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GIVIT launches Australia’s Biggest Secret Santa

GIVIT Founder and CEO Juliette Wright is challenging local residents to become secret Santas this Christmas. See page 9 to find out how you can get involved.

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Personally Speaking with Susannah Friis A certain soft drink’s Christmas slogan, to go with their iconic truck’s first foray onto Australian soil, is #itfeelsgoodtogive. As we round the corner into all things red, green and white and cover our houses, inside and out with lights and tinsel, the giving vibe is palpable in the air. Christmas is the season of giving and giving comes with its own unique paradox - do we give because we genuinely want to make others happy or do we give because it makes us feel so good? It’s a scientific fact that giving and doing good for others benefits us, so how can we separate our desire to help and our desire to feel good? I think the buzz we get from giving to others is a wonderful by-product of generosity - a sort of selfless/selfish combination where everyone wins. And I think that by-product is there for a reason. Our brains aren’t naturally wired to keep doing things that don’t make us feel good. It’s the same mechanism in us that means we learn as children not to touch hot things or go near a snarling dog. We usually don’t repeat behaviour that has an adverse outcome. In some cases we do persist with behaviour that is not beneficial to us but there is usually some ‘pay-off’ that seems good to us, regardless of whether it actually is in reality. But now I’m treading into the waters of psychology - a pool I am definitely not qualified to swim in! Generally speaking though, our brains will tell us not to repeat something that doesn’t feel good, so when it comes to giving and helping others, it’s that response that has us continuing to give. I wonder how many of us would keep giving, even to friends and family, let alone people in need, if it weren’t for the fact that it makes us feel good. There are countless ways to give to others, especially at Christmas time, so let’s maximise how good it makes us feel and give more than we normally do. We could even think of it as a gift to ourselves - a huge gift of ‘feel good’ moments! And it’s not only the material gifts like money, presents or food..we can give in so many more ways than just gifts we can see. As corny as it is, giving someone a smile really can make all the difference to their day. I’ve learnt through my studies, people experiencing homelessness crave human connection. No matter how small it may seem to us, those who have been or are homeless say that eye contact is one of the biggest things that tells them they are important; that they have been ‘seen’. I have been amazed to see stranger’s faces change when you smile at them - small things that make a big difference. Why not give the gift of your time and company by inviting someone who will be on their own this Christmas to share in your family Christmas celebrations? Why not be intentional with neighbours and plan a Christmas get together? So, from our office to your home, may your Christmas be filled with love, laughter and gifts of all variety. And may we all be addicted to the feeling of giving and give abundantly this Christmas season!

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Become a Mater volunteer and make a difference locally Wi t h I n t e r n a t i o n a l Volunteer Day celebrated this week, Mater Private Hospital Springfield is encouraging others in the community to join the team and become one of their valued volunteers. Volunteers are valued members of the care team at Mater Private Hospital Springfield. Whether it’s offering companionship and support, a cup of tea or a book, escorting patients and their families to their destination or providing administrative support to Mater Springfield volunteers from left Jan Stevenson, Jen Klar, Nadia Chen, staff, each volunteer role Annabelle Morwood, Trudy Moss and Marion Bolt. contributes directly to making sure patients and their families have an exceptional experience at Mater. Marion Bolt was part of the volunteer team at the opening of Mater Private Hospital Springfield in October 2015 and said she would encourage anyone in the local community to give it a go. “It’s a very rewarding thing to do with your time and I get a lot of satisfaction supporting the staff and nurses,” Marion said. Volunteers work across all areas of the hospital including Cancer Care, Day Surgery, Admissions, Theatre and the Wards. Volunteer Ward Assistant Trudy Moss said that knowing you have helped someone, even if it’s just saying hello is a personal reward. “Some patients in the hospital don’t have any visitors, so they really appreciate a visit from a volunteer,” Trudy said. “Volunteering has also been a great way for me to immerse myself in my new community and give something back.” Mater Private Hospital Springfield Staffing and Volunteer Manager Myra Iselin says the volunteers are a great support to the hospital. “The volunteers care about people and it shows in the way they offer compassionate support to our patients and their families,” Myra said. “We are all very grateful for the time they give.” Volunteers are asked for a minimum commitment of four months. Shifts are 3-4 hours, between 7am and 4pm Monday to Friday. All volunteers are required to be immunised, for which Mater covers the costs. You must also be 18 years or older to volunteer. Due to the clinical environment and mandatory safety requirements all volunteers must be able to work independently with limited supervision, read and comprehend safety signs and instructions and be independently physically mobile. Volunteers receive orientation training and on-the-job training as well as uniforms, free parking and a light meal. For further information please contact the Mater Volunteers Recruitment Coordinator (on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday) by phoning 3163 5115 or send an email to volunteerrecruitment@mater.org.au.

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ROTARY CLUB of Greater Springfield

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Members of the Rotary Club of Greater Springfield recently set their alarms early on a Saturday morning to support Bayside Runners and Walkers’ annual charity weekend. Around 30 members of the Victoria Point-based group boarded a bus and travelled around South-East Queensland over the weekend of 11-12 November. During the year, the running club holds events and activities to raise money for worthwhile charities. Annually, the club distributes these funds during a weekend of fun and friendly running competition. They currently focus on local charities where donations of around $1000 can make a significant difference. This year their first stop was the weekly Augustine Heights Parkrun. “A cracker of a breakfast” was subsequently served up by Rotary Club members at Springlake Park barbeque area in Springfield Lakes. Some great banter over bacon, eggs, fruit and cereal was followed by a generous $1000 donation to the Rotary Club. The funds will be allocated to the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) and RYPEN (Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment) programs. Each year the Rotary Club of Greater Springfield sponsors a number of young people attending these programs. RYLA is a week-long personal development and leadership program for young adults aged 18-26 designed to develop the interpersonal and professional skills of future young leaders. Through weekend programs, RYPEN assists young Australians aged 14-17 to realise their own and others’ potential, appreciate diversity and develop a greater sense of self-awareness. The Bayside Runners continued over the course of the weekend to Laidley, Esk, Toowoomba, Fernvale and finally back to Victoria Point. A friendly rivalry between club members broken into ‘pink’ and ‘purple’ teams added to the sense of fun and shenanigans over the weekend. The club distributed a total of $6500 in similar donations to charities in those centres over the course of the weekend. Some of the charities supported are involved with crisis care and accommodation, juvenile diabetes research, fitness for those with special needs and early childhood disability support. The Rotary Club of Greater Springfield meets at 6.30pm every Thursday at Brookwater Golf and Country Club, 1 Tournament Drive, Brookwater. For enquiries or further information about activities mentioned in this column, contact Fiona on 0413 801 300.

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Veterinary News by Dr Ian Gorrie BVSc

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While you are away over Christmas and the New Year, your pet may also be on holidays at a boarding kennels or cattery. Most pets cope well and enjoy the change of scenery but some aren’t as social or as well as others and are affected by stress. To ensure that your pet has an uneventful holiday, I would recommend the following. Vaccinations. Dogs need to be vaccinated for Canine Cough going to a kennel as well as the routine Distemper, Hepatitis and Parvo injections. Cats need to be minimally immunised for Feline Respiratory Disease and Feline Enteritis. Other vaccinations such as FIV (Cat AIDS) are now available as well for cats that are at risk. Ask your vet about what your pets need. I would recommend that if your pets are overdue for their vaccinations, they have a booster at least two weeks before boarded. Getting vaccinations done in a rush the morning you are due to drop your pet at the kennels or cattery, will not always work in time. If your pets are nearly due, a strategic booster given the same way is a great way of maximising immunity especially to respiratory disease. Cat and dog upper respiratory tract infections are the hardest to maintain immunity to and the most easily contracted when a lot of pets are in close proximity to each other. Make sure you have your current vaccination certificate with you when you book in. Internal and External Parasites. Worm your pets with an all wormer before boarding. Make sure your pets are up to date with flea control and if you come from a tick area make sure you are using an effective product your vet is happy with. Ticks have appeared after the recent rain and as with vaccinations, don’t leave it till the last minute to start prevention. Tell the kennel/cattery manager what parasite treatment you are using and make sure they are covered while boarding. General Health. Some pets, especially old pets, may have health issues. Please have your pet’s health checked before boarded and make sure you have left enough medication and that it is clearly labelled. Please tell the manager your pets health issues and whom they should talk to if there is a problem while you are away. Your vet’s and a family member’s phone number should be left if you cannot be contacted. Enjoy your holidays. Page 10 - December 2017 - The Greater Springfield Times

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Dear readers of The Greater Springfield Times, As the year draws to a close, I’d like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It’s a special time of year to spend with family and friends but also to remember those who are doing it a bit tough. If you’re in a position to, I encourage you to donate food, items or money to your local charity or church to help those less fortunate. A highlight for me this year was seeing firsthand the amazing work from our amazing volunteers at many organisations, clubs and schools in the area. Their dedication, passion and tireless work does not go unnoticed and, on behalf of the community, I thank you for all the work you do. As your local Federal Member of Parliament, it is very important to me to be close to the community and available to hear your feedback on federal issues that are important to you. I’ve listened to thousands of local residents at the 16 mobile offices I’ve held this year to hear residents concerns and feedback. The failed NBN rollout continues to be a priority for our region and I’ll continue to push for services to be improved for homes and businesses in 2018. Access to affordable healthcare and protections for seniors and pensioners are also key items I’ll be fighting for. It’s been an honour to serve our local community this year. I hope you enjoy the Christmas period and I look forward to seeing you in the New Year. Please also remember to drive carefully on the roads and be safe near the water. As always, if there is anything I can help with please email me at Milton.Dick.MP@aph.gov.au or call my office on 3879 6440.

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What’s on at Ipswich Civic Centre? Turner’s Turn Friday 9 February 6.30 pm Dinner and Show Adult $65.00 | Concession $60.00 Ipswich Civic Centre A True Icon of Australian Show Business Geraldine Turner will dazzle Ipswich this coming February, with her new show Turner’s Turn. Throughout a career that spans four decades, she has earned her place in Australian Theatre as one of this country’s most legendary leading ladies, and will be sure to entertain you in this quality dinner and show performance. Turner’s Turn is a celebration of Geraldine’s incredible life on stage and marks her first cabaret performance in more than ten years. This intimate evening of songs from her celebrated career, peppered with show business anecdotes and stories (and there are some great stories to tell), is a rare opportunity to see one of Australia’s most beloved stage performers, up close and personal, in an intimate setting.

Outtawak Tuesday 27 February | 10.00 am All Tickets $15.00 Ipswich Civic Centre

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TURNER’S TURN Friday 9 February Tickets $60.00 - $65.00 A rare opportunity to see Geraldine Turner up-close and Saturday, 4 November personal as she shares songs and Tickets $25.00 stories from her celebrated career

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Get ready for a night of fabulous Frenchy chic cabaret with, of course, a tongue-in-cheek irreverence for continental authenticity

OUTTAWAK Tuesday 27 February All tickets $15.00

A laugh that will send you Outtawak Wickety Wak members Rob Rosenlund and Tony Jeffrey have teamed up with the hilarious Dave Mitchell to perform as Outtawak. Their show includes send up’s and songs from artists like Tom Jones, Kermit the Frog, Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, The Platters, John Denver, and many more. With their funny antics on stage, you’re sure to have a laugh and enjoy Queensland’s premier variety show. Ticket price includes complimentary tea and coffee – Stars Café will not be open for this performance.

You’re sure to have a laugh with Wickety Wak members Rob Rosenlund and Tony Jeffrey when they team up with the hilarious Dave Mitchell

Digital Program Available Now Ipswich Civic Centre We’re very excited to reveal to you the first six months of shows for 2018, available to view and book online. This year we’re taking an exciting step forward by presenting our NEW digital program available at Ipswichciviccentre.com.au.

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by Robyn Girdler I returned from a short trip away just in time for our monthly lunch outing. What a beautiful venue it was at Queen’s Park Café, Ipswich. The weather was perfect and from our seats on the shady verandah, we had a view out over the park as we munched our way through another delicious lunch. We were able to bring our Senior’s Cards out for another airing as members chose from a varied menu. The number of members who attend our coffee mornings and lunches is much smaller than for the meetings. They are a great opportunity for a social chat and catch-up in an environment that is a little less formal than our monthly meetings. This month’s coffee morning at Brookwater Golf Club was no exception. For something a little different at our monthly meeting, we decided to have a P party with members attiring themselves in something to do with the letter P- with dress-up matching the level of comfort of members. There were a number of Pink and Purple (dressed) People. There was a Pupil complete with school uniform and blazer who, it was suggested, was probably a Prefect. There was a Prisoner and a P-plater. The three new members who were inducted this month even got into the spirit of dress up. It was all good fun! To top it all off, there was a sponge cake with Pink frosting to celebrate the 9th anniversary of our Probus Club in this area. The cake was cut by our founding President. There was a spread of tasty food put together by our hard-working Afternoon Tea Co-ordinator. We washed it all down with tea and coffee and a glass of Pink Punch made by Penelope Pansy. We listened to a short talk by a member on Palindromes: words whose meaning may be interpreted the same way in either forward or reverse direction. And what could be more fitting than to have a Policeman for our guest speaker. Senior Constable from Jindalee, Ben Harm paid us a return visit to present us with a quick revision of road rules. This was accompanied by a number of surprised “Ohs” and when came the time for questions, there was many a hand raised. He particularly cleared up some uncertainties about roundabouts and lane changing. It would have been an enlightening presentation for many road users, I think. 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.

Springfield Central Library concept design package revealed The $5 million Springfield Central Library is on target for a July 2018 opening, with the conceptual design package released by Council showing state-of-the-art facilities. Infrastructure and Emergency Management Committee Chairperson Cr Cheryl Bromage said the two-level library on Main Street at the Orion Town Centre (near Coles) would meet community needs. “Council has identified the strategic need to provide library services in Ipswich’s eastern suburbs and has committed to the provision of a library in Springfield Central,” she said. “It will provide Ipswich library members a new space to enjoy and a destination where they can relax, learn and grow. It will offer a new hands-on digital experience that will delight, inform and build the Ipswich communities’ digital literacy while supporting the Smart City initiative. The facilities of the library service will enable members to build their skills, and increase their employment opportunity.” The conceptual package includes a welcoming/customer assistance area, ‘market place’ style presentation of popular books, main collection area, maker space, public access computers, express computers, children’s space and parents’ room for level one; and minor collection area, event space, meeting rooms, kitchen space and storage, computer training room, and administration area for level two. There will also be an after-hours returns and book sorting area in the basement carpark, including smart lockers, and entry foyer enhancement to the ground floor including signage, a library feature display and interactive map. The proposed concept package has been developed in consultation with Council’s library management team to ensure that all functional needs have been addressed. The current project schedule is for the tenancy fit-out work and library mobilisation to be complete for the end of June and Library to open operationally in July 2018. Division 9 Councillor Sheila Ireland will move her office from the building housing the new library to the Orion Community Office, at the opposite end of the shopping centre. Page 14 - December 2017 - The Greater Springfield Times

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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 Pat 3818 9343 Community Walking Group: Last Friday of the month 8am at Aveo Garden Club, Camira Springfield, 7004 Health Care Drive, Alan 3271 2446 Springfield Central Giving With Love Cricket Club, Eastern Raiders Clare 3814 4400 Bruce 0418 742 307 Good News Group eastern-raiders@hotmail.com Jean 3818 1986 Anna 3818 0454 Dragon Boat Club, Lake’s District Jacaranda Jam Community Choir Paul 0419 729 877 Greg 0418 732 672 Angela 3818 3449 Football (Soccer) Clubs: Karate - TSKF Springfield Western Spirit Phone: 3818 6160 Sensei Chris Myers 0423 386 676 Futsal: Jan: 0414 661 911 spiritfc.com.au tskfspringfield@gmail.com enquiries@spiritfc.com.au Lions Club of Greater Springfield Springfield FC info.sufc@gmail.com Ray 0434 037 480 Golf Groups, Social National Srs, Goodna/Redbank Spring Lakes Steve 0408 913 112 Vera 3271 2772 S’Field Lakes, Rusell 3288 1285 Rosemaree 3282 1093 John 3814 5633 Probus Club of Goodna-Springfield Indoor Bowls Penny 3818 7981 Eric & May 3814 0887 Redhookers Fishing Club Inc Indoor Soccer, Springfield Felix 3814 3845 www.rhfc.com.au Yan Christiansen 3818 0008 Rotary Club of Goodna KICKXercise Peter 3288 3511 contact Camira/Sfield Communty House 3818 0921 Springfield Community Inc email.gsc.inc@gmail.com Netball Club, Springfield Lakes Soroptimist International of Springfield E: springlakesnc@hotmail.com Facebook: Springfield Lakes Netball Club Bev Ditton 0414 340 216 bevditton@gmail.com Orienteering Club, Ugly Gully Lee 3378 7375 Springfield Lakes Girl Guides Megan 0414 237 333 Orion Springfield Run for Life Samantha 0425 786 522 Phil Cutcliffe 3818 2915 SField Lakes Maritime Modellers Inc, Radio Model Yacht Club sites.google.com/site/ David 3879 6220 Robert 3288 3542 springfieldlakesmmodellers/home Rugby League Springfield Sparklers S’Field Panthers Scott 0405 108 931 Senior Dance Troupe Rugby League, Juniors: Christine 0414 451 438 S’Field Gary 3818 7370 Tony 3288 5924 Table 8 Singles Redbank Plains Jardd 0421 504 531 Enquiries: meetupsocial@gmail.com Rugby Union Clubs www.meetup.com/table8singles Goodna Peter Aiavao 0427 751 506 Toastmasters, Springfield Lakes S’Lakes Hawks Jeremy 0449 682 960 Bill 0400 561 264 Running Group Greg 0408 628 104 Toastmasters, Goodna, Ipswich Softball Club Mike 3372 4349 Camira John or Julie Ashby 3288 1986 Trefoil Guild, Centenary Raiders Mitch 0423 262 906 Merril 3372 2735 raidersips@hotmail.com Westside Community Care Softball, OzPitch, Springfield Lakes Rita 3818 0921 Rebecca 3391 2447 Westlife Community & Westlife Care Swim Club, Waterworx Amateur Club Yvonne 3381 9988 Amanda 0434 868 611 Westside Business. Women Group Email: wworxrace@gmail.com www.westsidebusinesswomen.com Touch Football Westside Spiritual Haven Meditation Springfield Lakes Paul 0411 348 470 Yvonne 0422 551 102 Redbank Plains Jardd 0421 504 531 Wine Club, Springfield Di 3288 3388 Tennis, Springfield Lakes Social 3381 9652 Women’s Group, Springfield & Surrounds Table Tennis Assoc, Ipswich Sarah 3812 0138 David 3282 4708 Glen 3389 6563 Youth Nights (Friday Nights) Trim & Tone Exercise Group High school aged & young uni, Lisa Purcell 0428 822 010 Stacey 0425 715 714 Walking Group: Youth Space, Goodna Springfield Lakes Heart Foundation and Danny or Vince 3818 9934 Orion Walkers 3810 6666 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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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 Augustine Heights Catholic Church Fr Mauro Conte 3814 8360 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 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 It’s Sew Easy - Springfield Helen 3812 3092 www.aussew.org.au 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 Member 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 Member Jo-Ann Miller MP(Bundamba) 3288 3737 / 3844 8101 Bundamba@parliament.qld.gov.au Annastacia Palaszczuk MP (Inala) 3737 2100 inala@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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It was our Games Day on 25 October and members enjoyed playing Sequence, Rummikubs and Scrabble or just sat and chatted to old friends. Always a most enjoyable morning. The monthly meeting was on 1 November with 81 members attending the morning. After the meeting and morning tea, our guest speaker was Kerrin from Queensland Police force, who spoke on home and personal security. Kerrin imparted some excellent advice to all of us. A Melbourne Cup luncheon was held at our clubhouse on 7 November and members enjoyed the catered event, with a mens and ladies hat parade a feature of the day. The judges had a hard time picking a winner but I think we all agreed our Treasurer Andrew Bull, took first prize for the men in his purple attire, he certainly looked dapper. Our ladies’ pick was Margaret Pardy, also looking a treat. A big thank you to all for getting into the swing of it. The next day dawned with us all groaning about the 7am start after a busy day prior. It was on the bus for a trip to Caloundra for lunch and a ride on the Larc. Our group was split into two, with the first group going on the Larc, whilst the remainder went to Pelican Waters Tavern for lunch. Then our turn for a spin in the Larc, the tour operator was very informative, a great cruise up to Bells Creek which was enjoyable despite the overcast day with an occasional shower. I have boated around that area many times but at a much faster pace, so it was good to just plod along. An added bonus was passing the pilot boat and tanker that were coming into port. It was Trivia on the 15th and I must say thanks for the good attendance. Bob had his computer working with ‘guess who or what’ pieces of the jigsaw on the screen with everyone scratching their heads trying to identify who or what it was. Of course, with one of them, as soon as the red hair appeared, everyone knew who the person was. It was nice to see people moving to different tables and getting to know people they don’t normally sit with. This is what the club is all about, making new friends. My big thanks to Beth, Celia for their questions, Dot Innes for table allocation and I bet Colin Harvey and Andassa slept well that night. Those of us going on the coach tour to the Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights are getting excited, I won’t say how many nights sleep to go. Come and join in our fun, a simple phone call is all you need to do, contact me on 0408 068 305.

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Konga the Jungle Body

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Hardihood Theatre

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Atomic Rose Dance Class

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Rhee Tae Kwondo

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Goodna Gymnastics

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Petite Stars

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Goodna Gymnastics

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KNECT Kids Primary (fortnightly)

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Konga the Jungle Body

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Mobile Library (fortnightly)

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Rhee Tae Kwon Do

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Goodna Gymnastics

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KNECT Youth

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Free Pentecostal Church of Australia

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Local fossil site under the microscope Fossils dating from about 50 million years ago found in Augustine Heights and which attracted attention of palaeontologists and geologists in 1930s are now the focus of renewed interest from the Queensland Museum. Many fossil sites in the region have been lost to development but the museum expressed its support for Ipswich City Council’s vision some years ago to protect the area as a conservation estate. Environment and Conservation Committee chairperson Cr Kerry Silver said the fossil site was recognised as an important scientific location listed on both the state and federal heritage registers. “Fauna and flora fossils uncovered include turtles, freshwater fish and lungfish, insects and rainforest flora. The museum hold the key fossils described as being from the Jones Road site and acquired additional material over the years, including some from the University of Queensland and Geological Survey of Queensland. The Queensland Museum is now proceeding to fully curate the collections. Council has granted the museum permission for full access to the site in order for it to start work on a long-term project to complete an audit of the Jones Road collection. “The multiple aims of the project are to re-examine the entire collection, update records, to establish geo-reference data is correct and confirm identifications are also correct. The museum hopes to better understand where these specimens were collected,” Cr Silver said. Emeritus Professor Alan Rix from the University of Queensland has had a long term interest in and involvement with the site and will play a key role in overseeing research on this project. The Greater Springfield Times - December 2017 - Page 17

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Orion Springfield central What a difference 12 years make! In 2005, Mirvac made a very bold decision and commenced constructing Orion Springfield Central with stage one opening in March 2007 and stage two officially opened in 2016. Ipswich City Council also delivered a world class lagoon that opened in September 2015. This whole precinct has certainly been transformed over the last 12 years. The muddy water in the picture from 2005 is approximately the area where the Orion Lagoon is situated today. Mirvac’s Orion Springfield Central has certainly cemented its place as a very popular destination and I appreciate their wonderful support in the Greater Springfield Community. Christmas is a special time we can reflect on the birth of Christ and all that means for mankind. It is also a time when many families can get together and appreciate this special time. We certainly live in a very blessed community with wonderful facilities and where so many people selflessly serve one another. Enjoy one of the many community carol’s nights and the many Christmas Lights appearing across our city this Christmas season. From my ever growing family to yours, I trust you have a blessed Christmas and a very fruitful 2018.

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Councillor’s Comments by Cr Sheila Ireland (Division 9) Ph: 3470 0077 or Div9Office@ipswich.qld.gov.au Creative Storage Old shipping containers have a multitude of uses and can be dressed up to blend in perfectly with the surrounds. There is a proposal for a container to be installed at Regatta Lake. It would be used by the Springfield Centenary Canoe Club for storage purposes – although it has yet to submit an application to Council for permission. It is potentially a very good idea. But residents might not like to see the lake cluttered by a rusting old container... so please give me your feedback on whether it should be a permanent fixture at the lake and how to make it look good. It could be a wrap, cladding, mural, painting, plants or some other kind of stylish artwork. Spring in the Step Spring Mountain is springing into action. It is amazing to watch this area transform so quickly. The site is ready for 4500 new homes, new schools, and playing fields. Work is well underway at the $20 million Southern Sporting Fields complex. This will be the home of Springfield sport and cater for all sports, ages and genders. There will be four rectangular fields, two ovals, 16 netball courts, a running track, tennis courts and clubhouses, and should be completed in mid-2018. Residents should be aware that the carpark at the adjacent Springfield Central State High School closes from December 8 to January 25 to enable drainage works for the sports complex. Centre of Activity The new community centre in Redbank Plains is getting closer and will be finished March next year with the official opening in April. It will be equipped with Wi-Fi and the latest audio and visual technology, an amenities and parents room, outdoor space under a covered veranda and a car park. The community hall will be able to be divided into separate areas and allow many varied events at the same time. School’s Out The school year is coming to a close and I wish all the local Year 12 students the best of luck in their exams and their future careers. My message to them would be: don’t be disheartened if one door closes, there are other pathways to university, TAFE and colleges and the courses of their choice. Continue to work hard and dream big. So many of our students are achieving incredible academic and sporting results every day and it is recognised in the community. All the best to the parents and especially the teachers, who deserve their summer break. Well done to all on another successful school year. We’re Listening Council and all the Councillors are here to help. We hear from the public many times on many issues and try to do our best. Sometimes the response is that we might not have followed something through. Please, if you have an issue, raise it with the relevant divisional councillor. He or she is the best person to get on top of something happening in your area and sort it out as quickly as possible.

Enjoy Christmas Lights in style this year Get into the spirit of Christmas and visit a selection of the stunning light and decoration displays of the annual Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition. Why battle other cars and fight for a parking spot when you can view a selection of the best displays from this years competition entrants from the comfort of an airconditioned coach? The annual Christmas Lights Competition brings the festive season alive and adds a special magic to the city in the leadup to Christmas. Tours include commentary from one of the friendly Ipswich City Council guides as well as a lucky seat prize and light supper. Bookings are essential and places are limited for the three tours to held on 12, 13, 14 December from 7.00pm to 9.30pm. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $15 for children and concession holders and can be booked by calling 3281 0555 or book online by going to www.discoveripswich.com.au/tour/ipswich-christmas-lights-tours/. Tours depart from Ipswich City Council car park, 45 Roderick Street‚ Ipswich. The Greater Springfield Times - December 2017 - Page 19

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St John’s hosts Spirit of Innovation Challenge R e c e n t l y S t J o h n ’s Anglican College proudly hosted the first Annual Australian Conrad Spirit of Innovation Challenge. The Conrad Spirit of Innovation Challenge was established in 2008 and honours the legacy of Apollo 12 astronaut, Charles ‘Pete’ Conrad, and his four-decade passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. St John’s, having made the finals for three years running, was eager to bring Team New Echo, from St John’s Anglican College the Challenge closer home took away the prize for Best Innovation. to provide the opportunity for more Australian students to experience this exciting collaborative space which is designed to promote collegiality and a free exchange of ideas. While some traditional competitions involve more competitive activities, the Innovation Summit held in November, aims to encourage young innovators, allow them to network with students from across the world and get the chance to see their ideas turned into real, marketable solutions. Over 55 students from different schools as far away as Bundaberg attended the Innovation Summit at St John’s to pitch their innovative products to a panel of highly respected industry leaders. Teams made up of three to five students had been challenged to develop a disruptive technology that addressed any issue in the world today in the areas of health and nutrition, energy and the environment, aerospace and aviation and cyber technologies and securities. Successful groups called on a wide variety of skills, not just from science and technology, but also from business, design and public speaking. Of the 18 teams at the Challenge, six advanced as finalists presenting ideas like a battlefield bandage that sculpts to an injured soldier’s particular injury, a series of sensors used to help urban and rural farmers to collect and utilise data on their crops, a kinetic-based water filtration system and a biodegradable solution to women’s health issues in indigenous communities. Team New Echo, from St John’s took away the prize for Best Innovation with their boneconductive hearing aid, while Team Speechability from St Aidan’s won the overall challenge with their integrated App and database designed to connect people with autism to potential employers. As the overall winners, Team Speechability has now been invited to present at the American Conrad Spirit of Innovation Challenge at the Kennedy Space Centre in 2018. St John’s is now planning the 2018 Australian Challenge with the support of the Conrad Foundation and is looking forward to bringing this opportunity to more students and more schools.

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Message from the Mayor BY

Mayor Andrew Antoniolli

As Ipswich, and Greater Springfield in particular, grows, that inevitably means more people and more cars. Council monitors traffic volumes on our strategic road network with an annual traffic count program and is aware of the traffic growth along Springfield Greenbank Arterial and the broader Springfield road network. The annual traffic count program is undertaken in October/November each year, and includes count sites on Springfield Greenbank Arterial. These traffic counts are used to inform Council’s transport and investment planning and allow major road projects to be prioritised against citywide demands and implemented when funds are available. There are a number of new roads planned within the area that will assist in the reduction and redistribution of traffic volumes. These new roads will include the extension of Trackstar Drive from Southern Cross Circuit through to Eden Station Drive. This link will provide an additional northern access to the Springfield Town Centre, and provide some relief to traffic volumes along Springfield Greenbank Arterial until a major road upgrade occurs. It is hard to miss the massive development about to take place at Spring Mountain. Some people have raised the issue regarding what Council is doing about land clearing for new developments. Under the Ipswich Planning Scheme the most significant areas of native vegetation are protected through inclusion in a conservation zone, with urban development and clearing not supported in these areas. Council’s planning scheme also includes further provisions to control the clearing of native vegetation either in association with a development or where the proposed clearing is not associated with development. Where clearing is approved in association with a development, conditions are imposed requiring that the clearing occurs in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance. In addition, where clearing is approved in association with the development of 10 or more new lots or dwellings, compensatory provision either in the form of planting of native vegetation or a monetary contribution towards the planting of native vegetation is to be provided by the developer to ‘offset’ the impact of clearing the site. Many sports fans, particularly Brisbane Lions supporters, might be getting impatient waiting for updates on the proposed boutique stadium near Springfield Central railway station. The State Election threw a bit of a spanner into the works but hopefully there is clear air ahead. Council has entered into a Heads of Agreement with the Brisbane Lions and the AFL to deliver a state of the art training facility and playing facility. The construction of the facility is now contingent upon the AFL and Brisbane Lions securing sufficient State and Federal Government funding to augment commitments from Council and other parties to the project.

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