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Round of golf could help save a life

The Rotary HPV Golf Day Fundraiser at Brookwater Golf and Country Club will raise money to provide thousands of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccinations for women in Papua New Guinea.

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Kids recycle toothbrushes for the chance to win a recycled community garden Australian kids and students have the chance to win a recycled community garden set by diverting tens of thousands of oral care products from landfill, thanks to a recycling competition run by Colgate, Chemist Warehouse and TerraCycle.

Until 31 October 2018, the Colgate Community Garden Challenge invites primary and secondary schools nationwide to collect all brands of oral care waste and send it to TerraCycle, who will give the waste a second life by creating new products.

Five recycled community garden sets will be awarded to five schools, with each set including three garden beds, two custom-made benches, one rubbish bin and one sign, plus a $500 gardening voucher to buy seeds and plants. Besides showing how recycled materials can be used as a sustainable alternative to virgin plastic, Colgate, Chemist Warehouse and TerraCycle hope the sets will promote gardening and healthy eating among schools.

Schools are encouraged to visit www.terracycle.com.au/colgategarden to join the competition, access posters and resources to get started, and watch their competition ranking on a digital leaderboard. Individuals can also vote for their nominated school at www.terracycle.com.au/colgategardenvoting.

The Colgate Community Garden Challenge will have five winners that will each win a recycled community garden set: three winners will be the schools that recycle the most oral care waste and earn the most online votes from the community; two winners will be drawn at random. By sending at least one shipment (minimum 2kg) of accepted oral care waste to TerraCycle, schools earn one entry into the draw to win a recycled community garden set.

Accepted oral care waste includes: toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothbrush and toothpaste tube outer packaging and floss containers.

Additionally, in monthly prize draws, schools will have the chance to win a pack of 60 upcycled pencil cases made from recycled toothpaste tubes – another example of how oral care waste can become a valuable new product.

Competition entry, rules and an interactive leaderboard can be found at www.terracycle.com.au/colgategarden.

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Promoting a Healthier Community

Personally Speaking Have you ever impatiently told a child to hurry up?

Or noticed that they are running to keep up with you at the shops? Or have you ever had to slow your pace as you walked with an elderly friend or relative and caught yourself becoming frustrated at the time it was taking?

When I look around it seems to me, we are more than ‘busy’ we are rushed, often even frantic. I learnt a lesson many years ago when I was working with children with special needs that I had forgotten until quite recently - the art of going slow.

We blame the ‘world’ or ‘society’ for our level of hurriedness these days, often citing the ‘good ole days’ when the pace was slower, people had time to stop and chat and we had time to read books or simply play with a child not rushed or thinking about the ten other things we ‘should’ be doing. We say these things wistfully as though we have zero control over the pace of our lives.

We give up an awful lot of power to others, don’t we?

We love to think that we are at the mercy of the push and pull of the world. The reality is, we are all in charge of our own pace. Sure, there might be times when it simply has to be faster but generally, we get to decide how busy we are and how fast we go within that busyness. Whenever I am tempted to complain that I have too much study to do, too many assignments to write, I try to remind myself that noone is forcing me to do this degree!

I was walking with someone recently who went at a slow pace out of necessity and so of course, I adjusted my pace to suit. As we walked and chatted, I noticed all sorts of things - the breeze stirring the tops of the trees, the range of different colours in the leaf and bark litter on the path, the small flowers on the weeds growing through the cracks in the concrete. The slower pace also meant that I listened to my companion and really heard her. And even though I had arrived to meet her with a hundred and one things on my mind, I found that after the short walk to our destination, I felt calmer and relaxed.

When we slow down, there’s all sorts of things we discover and not just about our surroundings. When we deliberately slow down, our minds have time to really dwell on things that, otherwise, we wouldn’t properly contemplate. When we’re busy and rushed, thinking can go out the window. How often have you heard or said after an accident or mishap “I just wasn’t thinking�? When we slow down, our brains have time to make measured, considered decisions.

No matter how much we have going on in our lives, how we go about it can make a huge difference. We can choose to be frantic and stressed in the midst of that busyness or we can choose to take a few deep breaths, slow down and set our own pace.

The old adage ‘More haste, less speed’ is a well known saying for a reason. We accomplish far more in our lives if we slow it down, be calm and remain so even if all around us are rushed and frantic. And you never know, you might just start a slow revolution!

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So many reasons to join the Dragons There are six main reasons why you should join the Forest Lake Dragons: AFL is Australia’s greatest game; friendship; time management; learn new skills; challenge limits; and your health.

First known as Melbourne Rules Football, AFL was invented in 1858. As the game spread across Victoria, it became known as VFL. Now we have an AFL Women’s league (WAFL) that is taking the country by storm.

Forming lasting friendships at school can be difficult. It is essential to give your children other avenues to connect them with other kids the same age, who are doing the same thing and having fun while they get to know each other and get to know the game.

There is no doubt that we are all pressed for time.

However, when you are in the Dragons AFL Sports Club, you know when training is, you know when the games are scheduled, you know where you are playing and you know who is bringing the fruit!

It doesn’t matter if you have not tried AFL before, you can simply try it now. New skills will be learnt every week. Some skills will be picked up quickly along the way and others are harder to master. Members continue to learn the rules of the game every week and improve just by turning up to training and played games in the Brisbane Junior Competition.

Getting out of your comfort zone will shake things up for the better. New experiences always challenge your limits, both mentally and physically. So break your routine and make room in your schedule for AFL with the Dragons.

Working up a sweat improves well-being. The health benefits are more than obvious, so if you’re aged between 6 and 15 years old, get down to the CJ Greenfield Sporting Complex, 315 Freeman Road, Richlands. Ring our Registrar, Belinda McInnes, email the club: forestlakedragons@gmail.com, come to training on Tuesday nights 5.30pm to 6.30pm.

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An Ipswich City Council discussion paper has identified the need to prevent useful and usable items from ending up in landfills.

Works, Parks and Sport Committee acting chairperson Cr David Morrison said the concept of a recycled market or tip shop also offered the opportunity for council to partner with a not for profit enterprise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Recycle markets are a way to repurpose materials and items recovered from council-owned waste transfer stations. Items could also be donated by residents rather than wait until a kerbside collection. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A recycle market also offers environmental, economic and social benefits. Items that may be suitable for sale include furniture, household items, garden equipment, sporting goods and building materials. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However there are a few hurdles to clear before council commits to a recycle market or a location. Riverview transfer station has limited space available and traffic constraints at busy times. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Costs of transporting items to another site need to be considered, as does the need to have the capacity in terms of staffing both at Riverview and another site for a market,â&#x20AC;?

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Conservation and Environment Committee chairperson Cr Kerry Silver said there was an agreement in principle to proceed with a feasibility study and business plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What I like about this concept of a tip shop or recycled market is that it allows us to revisit how council may operate the bulk rubbish kerbside collection in the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Establishing a successful shop to recycle unwanted goods will contribute to the principles of a circular economy which aims to reduce and transform the current practice of use once and throw away. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will also help the environment by reducing the amount of waste destined for landfills,â&#x20AC;? Cr Silver said.

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Round of golf could help save a life It’s not every day that those gathering for a round of golf can provide potentially lifesaving assistance to over 20,000 women. In late April the Rotary Club of Greater Springfield will assist its fellow club from Boroko (Port Moresby) to do so with support and attendance of the Papua New Guinea Prime Minister (Honourable Peter O’Neill).

The Rotary HPV Golf Day Fundraiser at Brookwater Golf and Country Club will raise money to provide thousands of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccinations for women in Papua New Guinea. Cervical cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in the country between 15-44 years. An estimated 1500 women die each year in Papua New Guinea from the disease.

The Rotary Club of Boroko has secured HPV vaccinations at a greatly reduced price. The vaccines will be administered to well over 20,000 women and girls and save thousands of lives with sufficient support. Organiser and Rotarian Mark McMonagle is a regular visitor to the Papua New Guinea capital on business and identified the Golf Day Fundraiser as an opportunity to assist the Boroko club.

An individual entry for the day supplies 44 vaccinations, with the lunch sponsors contribution covering over 2000 vaccinations. A range of sponsorship packages are available at a variety of costs providing opportunities for individuals and businesses to demonstrate their support.

High Arctic Energy Services, a Canadian company has already signed on as the event’s major sponsor. Local business owner Patrick McMonagle of Sun Engineering has also contributed over $10,000 in sponsorship as well.

The Boroko and Greater Springfield clubs have applied for a Rotary International Matching Grant which will ensure that monies raised will be doubled by that fund. Rotary is a voluntary service organisation therefore 100% of support goes to the women and girls in need of vaccination.

The fundraiser to be held on 30 April, will be a 4 ball ambrose format teeing off at 8am and concluding at 4pm, with lunch at 2pm. Individual and team entries are available. Buses will be provided between the venue and CBD. A flyer and registration details are available at the Events page within Brookwater Golf and Country Club’s website. For further details, email markmc@suneng.com.au.

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Common canine urinary tract problems There are a number of urinary related conditions that can develop in dogs. The urinary tract consists of the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder and the urethras.

Signs can include: more frequent urination, diffi cult urination, straining to urinate, blood in the urine, more urine being produced, urinating in abnormal places and pain on urination.

The most common problems we see in dogs are: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) As they are caused by bacteria, they can often be treated quickly and effectively using antibiotics following identification after testing urine.

Bladder Stones (Urolithiasis) There are a variety of types of stones that can develop, each specific type forming under different bladder conditions, and some stones even developing more commonly in certain breeds of dogs. Stones can also form in the kidneys, ureters or urethra with the bladder the most common location. Due to the potential for stones to cause pain, obstruction, irritation, trauma and persistent UTIs, diagnosis, treatment and management are vital.

Bladder cancer (Transitional Cell Carcinoma) A Transitional Cell Carcinoma (TCC) is a malignant tumour of the bladder. Prognosis depends on the stage of the disease, however as this cancer is malignant, long-term survival does not usually exceed more than 10 months.

Incontinence Urinary incontinence is a relatively common condition seen in older desexed female dogs. Ageing, obesity and reduced sensitivity of the neurologic receptors present around the bladder sphincter are also common contributors to this condition. This condition is often diagnosed after ruling out more serious conditions and can be effectively managed with medicines.

Kidney Infection/Inflammation (Pyelonephritis) Kidney infections develop when bacteria ascend up the bladder via the ureters, into the kidneys. Your dog may get very sick with this disease and have increased urination and drinking, lethargy, go off their food and have vomiting. Blood and urine tests performed will lead to a treatment plan for this condition.

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Suicide impacts everyone. For every Australian that takes their own life, more than 100 Australians are impacted. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 250,000 Australians closely impacted each and every year.

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National Operations Manager Geoff Timm said the website would not only help raise awareness of suicide bereavement and the support available through the program but also provide valuable resources to those looking for support online. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The website is an integral part to our wider vision to ensure every Australian impacted by suicide can access the support they need. Anyone can visit the site and search by region to connect with a dedicated StandBy team member in their area who will coordinate the various support they may need, including free telephone or face-to-face support. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you, or someone you know, has been affected by suicide, we encourage you to visit the website to find out more about the StandBy program and how it can help you or your local community,â&#x20AC;? said Geoff.

The website includes a set of comprehensive resources assisting those looking for self-help or to support someone they may know bereaved by suicide, including a series of Support Pack information sheets, suggested reading and links to other relevant support services.

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Update by Suzanne Jessen

We held our AGM on the 7th March. I would like to welcome Maureen Butt who has agreed to fill the Treasurer’s position. I was returned as President along with Sue Pomroy as Secretary, the two Vice Presidents are Val Malynn and Jan Roberts who is the newby to the team. Welcome to you all and I look forward to a very constructive and happy 2018.

Hoy morning was enjoyed with Joe and Jackie preparing all the prizes - they do a great job. Shouts of “Hoy” were greeted with joy by some, others groaning that had been awaiting with one card left, only to be pipped at the post. No names but someone won a double packet of Tim Tams, then won the lucky door prize!

Our card playing group is always an enjoyable Saturday afternoon, bear in mind that at times, we have to alter these days and times to suit other users of the hall which I will announce at club meetings or phone me if you’re uncertain.

We celebrated St Patricks day on 14th March, I think all would agree it was a very entertaining morning. Bob and his ‘merry men’ of Colin, Harvey, Trevor and Andrew did a great job. The horses were dusted off, betting ‘money’ distributed to members, at the end of the day the numbers stacked up right for Ann K, congratulations. Best outfits for the day went to Maurie and Jeanette Phippen, one certainly could not miss them!

We are bidding farewell to Bob and Ann who are leaving the area after many years. All members join me in thanking them for the years of dedication to the club - Bob in his various appointments and also Ann for her tireless work in the treasurers position and its associated jobs. Good luck and enjoy your new adventure. We look forward to hearing from you and maybe if we visit your area on a bus trip, we can call in for morning tea, all 40+ of us.

We gave our grey matter a work out on 21st March with our Trivia morning. Thank you to all who came along, we all learnt something from those questions, amazing how, once you heard the answer, of course you knew it! It is all in good fun. Thank you to Joe, Eleanor and Caroline for composing the questions.

Remember, we are only a phone call away, don’t sit at home being lonely, come and join in our mornings. Our club is situated in Bruce Lane and we meet every Wednesday (excluding bus trip) at 9.30am. Contact me, Suzanne, on 0408 068 305 for more information.

Local Mens’ Shed becoming a reality Cr David Morrison said that over the years he has been approached by various men about the possibility of commencing a Mens’ Shed in the Camira – Springfield area.

Council is committed to building a six bay shed behind the Camira Springfield Community Centre Shed and two bays can be dedicated to the commencement of a Mens’ Shed.

The first stage of the project is to secure the embankment behind the Camira Springfield Community Centre, which is currently being carried out. Once the shed commences construction Cr David Morrison will call an expression of interest meeting for any interested in establishing a local Mens’ Shed.

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Councillor’s Comments

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My Ipswich Council does its best to maintain all their assets from Gailes to Grandchester. Council also relies on the community being its eyes and ears. If you notice a council asset that requires attention please call 3810 6666 or register on website My Ipswich - https://myipswich.com/.

ANZAC Day Service Once again an ANZAC Remembrance Service will be held at Robelle Domain, Springfield Central commencing at 5.20am.

Camira Springfield Community Centre Council is doing major work retaining the embankment behind the Camira Springfield Community Centre on Old Logan Road. Once the embankment is secured, Council will construct a six bay shed. Two bays will be dedicated to commence a Mens’ Shed within the local area. When the shed construction commences, I will call a meeting for all those interested in establishing a local Mens’ Shed group.

New Footpath For Ishmael Road Camira A new footpath has recently been constructed by Council on Ishmael Road, Camira between Langley Road and Addison Road, Camira. This will help fill the gap on a very popular walking circuit.

Residential Speeding The only agency with authority to deal with speeding is the Queensland Police Service. Please call 13 46 66 to report any habitual speeding on local roads. Council can help with line making etc. that may deter speeding.

Regatta Lake Pontoon If you are looking for a safe place to launch a canoe or kayak then try the new pontoon off Lakeside Avenue, Springfield Lakes. Regatta Lake is a great place for fitness training or recreational enjoyment.

Ipswich Cycle Park If you are looking for a dedicated circuit for cycling, then try out the new Ipswich Cycle Park off Briggs Road, Raceview behind Ipswich Hockey Club.

Ipswich Libraries Libraries around the world are changing to what they traditionally were and Ipswich Libraries are no exception.

A new library is currently being outfitted above the Post Office at Orion Springfield Central. If all goes to plan this library should open in July.

Library Tutorials If you are having trouble understanding any of your school subjects try the Ipswich Library’s website and click on ‘tutorials’. There are tutorials offered for most school subjects and it’s free.

Conservation Council takes the practice of conservation very seriously.

Council has currently purchased approximately 7000Ha of land it owns freehold for conservation purposes and has entered into Voluntary Conservation Agreements that have secured an additional 12,000 Ha of privately owned land dedicated for conservation. Three major conservation estates worth visiting with your family include White Rock Estate - Redbank Plains, Hardings Paddock - Purga and Flinders Plum Reserve - Peaks Crossing.

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Come ready to have fun and learn new skills with our HIP HOP teacher Kaitai Adonis McDonald

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Queenslanders set to celebrate 25 years of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea This year, thousands of Queenslanders across the state will gather in living rooms, cafes, workplaces and community halls to raise their cups in celebration of 25 years of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Over the past 25 years, $31.2 million has been raised for Cancer Council Queensland by like-minded individuals hosting a morning tea to make a difference.

In 2018, around 5000 Queenslanders are expected to put on the kettle for the cause.

The official day to host is Thursday, May 24, however anyone can host an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea anytime throughout April, May or June.

Cancer Council Queensland CEO Chris McMillan called on locals to once again fill their cups in support of a cancer free future.

“We’re calling on all Queenslanders to host or attend an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea to make a difference this year,” Ms McMillan said.

“Every cuppa poured and dollar raised enables Cancer Council to continue investing in lifesaving cancer research, prevention, advocacy and support programs.”

Around 27,000 Queenslanders are diagnosed with cancer annually – your support enables us to support those affected every minute, every hour, every day.

“Hosting a morning tea is easy. Simply gather your closest friends and family, set a date, raise funds, and enjoy a cuppa together.”

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is the largest and most successful event of its kind in Australia.

To host an event, or donate, visit biggestmorningtea.com.au or call 1300 65 65 85. All hosts will receive a free host kit.

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Probus Club Update

by Robyn Girdler Passing members of the public on our last meeting day could be forgiven for thinking our Irish contingent is a little more prominent than, in actual fact, it is. But in reality, our members were celebrating St Patrick’s Day with a ‘touch of green’ on their attire. Of course, in keeping with Irish sentiment, it was a little off-base on the actual calendar date. Regardless, members brought along Irish jokes to share which made for a fun portion of the meeting.

On a more serious note, our last meeting also hosted the AGM, heralding a change of office bearers for the coming year. There was some side shuffling of positions and a few new members on the management committee as members stood aside after much appreciated service given. Our photo shows our outgoing President Pat welcoming our incoming President Bruce who will take the reins for the next twelve months.

Our recent coffee morning was low on numbers with only 13 members in attendance. This reflects the lifestyle of many members who were otherwise occupied on that day – holidaying, taking on grandparent duties, involved with activities in other organisations in which they are involved or just unwell which, it is sad to say, is only to be expected from time to time in a group of retirees. The members present enjoyed a leisurely cuppa in the presence of good company.

Our group includes almost 60 members at present. Members choose how involved they would like to be with some members attending all events each month including meeting, lunch, coffee morning and outing, while others commit to their own level of comfort. When I was newly retired and looking to join a group, I investigated a number of options.

Goodna Springfield Probus appealed to both my husband and me and one of the reasons is that it is a comfortably sized group allowing members to get to know most, if not all, of the members whereas larger groups can be difficult to enter as a new member. I believe our Probus club ethics of fellowship, friendship and fun are in evidence at all our events.

Are you looking for a social club for retired or semi-retired men and women? Are you looking for fun, fellowship and friendship? 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. Visitors are always welcome.

greater springfield VIEW club update by y Rob byn yne e Apps

The Greater Springfield VIEW ladies will be having regular coffee mornings this year at 10am on the first Thursday of each month, at the Brookwater Coffee Club in the Brookwater shopping centre off Augusta Parkway (includes Woolies). This is an informal meeting and will allow the ladies to get to know each other. There will be an opportunity to support the core work of VIEW, The Smith Family, on each of these occasions. So come along and join us?

We will be discussing the outings we have identified to local attractions and decide on dates and times for these. Our regular Spring Lunch in September will also be planned around a guest speaker.

Over 80 ladies from Zone QA02 attended a March High Tea at Indooroopilly in celebration of International Womens’ Day. A very enjoyable time with interesting speakers for VIEW ladies to network together.

For more information about the VIEW Club, contact Robyne by sending an email to reapps@bigpond.com.

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a message from the desk of

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After a successful first year, I was pleased to launch the 2018 Oxley Spirit of ANZAC Award (photo above).

This competition is 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. Thank you to local RSL Sub Branches who have supported this award.

The winner and five highly commended entries will be announced next month.

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I was also overwhelmed with entries for the first Oxley Easter Colouring In Competition for early childhood centres (photo above). This was warmly embraced by children, parents and educators with dozens of colourful entries submitted.

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Finally, I was proud to host Federal Labor Leader Bill Shorten and Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen in our community to announce new initiatives to support local businesses (photo above).

As always, if there is anything I can ever help with please email me at Milton.Dick.MP@aph.gov.au or call my office on 3879 6440. I look forward to talking to you soon.

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Local Clubs & Groups

AFL - Collingwood Park Power AFC Redbank Plains - 3040 0232 powerafc@live.com.au AFL - Greater Springfield Storm AFC Luke 0420 476 829 president@greaterspringfieldstorm.org www.greaterspringfieldstorm.org Athletics - Goodna Little Athletics 0403 813 676 or 0419 197 272 www.goodnalittleas.com Basketball - Springfield Brumbies June Tahata 0412 181 330 springfieldbrumbies@yahoo.com Baseball - Western Districts Bulldogs Laurie 0421 137 406 www.wests.baseball.com.au Community House, Gailes 3879 3004 Canoe Polo, Springfield Lakes Mick 0402 643 465 Friends & Neighbours Club, Camira Suzanne 3818 2875 or 0408 068 305 Community Walking Group: Last Friday of the month 8am at Aveo Good News Group Springfield, 7004 Health Care Drive, Jean 3818 1986 Anna 3818 0454 Springfield Central Jacaranda Jam Community Choir Cricket Club, Eastern Raiders Angela 3818 3449 Bruce 0418 742 307 Karate - TSKF Springfield eastern-raiders@hotmail.com Sensei Chris Myers 0423 386 676 Dragon Boat Club, Lake’s District tskfspringfield@gmail.com Paul 0419 729 877 Greg 0418 732 672 Lions Club of Greater Springfield Football (Soccer) Clubs: Ray 0434 037 480 Western Spirit Phone: 3818 6160 National Srs, Goodna/Redbank Futsal: Jan: 0414 661 911 spiritfc.com.au Vera 3271 2772 enquiries@spiritfc.com.au Rosemaree 3282 1093 Springfield FC info.sufc@gmail.com Probus Club of Goodna-Springfield Golf Groups, Social Penny 3818 7981 Spring Lakes Steve 0408 913 112 Redhookers Fishing Club Inc S’Field Lakes, Rusell 3288 1285 Felix 3814 3845 www.rhfc.com.au John 3814 5633 Rotary Club of Goodna Indoor Bowls Peter 3288 3511 Eric & May 3814 0887 Springfield Community Inc Indoor Soccer, Springfield email.gsc.inc@gmail.com Yan Christiansen 3818 0008 Soroptimist International of Springfield KICKXercise Bev Ditton 0414 340 216 contact Camira/Sfield Communty House bevditton@gmail.com 3818 0921 Springfield Lakes Girl Guides Netball Club, Springfield Lakes Megan 0414 237 333 E: springlakesnc@hotmail.com Samantha 0425 786 522 Facebook: Springfield Lakes Netball Club SField Lakes Maritime Modellers Inc, Orienteering Club, Ugly Gully sites.google.com/site/ Lee 3378 7375 springfieldlakesmmodellers/home Orion Springfield Run for Life Springfield Sparklers Phil Cutcliffe 3818 2915 Senior Dance Troupe Radio Model Yacht Club Christine 0414 451 438 David 3879 6220 Robert 3288 3542 Table 8 Singles Rugby League Enquiries: meetupsocial@gmail.com S’Field Panthers Scott 0405 108 931 www.meetup.com/table8singles Rugby League, Juniors: Toastmasters, Springfield Lakes S’Field Gary 3818 7370 Tony 3288 5924 Bill 0400 561 264 Redbank Plains Jardd 0421 504 531 Toastmasters, Goodna, Ipswich Rugby Union Clubs Mike 3372 4349 Goodna Peter Aiavao 0427 751 506 Trefoil Guild, Centenary S’Lakes Hawks Jeremy 0449 682 960 Merril 3372 2735 Running Group Greg 0408 628 104 Westside Community Care Softball Club Rita 3818 0921 Camira John or Julie Ashby 3288 1986 Westlife Community & Westlife Care Raiders Mitch 0423 262 906 Yvonne 3381 9988 raidersips@hotmail.com Westside Business. Women Group Softball, OzPitch, Springfield Lakes www.westsidebusinesswomen.com Rebecca 3391 2447 Westside Spiritual Haven Meditation Swim Club, Waterworx Amateur Club Yvonne 0422 551 102 Amanda 0434 868 611 Wine Club, Springfield Di 3288 3388 Email: wworxrace@gmail.com Women’s Group, Touch Football Springfield & Surrounds Springfield Lakes Paul 0411 348 470 Sarah 3812 0138 Redbank Plains Jardd 0421 504 531 Youth Nights (Friday Nights) Tennis, Springfield Lakes Social High school aged & young uni, 3381 9652 Stacey 0425 715 714 Table Tennis Assoc, Ipswich Youth Space, Goodna David 3282 4708 Glen 3389 6563 Danny or Vince 3818 9934 Trim & Tone Exercise Group Lisa Purcell 0428 822 010 MA KE NEW FRI END S Walking Group: W Springfield Lakes Heart Foundation and S Orion Walkers 3810 6666 O h healthy4life@ipswich.qld.gov.au Aiki Jutsu Martial Arts USQ Yong: 3470 4420 goh@usq.edu.au Augustine Heights Cheeky Monkeys Anna 0405 450 704 Harriot 0417 014 873 Bushwalking & Environmental Groups, S’field Lloyd 3282 3737 Camira Slimmers Shirley 3372 5851 Camira Scout Group Asst Group Leader - Stephanie - 0401 395 408 District Commissioner - Greg - 0414 494 389 Community Centres: Springfield Lakes 3288 2292 Camira/SField Chris 3818 0921(bh)

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Families & Health

Alcoholics Anonymous Ph 3255 9162 www.aa.org.au Al-Anon Family Groups.

For friends & family of alcoholics or problem drinkers Ph: 1300 252 666 Email: afgsqu@bigpond.com Asperger Services Aust West Brisbane Region Support Group Ph Jane 3278 3082 Australian Breastfeeding Association Springfield & surrounds Amanda 0431 850 241 Email: springfieldaba@gmail.com Christian Family & Westside Community Care, Springfield Phil Cutcliff 3818 2915 Falun Dafa Louise 3411 1174 www.falundafa.org Ipswich Multiple Birth Association Jennifer 0411 789 850 www.imba.net.au Kites Family Day Care 3818 0329 admin@kitesfdc.org.au New Parent Group - Springfield Lakes Megann - 0499 652 808 Playtime, Camira/Springfield Comm Ctr, Robyn 3818 0921 Playgroup, Gumnuts, Camira Tenille 3818 6470, 0421 4480 046 Playgroup, Springfield Lakes Heather 3288 1744 St John Ambulance Bellbird Park Div Enquiries 0413 448 031 SNAP for special needs, Camira/SField Comm Centre, Lois 0414 318 623 Suicide Bereavement Support Assoc Lynne 1300 767 022 www.sosbsa.org.au

Churches Arise Lutheran Church, S’Field Central Pastor Matt Wilksch 0447 656 793 Breakthrough Church Springfield Ps David Vaka 0434 421 720 Camira Christian Assembly 0431 663 228 Christian Outreach Centre Bellbird Park 0433 680 223 Creek Road Presbyterian Church Springfield 3398 4333 www.creekroad.org.au Disciples Church Springfield Ps Greg Gardiner www.disciples.org.au El Shaddai Worship Ministry - Camira Ps Milena Stavljanin - 0424 634 825 Grace Christian Church Redbank Plains 0409 272 007 www.gracecc.com.au Hillsong Brisbane West Springfield Central 3381 9988 email: brisbanewest@hillsong.com Maranatha Worship Centre Camira Multicultural Church, 3271 4712 Oasis Church Springfield www.theoasis.org.au 3282 0847 Ps Don Stewart 0421 870 754 Our Lady of the Southern Cross Parish Parish Office 3324 3900 Fr Mauro Conte 0417 726 521 Springfield Anglican Church Rev’d Charlie Lacey 0476 818 763 Springfield Community Baptist Church Camira/Springfield Community Centre Ph 0432 579 205 Springfield Christian Family 3818 2915 info@springfieldchristianfamily.org.au Voice of the Lord Assembly (African Church) Mr Godfrey Egwu 0420 308 097 voiceofthelordassembly@yahoo.com Westside Spiritual Haven Camira Yvonne 0422 551 102 Westside Christian Church Camira Ps Josh Hartog 0423 814 700 www.westsidechristianchurch.com.au

Hobbies, Arts & Craft Active Crafts Sharon 0402 342 551 Cross Stitch Club Chris 3217 0976 Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Club Karen 3814 3525 Ingrid 3288 4614

Schools Camira State School, Playgroup & P&C 3381 4888 www.camirass.eq.edu.au Good Shepherd Catholic Primary Ph: 3437 5000 www.goodshepherd.qld.edu.au Hymba Yumba Community Hub Prep - 12 Ph: 3381 8134 www.hymbayumba.qld.edu.au Kindergarten Assoc Camira 3818 1789 Redbank Plains: Primary: 3814 9222 www.redbplaiss.eq.edu.au/wcmss State High: 3432 1222 www.redbplaishs.eq.edu.au Redbank Primary 3381 4111 St Augustines College 3814 8300 www.stac.qld.edu.au St Peter’s Lutheran College 3470 3888 www.stpeters.qld.edu.au S’Field Lakes State School 3437 9888 www.springfieldlakesss.eq.edu.au Staines Memorial College 3814 8600 www.staines.qld.edu.au The Springfield Anglican College Primary Campus 3818 5777 Senior Campus 3814 8100 www.tsac.qld.edu.au Westside Christian College (Goodna) Grade (1-3) 3437 9001 Grade (4-12) 3437 9000 Prep 3437 9004 OSHC 3381 0529 www.wcc.qld.edu.au Woodcrest State College (SField) Junior Campus 3280 2477 Middle Campus 3437 9555 Senior Campus 3437 9666 www.woodcrestsc.eq.edu.au

Government Federal Members Milton Dick MP (Oxley) Ph 3879 6440 Milton.Dick.MP@aph.gov.au Shayne Neumann MP (Blair) Ph 3201 5300 shayne.neumann.mp@aph.gov.au State Members Jo-Ann Miller MP(Bundamba) 3288 3737 / 3844 8101 bundamba@parliament.qld.gov.au Charis Mullen MP(Jordan) 3447 9300 jordan@parliament.qld.gov.au

Ipswich City Council Mayor Andrew Antoniolli 0419 025 407 aantoniolli@ipswich.qld.gov.au Cr Paul Tully (Div 2)3818 6900 ptully@ipswich.qld.gov.au Cr Sheila Ireland (Div 9) 3470 0077 sireland@ipswich.qld.gov.au Cr David Morrison (Div 1) 3818 3100 dmorrison@ipswich.qld.gov.au

Local JPs Justice of the Peace (Qual) Suzanne Donovan 3818 3915 Louise Morton 3818 6765 Thien Nguyen 3288 5221 Dallas Tunnah 3288 3175 Gail Frawley 0401 222 671 Commissioner for Declarations Harold James Jackson 3389 1418

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THE Art Studio with Jolanta With over 800 eucalyptus species present in Australia, there should not be any shortages of trees to take a ‘tree bath’. This science-proven eco-therapy, originating in Japan, is proven to lower heart rate and blood pressure, reduce stress hormone production, boost the immune system, and improve overall feelings of wellbeing.

The term ‘forest bathing’ relates to being in the presence of trees and is now a national public health program in Japan.

Between 2004 to 2012, the Japanese government spent over $4 million dollars studying the physiological and psychological effects of forest bathing, subsequently designating 48 therapy trails based on the research results.

Woods air doesn’t just feel fresher and better - inhaling trees’ scent improves immune system function. Nature appreciation, the essence of ‘tree bathing’ comes down to a few simple steps...just be with trees.

Woods and forest environments can be viewed as therapeutic landscapes.

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Hall For Hire - Parties, Sports, Meetings MON - FRI

Kids Club OSH Care Before and After School Care Vacation Care

MON 9.15-10.15AM

Konga the Jungle Body

3.45-6.00PM

Hardihood Theatre

6.30-7.45PM

Atomic Rose Dance Class

TUES 6.30-7.30PM

Rhee Tae Kwondo

6.30-8.30PM

Goodna Gymnastics

WED 9.15-11.00AM

From nature to design. Image/Designs by Jolanta Szymczyk. Eucalyptus location: Bellbird Park City dwellers can benefit from the effects of trees with just a visit to their local park. Even brief exposure to greenery in urban environments can relieve stress levels, and experts have recommended ‘doses of nature’ as part of the treatment for attention disorders in children. Various essential oils, found in wood, plants, and some fruit and vegetables, which trees emit to protect themselves from germs and insects, improve immune system function.

Short, 30-minute tree exposure promotes lower concentrations of cortisol, lower pulse rate, lower blood pressure, rests and reduced stress after a tree bath. The evidence suggests we don’t seem to need a lot of exposure to gain from nature.

Let’s take a regular bath amongst our local green spaces to not only to be inspired or to fuel our creativity but to improve our immune system function and wellbeing.

Take a break from social media, your phone or computer and step out for a tree bathing experience! The positive effects last about a month following each weekend in the woods.

Petite Stars

9.30-10.30AM Goodna Gymnastics 3.30-5.00PM

KNECT Kids Primary (fortnightly)

6.15-7.15PM

Konga the Jungle Body

5.30-7.00PM

Karate

2.00-7.00PM

Mobile Library (fortnightly)

THUR 6.30-7.30PM

Rhee Tae Kwon Do

6.30-8.00PM

Goodna Gymnastics

FRI 9.30-11.30AM

Playtime

7.00-10.00PM

KNECT Youth

SAT 9.00-2.00PM

Free Pentecostal Church of Australia

9.00-NOON

Goodna Gymnastics

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SDA Volleyball

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Congregational Christian Church of Samoa

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Springfield’s first bank owner retires Kym Wickstein and his wife Deb opened the first bank in Springfield back in 2002. Kym recently announced his retirement from banking after 16 years in the area.

Cr David Morrison was on hand to congratulate Kym and Deb for having the faith and courage to come to Springfield before any other bank. Kym and Deb opened the very first privately owned Bank of Queensland on Commercial Drive Springfield when every other bank wanted to wait to see if Springfield would grow as a suburb.

“Kym and Deb have given much back to the community when there is a need.

Kym was also instrumental in establishing Football Ipswich and Western Pride,” Cr David Morrison said.

Cr David Morrison thanked Kym for coming to the community and serving the community and wished him all the best in his retirement.

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10 years of Phoenix Radio serving our community I recall attending the launch of USQ’s Phoenix Radio ten years ago and it was my pleasure to attend a recent function celebrating their ten years of radio.

The student run station was launched on February 2008. Since its launch, Phoenix Radio has gone from strength to strength now broadcasting 24 hours seven days a week.

USQ ‘s Dr Ashley Jones was and is a major champion of Phoenix Radio. Greater Springfield’s USQ is the only university in Queensland that provides training for on air radio presenters and producers that is not directly linked to journalism.

You can listen to Phoenix Radio via the TuneIn Radio via App by searching Phoenix Radio Online or through Brisbane Youth Radio or on Digital Radio. Happy birthday and congratulations to Phoenix Radio.

Bernie Ripoll, State Member Jo Ann Miller and Cr David Morrison at the first birthday of Phoenix Radio.

Cr David Morrison speaks on a Phoenix radio broadcast.

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Message from the Mayor BY

Mayor Andrew Antoniolli

We have announced a council taskforce will crack down on all local waste industries to ensure they improve operations and comply with council local laws and planning permits.

Council also welcomes State Government moves to re-introduce a Queensland waste levy. The levy is a great start. Hopefully, this charge of between $60 and $70 a tonne will significantly reduce the large quantities of waste which is coming to Ipswich from interstate.

But we need to do more, and on behalf of residents, I’ve been in talks with multiple ministers over the past few weeks to make very clear this city’s objection to Ipswich becoming the nation’s dumping ground.

A crackdown on compliance will further expose any rogue elements who were abusing the operational requirements which are in place. In addition, we are conducting a review of the Ipswich Planning Scheme.

We n o w c a l l o n t h e s t a t e t o r e v i e w i t s o w n regulations on waste management. We are happy to work together with the government in whatever ways we can to make such a review work in the favour of the people of Ipswich.

As a council, we are creating a stronger framework which allows more effective management of waste industries in our city. We will ensure that waste operators to minimise any impact they have on residential communities which are developing around them.

Ipswich is a fast-growing city, and we are committed to residential growth, not waste growth. I want people to be assured that this council will do absolutely everything within its power to hold waste operators to account.

It was great to see Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk hold her Community Cabinet in Ipswich recently. It provided a very timely opportunity for several meetings on matters of significant interest to the future of our city.

This provided the government a unique opportunity to hear first-hand the issues and needs of our community.

Well done to those residents who also capitalised on the Cabinet’s presence. It was fantastic to see Ministers out and about in Ipswich, attending various functions and events over several days and making some significant funding announcements for the city.

The announcement by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull regarding the $5 billion Defence contract is the biggest news for Ipswich since Queensland Rail came to town more than 150 years ago.

It is a significant boost for all of Ipswich as it will create more than 330 permanent jobs from the outset and another 1,500 spin-off jobs in the supply chain for the combat reconnaissance vehicles being built here over the next 30 years. The outcome was a testament to excellent cooperation between local, state and federal governments.

The Defence footprint in Ipswich continues to grow with the latest announcement. Defence directly contributes to more than 7000 jobs and almost $800 million to the Ipswich economy.

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6SULQJÀHOG /DNHV Nature Care Update

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Early on the morning of March 4th, the Springfield Lakes community gathered to clean up our lakes and parks. Clean Up Australia Day has been running yearly since 1989 and encourages everyone to collect rubbish from their local area and dispose of it in a safe and controlled way.

Nearly 200 people attended to clean up around Spring, Regatta and Discovery Lakes and their neighbouring parks. The lake is not a tip, but it seems that some people think that it’s okay to dump items such as tyres and lounge chairs into the lake. An astonishing nine cubic metres of rubbish was collected from around our parklands and sporting fields, including around fifteen bags of recyclable material and thirteen bags of rubbish.

In addition, the lakes held larger items such as dumped furniture, plastic chairs, and polystyrene building waste.

Over ten garbage bags of rubbish was fished out of Regatta Lake, including 27 tennis balls, dog toys, a metal base ball bat, a few soccer balls and three pairs of thongs, along with lots of single shoes and thongs.

The Springfield Lakes Girl Guides helped pick up litter on the land while the Redbank Plains Scouts brought their canoes and tackled the huge amount of litter in Regatta Lake. Then there’s the litter that the Springfield-Centenary Kayak Club regularly fish from our lakes, plastic bottles, bread bags and tin cans. They try very hard to keep the lake clean for residents and the wildlife that inhabit the lake. Our lakes and waterways will benefit immensely from this community effort.

We wish to thank the many other community groups, such as Greater Springfield Rotary and the Hawks Rugby Union Club, as well as national sponsors McDonald’s and our corporate sponsors, IGA, Lendlease, McGrath Real Estate & Exposure Realty and the Springfield Malaydee Association of Queensland who helped sponsor some of the great prizes and put on a great event. We wish to acknowledge the support Ipswich City Council gave in co-ordinating the litter disposal and the financial support provided to put on this community event.

The children all enjoyed the Wildcall Wildlife show and the huge numbers of children and parents proved that the community is passionate about keeping our lakes clean and our suburb litter free.

After the main clean-up event, the community gathered at Spring Lake for a sausage sizzle, wildlife display and face painting.

You can follow us on www.facebook.com/SpringfieldLakesNatureCare or contact info@springfieldlakesnaturecare. org.au if you wish to become a member.

Recovery Plan for iconic brush-tailed rock wallaby It’s the faunal emblem and a mascot for the City of Ipswich – but threats to the brush-tailed rock wallaby’s existence has led to an Ipswich City Council Recovery Plan to ensure the species’ survival.

Conservation and Environment Committee Chairperson Councillor Kerry Silver said Petrogale penicillata, or brush-tailed rock wallaby, was listed as vulnerable to extinction within Queensland and nationally. Within Ipswich, they are found in the Teviot Range and Little Liverpool Range.

“Little is known about this shy animal, so this brush-tailed rock wallaby recovery plan will help Ipswich remain a population stronghold for the species,” she said.

“The recovery plan will build on council’s conservation achievements, including the purchase of more than 2200ha of core rock wallaby habitat at Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate.

“Council’s vision is that the Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate provides a leading example of co-existence between rock wallaby conservation and visitor usage.

“To do that we must consolidate and expand local knowledge of brush-tailed rock wallabies, including population status, habitat and threats, in order to create and deliver a register of actions.”

Cr Silver said the recovery plan identified a suite of actions, including reducing pest plants and predators, increasing connectivity between habitat areas and mitigate potential impacts from recreational use.

“These actions will be aimed at implementing recommendations of the national recovery plan within Ipswich and adjacent local government areas,” she said.

“There are many factors that contribute to wallaby survival and our intervention through an extensive and thorough recovery plan could not be more vital or timely.

“The council will partner with relevant stakeholders to fight for the brush-tailed rock wallabies and take what actions are required to ensure their recovery.”

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FROM THE DESK OF

Charis Mullen

MP State Member for Jordan

Like many parents, I was shocked and saddened by the death of 14 year old Amy ‘Dolly’ Everett who sadly took her own life following relentless bullying.

Bullying is prevalent, even here in our local community.

I recently met with a local mum after she penned a deeply personal letter describing her 15 year old son’s recent experience with bullying.

It was heartbreaking to see how much damage words can cause a young man just trying to enjoy his teenage years.

Fortunately, this mum was able to communicate with her son and he is no longer experiencing such extreme bullying.

The Queensland Government is determined to do something about the issue of bullying and cyber bullying and has established the Anti-Bullying Taskforce. The Taskforce wants to engage with children, parents, schools, communities, and experts to draw on best practice research but also identify Students of Camira State School after their presentation for community-driven strategies and initiatives.

National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence.

I was so pleased to join students at Camira State School recently on the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence to chat with them about bullying and how important it is to show kindness and stand up for your mates.

I also recently spent some time with Springfield Central State High School students undertaking a cybersafety workshop with the Department of Education’s Cybersafety and Reputation Management team.

These workshops cover safe, positive and respectful online behaviours and how to develop and leave a positive online footprint – one of a suite of measures being employed to raise awareness of risks and tackle bullying.

This is an issue I want our local community to address – if you have any ideas (big or small), please email me at jordan@parliament.qld.gov.au. I would love to hear from you directly on how we can address the complex causes of bullying in our community and share your thoughts with the Queensland Government’s Anti-Bullying Taskforce.

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