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Given the size of the student population, the College is able to individualise the package of learning to suit differing needs and interests. In addition to high quality instruction, students are also challenged through a variety of different learning experiences, many of which have a strong technology focus. An array of extension and enrichment programmes are in place to extend more academically able students, while students requiring learning support are well catered for by the Learning Enhancement team.

Starting Secondary School can be a daunting challenge for many students as they exit the relatively protective environment of their Primary School and commence a new stage of their schooling journey, often without their established friendship group. The flip side of this thinking is a new and exciting stage of schooling that awaits, with a range of different learning opportunities to experience, new friendships to be made, and more scope to make the In 2017 the Year Seven curriculum will take on a new decisions that will ultimately influence career pathways. look. While the emphasis on literacy and numeracy will remain a priority, students will be able to enjoy a much At the College we are very aware of the challenges this broader curriculum than is currently the case. Across transition presents to many students. The College has a Years Seven and Eight students will study the languages very strong pastoral underpinning and a well developed of French and Mandarin Chinese, The Creative Arts transitioning programme that enables students to settle (Music, Dance, Drama, and Visual Art), Design (Design into their new location quickly. and Technology, Graphics and Interior Design, Media and Digital Design, Robotics and Engineering) and The Secondary Campus at the College is spread across Future Studies, which includes career development and 11.7 hectares, within a beautiful bushland setting, right in employability skills, Digital Technologies, Business and the heart of Greater Springfield. On the Campus students Enterprise, and elements of Philosophy and Psychology. can enjoy an engaging, secure and highly supportive learning environment. With fewer than 450 students currently occupying the Campus, each student can be Steve Croft afforded the individual attention they deserve. Head of College

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Personally Speaking with Susannah Friis At the time of writing, the world is reeling from the senseless killings of over three hundred people in Turkey, France and America in the space of a few weeks. If you’re anything like me, turning on the news at the best of times is an overwhelming experience and one which I often opt out of. But there is no avoiding the more recent tragedies. And in many ways, we shouldn’t avoid them. Ignorance may be bliss more times than not but change only comes about through knowledge. As a society, we simply must face these things in order to begin the seemingly insurmountable task of changing them. Having said that, it can feel like there is nothing we, that is, you and me - the average person in a three bedroom house in the suburbs, CAN do about what’s going on in the wider world. All it seems to do is make us anxious, fearful and, if we allow it, increase our hesitancy to welcome and embrace people who are different to us, especially those of a different religious persuasion. So how do we cope with this overload of bad news when it seems we can’t actually change anything? When these things happen, our social media sites are flooded with this bad news, laments and commentary on the state of our societies, declarations of ‘virtual’ support and...cat videos. Lots and lots of cat videos. I have to confess to moments of self righteous judgement as I scroll through my ‘newsfeed’ on facebook in these times. “Don’t they realise that another policeman has been shot dead in America?� “Haven’t they even heard about the massacre in Nice?� It seems to me that the amount of seemingly superficial ‘fluff ’ increases in direct proportion to the amount of bad news. From ‘feel good’ inspirational videos to articles about random acts of kindness, to reports of particular kindness to animals and the obligatory aforementioned cat videos, it’s all there tucked between the hashtags of #blacklivesmatter, scaremongering about Muslims and arguments over American gun laws. And then I realised why that is. We are all looking for a pressure release valve. We need to feel that there is something worth smiling about. That there is still good in this world. That we are not being overtaken by hate, prejudice and bigotry. That. There. Is. Hope. If you’ve read Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, a concentration camp survivor, you’ll know that his conclusion is that the biggest killer of the human spirit is hopelessness. So rather than being superficial and shallow, those cat videos and inspirational videos are testaments to hope and they feed our souls in the face of times that seem desperately devoid of that valuable commodity. So, let’s help each other. Let’s remind one another of the hope we have. May our conversations, both face to face and virtual, defy the evil in this world and be filled with encouragement, inspiration and hope. Oh and cats, don’t forget the cute cats!

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The Rotary Club of Greater Springfield celebrated the new Rotary year 16-17 with a changeover of President and Board at the Brookwater Golf and Country Club and in doing so recognised the significance to Rotary of the year ahead. Incoming President Chris Steinback said, “We believe just as our founder Paul Harris believed, that serving humanity is the most worthwhile thing any one of us can do in our lives. And that is why our theme in 2016-17 is Rotary Serving Humanity. Rotary is doing such incredible work and we at the Rotary Club of Greater Springfield are indeed excited that this year may be known as the greatest year in our history. The year that sees the world’s last case of Polio and in the year of the Centennial of the Rotary Foundation.” Rotary, through the Rotary Foundation, has contributed more than $1.5 billion and countless volunteer hours to fight polio. Through to 2018, every dollar Rotary commits to polio eradication through its End Polio Now initiative will be matched two-to-one by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation up to $35 million a year. A highlight of the evening was the award of Paul Harris Fellow recognition to three club members, Rosemary Kelly, David Goss and Regina Balachandran, in appreciation of their significant support to the community, a recognition which was certainly a surprise to the three worthy recipients. The manager of local business Bookface, Donelle Paul, was also inducted as a new member of the club. The Rotary Club of Greater Springfield looks forward to a great year of service as we put our diverse range of plans into action to make a difference. We are keen to engage, enjoy, and encourage thus helping the lives of others, both within our community, and around the world and in doing so the club aims to also have lots of fun along the way. You are invited to attend your local Rotary Club meeting, or contact us to talk first. Joining with your local Rotary Club can help you build new friendships and business networks. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with like minded local people to improve the lives of others both within your community, and around the world. There is an opportunity for everyone, no matter where you are located or the time available, to get involved and make a difference. The Rotary Club of Greater Springfield holds its meetings every Thursday evening at 6.30pm at the Brookwater Golf and Country Club, 1 Tournament Drive, Brookwater. For enquiries, contact Club President Chris Steinback on 0411 472 684.

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The Springfield Anglican Church community last month welcomed full time priest, Rev Charlie Lacey, his wife, Tisa and their two young children Isabelle and Caleb to the church and to the area with a commissioning service. Rev Charlie and his family have taken up the position after he was ordained in 2013 at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. “Until June of this year I was a ‘curate’ at St Ann’s Tottenham, in North London,� said Rev Charlie. “Towards the end of the three year curacy, priests then begin to look for a new parish in which to serve. I began looking at roles in the UK, but nothing jumped out at me so I spread the net wider...quite a lot wider! “As a relatively new church, intrinsically linked to TSAC and situated in a rapidly growing area, Springfield Anglican Church looked like a really exciting opportunity. When Tisa and I visited in March, we were impressed by the warmth, energy and enthusiasm of the congregation. We immediately saw the church’s potential and felt a strong sense of God’s calling to Springfield. “In my last role I was very involved in youth and children’s ministry and for that reason I found the connection with the college especially appealing. Already the congregation has almost as many young people as adults and we hope that will continue to be the case in the future.� Current members of the church have been meeting for the last 18 months under the leadership of a part time priest, Rev Graham Dorman, with services held at the Secondary Campus of The Springfield Anglican College at 5pm every Saturday evening, and also the first Sunday of the month at 9am. The Lacey family are excited to begin their new lives here in the Springfield area with Isabelle and Caleb already enrolled at The Springfield Anglican College. “We’re an outdoor family and we love to walk, hike and explore new places. We’re very glad to have done a camping road trip around Europe last year, now that we find ourselves ‘down under’. The great outdoors was definitely another pull factor that contributed to our move to Australia.� To contact the church or for more information on services details, call 0476 818 763.

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Welcome to the monthly update of the Probus Club of Goodna-Springfield. July was indeed an ‘interesting’ month weather-wise, moving from being cold, wet and frankly miserable to sunny and hot seemingly within hours – our poor gardens must be feeling very confused. As usual, our Club members have had the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities. We joined with our friends from the Probus Club of Ipswich for a bus trip to the Aviation Museum at Caloundra, which proved to be a most fascinating experience. The aircraft on display include the oldest DC3 in Australia, several types of helicopter and an aircraft used by the Flying Doctor. There is also an F111. It only seems like yesterday F111s were streaking across the skies above us as they made their way home to Amberley, now they are museum pieces – scary stuff! Our regular monthly coffee mornings and lunch dates provide an opportunity to socialise locally at a reasonable cost. At our monthly meeting we welcomed three new members – Jeanine, Yvonne and Bruce. We are sure you will enjoy what the Club has to offer.

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Patrick Pickett made a much anticipated return visit as our Guest speaker last month. Patrick is the CEO and conductor of The Queensland Pops Orchestra and an accomplished speaker on the subject closest to his heart, which is, of course, music. The title of his talk was ‘Music and Healing’, which was fascinating, thoughtprovoking and entertaining, and was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Future speakers include the journalist Kathleen Noonan, and a travel consultant. Club meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month, starting at 1.30pm. The venue is The Camira Friends and Neighbours Clubhouse, Bruce Lane, Camira. If you would like to discover firsthand what Probus is all about, please come along, you will be made most welcome. Please ring Penny on 3818 7981 for further details. Correction: The July edition incorrectly credited Pat Van der Beek as the author of the column. Gwen Wise was the author. The Greater Springfield Times apologies for this misprint.

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Brightening the lives of others through friendship Disadvantaged youth and their carers in the local area can now access assistance via a number of programs run by the newly established organisation Bright Buddies. Offering a range of life improving services, Bright Buddies seeks to support youth aged 5-18 who have a disability or mental illness, who are in the foster system or who have a history of trauma and/or abuse. Formed by Cindy Drysdale and Howard Simmonds in January 2015, Bright Buddies gained charity status within that year and began implementing programs last December. Cindy and Howard both have first hand experience of the need for a wider community of support growing up. “I was raised through the foster care system,” said Cindy. “My experiences, both rewarding and challenging at times, have given me a unique perspective and desire to improve and help young people make better decisions for themselves. “By showing our young people that there is hope and community around them, we can help them become better leaders for tomorrow.” Howard was a member of a charity as a teenager and maintains that this involvement played an integral role is steering his life towards a ‘good’ path instead of where he was heading. “The charity changed my life, and made such an impact on me that I went on to work with youth with disabilities,” said Howard. “My experiences through that charity shaped my life and I’m excited to be a part of Bright Buddies which offers hope and a different path to the youth of today.” Bright Buddies currently offer three main avenues of assistance: Big Group Community Outings which include a range of activities such as educational adventures (bricks ‘n fun), going to inflatable worlds and horse riding, which encourage participation within the community; Big Brother/Sister program which consists of one-on-one mentoring and support, ranging from homework help to day outings and fun days; Brighter Futures School program working with youth who have behavioural and/or emotional challenges, mental illness and disabilities by withdrawing them from class to bring them together to learn basic life skills such as respect for others and themselves, self esteem, self worth and identity through team building activties. Based in Camira, Bright Buddies service the Ipswich region, southwest Brisbane and parts of Logan. An annual membership fee does apply to access the services as well as activity costs. To find out how to apply to Bright Buddies, call 0401 841 993 or email brightbuddiesinc@gmail.com or visit www.brightbuddies.org.au for more information. We are here!

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Volunteer this Daffodil Day Volunteering is a rewarding way to make a difference in your local community – and in your own life. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift explains. In Queensland, almost one million people volunteer their time each year for a cause close to their heart. Research shows that volunteering not only benefits the community around you, but also boosts feelings of wellbeing and provides a greater sense of purpose in life. In 2014, according to Volunteering Queensland, volunteers provided 133.4 million hours of work, worth $11.6 billion to the Queensland economy. Many charities and causes rely on the generosity of volunteers to continue doing their vital work. Whether you can volunteer regularly, or intermittently, here’s why you should give it a go: 1. Research shows that people who give their time for a cause they believe in often have a greater sense of purpose and lead happier lives. Whether you volunteer by fundraising or organising an event – giving back can provide great fulfilment in life. 2. Volunteering builds strong relationships. If you want to strengthen friendships and meet new people, volunteering is a great place to start. It helps build ties in the community, broadens your support network and connects you with like-minded individuals. Volunteering alongside people with similar interests is also incredibly motivating and inspires many to go on and achieve even greater things. 3. Volunteering gives you an opportunity to learn new skills and develop the ones you have, all while making a difference. Through this, many people also find new hobbies, which in turn boosts levels of confidence and self-esteem. 4. Without volunteers, many community organisations could not deliver the services and opportunities they currently do. You might not realise it, but just a few hours of your time can actually have a tangible impact on your community. By fundraising for a charity, you can help reach those less fortunate, and by raising awareness of a cause, you can help advocate for change. You often don’t need a specific skill set to make a difference – all you need is a big heart and a bit of spare time. This month, Cancer Council Queensland is looking for volunteers to lend a hand on Daffodil Day, August 26, to help raise vitals funds for cancer research, education and patient support services. If you’d like to volunteer, there is no better time to start. Improve your health and wellbeing by helping us sell fresh daffodils and merchandise in your local community. Sign up now at daffodilday.com.au. For more about Cancer Council Queensland, visit cancerqld.org.au or phone 13 11 20.

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THE CREATIVE heART by Jolanta Szymczyk

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The topic of art, creativity and its role in the contemporary civil society has not left public domain for a while. It attracts discussions, forums or debates about its (economic) value in the society. The debate touches every part of the society we live in; whether one has history of involvement in the creative industry or hobby art activities, brought up children where education allowed the young one and their families to get closer and more on a personal level to the creative paradigm or simply observed or participated in some form of creative pursuits. Deep under each aspect of our busy lives, our life choices in many ways have been influenced or shaped by balance, harmony and appreciation of art and aesthetical and cultural roots of the society and community. Whether we are conscious of this fundamental influence or not, the aesthetical values deeply rooted in art and creative pursuits of those before and after us have been shaping our daily and aspirational choices and decisions. Whether it is a seasonal range of colours, the ‘must have’ paints for home décor or furnishings or the current fashion trends for clothing, urban development, landscape design, building construction or renovations or any other aspect of home application, being released – a whole army of creatives – thinkers, problem solvers, researchers, scientists, designers, makers and shakers were involved in shaping either the process or the product we are currently enjoying. One does not need to consider himself/herself creative to be the user and consumer of creative industries’ products, services or experiences. We are consuming creative products daily whether we think about it or not. More Australians attend and participate in an artistic and creative ‘consumptions’ than in any sport activity. The statistics are providing an interesting insight into Australians’ choices in relation to their disposable time and resources. If you are looking for local creative networks – don’t miss monthly Greater Springfield Creative HeART’s group meeting or perhaps investigate options of becoming an exhibiting and gallery member of Inspiration Ipswich, a local artist co-operative. New members’ enquiries are welcome! Keep in touch via www.facebook.com/GSCreativeHub/. Gallery membership enquiries: www.facebook.com/ InspirationsIpswich/

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The 21st to the 27th of August 2016 is National Op Shop Week where local communities are encouraged to support their local second hand charity stores by donating, shopping and volunteering. To kick off this week of celebrations, RSPCA Op Shop at Wacol will be hosting a special fashion event on Saturday 20 August. Members of the public are invited to attend the Fashion Parade where clothing and other treasures will be featured. Tickets, at a cost of $20 plus booking fee and GST, must be purchased prior to the event to secure your spot and include a complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival and canapes throughout the event. Door will open at 6pm with the catwalk, featuring high quality garments and accessories at Op Shop prices, will begin at 7pm, with the store open until 9pm. There is also the opportunity to win a $50 RSPCA Op Shop gift voucher with the Instagram #rspcaopshopfinds competition. Simply find a bargain at one of the RSPCA Op Shop stores during National Op Shop week, take a selfie or a snapshot of your finds and share on Instagram using the hashtag #rspcaopshopfinds. Terms and conditions do apply. To book your ticket for the RSPCA Op Shop Fashion Parade, simply go to www.rspcaqld.org.au/en/news-andevents/events/rspca-op-shop-fashion-parade.

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Update by Pat Quickfall

First of all, a big congratulations to Joe and Jackie O’Dowd on their 60th wedding anniversary. What a milestone! May you have many more years together. For our meeting on 6 July we had a guest speaker from the Assistance Dogs who brought along a black Labrador puppy called Daisy. Daisy was so well behaved and such a lovely dog. These dogs are wonderful with people with disabilities and very good with Autistic children and they can even take washing out of the machine! Amazing dogs. It was a most enjoyable morning. On 13th July, we had the liars club. Everyone enjoyed listening to who was telling a lie. We had a panel of three - Christine Lucas, Daniel and Bob Keogh with Colin Harvey as the compere. It was a good morning. Our trivia morning was on 20th July and we needed our thinking caps on again. We all enjoyed a lovely morning tea as well. It was board games and a sausage sizzle on 27th July. Don’t forget our bus trip on August 24 to Bribie Island. It should be a nice day out. We hope the unusually warm weather stays around for this event. If you’d like to join us, give me, Pat, a call on 3818 9343 for more information.

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Veterinary News by Dr Ian Gorrie BVSc

Kerato-Conjunctivitis Sicca aka dry eye

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, usually abbreviated to KCS, is a condition of the eye where insufficient tears are produced resulting in a dry eye surface. Although it can affect many domestic species, including cats and horses, KCS is most commonly seen in dogs. In a recent study of dogs with eye problems, an amazing 40% were diagnosed with KCS making it a common condition you may not know is there. So how can you tell if your pet is affected? Any dog can be affected by KCS, but some breeds like spaniels and flat faced breeds are more predisposed. The condition can occur at any age, but is most commonly seen in dogs from six to 10 years of age. The earliest symptom of Dry Eye is conjunctivitis, or inflammation of the inner eyelids. Frequently, this conjunctivitis seems to respond to antibiotic drops, but quickly returns when the course is finished. As the condition develops, mucous threads may be noticed on the surface of the eye, which move as the dog blinks, or build up at the bottom of the eye, near the lower lid. With time, some of the mucus can build up around the eye, becoming dry and crusty. Owners of affected animals often report how frequently they need to clean their pet’s eyes. Dogs with hair rubbing directly on the cornea will also show more severe symptoms. Without proper diagnosis and treatment, the condition progresses to keratitis (inflammation of the cornea at the front surface of the eye). At this stage, the cornea starts changing colour, vision deteriorates and discomfort occurs. Dogs will often show signs of discomfort by squinting and rubbing their eyes, and corneal ulcers are frequently present at this stage. As the condition progresses, the cornea becomes invaded with blood vessels, scarred and pigmented, leading to reduced vision and eventually blindness. Sadly, these changes are irreversible. Unfortunately, there is no cure for KCS, but once a diagnosis is made and the specific cause determined, there are a number of treatments that can maintain the long term health of the eyes so progressive deterioration can be prevented. Page 14 - August 2016 - The Greater Springfield Times

Greater Springfield kicks off triathlon season A clear, brisk morning greeted athletes of the Greater Springfield Duathlon on Sunday, 31 July at Springfield Central. The event now in its fourth year hosted over 450 keen triathletes, ready to race in the 2016-17 Queensland Championship and the Triathlon Australia Age Group ITU World Championship Qualifying Race. The season opener welcomed returning Champions Briarna Silk and Adam Gordon back to Springfield in fine form, who went on to claim the Female and Male Line Honours in the Full Distance event for the second year in a row. The mid-winter race promised a chilly start for athletes but with beautiful conditions participants embraced what was another spectacular day of racing out in the Greater Springfield region. Brisbane visitors rave about Greater Springfield’s tough and technical cycle course and scenic run and love to return each year to put their off-season training to the test. Local Ipswich City Council Cr. David Morrison Greater Springfield Duathlon follows a run, cycle, run with Jolyon Ward, Full Distance Duathlon format with distances for all ages and abilities. The unique Queensland Champion in the 80 – 84 Age Group event brings together a diverse field of participants, with the youngest aged just seven on their first starting line; at the same event as inspirational seasoned triathlete, Jolyon Ward aged 82, taking on the Full Distance race and completing the 10km run, 40km cycle and 5km run in a time of 3 hours 22mins and 47 seconds. “That’s what is so unique about triathlon and duathlon, our events are not just about one winner, it’s about getting to the start line and enjoying your own experience. Everyone has their own goal to achieve or time to beat. One of my favourite parts of the day is seeing the Mini Kids, children aged 7-9 on the start line, with big grins on their faces ready to give it their best” said Triathlon Queensland Executive Director, Tim Harradine, “I think that’s the best thing about these races”. This year the Greater Springfield Duathlon had extensive growth in the Children’s races with over 110 children taking to the start line. “Triathlon Queensland visited schools in the region encouraging children to live active lifestyles through triathlon and sport participation and it’s great to see that result in so many kids getting out there and giving it a go” said Rachael Gibson, Triathlon Queensland Event and Sponsorship Officer. “Our Kids Challenge team introduced triathlon to children in over 12 schools, in Ipswich and Springfield, in lead up to the event and that is something we want to continue to do in collaboration with the Ipswich City Council and Schools in the region. Triathlon truly is a sport for all ages and abilities and participation is growing year on year, especially in our kids races” said Gibson. The Greater Springfield Duathlon is heavily supported by naming rights partners, Springfield Land Corporation and the Ipswich City Council and hopes to be back in the region for Cr. David Morrison and Triathlon Queensland Executive another year in July 2017. Director, Tim Harradine on the start line Find your starting line with Triathlon Queensland by with the Mini Kids (aged 7-9) visiting their website at: www.triathlonqld.com.au

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Karen 0411 559 493 Suicide Bereavement Support Assoc Bev Ditton 0414 340 216 Lynne 1300 767 022 Susan 0415 955 375 Christian Outreach Centre bevditton@gmail.com www.sosbsa.org.au Bellbird Park 0433 680 223 Orienteering Club, Ugly Gully S’field Lakes Coffee & Social Group Lee 3378 7375 Creek Road Presbyterian Church Springfield Government Enquiries: meetupsocial@gmail.com 3398 4333 www.creekroad.org.au Orion Springfield Run for Life Springfield Lakes Girl Guides Disciples Church Springfield Phil Cutcliffe 3818 2915 Federal Member Megan 0414 237 333 Ps Greg Gardiner www.disciples.org.au Radio Model Yacht Club Bernie Ripoll MP (Oxley) Samantha 0425 786 522 Grace Christian Church Redbank Plains David 3879 6220 1800 640 839 / 3879 6440 0409 272 007 www.gracecc.com.au SField Lakes Maritime Modellers Inc, bernie.ripoll@ahp.gov.au Robert 3288 3542 Rob 3288 1975 www.bernieripoll.com.au Hillsong Brisbane West Rugby League www.maritimemodellers.info Springfield Central 3381 9988 State Member S’Field Panthers Scott 0405 108 931 email: brisbanewest@hillsong.com Springfield Sparklers Jo-Ann Miller (Bundamba) Rugby League, Juniors: Senior Dance Troupe Maranatha Worship Centre Camira 3288 3737 / 3844 8101 S’Field Gary 3818 7370 Tony 3288 5924 Bundamba@parliament.qld.gov.au Christine 0414 451 438 Multicultural Church, 3271 4712 Redbank Plains Jardd 0421 504 531 Annastacia Palaszczuk (Inala) Oasis Church Springfield Table 8 Singles Rugby Union Clubs 3737 2100 www.theoasis.org.au 3282 0847 Enquiries: meetupsocial@gmail.com inala@parliament.qld.gov.au Goodna Peter Aiavao 0427 751 506 Ps Don Stewart 0421 870 754 www.meetup.com/table8singles S’Lakes Hawks Jeremy 0449 682 960 Ipswich City Council St Francis Xavier Catholic Church Toastmasters, Springfield Lakes Mayor Paul Pisasale 3810 6201 Goodna 3818 0111 Running Group Greg 0408 628 104 Bill 0400 561 264 ppisasale@ipswich.qld.gov.au Springfield Anglican Church Softball Club Toastmasters, Goodna, Ipswich Cr Victor Attwood (Div 3) Rev’d Graham Dorman 0476 818 763 Camira John or Julie Ashby 3288 1986 Mike 3372 4349 3288 5899 vattwood@gil.com.au Raiders Mitch 0423 262 906 Springfield Community Baptist Church Trefoil Guild, Centenary Cr Sheila Ireland (Div 9) Camira/Springfield Community Centre Ph raidersips@hotmail.com Janet 3376 1889 3810 6231 sireland@ipswich.qld.gov.au 0432 579 205 Softball, OzPitch, Springfield Lakes Cr David Morrison (Div 1) Westside Community Care Christian Family 3818 2915 Rebecca 3391 2447 3818 3100 dmorrison@ipswich.qld.gov.au Springfield Rita 3818 0921 info@springfieldchristianfamily.org.au Swim Club, Waterworx Amateur Club Cr Paul Tully (Div 2) Westlife Community & Westlife Care Voice of the Lord Assembly (African Church) Amanda 0434 868 611 3818 6900 ptully@ipswich.qld.gov.au Yvonne 3381 9988 Mr Godfrey Egwu 0420 308 097 Email: wworxrace@gmail.com voiceofthelordassembly@yahoo.com Westside Business. 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Welcome to National Seniors Goodna/Redbank Branch’s update for August. By the time you read this, the annual Brisbane Exhibition will be over for another year, if you attended, I hope you enjoyed the exhibits. The past month has gone quickly with various National Seniors activities. Firstly, several of our branch members enjoyed a bus trip with Ipswich National Seniors to the Gourmet Snail Farm at Glass House Mountains then it was back to Beerwah for lunch. After the July branch meeting, members travelled to Walloon Pub for a Christmas in July lunch; the country hospitality was enjoyed by all. The annual Zone 101 conference held in July was hosted by the Carina Branch at the Carina Bowls Club; 70 delegates attended. The Conference was chaired by Rob Spencer, Zone Chair. Guest speakers from head office presented updates on happenings in marketing and membership, travel and insurance. Branch Presidents then presented a summary of their branch activities. New NSA Chief Executive Officer, Dagmar Parsons, stayed for the entire conference and met with members. Seniors Week is celebrated in the third week of August each year, seniors clubs all around the state celebrate one way or another. Instead of the normal monthly meeting, branch members have decided to hire a bus and travel to Mt. Tambourine for a day out. On the list will be a visit to the Witches Chase Cheese Company, the Gallery Walk and a wine tasting at the Mt. Tamborine Winery Cellar door. This activity is fully booked. The next Social club get together for coffee and cake will be the Windy Café, Langley Lane, Camira, 9.30am Wednesday 7 September. National Seniors Goodna/Redbank Branch meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at the Goodna Leagues Club, Brisbane Terrace Goodna, commencing at 10.00am. There will not be a Branch meeting on the 16 August, as this will be a day away for all club members. The next meeting will be the Annual General Meeting to be held on 20 September. Members are encouraged to nominate for the positions on the committee. It is a requirement of the NSA constitution that all members stand down at the AGM. If you are interested in seeing the branch continuing and wish to nominate for a position, please phone Val Randle, Secretary on 3297 5735 to receive a nomination form. We have arranged a special speaker from the ABC for this meeting and there will be the usual lunch afterwards.

Make your garden come alive with Australian natives Native Plants Queensland will hold their annual event at the Mt Coottha Botanic Gardens Auditorium on Saturday 17 September from 9am to 4pm and Sunday 18 September from 9am to 3pm. Small Native Plants for Small Gardens is the theme and will feature a delightful variety of garden styles using the amazing diversity of small native plants. Queensland’s native flowers will also be on display. There will be something for everyone as allied groups such as bird, butterfly and frog societies will integrate their displays into our garden themes. Also, revegetation advice, woodworker and botanic artists will provide interest and information. The plants sale provides an extraordinary range of native plants, from popular favourites to rare and unusual varieties, most of which will not be available from commercial nurseries. Expert advice on plant selection and care is available from the growers as well as NPQ members, and prices are very low with a range from tubestock to mature plants. Entry is only $3.00 and light refreshments and books on identification and growing native plants will be on sale. Come and enjoy this glorious display; discover and buy our unique Australian native plants.

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Augustine Heights Funds have been allocated in this year’s budget to develop a concept plan for a community oval and cricket pitch on the former Redbank Plains-Goodna Pony Club grounds at Augustine Heights. The grounds are off Brittains Road, near Augusta State School, and have previously been identified by council as suitable for the development of a sports facility. Gailes Safety at the intersection of Brisbane Road and Old Logan Road Gailes will be improved for motorists undertaking right hand turns into Old Logan Road (travelling from Goodna) and over the Ipswich Motorway Overpass bridge (travelling from Ipswich and Logan Motorways onto Brisbane Road). The right turn arrows will be installed in the near future and will facilitate safer movements at both locations. 2016 Pasifika Spring Festival – Saturday 3 September This yearly event is held at Evan Marginson Park Woogaroo Street Goodna from 3pm to 8pm. There will be a showcase of multicultural performances and food stalls, including elders’ marquee, children’s activities, free rides and sports clinics. Bring a rug to sit on and enjoy the entertainment. If you’re interested in being a stallholder or performer on the day, please visit the following website to download further information www.ipswich. qld.gov.au/community/multicultural. Enviroplan Photo Competition Entries for the 2016 competition are now open. Whether you are an experienced photographer or just a novice, we encourage you to get out there with your cameras and capture the natural beauty of Ipswich. Entries close Monday 22 August 2016. Visit the following website to find out more about this exciting competition enviroplanphotocomp.com.au/ 2016 Jacaranda Festival Friday 28 October – Sunday 30 October The Jacaranda Festival is held every year at the end of October at Evan Marginson Park Woogaroo Street Goodna. It runs from Friday afternoon through to Sunday with a talent quest, primary school choir and band competitions, fireworks, entertainment, rides and numerous stalls. The Jacaranda Festival has been held in Goodna for many years so please mark this date in your calendar. Entry is free. For more information visit the website goodnajacarandafestival.com/ Thought for the month: “A life is never ended until all the lives it has touched have ended too.” - Chinese Proverb

Greater Springfield Lions Club Update by Deborah Boneham, President On 27 August at Bunnings, the Greater Springfield Lions will be hosting the sausage sizzle with all proceeds donated to Redkite. This amazing organisation looks after kids with cancer and provides care workers for ongoing support to the children and the families. The emotional toll that cancer takes is tremendous so the provision of support services for the families affected ensures there is help when it is needed. The Greater Springfield Lions also have eyeglass collection points set up all over Springfield in places like Big W, OPSM and Specsavers, so please remember to drop off the ones that you no longer use. The glasses are cleaned and the prescription level detailed by Lions Australia here in Queensland before they are then distributed all around the world. Just think, your old glasses could help a child see a blackboard in school or allow a mother to do detail craft work that she can sell to support her family. Every pair of glasses count. We would like to thank you, the community, for the generous donations that you give to us from our meat tray raffles held at the Springlake Hotel every Friday night through to our recent holiday raffle. These funds have been put to great use with our club recently donating $500 towards a trip to the Sunshine Coast for local foster kids and a $1000 donation to a bathroom renovation required for a little girl living with disabilities here in Springfield.

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Regatta and Discovery Lake 27 hectares. The lakes provide a wonderful asset for our community and help create a healthy eco system. Regatta and Discovery Lakes construction commenced around 2007 and were officially opened in 2009. The final residential development in Springfield Lakes is called The Peninsula which overlooks both Discovery and Regatta Lakes. The Peninsula has approval for 641 residential lots and I have been told all have been sold. In the photo you can see the first residential dwellings being constructed on The Peninsula.

Regatta Lake being constructed in 2007. I remember travelling in a 4WD in 2007 to observe the construction of Regatta and Discovery Lakes. Lend Lease have invested heavily into the Greater Springfield project and have developed a quality of residential living that many people would desire. I personally doubt that any future developments will include lakes like Lend Lease have created in Springfield Lakes. The combined area of all three lakes is approximately

Regatta Lake today with construction on ‘The Peninsula’ commencing on the horizon.

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A message from the Mayor’s Desk BY THE MAYOR - PAUL PISASALE Keep an eye out for the new Ipswich Mobile Library on the streets of Camira and Springfield Central. The stateof-the-art library was launched late last month at a cost of almost $600,000. It stops at Orion Springfield Central opposite the lagoon in Robelle Domain from 1pm to 7pm on Thursdays and 9am to noon on alternate Wednesdays. It also visits the Camira Community Centre on Old Logan Road on alternate Wednesdays from 2pm to 5pm. This is a significant investment in literacy and technology, but we’re looking beyond the four walls and providing the community with a fun and friendly meeting place. For a schedule of stops visit Library.ipswich.qld.gov.au. Orion Lagoon has reopened after closing for essential winter maintenance during July. The Springfield Central facility has been recognised as one of the most well-designed open spaces in Queensland. It recently won the Parks and Open Space category at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) QLD Landscape Architects Awards, followed by the Leisure Facilities category at the Parks & Leisure Australia Regional Awards. As a state winner of the AILA awards, the lagoon is now eligible for a National Landscape Award, which will be announced in October. Congratulations to everyone involved in securing a Liberty Swing for Robelle Domain. The swing project was a community partnership between local youth, Greater Springfield director Naren Sinnathamby, Variety, Division 1 Councillor David Morrison and myself. It is on track to be installed near the tipping bucket at the water area and playground this month. Australian designed and manufactured, Liberty Swing is a revolutionary new concept in playground equipment for people with a disability. It means people confined to a wheelchair can enjoy a swing experience similar to the more traditional ones at parks across the city.

The Greater Springfield VIEW Club morning tea by Robyne Apps Ladies, you are invited to attend the Greater Springfield VIEW Club morning tea on Wednesday 24 August from 10.30am to 1pm to learn more about the work of VIEW and The Smith Family. Our Guest Speaker will be Councillor David Morrison and the venue is Councillor Morrison’s community meeting room, Corner Commercial drive and Woodcrest Way, Springfield. Our July Friendship meeting was a great success with everyone sharing their treasures and experiences which created much fun and laughter for all. Thank you to those who have recently supported The Smith Family Share my Shoes project and donated their pre-loved shoes at the Mirvac Orion Shopping centre box outside Target. We are looking forward to attending the Area QA Literary Lunch on Friday 23 September at the Glen Hotel, Eight Mile Plains, where we will be entertained by local author Pat Noad of the crime series Annie Bryce whose stories are based in Queensland. To hear more about this exciting event come along to our August morning tea. See you there!

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