The Greater Springfield Times, August 2013

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Springfield Times No.196

11,000 copies distributed in Augustine Heights, Bellbird Park, Brookwater, Camira, Gailes, Springfield and Springfield Lakes.

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Residents of the Greater Springfield area will be pleased to know their four legged friends can join them in the Greater Springfield Run for Life event this year on Saturday September 7. The 2km Dog Walk, proudly sponsored by Springfield District Veterinary Clinic, will start at 10.30am with organisers expecting over 200 dogs and their walkers to participate.

For those going it alone, all the usual runs will be on, including a new 10km run at 7am.

Families are encouraged to come along on the day, and enjoy the 50 market stalls and displays, as well as some rides for the kids.

Funds raised from the event will go to Westside Community Care (WCC) Program, as well as chaplaincy at local schools, USQ and the WCC Business Chaplaincy program.

With corporate challenges once again on for the entertainment of all, champions Springfield Christian Family will defend their title as 5km Run winners. Battle of the Banks, as well as Tug-O-War will also feature, as will the 5km schools challenge for local primary and high schools.

Organisers hope to raise over $20 000 for the nominated charities and are looking forward to an even bigger crowd than last year.

Contact event organiser Rita on 0423 934 459 or 3818 0921 for further enquiries.

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Your Local Independent Monthly Magazine - August 2013

New EP gives voice to Another Language

For local resident and musician, the road to living the dream he has nurtured since writing his first song at age 13, has been chequered.

Josh Morrison fought and beat thyroid cancer at just nineteen, which threatened his hopes of a future singing career but gave him the courage to seize life with both hands and utilise the gift of his voice once it returned after surgery.

After Josh spent last year gathering band members and refining their unique sound, Another Language was formed.

Now, set to be married this month to band member Roelien, Josh will release the five track EP on August 31, his wedding day.

“Our wedding guests will receive the first 100 copies of our EP,” said Josh. “Roelien is a poet and singer/songwriter.

I’m blessed to have her warm, gentle voice on the album. She has an incredible vocal range and has become a valuable asset to the live shows. We are all excited about our upcoming single release on August 17 at the Princess Theatre in Woollongabba at 7pm. This also coincides with the release of the video clip for our single Remember to Breathe.

“Remember to Breathe has been influenced by Cat Stevens, Mumford & Sons and Boy & Bear. It was written to remind us all to move forward despite fear and insecurities, despite our circumstances.”

Josh and Another Language can be heard on soundcloud (soundcloud.com/another-language) and can be contacted via their facebook page (facebook.com/anotherlanguage).

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Personally Speaking

By Susannah Friis with Susannah Friis We’ve all heard the saying “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade”. It’s a saying I have always liked, being the optimist that I am, as it implies the need to make the best of something and turn something sour in our lives into something sweet.

I don’t know how many of you have made lemonade but it’s a family favourite in our house on those 40 something summer days when plain water just doesn’t quench your thirst.

If you have made lemonade at home, you’ll know that you need more than just lemons. You also need water and sugar, and maybe a little mint if you have it growing in the garden.

Have you ever not got the ratio of water, lemon and sugar quite right? Too much lemon and it’ll make your teeth curl, as my dad used to say. Too much sugar and it’s undrinkable, too much water and all we have is a watery tasteless liquid.

I know I have made far too much lemonade on occasion by having to add just a bit more of this and that until, before I know it, I’ve made enough for three jugs instead of one.

The saying “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade” is incomplete, really, isn’t it? You can’t just make lemonade with lemons, you need the other ingredients in the right proportions or else that lemonade is not going to taste pleasant at all.

Just like in life, we need the right ratio of other ingredients in order to make lemonade from the lemons life hands us all at various times.

Just like with lemonade, sweetness needs to be added, so too in life when a crisis or ‘lemon’ hits our life. We need the sweet things like a surprise visit from a friend, picking flowers from our garden to bring inside, watching a favourite movie with a friend, taking that day trip to a town you’ve always wanted to see. We don’t need much sugar to sweeten the whole batch of lemonade.

We need that sweetness to balance the bitter taste of disappointment, loss and pain that life seems to hand out on an alarmingly regular basis. Without sweeteners, life is indeed just a bowl of lemons sitting on the bench. We need to intentionally add the sweetness.

And we can’t make lemonade without water, the mainstay of life and a necessity to our very existence. We need mainstays. Whether it be family and friends, faith, job satisfaction, life purpose. We all need the basics in life, just like our physical bodies need water.

So when life hands us lemons, we can indeed make lemonade but we also need the water and sugar and enough of each to make the living palatable.

Maybe you can provide some of the sugar and water to someone’s life when they are handed lemons. Or maybe you can allow others to do the same for you when your life takes a sour turn.

After all, what fun is drinking lemonade all by yourself?

Letters to the Editor and feedback are always welcome, email Susannah at editor@LNP.net.au or leave a comment on her blog at www.susannahfriis.com

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Local resident and Butterfly Wings parent program co-ordinator, Luise Manning, recently organised a presentation by RACQ Education Officer Karina Halliday on the dangers surrounding children in cars.

Prompted by the high number of requests from parents on correctly fitting car restraints, the RACQ Kids & Cars safety program is being trialled to highlight to parents the issues of child safety in and around cars, with a focus on young children.

With many car restraints not being fitted correctly and parents unaware of new changes to the laws pertaining to car restraints for children under seven years old, the program seeks to educate and increase the safety of children in vehicles.

The power point presentation highlighted hazardous environments such as driveways and car parks and how to make these places safer for young children by teaching them about driveway safety, car reversing lights and designated safe areas.

Ten parents with children ranging in age from five weeks to three years old, attended the one hour presentation at the YMCA Community Centre, together with Ipswich City Council Safety Development Officer, Keely Bell and YMCA Centre Manager Kristen Grainger.

The program is available free to all interested community groups and can be accessed by contacting Education Officer Karina Halliday on 3872 8924 or send an email to karina.halliday@racq.com.au.

To find out more information about the Butterfly Wings parent program, contact the YMCA on 3288 2292.

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(L-R) Luise Manning, Butterfly Wings Parent Child Program co-ordinator; two year old Abbeny Manning; Karina Halliday, RACQ Education Officer; and Louise Hart.

Discover the unique educational opportunities for your child at West Moreton Anglican College at our Open Day on Saturday 24 August from 10.30am to 3pm. Meet our teachers, tour the exceptional facilities and enjoy special performances, activities and displays. Buses run directly to WestMAC from Springfield and surrounding suburbs.

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St Peters Lutheran College Springfield Year 8 student, Carina Hagarty, recently competed at the National Trampolining Completion with great success.

Coming home with a first in the Elite Tumbling Team, Carina also achieved third in the Junior International Tumbling, a strong fourth in the U15 Double Mini and ninth in the Junior International Double Mini.

This serious young athlete is now working hard to improve her performance for the next competition at the National Clubs, held this month at the Sleeman Arena.

This event will also host the final selection trail for World Age Group Championships and World Championships which Carina has clearly in her sights.

Lanterns in the Park

This year, local residents and friends and family will be able to enjoy Battle of the Bands with a twist.

With the addition of a twilight style market, this years event will be called Lanterns in the Park, incorporating markets and the Battle of the Bands event.

The Battle of the Bands event will start at 3pm on Sunday September 22, providing live music and entertainment as residents enjoy rides, a train, stilt walkers and entertainers.

As night falls, Robelle Domain Parklands will come alive with over 70 coloured lanterns lighting up the night sky as residents browse the food stalls and markets, before the added excitement of fireworks at 7pm.

All residents are encouraged to attend and enjoy a wonderful afternoon and night for the whole family, where there will also be the opportunity to make a donation to support Chaplaincy at USQ. And it’s not too late to enter your band, simply go to facebook.com/scfcity. Residents can also all 3818 2915 for more information or to enquire about hosting a stall.

Making a local Creative Hub a reality

With recent vacation of the sales and information centre in Springfield Lakes, local resident Jolanta Szymczyk is keen to see the building put to a worthwhile use and establish a Creative Hub in the local area.

Textile artist Jolanta Szymczyk, together with Lena Tisdall and Julie Maddocks from Brisbane Visual Arts Community (BVAC) are joining forces with the powerhouses behind ‘ICON Creative’ Tina and David Vaka to run a joint event at the end of the year to celebrate the importance of creativity in communities.

“We are exploring ways to increase our joint presence in the local community and bring a number of creative workshops from both BVAC and ICON Creative in the lead up to the New Year Eve event 2013,” said Jolanta.

“The vision for the Creative Hub is to bring the community together in a single location,” she Photo courtesy of Nicholas Goodridge said. “The ex-sales building by the lake is a perfect place for a gallery, an art shop, a coffee and meeting place as well as the place for any creative wanting to share and maximise business and creative opportunities.”

The Hub would be an ideal learning space which would include an e-library focusing on creative publications, as well as being an excellent location for a Self Organised Learning Environment.

“We are all encouraged by the creative potential and energy that already exists in this community. We are not starting from ground level at this stage, we are building on a foundation and potential that is already in place. All it needs now is more local support and a will to bring it all together in one creatively inspiring place.”

Jolanta is no stranger to the benefits of creative expression. For the last 13 years, Jolanta has exhibited regularly in Australia and overseas as well as teaching her workshops that focus on creating wearable art.

This year, three of Jolanta’s pieces will be on display at the Ekka as part of the ‘Garment to Garden’ theme at the Horticultural Pavilion, Garden Platform. Jolanta’s wearable art is created from Merino wool and hand printed silks using local plants and depicts contemporary approaches to urban landscape and modern garden.

To join Jolanta and members of BVAC in their bid to see the Creative Hub become a reality , contact Jolanta by sending an email Photo courtesy of Nicholas Goodridge to studio88@optusnet.com.au.

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College News with Steve Croft, Head of College The Springfield Anglican College

The wellbeing of students at The Springfield Anglican College is top of the College’s priority list. As part of the College’s annual review of programmes in place, this term we are looking at the College Pastoral Care Programme.

That is, the collective range of programmes and opportunities that support our students personal growth and development.

As a College we are very keen to ensure all our students are afforded a safe, caring, positive and supportive learning environment. In our view such an environment is crucial in underpinning both student academic progress and personal growth and development.

As a College we adopt a holistic approach to education, where a great deal of time and emphasis is devoted to assisting our students develop their Emotional Intelligence and Resilience.

The College has a policy of no tolerance to bullying of any kind, and responds to issues that may arise in a speedy and firm manner. The College has high expectations of

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students and will become involved in Cyber Bullying issues should they arise, even if these may occur ‘off campus’.

The Bucket Filler programme on the Primary Campus and the Rite Journey are two excellent programmes currently in place. The Bucket Fillers programme focuses very clearly on the prevention of bullying in a proactive manner, with the Rite Journey assisting students with understanding their likes and dislikes, tolerance of differences and their ability to work in team situations.

The College also believes it is very important to take a proactive stance on a range of other potential issues, as well as, provide avenues for students to gain a range of skills that could be valuable beyond school.

Across the campuses, there are in existence a range of different programmes focusing on topical issues such as substance abuse, cyber safety through to First Aid Courses, Driver Training and The Responsible Service of Alcohol.

The aim of this review, which includes research of alternative programmes and initiatives, seeks to evaluate the sequencing and benefits to students of the collective programmes and opportunities currently in place at the College.

Mr Steve Croft Head of College

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Camira Friends and Neighbours held their Christmas in July at the club house on Bruce Lane Camira.

It was a good night with good food and plenty of dancing. The enterainer for the night was Bill Henderson who played music from the 50’s and 60’s, which ensured everyone had a lovely time.

We also went to the Australian Outback Spectacular on the 9th July 46 members went along and enjoyed another good night. The food was good and the show was brilliant - not to be missed.

We also have another outing in August to the Port of Brisbane should be another good day out.

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A message from the Mayor’s Desk

BY THE MAYOR - PAUL PISASALE Come along to the 2013 Ipswich Open Day and Workers Reunion at the Workshops Rail Museum in Ipswich on Sunday, August 18 and soak up the atmosphere at the free community day. The Workshops Rail Museum is one of Ipswich’s most popular and exciting tourist destinations and what better way for residents and visitors to discover our region’s fascinating railway past then with the Ipswich Open Day. Entry is free for residents with proof of address and 50 per cent off for out-of-town visitors accompanied by an Ipswich resident.

There will be plenty to see and do for families with a big jazz band, hands-on railway activities, make your own craft creation, get up close to locos and vintage carriages and children can let off some steam in the indoor adventure playground. There will also be some great prizes up for grabs including a Pterodactyl Helicopter joy flight and entry forms are available on council’s website.

The day will also welcome past and present Queensland Rail employees for the annual Worker’s Reunion.

One of Ipswich’s most beloved icons, the steam train, will also be running on the day and tickets are on sale now for a ride.

There is so much to love about Ipswich’s Workshops Rail Museum and I hope residents bring along their family and friends to enjoy one of our city’s most exciting tourist destinations.

For more information phone the Workshops Rail Museum on 3432 5100 or visit theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au.

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Veterinary News

By Dr Milan Savkovic BVSc GradDipVSc

Cystitis in cats

A common reason for cat owners to contact a vet is when they have seen blood in the cat’s litter tray or have seen their cat going to the tray more frequently than normal or straining to go to the toilet. A common cause of these signs is the syndrome known as Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD), sometimes referred to as cystitis.

FLUTD or cystitis can have numerous causes. Viral or bacterial infections are sometimes involved but not nearly as frequently as in dogs and people. Formation of crystals in the urine often plays a role and certain diets are more likely to contribute to this. Stress plays a role in some cats.

Sometimes the cause is unknown and this is referred to as idiopathic cystitis.

Cystitis is a distressing, painful condition. Even when the bladder is empty, the cat will feel the need to urinate and will strain, producing only small drops or no urine at all. The inflammation leads to spasm of the muscles of the bladder and urethra, making the problem worse.

In male cats, the urethra can be obstructed by a plug of crystals and mucus so the cat cannot pass urine. This is a life-threatening emergency, which requires immediate veterinary attention.

The treatment for cystitis depends on the cause, and it is necessary to examine a urine sample to determine the cause. It can be difficult to get urine samples from cats sometimes and your vet may recommend hospitalisation for a short period to achieve this.

Male cats with obstructions need to be anaesthetized to have the obstruction relieved, and a urinary catheter may be left in place for a short time. Medications to relieve spasm, anti-inflammatories and antibiotics may also be used. If the cystitis is related to crystal formation, special diets will help to control it.

In cases of idiopathic cystitis, drugs that protect the bladder lining may be used. Long term management is needed in many cats that suffer from cystitis.

Unfortunately, it is impossible to predict which cats will be affected. Cats that are overweight seem to be predisposed; also cats that only eat supermarket brand biscuits often develop urinary problems.

As a general rule, always ensure your cat has easy access to drinking water, try to feed the premium brand cat foods available at vet clinics, and if you see any signs indicating cystitis, consult your veterinarian promptly.

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The Springfield Anglican College would like to congratulate the various creative arts ensembles who competed in the recent Beenleigh Eisteddfod at the Logan Entertainment Centre.

Participating in this year eisteddfod from the College were the Bel Canto Vocal Ensemble, Junior Choir, Mezzo Forte Choir, Pilialoha Ukulele Ensemble, Senior Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble.

Results from the eisteddfod are as follows: • Bel Canto Vocal Ensemble: First place with a score of 87 points • Junior Choir: First place The Junior Choir was also awarded the Logan City Council Trophy for Choral Singing; and competed against 7 other Choirs • Senior Concert Band: Second place with a score of 89 points, in the Secondary Schools Concert Band section • Percussion Ensemble: Second place with a score of 89 points • Pilialoha Ukulele Ensemble: Third place, against other string and mixed ensembles • Mezzo Forte Choir: Sung well, despite having a number of students away sick. However, did not place.

The college is extremely proud of the achievements of their students in the Creative Arts arena. The College’s next public foray in the Creative Arts, is the College Musical with their production of ‘The King and I’ from August 22-24 at Logan Entertainment Centre.

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As I write this month’s column, the world has just welcomed a new little prince. He was born on 23rd July to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Whatever our thoughts on the monarchy and its future, I’m sure all Australians wish the new parents and their little boy good health and a long and happy future.

The picture above was taken at Government House which we visited on a sunny day in June. Thanks to members Vic and Gwen who are volunteer guides at Government House and who gave us a very informative guided tour. Government House is a wonderful piece of our history and visiting is certainly an enriching experience for all Queenslanders.

July’s outing was to Boonah Bowls Club where we enjoyed a ‘Christmas in July’ function after a pleasant country drive.

Our main outing for August will be to the new Tennis Centre at Tennyson where we will enjoy morning tea and participate in a one hour tour of the Centre followed by lunch at the Yeronga RSL. Another date for lunch is at the Spring Lakes Hotel on Monday 12th August, all welcome.

Also in August, some of us will join with Jindalee Probus for a tour of the new ABC studios at Southbank.

Some members were unable to go on our own tour of the premises earlier this year so Jindalee Club has kindly invited us to join theirs.

Also remember our Friday coffee mornings at the café at Robelle Domain in Springfield Parklands.

Our speaker for August was Club Secretary Vic Wise on ‘The Cold War and My Part in It’. The talk was well received and members were reminded that they are always welcome to share their life stories at Club meetings.

Our September speaker will be Henny Allen who will share information on ‘Young People and Court Proceedings’.

We would like to issue a cordial invitation to all retired and semi-retired local people to consider joining us. There is no charge for your first meeting and you are under no obligation to join.

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Goodna Little Athletics Sign On Day - August 24 10am - 1pm Evan Marginson Park, Goodna Please remember to bring your child/rens birth certificate or some other form of proof of age.

Goodna Little A’s club caters for children from as young as 3 years to 17 years of age. The club also allows a maximum of 2 trial nights for the season. Each trial costs $10 and this is then deducted from the registration fees if you decide to join.

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Feminism and the women’s liberation movement have achieved great changes for women in western countries. So why is it that many women still struggle with achieving the balanced life promised by our grandmothers?

In fact, women in greater numbers are now seeking help to find their true path, to define their personal idea of what it means to be successful, and to find practical ways to balance the roles in their lives. And most of all, to gain acceptance by other women who make different choices. How do we cope with having so many choices available to us, and still wanting it all?

An essential step is for women to find out who they are, and avoid the trap of defining themselves according to their roles - wife, mother, daughter, sister. Men tend to have a much clearer sense of identity, they know what they can and cannot do. Women who invest time in identifying their strengths, personality styles and preferences, life goals and ambitions, and burnout traps are better armed when it comes time to making big decisions such as whether or not to have children, timing for career changes, and the types of relationships they want.

Another set of skills found in successful women involves mindset. Mindset is underpinned by self-esteem, so women who can genuinely recognise and celebrate their successes, and develop an optimistic and positive mental focus, do better than those who worry about mistakes, image and failure.

Positive mindset is helped by daily journaling about “what went well” each day, and reviewing how you contributed to this. Being open to learning strategies that work by watching other successful women, engaging in coaching with a mentor, reading and going to personal growth workshops are great ways to build a positive and outcomes-focused mindset.

Avoiding burnout traps and short-circuiting self-sabotage habits are also essential for getting ahead and finding balance.

Burnout is the result of taking on more than is humanly possible and convincing yourself that you “should” be able to accomplish the impossible.

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Last month, the first fully loaded train tested out the Richlands to Springfield Central Line.

Springfield based Councillor, David Morrison, said this was an exciting milestone in the delivery of a passenger service to Springfield Central by the end of 2013.

Cr David Morrison said that many people are still appreciating the fact that two stations are being constructed; Springfield Station on Nev Smith Drive which will service Camira, Springfield and Springfield Lakes, and Springfield Central Station opposite Orion Town Centre.

“I believe this generation will not see another station like Springfield Central Station. The design, construction, delivery and aesthetic appeal of Springfield Central is a credit to all involved and will stand tall as a community landmark in the Greater Springfield Area for many years,” said Cr Morrison.

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The new local Rotary Club of Greater Springfield (Prov) recently conducted one of its weekly meeting and partners evenings at Jimmy Sirisomphone’s Thai Emperor at Brookwater.

The eighteen members and guests enjoyed Jimmy’s friendly hospitality including excellent food and great service thus supporting Thai Emperor’s reputation as the best Thai restaurant in the district.

This Rotary club 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 selffulfilment that comes from the process. It is a richly rewarding activity.

Though the club meets weekly at the Central Tavern Springfield, Education City, USQ, this club is flexible and likes to mix it up with monthly meetings at the Brookwater Golf Club where after the meeting, two teams are entered into the trivia evening.

Club President Keith Reinke said the club is certainly keeping very busy with support for activities and programmes such as training workshops, A Little Ray of Giving initiative, Shelterbox Disaster Relief and Mens Shed. More potential projects are being planned. As such the club needs to attract more enthusiastic members to engage in these and other initiatives.

The Rotary Club of Greater Springfield (Prov) holds its meetings every Wednesday evening at 6.30pm at Central Tavern Springfield, Education City, USQ. For enquiries, contact Club Secretary Eva Lewis on 0408 528 085, visit them on Facebook or send an email to greaterspringfieldrotary@hotmail.com.

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RSPCA urgently needs foster carers RSPCA Qld is in desperate need of new foster carers in the local area. Foster carers provide a loving temporary environment for animals that may not be ready to go to new permanent homes for a variety of reasons.

“We particularly need specialist foster carers who have 6ft fences and can take large breed dogs. Carers with no dogs of their own and no small children are particularly sought after,” said RSPCA Qld’s Foster Care Coordinator Julie Herbert. “This scenario often suits active retirees who still travel from time to time and can’t look after a dog all year round.”

While in foster care, the RSPCA provides food and any necessary veterinary treatment plus trained staff are on hand to assist the foster carer with managing any behavioural issues.

Fostering is a win-win situation for the RSPCA, the carer and the animal. It eases pressure on the shelter, it spares the animal the stresses of the shelter during the transition period and carers receive the benefits of pet ownership with food, grooming and veterinary care provided.

“But it’s not just carers for dogs that we need,” continued Ms Herbert. “We also need carers who can take cat-flu adult cats. These carers either have to have no cats of their own or have cats that are also cat flu positive.”

The cat-flu cats who go into foster are recovering from the illness and are not critical patients. They may show signs of sneezing and have some discharge from their

eyes or nose. They may also require daily medication.

The most difficult animals to place in foster are ringworm cases. Ringworm is a relatively straightforward condition to treat but without enough foster carers willing to take them, many of these canines and felines sit in the shelter, vulnerable to many other diseases. With adequate hygiene measures, a ringworm animal poses limited risk to healthy teenagers, adult people and adult animals in the home.

Full training will be provided. If you are interested in becoming an RSPCA Qld Foster Carer please email fostering@rspcaqld.org.au or call 3426 9997.

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National Seniors Update Goodna/Redbank Branch

by Vera Somerwil Branch President

The Goodna/Redbank National Seniors Branch meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Goodna Leagues Club, 9.30am for 10.00am.

Last month we celebrated ‘Christmas in July’, with sixty members attending at the clubhouse. There was great music and a delicious lunch as usual, served by Con and the team. The next branch meeting is on Tuesday 20th August, followed by a forum on the Queensland Plan.

A number of activities are being planned for Seniors Week 17-24th August in the Ipswich District. The calendar of events is available on the website at www.ipswich.qld.gov.au.

National Seniors have decided to do something different this year and will be travelling to Maleny for lunch and entertainment at King Ludwig’s’ Restaurant on Wednesday 21st August.

On Thursday 22nd August there will be an Ipswich Council sponsored event, ‘Down by the River’, a concert and light luncheon at the Frank Mc Greavey Function Centre, Brisbane Terrace. General bookings for this can be made by contacting Karri Browne on 3810 6655.

Post seniors week there will be a Seniors Retirement Information Forum and expo held at the North Ipswich Corporate Centre, 5th September commencing at 10.00am. There will be several interesting speakers including Nadine Webster, Queensland Police and Marie Skinner, Senior Policy Officer, National Seniors, who will be presenting information about the Living Longer- Living Better program. Karri Browne is also the contact person for this event.

On Wednesday 7th September, the coffee club will meet at the Redbank Plains Twin Village Café, Redbank Plains Shopping Centre at 10.00am, contact Brian on 3814 4095.

There will be a brief branch meeting on Tuesday 17th September followed by the AGM. Guest speaker will be Mark Furness, Membership Manager for National Seniors Australia.

Also in September there is the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, we plan to take this trip on Tuesday 24th September, bookings are now available. Contact Val on 3297 5735.

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Dingoes at Augustine Heights Dingoes have been sighted in recent months at Augustine Heights on Augusta Parkway, Mt Juillerat Drive and Judah Court. It is recommended that you do not try to approach or feed these animals. Should you sight a dingo please email me at ptully@ipswich.qld.gov.au or pass the information on to my office on 3818 6900.

Springfield Central Railway Station The new Springfield Central Railway Station is due to open in December. There will be 100 car spaces adjacent to Orion Shopping Centre and 400 adjacent to the Railway Station. Another Railway Station will also be opened at the same time at Springfield adjacent to Woodcrest College.

Roadworks Work is continuing on the extension to four lanes on the Centenary Highway from the Logan Motorway to Springfield Lakes. A new road is also being constructed connecting Augusta Parkway to Springfield Greenbank Arterial, to assist rail commuters.

Free Plants Ipswich residents are entitled to six free plants per property each financial year.

On presentation of your current rates’ notice, you may collect your free plants from Goodna Nursery, 37 Stuart Street, Goodna, on Wednesdays between 8.00am and noon or from the Queens Park Nursery, Goleby Ave, Ipswich, on Wednesdays and Thursdays 7.30am - noon, 12.30pm - 3.00pm and on Saturdays 8.00am - noon. If you are a tenant, a copy of the owner’s rates notice is required. Owner occupiers of newly built homes (under 12 months old) will be entitled to a one-off allocation of 25 plants in addition to their annual allocation, available only from Queens Park Nursery.

Neighbourhood Dispute Resolutions Act 2011 The Neighbourhood Dispute Resolutions Act 2011 commenced in November 2011 and provides remedies for neighbours to help resolve disputes about dividing fences and trees. Other changes include a single “Notice for contribution to fencing work” form, clarification of the ownership of a dividing fence on a common boundary and the distinction between a retaining wall and a fence. For further information go to www.justice.qld.gov.au.

Thought for the month: “Always do right – this will gratify some and astonish the rest.” - Mark Twain

Community grants support local groups

Springfield Christian Family are set to share in $6000 in funding from Ipswich City Council’s latest round of Community Development Grants.

Arts, Community and Cultural Services Committee Chairperson Councillor Charlie Pisasale said these grants support community groups to undertake activities that contribute to a vibrant Ipswich.

“It’s great that there are so many creative and dynamic groups in the area who are committed to developing programs and running activities that engage and inspire residents,” Cr Charlie Pisasale said. “Ipswich City Council is proud to support these activities which are so valued in local communities.”

Springfield Christian Family will receive $2,000 to support the 7th Annual Battle of the Bands, with ArtsConnect Ipswich and Glebe Garden Club each also receiving $2,000.

“These are three great investments by council in our community that provide real support for local groups and bring benefit to residents,” Councillor Pisasale said. “These groups are driven by passion in their chosen fields and receive most of their support from community volunteers.

“I’m proud that council is able to play a role in funding them to promote their activities and stage such innovative events. I wish everyone involved the best for their upcoming work and congratulate them on receiving these grants,” Cr Pisasale said.

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Aiki Jutsu Martial Arts USQ Yong: 3470 4420 goh@usq.edu.au Augustine Heights Cheeky Monkeys Anna 0405 450 704 Harriot 0417 014 873 Board & Card Game Leisure Group Steve & Joan-Maree 3437 8665 Bushwalking & Environmental Groups, S’field Lloyd 3282 3737 Camira Slimmers Shirley 3372 5851 Community Centres: Springfield Lakes 3381 9015 Camira/SField Chris 3818 0921(bh) Community House, Gailes 3879 3004 Friends & Neighbours Club, Camira Pat 3818 9343 Friendship Group - Weekenders Ages 35+, 3191 2105 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 Neighbourhood Watch Spring Lakes Steve 3437 8665 Probus Club of Goodna-Springfield Vic 3271 1096 or Andy 3288 3700 Progressive Seniors - active retirees Malcolm 3288 3351 or John 3288 2732 Redhookers Fishing Club Inc Felix 3814 3845 www.rhfc.com.au Rotary Club of Goodna Peter 3288 3511 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) Colleen 3879 0956 or 0434 204 344 Caroline 3288 2760 or ciszoke@bigpond.com 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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Athletics - Goodna Little Athletics Jo 0451 951 760 Debbie 0451 950 856 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 Canoe Polo, Springfield Lakes Mick 0402 643 465 Chess Group, King’s Nights Steve 3437 8665 Cricket Club, Eastern Raiders Bruce 0418 742 307 eastern-raiders@hotmail.com Collingwood Park Power Junior AFL Redbank Plains - Elly 0432 415 124 powerafc@live.com.au (Cycling) SField Road Riding Bernie Ripoll MP 3818 3900 Dragon Boat Club, Lake’s District 0413 609 312 Football (Soccer) Clubs: Western Spirit Jnrs: Helen 0411 094 866 Futsal: Jan: 0414 661 911 spiritfc.com.au enquiries@spiritfc.com.au Springfield United FC Ryan 0418 879 091 Golf Groups, Social Spring Lakes Steve 0408 913 112 S’Field Lakes, Rusell 3288 1285 John 3814 5633 Greater Springfield Storm JAFC President Llewellynn Reidy 0423 777 509 www.facebook.com/springfieldlakesafc Indoor Bowls Eric & May 3814 0887 Indoor Soccer, Springfield Yan Christiansen 3818 0008 KICKXercise contact Camira/Sfield Communty House 3818 0921 Maritime Modellers Inc, SField Lakes John 3282 2619 or Allan 3806 6740 www.marinemodellers.info Netball Club, Springfield Lakes Registrar - Karen 0411 559 493 Susan 0415 955 375 Orienteering Club, Ugly Gully Lee 3378 7375 Orion Springfield Run for Life Phil Cutcliffe 3818 2915 Radio Model Yacht Club David 3879 6220 Robert 3288 3542 Rugby League S’Field Panthers Scott 0405 108 931 Rugby League, Juniors: S’Field Gary 3818 7370 Tony 3288 5924 Redbank Plains Jardd 0421 504 531 Rugby Union Clubs Goodna Peter Aiavao 0427 751 506 S’Lakes Hawks Jeremy 0449 682 960 Running Group Greg 0408 628 104 Self Defence Tkd & Hapkido 0433 300 617 camira.sd.tkd@optusnet.com.au Softball Club Camira John or Julie Ashby 3288 1986 Raiders Sandie 0402 485 795 Softball, OzPitch, Springfield Lakes Rebecca 3391 2447 Swim Club, Waterworx Amateur Club Annette 0417 775 900 a.zbasnik@three.com.au Touch Football Springfield Lakes Paul 0411 348 470 Redbank Plains Jardd 0421 504 531 Tennis, Springfield Lakes Social 3381 9652 Table Tennis Assoc, Ipswich David 3282 4708 or Glen 3389 6563 Trim & Tone Exercise Group Lisa Purcell 0428 822 010

Walking Groups: S’Lakes Heart Foundation and Orion Walkers 3810 6666 healthy4life@ipswich.qld.gov.au Just Walk It 3288 2110 Westminster Warriors Soccer Club Redbank Plains Ph: 0450 005 152

Families & Health Alcoholics Anonymous Ph 3255 9162 www.aa.org.au Al-Anon Ph 3854 0331 Asperger Services Aust West Brisbane Region Support Group Ph Jane 3278 3082 Australian Breastfeeding Association Springfield & surrounds group Sue 0406 746 653 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

Government Federal Member Bernie Ripoll MP (Oxley) 1800 640 839 / 3879 6440 bernie.ripoll@ahp.gov.au www.bernieripoll.com.au State Member Jo-Ann Miller (Bundamba) 3288 3737 / 3844 8101 Bundamba@parliament.qld.gov.au Annastacia Palaszczuk (Inala) 3372 3207 / 3239 3000 inala@parliament.qld.gov.au Ipswich City Council Mayor Paul Pisasale 3810 6201 ppisasale@ipswich.qld.gov.au Cr Victor Attwood (Div 3) 3288 5899 vattwood@gil.com.au Cr Sheila Ireland (Div 9) 3810 6231 sireland@ipswich.qld.gov.au Cr David Morrison (Div 1) 3818 3100 dmorrison@ipswich.qld.gov.au Cr Paul Tully (Div 2) 3818 6900 ptully@ipswich.qld.gov.au

Hobbies, Arts & Craft Active Crafts Sharon 0403 174 560 Crafty Women’s Craft Group Deb 0417 774 630 or 3495 7051 Cross Stitch Club Chris 3217 0976 Garden Club, Camira Irene 3288 2414 It’s Sew Easy - Springfield Helen 3812 3092 www.aussew.org.au Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Club Karen 3814 3525 Ingrid 3288 4614

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Churches Augustine Heights Catholic Church Fr Mauro Conte 3814 8360 Camira Christian Assembly 0431 663 228 Christian Outreach Centre Bellbird Park 0433 680 223 Disciples Church Springfield Ps Greg Gardiner www.disciples.org.au Grace Christian Church Redbank Plains 0409 272 007 www.gracecc.com.au Maranatha Worship Centre Camira Multicultural Church, 3271 4712 New Life Presbyterian Church Springfield 3288 1716 www.newlifebrisbane.org.au Oasis Church Springfield www.theoasis.org.au 3282 0847 Ps Don Stewart 0421 870 754 St Francis Xavier Catholic Church Goodna 3818 0111 Springfield Anglican Church 3818 4077 Springfield Community Church Camira Community Centre 3288 2434 Springfield Christian Family 3818 2915 info@springfieldchristianfamily.org.au Springfield Uniting Church (Multicultural) 3818 8098 Voice of the Lord Assembly (African Church) Mr Godfrey Egwu 0420 308 097 voiceofthelordassembly@yahoo.com Westlife Church Springfield 3381 9988 www.westlifechurch.org.au Westside Christian Church Camira 3381 8156 or 0423 814 700 email: pastor@westsidechristianchurch.com.au Westside Spiritual Haven Camira Yvonne 0422 551 102

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