mayor Paul Pisasale. “This footbridge represents those who inspire our community to greatness, no matter their race, religion or political background. The Mahatma Gandhi Bridge is also our city’s recognition of the contribution made to the harmony and diversity of our community by people of Indian origin.” Councillor David Morrison was also present at the naming ceremony and met the granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi, Ela Gandhi. “It was a privilege to meet Ela Gandhi, granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi. Ela is a very humble lady who has similar values to her grandfather. She is a lady of strong conviction and has been imprisoned in South Africa and met Nelson Mandela. “I asked Ela which of her grandfather’s well known quotes was her favourite. Ela replied with ‘Be the change you want to see in the world.’” Cr Morrison plans to include other inspirational quotes on the approaching walls to the bridge in due time.

New development in Augustine Heights to accommodate growth Augustine Heights is set to continue its rapid growth with council giving the green light to an expansion of the Augustine Heights Estate off Benezet Drive. The site is over 50 hectares of land bound by the existing Augustine Heights residential estate to the north, the future extension of Mt Juillerat Drive to the south, Woogaroo Creek to the east and Keidges Road to the west. The previous stages of the residential development, some of which are currently under construction, include 352 lots across fourteen stages. “So with the combined developments we are talking about well over 477 new homes, which is an absolutely huge boost to the area,” said Planning and Development Committee Chairperson Councillor Paul Tully. “New residents will be able to choose from a range of different housing styles and sizes to meet the current and future needs of their families. With lot sizes ranging from 390m2 to 880m2 and average approximately 520m2, there will be a home to suit anyone. “Also included is a new park and BBQ facility along the banks of Woogaroo Creek for outdoor recreation. “More and more families are electing to call Augustine Heights home because of our fantastic lifestyle. This development is a welcome addition to the local area and will accommodate the strong growth predicted for the suburb.” Page 10 - February 2015 - The Greater Springfield Times

Cuts for a Cause helps kids back to school We s t s i d e C o m m u n i t y C a r e organisers of the third Annual Cuts for a Cause are excited that the event has been the most successful to date with funds raised tipping over $4000. This amount is enough to sponsor 40 local families by giving them $100 grants to help with back to school costs. Phil Cutcliffe said, “This was due to the amazing support of three groups of people. “Firstly, we would like to thank the supporting Salons who raised close to $2000 - Epic Hair Designs who took out the Golden Scissors award again this year raising ($350), Sassy Skin and Beauty, The Links Pet Centre, Debonaire Dogs, Optimal Hair and Beauty, Gaye’s Hair Fashions, Lole’s Barber Shop and Max’s Barber Shop. “Secondly we would like to thank our five hairdressers who donated their time along with other providers to do $10 basic cuts. Narissa Lewis, Brooke Sopalu, Kylie McQuilty, Joyclyn Calvin and Karen Frahm did over 100 cuts and raised $1250 supported by Sheree Niuelua (nails), and Ronelle Dempers (massage), Mortorama City Holden (Sausage Sizzle), and Kessa’s Coffee. “The third group of people to thank are those who came forward to give a minimum $100 donation to help send families back to school. These include Paul Pisasale, Shawdon services and Aussie Skip Bags. The day was an amazing success.” It’s not to late to make a tax deductible donation and help WCC reach their goal of helping 50 families. Individuals or businesses who are interested can send an email to phil@westsidecommunitycare.

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Parking on footpaths Parking on footpaths, driveways or nature strips is an offence under the State Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act and is enforced by local councils and police. Ipswich City Council takes the safety of the community in local neighbourhood streets and around schools seriously as illegal and unsafe parking on footpaths and driveways leaves pedestrians with no choice but to walk on the road and reduces visibility when entering and exiting a property. Footpaths and nature strips are not designed for cars or trucks as this can cause rutting, uneven walking surfaces and possible damage to underground services. Local development update Earthworks have commenced on the 16,000 square metre Bunnings warehouse site at Springfield Central. The site, on the corner of Main Street and Southern Cross Circuit (opposite Masters), has been cleared and construction will commence in the near future. Bunnings’ new Springfield Central store will include a retail warehouse, timber and trade supplies, garden centre, on-site cafe and a charitable fundraising and community service barbecue area. Peter McMahon’s Swim Factory is well underway and is expected to open in early April 2015. The Swim Factory is located on Southern Cross Circuit at the rear of Orion Springfield Central in the vicinity of the Aldi and Spotlight carpark. This purpose-built indoor pool facility will offer swimming lessons for infants, children and adults as well as pool parties, aqua aerobics and lap swimming. Goodna Bowls Club For those residents who are new to Ipswich’s eastern suburbs, the Goodna Bowls Club at 122 Brisbane Terrace Goodna is an established lawn bowls club that is always looking for new members, either experienced or new to the game or why not try barefoot bowling. The newly-renovated club house and greens have a range of great facilities, including premium playing greens, function rooms, bar and barbecue facilities. The large function room is available for hire at very competitive prices. For more information, call the Goodna Bowls Club on 3818 0110 or 0417 706 682. Thought for the month “Of all the judgments we pass in life, none is more important than the judgment we pass on ourselves.” ~ Nathaniel Branden.

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Make a difference in Springfield - join Soroptimist International Soroptimist International, a worldwide wide organisation for women in management nt and the professions, is commencing its second year of building a club in the Springfield area. Operating in 124 countries, members work with like-minded women on local and international projects and enjoy variouss d social activities within their club and with other members of the wider Soroptimist organisation. During 2014, the Springfield group worked to educate, empower and enable others through three local projects. In November, Life Diary resources for children were supplied to the local Child Safety Support Services. Members also worked with Springfield author, Luise Manning to highlight the road safety issue of low speed vehicle run-overs of under 5s in car parks and driveways. The group sourced grants, hosted a public forum to explore the issue and seek solutions, and packaged brochures and decals that were distributed with Luise’s book, ‘Hold my hand’, to local kindys and child care centres. The project will continue in 2015. In June, the group hosted an informative High Tea where well-known Butterfly Wings Child Parent Programs educator, Gwen Raynor engaged participants in a number of activities. Her research based community parenting programs help very young children and adults form secure attachments, and are widely used in South-East Queensland. Members of nine South Queensland clubs will be attending the three day Region Conference at the Riverglenn Centre at Indooroopilly from March 13 – 15, and many local Soroptimists will also be attending the international conference in Istanbul in July. If you would like to join the Springfield group or find out more about this dynamic organisation please ring either Eileen on 0429 309 966 or Judy on 0414 992 357. The group meets in the Community Meeting Room at Orion Shopping Centre at 7pm on the first and third Mondays of the month. Further information can be found by visiting the following websites: soroptimistinternational.org and siswp.org.

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I recently attended the launch of the 2015 Discover Ipswich Guide. Tourism is big business for Ipswich, contributing $136 million every year to our local economy. This guide will be distributed throughout visitor information centres in Queensland, northern New South Wales and Brisbane hotels and airports, but it is not just for visitors. Even if you have lived in Ipswich all your life, you still might find an undiscovered treasure or new experience in the guide, so head to the Visitor Information Centre to pick up your copy. People who attended the launch also got a sneak peek at the Pumpyard Bar and Brewery, Ipswich’s very own home of craft beer. It set to open soon at 88 Limestone Street and it is a beauty. A foot bridge in Robelle Domain, Springfield Central has been given the official name of the Mahatma Gandhi Bridge in memory of this great man and as a place to highlight peace and harmony between people of different nations. Over time, this bridge will become the focus point to acknowledge people who inspire others to contribute to the world around them in a positive way. Following the naming ceremony, we had a very special visitor to the Gandhi Inspiration Bridge. Ela Gandhi, a peace activist and former Member of Parliament in South Africa from 1994 to 2004 and Mahatma Gandhi’s granddaughter, took the time to visit our bridge while she was in Australia. Ela recently delivered the annual Gandhi Oration at the University of New South Wales. She is an amazing woman and it was an absolute privilege to meet her.

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What a wonderful 2014 we had at the club house as well as outings, Christmas in July and the big trip to Frazer Island and Rockhampton! We have lots planned for 2015, so why not join us? On our first day back at the club, it was nice to meet up with everyone and catch up on members news. We also had a couple of our members celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary, Elsie and Colin Dodd. We wish them both well and many more years together. We celebrated Australia Day with a sausage sizzle and games. Why not give me a call on 3818 9343 and come and join us?

THE CREATIVE heART February marks the Creative HeART’s first birthday. The local creatives’ close relations with the Cerebral Palsy League (CPL) Springfield service commenced late last year and is already bringing first fruits. Thanks to CPL’s generous support, the group has started 2015 on a busy note launching the first creative workshops program in and for the community. The workshops will be run from the CPL Springfield’s service. “We feel that the program’s central location will attract our local community to have a go and see what is available and enjoy themselves,� said Jolanta Szymczyk, the driver behind the Creative HeART’s presence in the community. The program is open to general public on the weekends while CPL’s clients will access the workshops during the week. “We are very supportive of this program,� said CPL’s Support in the Community Manager, Laurel Evans. “We are passionate about this place, the neighbourhood and the people. Running the program from our CPL Springfield service will not only help us get even closer to the community we support but also will bring a joy and new skills and sense of adventure to our clients.� CPL’s Springfield Service is a fun space for people with disabilities to make friends, express their creativity and learn new skills. The centre is home to a supportive team who have created a personalised range of programs to suit clients’ individual interests and talents. If you are creative yourself or are part of an existing group or involved in creative industries as part of your business or hobby and would like to be part of the Creative HeART Greater Springfield – let us know about yourselves and become involved. Come along, meet the group, enjoy the networking Porcelain artist, Julie Maddocks of Booval gets ready for the and express your creativity! The Creative HeART first creative workshop with Sue McGreevy of Fig Tree Pocket meetings are on the second Thursday of each month, and Lauren Evans, CPL Support in the Community Manager. 7pm to 9pm at the Community Room (1st level), Orion Photography by Jolanta Szymczyk Shopping Centre. All welcome! For the Creative HeART workshop details please visit www.cpl.org.au/workshops, email creativeheartgs@ hotmail.com, www.facebook.com/GSCreativeHub or on Instagram @creativeheart_

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Info Page Local Contacts Info Page Walking Group: Schools Springfield Lakes Heart Foundation and Camira State School, Playgroup & P&C Orion Walkers 3810 6666 AFL - Greater Springfield Storm AFC 3381 4888 www.camirass.eq.edu.au healthy4life@ipswich.qld.gov.au Robert 0413 746 808 president@greaterspringfieldstorm.org Kindergarten Assoc Camira 3818 1789 www.greaterspringfieldstorm.org Westminster Warriors Soccer Club Good Shepherd Catholic Primary Redbank Plains Ph: 0450 005 152 Athletics - Goodna Little Athletics 3437 5000 www.goodshepherd.qld.edu.au 0403 813 676 or 0419 197 272 Redbank Plains: www.goodnalittleas.com Families & Health Primary: 3814 9222 www.redbplaiss.eq.edu.au/wcmss Basketball - Springfield Brumbies Alcoholics Anonymous State High: 3432 1222 June Tahata 0412 181 330 Ph 3255 9162 www.aa.org.au www.redbplaishs.eq.edu.au springfieldbrumbies@yahoo.com Redbank Primary 3381 4111 Baseball - Western Districts Bulldogs Al-Anon Ph 3854 0331 Laurie 0421 137 406 St Augustines College www.wests.baseball.com.au Asperger Services Aust West 3814 8300 www.stac.qld.edu.au Brisbane Region Support Group Canoe Polo, Springfield Lakes St Francis Xavier Primary Ph Jane 3278 3082 Mick 0402 643 465 Goodna 3818 0100 Australian Breastfeeding www.stfrancisxavier.qld.edu.au Cricket Club, Eastern Raiders Association Bruce 0418 742 307 St Peter’s Lutheran College Springfield & surrounds group 3470 3888 www.stpeters.qld.edu.au eastern-raiders@hotmail.com Sue 0406 746 653 S’Field Lakes State School 3437 9888 Collingwood Park Power Junior AFL Christian Family & Westside www.springfieldlakesss.eq.edu.au Redbank Plains - Elly 0432 415 124 Community Care, Springfield powerafc@live.com.au Phil Cutcliff 3818 2915 Staines Memorial College 3814 8600 www.staines.qld.edu.au (Cycling) SField Road Riding Falun Dafa Bernie Ripoll MP 3818 3900 Louise 3411 1174 The Springfield Anglican College www.falundafa.org Primary Campus 3818 5777 Dragon Boat Club, Lake’s District Senior Campus 3814 8100 0413 609 312 Ipswich Multiple Birth Association Jennifer 0411 789 850 www.imba.net.au www.tsac.qld.edu.au Football (Soccer) Clubs: Westside Christian College (Goodna) Kites Family Day Care Western Spirit Grade (1-3) 3437 9001 3818 0329 Phone: 3818 6160 Grade (4-12) 3437 9000 Futsal: Jan: 0414 661 911 spiritfc.com.au admin@kitesfdc.org.au Prep 3437 9004 OSHC 3381 0529 enquiries@spiritfc.com.au New Parent Group - Springfield Lakes www.wcc.qld.edu.au Springfield United FC Ryan 0418 879 091 Megann - 0499 652 808 Woodcrest State College (SField) Playtime, Camira/Springfield Golf Groups, Social Junior Campus 3280 2477 Comm Ctr, Robyn 3818 0921 Middle Campus 3437 9555 Spring Lakes Steve 0408 913 112 Senior Campus 3437 9666 S’Field Lakes, Rusell 3288 1285 Playgroup, Gumnuts, Camira www.woodcrestsc.eq.edu.au John 3814 5633 Tenille 3818 6470, 0421 4480 046 Indoor Bowls Playgroup, Springfield Lakes Churches Eric & May 3814 0887 Heather 3288 1744 Augustine Heights Catholic Church Indoor Soccer, Springfield St John Ambulance Bellbird Park Div Fr Mauro Conte 3814 8360 Yan Christiansen 3818 0008 Enquiries 0413 448 031 Breakthrough Church Springfield SNAP for special needs, KICKXercise Ps David Vaka 0434 421 720 contact Camira/Sfield Communty House Camira/SField Comm Centre, Camira Christian Assembly 0431 663 228 Lois 0414 318 623 3818 0921 Christian Outreach Centre Suicide Bereavement Support Assoc Netball Club, Springfield Lakes Bellbird Park 0433 680 223 Lynne 1300 767 022 Registrar - Karen 0411 559 493 Creek Road Presbyterian Church Springfield www.sosbsa.org.au Susan 0415 955 375 3398 4333 www.creekroad.org.au Orienteering Club, Ugly Gully Disciples Church Springfield Government Lee 3378 7375 Ps Greg Gardiner www.disciples.org.au Orion Springfield Run for Life Federal Member Grace Christian Church Redbank Plains Phil Cutcliffe 3818 2915 0409 272 007 www.gracecc.com.au Bernie Ripoll MP (Oxley) Radio Model Yacht Club 1800 640 839 / 3879 6440 Maranatha Worship Centre Camira bernie.ripoll@ahp.gov.au David 3879 6220 Multicultural Church, 3271 4712 www.bernieripoll.com.au Robert 3288 3542 Oasis Church Springfield State Member Rugby League www.theoasis.org.au 3282 0847 S’Field Panthers Scott 0405 108 931 Jo-Ann Miller (Bundamba) Ps Don Stewart 0421 870 754 3288 3737 / 3844 8101 Rugby League, Juniors: St Francis Xavier Catholic Church Bundamba@parliament.qld.gov.au Goodna 3818 0111 S’Field Gary 3818 7370 Tony 3288 5924 Annastacia Palaszczuk (Inala) Redbank Plains Jardd 0421 504 531 Springfield Anglican Church 3818 2545 3372 3207 / 3239 3000 Rev’d Graham Dorman inala@parliament.qld.gov.au Rugby Union Clubs Goodna Peter Aiavao 0427 751 506 Springfield Community Baptist Church Ipswich City Council Camira/Springfield Community Centre Ph S’Lakes Hawks Jeremy 0449 682 960 Mayor Paul Pisasale 3810 6201 0432 579 205 ppisasale@ipswich.qld.gov.au Running Group Greg 0408 628 104 Springfield Christian Family 3818 2915 Cr Victor Attwood (Div 3) Self Defence Tkd & Hapkido info@springfieldchristianfamily.org.au 3288 5899 vattwood@gil.com.au 0433 300 617 Springfield Uniting Church 3818 8098 Cr Sheila Ireland (Div 9) camira.sd.tkd@optusnet.com.au 3810 6231 sireland@ipswich.qld.gov.au Voice of the Lord Assembly (African Church) Softball Club Cr David Morrison (Div 1) Mr Godfrey Egwu 0420 308 097 Camira John or Julie Ashby 3288 1986 3818 3100 dmorrison@ipswich.qld.gov.au voiceofthelordassembly@yahoo.com Raiders Brett 0412 233 813 Cr Paul Tully (Div 2) Westlife Church Springfield raidersips@hotmail.com 3818 6900 ptully@ipswich.qld.gov.au 3381 9988 www.westlifechurch.org.au Softball, OzPitch, Springfield Lakes Westside Christian Church Rebecca 3391 2447 Hobbies, Arts & Craft Camira 3381 8156 or 0423 814 700 Swim Club, Waterworx Amateur Club email: pastor@westsidechristianchurch.com.au Active Crafts Annette 0417 775 900 Westside Spiritual Haven Camira a.zbasnik@three.com.au Sharon 0402 342 551 Yvonne 0422 551 102 Cross Stitch Club Touch Football Local JPs Chris 3217 0976 Springfield Lakes Paul 0411 348 470 Redbank Plains Jardd 0421 504 531 It’s Sew Easy - 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Community House, Gailes 3879 3004 Friends & Neighbours Club, Camira Pat 3818 9343 Garden Club, Camira Alan 3271 2446 Giving With Love Clare 3814 4400 Good News Group Jean 3818 1986 Anna 3818 0454 Jacaranda Jam Community Choir Angela 3818 3449 Karate - TSKF Springfield Sensei Chris Myers 0423 386 676 tskfspringfield@gmail.com Line Dancing Camira/Springfield Community Centre - Irene 0416 310 930 Lions Club of Greater Springfield Jeanine 0409 429 368 National Srs, Goodna/Redbank Vera 3271 2772 Rosemaree 3282 1093 Probus Club of Goodna-Springfield Vic 3271 1096 or Andy 3288 3700 Redhookers Fishing Club Inc Felix 3814 3845 www.rhfc.com.au Rotary Club of Goodna Peter 3288 3511 Springfield Community Inc email.gsc.inc@gmail.com Soroptimist International of Springfield Bev Ditton 0414 340 216 bevditton@gmail.com S’field Lakes Coffee & Social Group Enquiries: meetupsocial@gmail.com Springfield Lakes Girl Guides Megan 0414 237 333 Samantha 0425 786 522 S’Field Lakes Leisure Group (Empty Nesters) Beth 3200 1808 or ray.amy@bigpond.com Caroline 3288 2760 or ciszoke@bigpond.com SField Lakes Maritime Modellers Inc, Rob 3288 1975 www.maritimemodellers.info Springfield Sparklers Senior Dance Troupe - Christine 0414 451 438 Table 8 Singles Enquiries: meetupsocial@gmail.com www.meetup.com/table8singles Toastmasters, Springfield Lakes Bill 0400 561 264 Toastmasters, Goodna, Ipswich Mike 3372 4349 Trefoil Guild, Centenary Janet 3376 1889 Westside Community Care Rita 3818 0921 Westlife Community & Westlife Care Yvonne 3381 9988 Westside Business. Women Group www.westsidebusinesswomen.com Westside Spiritual Haven Meditation Yvonne 0422 551 102 Wine Club, Springfield Di 3288 3388 Women’s Group, Springfield & Surrounds Sarah 3812 0138 Youth Nights (Friday Nights) High school aged & young uni, Stacey 0425 715 714 Youth Space, Goodna Danny or Vince 3818 9934

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The local Rotary Club of Greater Springfield recently conducted its first weekly meeting of the year with partners and friends at Jimmy Sirisomphone’s Thai Emperor at Brookwater. The 23 members and guests enjoyed Jimmy’s friendly hospitality including excellent food and great service, thus supporting Thai Emperor’s reputation as the best and friendliest Thai restaurant in the district. The Rotary Club of Greater Springfield conducts meetings at local Springfield venues not just to support local business but also to spread the fellowship which is Rotary and promote the reason for becoming a Rotarian. This reason being the chance to do something for somebody else and to experience the self-fulfilment that comes from the process. It is a richly rewarding activity. Club President Keith Reinke said the club is certainly keeping very busy with support for various activities and programmes over the past year and into the next. He encouraged members to stay focused with the challenge to engage others through effort and commitment to provide Service Above Self to change lives and provide a better place for our local and international community. More potential projects are being planned and as such, the club needs to attract more enthusiastic members to engage in these new projects and other initiatives. Rotary is the world’s first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members just like the members of the local Rotary Club of Greater Springfield are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, disaster relief and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self. This is our challenge and we invite you to embrace Rotary and join with likeminded people to engage in an activity which is both fulfilling and rewarding. Take up the challenge and just give us a call and come along to our weekly meetings. You will be most welcome. The Rotary Club of Greater Springfield holds its meetings every Tuesday evening at 6.30pm at Orion Shopping Centre Springfield Central. For enquiries, contact Club Secretary Lachlan Clarke on 0409 711 199, or PR Director Chris Steinback on 0411 472 684.

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Here are a few important events to mark in your calendar for 2015. National Ride2School Day This will be held on Friday, 13 March, celebrating an active journey to school as well as empowering children to stay fit and healthy. Active travel is a great way for students of all ages to meet their recommended daily dose of 60 minutes physical activity every day. The purpose of National Ride2School Day is to show school communities that riding to school is an easy and fun activity. If you would like to get your school involved and register for the event, visit: www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/general/programs/2242/ Harmony Day Harmony Day is an annual event held on March 21 and celebrates our cultural diversity. It is an opportunity to wear orange clothing or an orange ribbon to acknowledge the cultural diversity within the community. To register an event or for Harmony Day material, visit: www.harmony.gov.au National Youth Week This is the largest annual celebration of young people aged 12-25. It provides young people with the opportunity to express their ideas and views, act on issues that affect their lives and have a lot of fun. This year Youth Week will be celebrated in the week of the 10th of April. For more information, visit: www.youthweek.com ANZAC Centenary This year we will commemorate 100 years since our nation’s involvement in the First World War. The First World War helped define our country and the Centenary commemorations will recognise the original ANZAC’s who served at Gallipoli and the Western Front as well as the service of all Australian servicemen and women. There will be a number of services taking place on the 25th of April around the Western Corridor. Service times and details will be available in the coming weeks. For more information about ANZAC Centenary, visit www.anzaccentenary.gov.au/index.htm.

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Greetings, its back to school for the children and back to normal for grandparents on child-minding duty. For seniors, its back to normal too as seniors clubs start up for the new year. At the time of writing this the Queensland State election results were unknown. National Seniors held a successful Policy Forum at the Richland’s Lions Club for members and the local community, thanks to the Forest Lake Branch for pulling this event together at such short notice. National Seniors has several roles, policy being one of them, at the branch level the main focus is on providing social activities for the over fifties. The first branch activity for the year, early February was a Day Trippers outing to GoMA at Southbank to visit the Japanese costume exhibition and to lunch at the Art Gallery. The first branch meeting will be on Tuesday 17th February and will be held at the Goodna Leagues Club, Brisbane Terrace, Goodna. Registration is at 10.00am with the meeting commencing at 10.30am. Guest article will be Romain, popular and versatile entertainer. This will be followed by a sausage sizzle hosted by the committee. In March, the Social Club will meet for coffee at the Lotus Café, Springfield Central on Wednesday 4th March at 10.00am; this is a new venue and we shall try it out. The following week on Tuesday 11 March the Day Trippers will tour the XXXX Brewery. This should be an interesting event with members already registered to attend. Visitors are most welcome to attend our meetings which are held on the third Tuesday of each month at the Goodna Leagues Club. For further information please phone Val Randle, Branch secretary on 3294 5735.

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Fun-draising for a good cause This May, for a whole week, a group of intrepid riders will travel by camel-back from Noosa to Australia Zoo on a five-day trek of fun and fundraising to benefit children with disabilities throughout Brisbane for the MontroseAccess ‘Glamel Trek’. The scenic itinerary is a special kind of road trip through some of the Sunshine Coast’s most famous locations from Inskip Point to finish at the hinterland. It’s also a once-only opportunity for sponsors to ‘buy’ a camel and join the trek as riders or to send a friend and support one of Queensland’s longest established children’s charities. The 7 Sunrise breakfast team will be joining the journey with a live cross to the Trekkers each morning and riders will be treated to a cooked breakfast each day by Jake and Elle, the 2013 My Kitchen Rules finalists. The Trek is seeking sponsors now to participate for the entire 5-day trek for $10,000, 1-day for $2,500 or to partake in an extremely unique experience as a camel-wrangler for the week for just $2, 000! Each camel can carry up to two people and camels can be themed, dressed and logo-ed! Riders can also raise funds through a dedicated fundraising website. Each day, the local community, schools and MontroseAccess clients are invited to greet the camels and riders along their journey and the itinerary features a cultural, environmental and local food and wine trail through the Sunshine Coast. The MontroseAccess Glamel Trek will be held from May 10 until May 15. Companies or individual riders interested in becoming a sponsor of this unique and exciting event can contact Leanne Liesegang from MontroseAccess on 0416 275 868 or lliesegang@montroseaccess.org.au.

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Rail vital for densification increase I remember very clearly voting with Council in the early 2000s to increase the population densification of the Greater Springfield Area from 45 000 to 86 000. The population increase was approved by Council on one major decision that it could not happen unless rail was brought to Springfield Central. Rail is the most reliable form of public transport and public transport is vital in an area planned for 86 000 to call home. Springfield Central Station was always a given once the State Government made the bold decision to bring the rail from Darra. The second station at Springfield was always in the balance, thankfully, after many meetings, the State Government decided to construct them both from day one. The rail has been very well received and used by the community.

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