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Springfield Times MAY 2015 - ISSUE 217

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by Jolanta Szymczyk Alan Tulloch is introducing a regular drawing group to the activities of the Greater Springfield Creative HeART. Drawin’ Together emphasises the social and technical aspects of drawing. The regular meetings will be on the first Monday night each month, commencing on June 1 from 7pm.

Drawing is basic to so many different areas of art and the sessions will support people in whatever their drawing needs.

Drawin’ Together will be an opportunity to draw different things each session, ranging from still life to drawing people and abstraction. There will also be opportunities to talk about how to support children in their drawing development.

Attendees will be able to bring drawings they have been doing at home along for discussion. We will also have opportunity to discuss drawings that have been created by favourite artists.

The group will be lead by local artist and Creative HeART member, Alan Tulloch who has extensive experience in teaching drawing and as an artist working in a wide range of traditional media as well as digital media. For Alan, drawing is an adventure, exploring what we see, the materials we use and the ideas that can materialise in drawings.

Alan said, “One of my art teachers once commented that even a footballer’s run to the goals is a drawing.” In harmony with this view, Alan has undertaken projects that have been created with sportsfield markers on areas of grass in Townsville, Canberra and Brisbane. It is just one part of the adventure of drawing.

If you are creative yourself and would like to be part of the Creative HeART Greater Springfield – let us know about yourself and become involved. The Creative HeART meetings are on the second Thursday of each month, 7pm to 9pm at the Community Room (1st level), Orion Shopping Centre. All welcome! To be involved in Drawin’ Together please contact Alan on 0412 045 033.

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with Susannah Friis Just recently, I received a lovely yellow ticket from a man in blue on the side of the road. It’s my second speeding ticket in the 25 years I’ve had my licence, which is not bad in the grand scheme of things. I’ll leave it to you to decide if I’m a great driver or just very lucky.

As I sat there after handing him my licence, I felt the car rock with each car that went past. Judging by the amount the car moved, I think I could safely say that not many others knew or chose to abide by the fact that it was, indeed, a 60km/h zone. I would not be the only one to go home with a yellow piece of paper that day, I suspect!

On the way home, I thought about how many cars seemed to be speeding past me and I started to get angry.

Why weren’t all of them getting a ticket? Out of all the cars going over the speed limit on that road that day, only a small percentage would pay for it. And the fact that I was one of them didn’t sit well.

I started to feel that it was so unfair that I now had a fine and loss of demerit points, while others were going to get away with it. And as I drove home, I noticed every slightest traffic infringement - evidence that it wasn’t just me who did the wrong thing, so why should they get away with it while I got caught!?

We have a tendency to do this throughout life, don’t we? We base our behaviour more on those around us than on the actual standards for living. We might treat our spouse horribly but justify it by saying, well, at least I’m not having an affair or beating them. We are impatient and yell at our kids but tell ourselves that at least we’re providing food and clothing for them. We clock off work early but fill out our time sheet to reflect otherwise and defend it by comparing ourselves to the workmate who steals company stationary.

We can’t rationalise or excuse our behaviour by comparing it to the lowest denominator. How many of us have said to a teenager “Just because everyone is doing it, doesn’t mean it’s right.�? Yet, so often, we think things are okay for the very reason that ‘everyone is doing it’.

The fact of the matter is that I received a speeding ticket because I was speeding. End of story. The fact that people speed every day and don’t get caught has nothing to do with it.

We must decide for ourselves what our behaviour and actions will be and live accordingly, rather than looking at what everyone else is doing and lowering our standards to be the same or even just slightly better.

Our behaviour is our responsibility, no-one else’s; just as we can’t control other people’s behaviour, only they can.

I think we need to mind our own business a bit more, in the right way. If we concentrate on what we know to be right and good, it’s much easier to maintain the level of living that we desire, instead of being swayed by what we see others doing.

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Showing that hard work and dedication pay off, Holly was recently selected to represent Queensland at the National titles being held in Coffs Harbour in July.

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Orion Springfield Central has launched its new swimming complex last month, the second facility for the iconic Peter McMahon’s Swim Factory.

Over 300 children took advantage of the free swimming lessons that were offered in the first week of opening, a sure sign that the swimming complex is set to be a hit.

Swim Factory Director and four time world surf swimming champion Peter McMahon says his team of qualified and experienced staff look forward to bringing the life long skill of swimming to a new generation of local kids.

“Our staff is thrilled to be underway at a new venue after lots of anticipation and planning for several years.”

The state-of-the-art facility features an indoor heated pool, spectator seating, showers, change rooms and swim shop and will offer swimming lessons as well as aqua aerobics, swim training and aquatic recreation.

“This is a true community facility, designed for all agesinfants to adults,” Mr McMahon said.

The new swimming complex is an innovative and community-oriented addition to the $154 million expansion of the centre and will be joined by Event Cinemas, Target and Coles helping Orion to become the ninth largest shopping centre in Queensland.

Local Chair Parks, Sport and Recreation Councillor, David Morrison said, “MIRVAC and Peter McMahon should be congratulated on bringing the Swim Factory to Orion Springfield Central.

“As an ex Physical Education Teacher, I know the importance of all children in Queensland learning water survival skills even before they learn to swim and welcome Peter McMahon Swim factory to Springfield Central.”

The Swim Factory and Mr McMahon have been teaching Ipswich kids to swim for more than 20 years with the first Swim Factory located on the old McMahon’s Soft Drinks site that was opened in 1934 and operated by his father.

The addition of a second Swim Factory location at Orion Springfield Central is an important expansion of the McMahon family’s role in the local Ipswich business community.

Call The Swim Factory for more information about lessons and times on 3470 0556.

May is Domestic Violence Prevention Month The Month of May typically celebrates Mother ’s Day but it also signifies Domestic Violence Prevention Month. One in three women will experience some form of domestic violence. Sadly, one woman each week will die at the hands of a partner; they are mothers, daughters or sisters, even sadder is the fact that one in four children will also witness domestic violence. This month’s key aims are to: raise community awareness of domestic and family violence and its impacts; promote a clear message of no tolerance of domestic and family violence in Queensland communities; ensure those who are experiencing domestic and family violence know how to access help and support; and encourage people who use abuse and/or violence to take responsibility for their abusive behaviour and seek support to change.

(L-R) Madina Mahmood, participant in the Public Speaking Competition and presenter This awareness campaign at the Region Conference, Ralda Forzin then President of S.I. of South Queensland resonates with the goals of and Prabha Nandagopal, a human rights lawyer at the Region Conference.

Soroptimist International. Its core goals are to Educate, Empower and Enable, and to improve the lives and the status of women. Domestic violence was one of the topics addressed by the participants in the recent Public Speaking competition conducted

by Soroptimist International of South Queensland. The young women who spoke all related the issue of violence against women to social and cultural attitudes that fail to recognise equality and distributed power unevenly.

Soroptimists have recognised that men too are subject to stereotyping, and the organisation was first to invite male speakers to advocate for gender equality, at their workshop at the Commission on the Status of Women in 2014. One of the sessions at the recent conference at Indooroopilly was dedicated to domestic violence, with the focus of the session being on the role of men and boys, not only as perpetrators, but also as part of the solution.

Luise Manning, who won the use of a coffee cart as part of a Community Achievement Award, is using the donation to raise funds for a new project ‘Giving Women Voices, to raise awareness of domestic violence. The event will be held later this year and will coincide with Child Protection Week in September. It is hoped that the Soroptimist photo exhibition produced by victims of domestic violence can be displayed at the same time.

The club aims to provide projects that will benefit the community here and abroad. If you would like to find out more about Soroptimist International and how you can make a difference in your community, meetings are held on the first and third Monday of every month at the Community Room in the Orion Shopping Centre at 7pm to 8.30pm. Contact judysadleir@gmail.com for more information.

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Enjoy an indulgent morning of high tea with Friends of the Ipswich Library Service (FOILS) later this month.

FOILS are inviting the community to take part in a High Tea with Friends on May 29.

With an array of dainty and delicious treats and beverages in an elegant and entertaining social setting the FOILS high tea will be held from 10am to 11.30am in the Ipswich Central Library courtyard.

This event was first launched in 2013 and has become a much loved part of FOILS annual program of events.

Guests will also be treated to a special musical performance by members of the Ipswich Musical Theatre Company, a community based organisation founded in April 2001 to provide children of the West Moreton region with a place to learn and perform in musical theatre.

Tickets for the FOILS high tea cost $15 per person, with prizes to be won. Bookings are essential and can be made by dropping into any library branch, calling 3810 6815 or booking and paying online at www.library.ipswich.qld.gov. au/events/. RSVPs and payment are required by May 26.

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Victoria Shorten then gave a very interesting talk on podiatry; how to look after your feet, what shoes to wear etc.

This generated an enormous amount of interest with Victoria spending time with several people after the meeting closed checking peoples feet. Many thanks to Victoria for a most enlightening talk.

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The Most Reverend Dr Phillip Aspinall, Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane, presided over the occasion. The new faith community, in front of supporters from the local Springfield churches and the community, The Springfield Anglican College, and across the wider Anglican Church community, affirmed that they would support the newly commissioned priest, Rev Graham Dorman.

Reverend Graham Dorman thanked all who had worked tirelessly to bring the community to this point, and said he was most encouraged by the huge amount of support, and by the gifts which had been received from many quarters.

He particularly thanked Steve Croft the Head of College at The Springfield Anglican College, the staff and board for their welcome, and he also looked forward to the day when the present accommodation became too small.

Steve Croft said he was excited by the growing and flourishing relationship between the College and the Church and looked forward to discovering new ways of growing together as an Anglican presence in the community. As most of the students of the community were tucked up in bed, a delightful visual presentation of their activities was shown.

The music and the singing was vibrant and enthusiastic.

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Local Development Update Work will commence shortly on the extension of St Augustine’s Drive to Mt Juillerat Drive, Augustine Heights. When completed, it will provide an additional exit for residents on to Augusta Parkway as well as an alternative access for parents of students at St Augustine’s College.

Roadworks will commence shortly along Jones Road Bellbird Park from Harris Street north to Happy Jack Gully to cater for the new Bellbird Park State High School to be built on Jones Road opposite Harris Street. The high school is due to open in January 2017.

The Mater Private Hospital Springfield on Health Care Drive Springfield Central is expected to open in November 2015. The new Bunnings Warehouse at the corner of Main Street and Sinnathamby Boulevard is well underway and expected to open in August 2015. Stage 2 of Orion Springfield Central, including the Cinemas, is expected to open around November 2015. All these opening dates are dependent on the weather.

Peter McMahon’s Swim Factory on Southern Cross Circuit Springfield Central is open for business and will be a boost for our local area.

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, Church and Queen Streets, Goodna, near the war memorial on Wednesdays between 8.00am and Noon or from the Queens Park Nursery Goleby Ave Ipswich on Wednesdays and Thursdays 7.30am – noon from 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. Visit this web link to find out more www.ipswich. qld.gov.au/residents/healthy_lifestyle/gardens Shipping Containers Occasions may arise where residents need to store a shipping container on their property for a short to medium period of time. This requires a Development Permit from Ipswich City Council. Each application is assessed on its merits. For further information contact the Planning & Development Department on 3810 6666.

Thought of the month “When things are steep, remember to remain level headed.” ~ Horace

NATIONAL SENIORS UPDATE

Goodna/Redbank Branch

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Greetings from the National Seniors Goodna/Redbank Branch. With May comes Mothers Day, I hope all of the mothers who read this have had a great day, perhaps you were taken out for lunch or received a lovely box of chocolates.

Last month, 13 club members joined the Ipswich National Seniors Branch for an adventurous day out travelling by bus to the Gold Coast, then boarded one of those super trams for the trip from Southport to Broadbeach and then to Kurrawa Surf Club for lunch. Our club greatly enjoyed meeting members of a sister club, and look forward to other outings in the future.

Club happenings this month include the Branch meeting on Tuesday 19th May with guest speaker, Gay Ferris from the Department of Human Services. She will bring everyone up to date with latest happenings for holders of a concession card. Then the big annual event for Zone 101, the Annual Conference, which will be held on Thursday 28th May at the Richlands Lions Club, Richlands. The program will be packed with interesting presentations.

Morning Coffee Club for Wednesday 3 June will be at the Salvation Army Café, Smiths Road, Goodna, at the usual time of 10.00am. For the branch meeting on 16th June we will have a popular entertainer Andrew Carins with ‘Every Song tells a Story’.

Branch meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at the Goodna Leagues Club, Goodna, commencing at 10.00am for 10.30am start. For further information please contact Val Randle at 3297 5735.

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It has been a very busy start to Term Two at the College.

ANZAC Day services were held on both campuses, a large contingent of the College community attended the Springfield ANZAC Day service at Robelle Domain, Foundation Day services celebrated the College’s seventeen years in operation and preparations are well advanced for the Official Opening of the new Creative Arts Precinct on the Secondary Campus.

Late last term, Independent Schools Queensland released their findings of the latest ‘What Parents Want Survey’. This is the third such survey, with the two prior surveys undertaken in 2006 and 2010.

The most recent survey revealed seven in every ten parents start thinking about which school their child will attend at least two years before the child is due to commence, up from five in every ten parents in 2010.

The top five factors ranked as the most important for parents were: • Preparation for student to fulfil their potential in later life; • Good discipline; • The quality of teachers; • Encouragement of responsible attitude to school work; and • Teaching methods/philosophy.

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The top four factors were also the same top four in the 2010 survey. Surveys such as this provide a broader perspective of the value parents place on the various aspects of schooling and, as such, are helpful to schools as they shape their overall curriculum offering going forward.

In the case of The Springfield Anglican College, such data is very clearly aligned to what we know our parent body is seeking when enrolling their children at the College. ‘Their Future’ is the mantra the College uses to guide all aspects of the College operation. The College’s holistic approach to education is central in assisting students develop the knowledge, skills and understandings required to enter the world beyond school, with high standards and high expectations underpinning daily life at the College.

At the College there is also a clear aspiration to enhance the quality and breadth of educational opportunity to which the staff at the College are to be highly commended. As one example, this year the College has introduced a mentoring programme for Year Eleven and Twelve students. Key staff meet with students on an individual basis to discuss progress, assist in goal setting and provide guidance. While it is early days, the students involved are indicating the programme is making a positive difference.

Mr Steve Croft Head of College

ROTARY CLUB of Greater Springfield

UPDATE BY Chris Steinback

Rotary International is urging its 1.2 million members worldwide to assist the victims of earthquakeravaged Nepal in any way possible, including contributing to Shelterbox.

Shelterbox is an international Rotary managed disaster relief charity that provides shelter, warmth and dignity to those who have been affected by disasters worldwide. Rotary delivers boxes of aid, each of which provides an extended family with quality survival equipment and shelter to use while they rebuild their homes.

Rotary International President Mr Gary Huang said, “Rotary members worldwide stand together in expressing profound sadness at the devastation resulting from the deadly earthquake in Nepal. As we mourn the thousands of lives lost, Rotary joins other international agencies in providing immediate relief to survivors through our partnership with ShelterBox and mobilizing our expertise to support long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts throughout the country.”

After Nepal’s worst earthquake in 80 years, hospitals in the country’s capital Kathmandu were devastated, forcing medical staff to treat their patients outside with dwindling supplies. However, ShelterBox has been able to provide tents to four hospitals in the city creating safe, covered spaces where patients can be treated in privacy. They will be used for carrying out minor operations, changing dressings and as mobile health clinics too.

Some months ago the members of the Rotary Club of Greater Springfield challenged themselves to raise the funds to purchase a Shelterbox as a community service project.

With the help of Rotary clubs like the Rotary Club of Greater Springfield and their kind donations, more families like those displaced in Nepal are safe and together as they begin to rebuild their homes and their lives.

Rotary clubs in Australia, United States, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Bangladesh and others are coordinating their support for immediate needs such as dry foods, tents, blankets, first aid kits and safe drinking water.

Looking ahead, Rotary will focus on intermediate and long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts. The experience and knowledge of Rotary members in Nepal will be essential in ensuring that resources are used for projects and programs that address true community needs.

The Rotary Club of Greater Springfield holds its meetings every Tuesday evening at 6.30pm at Orion Shopping Centre Springfield Central. For enquiries, contact Club Secretary Lachlan Clarke on 0409 711 199, or President Keith Reinke on 0415 773 059.

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Walking Group: Schools Springfield Lakes Heart Foundation and Camira State School, Playgroup & P&C Orion Walkers 3810 6666 Aiki Jutsu Martial Arts USQ AFL - Greater Springfield Storm AFC 3381 4888 www.camirass.eq.edu.au healthy4life@ipswich.qld.gov.au Yong: 3470 4420 goh@usq.edu.au Robert 0413 746 808 president@greaterspringfieldstorm.org Kindergarten Assoc Camira 3818 1789 Augustine Heights Cheeky Monkeys www.greaterspringfieldstorm.org Westminster Warriors Soccer Club Good Shepherd Catholic Primary Anna 0405 450 704 Harriot 0417 014 873 Redbank Plains Ph: 0450 005 152 Athletics - Goodna Little Athletics 3437 5000 www.goodshepherd.qld.edu.au Bushwalking & Environmental 0403 813 676 or 0419 197 272 Redbank Plains: Groups, S’field Lloyd 3282 3737 www.goodnalittleas.com Families & Health Primary: 3814 9222 Camira Slimmers Shirley 3372 5851 www.redbplaiss.eq.edu.au/wcmss Basketball - Springfield Brumbies Alcoholics Anonymous State High: 3432 1222 June Tahata 0412 181 330 Camira Scout Group Ph 3255 9162 www.aa.org.au www.redbplaishs.eq.edu.au Asst Group Leader - Stephanie - 0401 395 408 springfieldbrumbies@yahoo.com District Commissioner - Greg - 0414 494 389 Redbank Primary 3381 4111 Baseball - Western Districts Bulldogs Al-Anon Ph 3854 0331 Laurie 0421 137 406 Community Centres: St Augustines College www.wests.baseball.com.au Asperger Services Aust West Springfield Lakes 3381 9015 3814 8300 www.stac.qld.edu.au Brisbane Region Support Group Camira/SField Chris 3818 0921(bh) Canoe Polo, Springfield Lakes St Francis Xavier Primary Ph Jane 3278 3082 Mick 0402 643 465 Goodna 3818 0100 Community House, Gailes 3879 3004 Australian Breastfeeding www.stfrancisxavier.qld.edu.au Cricket Club, Eastern Raiders Friends & Neighbours Club, Camira Association Bruce 0418 742 307 St Peter’s Lutheran College Pat 3818 9343 Springfield & surrounds group 3470 3888 www.stpeters.qld.edu.au eastern-raiders@hotmail.com Sue 0406 746 653 Garden Club, Camira S’Field Lakes State School 3437 9888 Collingwood Park Power Junior AFL Alan 3271 2446 Christian Family & Westside www.springfieldlakesss.eq.edu.au Redbank Plains - Elly 0432 415 124 Community Care, Springfield Giving With Love Clare 3814 4400 powerafc@live.com.au Phil Cutcliff 3818 2915 Staines Memorial College 3814 8600 Good News Group www.staines.qld.edu.au (Cycling) SField Road Riding Falun Dafa Jean 3818 1986 Anna 3818 0454 Bernie Ripoll MP 3818 3900 Louise 3411 1174 The Springfield Anglican College Jacaranda Jam Community Choir www.falundafa.org Primary Campus 3818 5777 Dragon Boat Club, Lake’s District Angela 3818 3449 Senior Campus 3814 8100 0413 609 312 Ipswich Multiple Birth Association Karate - TSKF Springfield Jennifer 0411 789 850 www.imba.net.au www.tsac.qld.edu.au Football (Soccer) Clubs: Sensei Chris Myers 0423 386 676 Westside Christian College (Goodna) Kites Family Day Care Western Spirit Phone: 3818 6160 tskfspringfield@gmail.com Grade (1-3) 3437 9001 Futsal: Jan: 0414 661 911 spiritfc.com.au 3818 0329 Grade (4-12) 3437 9000 Line Dancing Camira/Springfield admin@kitesfdc.org.au enquiries@spiritfc.com.au Prep 3437 9004 OSHC 3381 0529 Community Centre - Irene 0416 310 930 Springfield FC info.sufc@gmail.com New Parent Group - Springfield Lakes www.wcc.qld.edu.au Lions Club of Greater Springfield Megann 0499 652 808 Golf Groups, Social Woodcrest State College (SField) Jeanine 0409 429 368 Playtime, Camira/Springfield Spring Lakes Steve 0408 913 112 Junior Campus 3280 2477 Comm Ctr, Robyn 3818 0921 National Srs, Goodna/Redbank Middle Campus 3437 9555 S’Field Lakes, Rusell 3288 1285 Senior Campus 3437 9666 Vera 3271 2772 Rosemaree 3282 1093 John 3814 5633 Playgroup, Gumnuts, Camira www.woodcrestsc.eq.edu.au Tenille 3818 6470, 0421 4480 046 Probus Club of Goodna-Springfield Indoor Bowls Eric & May 3814 0887 Vic 3271 1096 or Andy 3288 3700 Playgroup, Springfield Lakes Churches Heather 3288 1744 Redhookers Fishing Club Inc Indoor Soccer, Springfield Felix 3814 3845 www.rhfc.com.au Yan Christiansen 3818 0008 St John Ambulance Bellbird Park Div Augustine Heights Catholic Church Fr Mauro Conte 3814 8360 Enquiries 0413 448 031 Rotary Club of Goodna KICKXercise Breakthrough Church Springfield Peter 3288 3511 contact Camira/Sfield Communty House SNAP for special needs, Ps David Vaka 0434 421 720 3818 0921 Camira/SField Comm Centre, Springfield Community Inc Camira Christian Assembly 0431 663 228 Lois 0414 318 623 email.gsc.inc@gmail.com Netball Club, Springfield Lakes Christian Outreach Centre Suicide Bereavement Support Assoc Soroptimist International of Springfield Registrar - Karen 0411 559 493 Bellbird Park 0433 680 223 Lynne 1300 767 022 Susan 0415 955 375 Bev Ditton 0414 340 216 www.sosbsa.org.au Creek Road Presbyterian Church Springfield bevditton@gmail.com Orienteering Club, Ugly Gully 3398 4333 www.creekroad.org.au Lee 3378 7375 S’field Lakes Coffee & Social Group Government Disciples Church Springfield Enquiries: meetupsocial@gmail.com Orion Springfield Run for Life Ps Greg Gardiner www.disciples.org.au Phil Cutcliffe 3818 2915 Springfield Lakes Girl Guides Federal Member Grace Christian Church Redbank Plains Megan 0414 237 333 Radio Model Yacht Club Bernie Ripoll MP (Oxley) 0409 272 007 www.gracecc.com.au Samantha 0425 786 522 David 3879 6220 1800 640 839 / 3879 6440 Maranatha Worship Centre Camira bernie.ripoll@ahp.gov.au Robert 3288 3542 SField Lakes Maritime Modellers Inc, Multicultural Church, 3271 4712 www.bernieripoll.com.au Rob 3288 1975 Rugby League Oasis Church Springfield www.maritimemodellers.info State Member S’Field Panthers Scott 0405 108 931 www.theoasis.org.au 3282 0847 Jo-Ann Miller (Bundamba) Springfield Sparklers Senior Dance Rugby League, Juniors: Ps Don Stewart 0421 870 754 3288 3737 / 3844 8101 Troupe - Christine 0414 451 438 S’Field Gary 3818 7370 Tony 3288 5924 Bundamba@parliament.qld.gov.au St Francis Xavier Catholic Church Redbank Plains Jardd 0421 504 531 Table 8 Singles Goodna 3818 0111 Annastacia Palaszczuk (Inala) Enquiries: meetupsocial@gmail.com Rugby Union Clubs 3372 3207 / 3239 3000 Springfield Anglican Church 3818 2545 www.meetup.com/table8singles inala@parliament.qld.gov.au Goodna Peter Aiavao 0427 751 506 Rev’d Graham Dorman S’Lakes Hawks Jeremy 0449 682 960 Toastmasters, Springfield Lakes Ipswich City Council Springfield Community Baptist Church Bill 0400 561 264 Mayor Paul Pisasale 3810 6201 Camira/Springfield Community Centre Ph Running Group Greg 0408 628 104 ppisasale@ipswich.qld.gov.au 0432 579 205 Toastmasters, Goodna, Ipswich Softball Club Mike 3372 4349 Cr Victor Attwood (Div 3) Springfield Christian Family 3818 2915 Camira John or Julie Ashby 3288 1986 3288 5899 vattwood@gil.com.au info@springfieldchristianfamily.org.au Trefoil Guild, Centenary Raiders Brett 0412 233 813 Cr Sheila Ireland (Div 9) Janet 3376 1889 Springfield Uniting Church 3818 8098 raidersips@hotmail.com 3810 6231 sireland@ipswich.qld.gov.au Westside Community Care Voice of the Lord Assembly (African Church) Softball, OzPitch, Springfield Lakes Cr David Morrison (Div 1) Rita 3818 0921 Godfrey Egwu 0420 308 097 Rebecca 3391 2447 3818 3100 dmorrison@ipswich.qld.gov.au Mr voiceofthelordassembly@yahoo.com Westlife Community & Westlife Care Swim Club, Waterworx Amateur Club Cr Paul Tully (Div 2) Westlife Church Springfield Yvonne 3381 9988 Annette 0417 775 900 3818 6900 ptully@ipswich.qld.gov.au 3381 9988 www.westlifechurch.org.au a.zbasnik@three.com.au Westside Business. 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Welcome to the May column of the Goodna/Springfield Probus Club. How lovely to be experiencing some cooler weather at last; hope you agree that a few weeks of wearing boots and jumpers will be a pleasant change.

The picture above shows some of us enjoying a recent car-pool outing to Normanby Wines at Harrisville where we tasted several fine products made at the winery. The landlord, Mike, regaled us with some of the tales of life running a pub in ‘the bush’, then it was off to the Royal Hotel for a very satisfying lunch and home through the lush green countryside courtesy of the recent rains. This was another enjoyable outing for our friendly club.

The excursion for May will be closer to home, a breakfast barbecue at Robelle Domain on Thursday, 21 May. BYO everything; we can use the electric barbecues for bacon and eggs etc. and there are outlets for boiling the billy...very civilised! After breakfast, we will enjoy board and ball games and can head home individually when we have had enough. Lifts can be arranged if required.

In June, we are heading to the city for a look at the beautiful Roma Street parklands and coffee at the Melange Café. We may be able to incorporate the lunchtime music concert at City Hall and have lunch in the city, more details in next month’s column.

Madonna King was our guest speaker for May. Madonna, who has won several ABC awards for journalism, gave us an interesting snapshot of life as a journalist in Queensland. Madonna’s book on award winning Doctor Ian Frazer ‘The Man Who Saved a Million Lives’ was available for purchase.

Monthly coffee date for June is Friday, 12 June at the Coffee Club at Orion.

Monthly pub lunch for June is at Spring Lake Hotel on Monday, 29 June.

All members are welcome at all activities and potential members are encouraged to contact Joe on the number below for details. There is no charge for your first meeting and you are under no obligation to join. Your first step is to ring Joe on 0417 288 390 or join us at 1.30pm on the first Wednesday of each month at the Camira Friends and Neighbours Clubhouse in Bruce Lane (cnr Langley Road), Camira.

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Local school brings Backyard Blitz to residents There is a somewhat secret group of enthusiastic students in Year 10 at Staines Memorial College who call themselves the ‘Blokes Group’. This group of young men meet with Chaplain Peter Jenyns each week to plan and develop practical skills to assist families in the community who need a bit of a ‘backyard blitz’.

Recently a team of five students and two leaders ventured out to a nearby resident’s house and worked on transforming some overgrown gardens and trees to a neat and lush back yard.

Pictured are leaders – Chaplain Peter Jenyns and Rob Price with Liam Tolliday and Bryson Kington who form part of the Blokes Group.

These young chaps, with five other fellow students, spent most of the school day mowing, painting, whipper snipping, weeding and clearing rubbish for an elderly resident who lives on their own.

Chaplain Peter Jenyns said the group works well as a team and the boys enjoy the outdoor work. He said they learn valuable hands on skills and come up with strategies to work efficiently in the time they have at the site.

Bryson Kington said he especially enjoyed being out and about and doing some physical work outside the classroom. Liam Tolliday said the Blokes Group was a great way at Staines to make friends and do interesting things together each week. All the boys said that one of the best parts of the Backyard Blitz is the ice blocks and soft drinks at the end.

Never forget to put your bins out again

Never forgetting your bin night again is now a reality thanks to a new mobile app available from Ipswich City Council. The Ipswich Bin App has been set-up by Ipswich Waste Services to give residents quick and easy access to the information they need for bin night.

The free mobile app provides bin night reminders and is linked to individual addresses to show exactly what bin needs to be placed on the kerbside on a particular night. The app platform also provides a web-based search function that is available on Ipswich Online. Residents can type in their address and details of their bin collection days will appear with a printable personalised collection calendar.

The app also supports one-off events like the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day and can broadcast messages to everyone who has downloaded the app, which will be useful to advise residents of service disruptions and emergency events.

The app also has a waste materials module to allow council to list the appropriate bin for a particular waste item and provide recycling instructions. Sign up for the app and be reminded in plenty of time to organise your rubbish and bins in advance for collection each week. The app can be accessed at www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ipswichbinapp.

Further information is available by calling council on 3810 6666 or visit their website at: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au.

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National Families Week - Stronger families, stronger communities National Families Week will be held of Friday 15 May until Thursday 21 May in conjunction with the United Nations International Day of Families.

The aim is to celebrate the vital role that families play in Australian society and is funded by the Department of Social Services as a valuable opportunity to demonstrate that families, across the lifespan, are integral to our civil society.

The theme this year is ‘Stronger families, stronger communities’ which highlights the important role families play as the central building block of our communities and that community wellbeing is enhanced by family wellbeing.

If you would like to celebrate National Families Week with the wider community, contact Families Australia on (02) 6273 4885 or email admin@familiesaustralia.org.au.

National Reconciliation Week - It’s time to change it up National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is celebrated across Australia to commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey and to learn about our shared history, culture and achievements.

May 27 - Marks the anniversary of Australia’s most successful referendum which saw over 90 per cent of Australians vote to give the Commonwealth the power to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and recognise them in the national census.

3 June, 1992 - The High Court of Australia delivered its landmark Mabo decision which legally recognised that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a special relationship to the land.

For more information about events in your local area or to register your own event, please visit: www.reconciliation.org.au and be sure to share your activities on social media using the #NRW2015 hashtag.

A message from the Mayor’s Desk WITH THE MAYOR - COUNCILLOR PAUL PISASALE Volunteers are the lifeblood of the community and contribute much to the fabric of the city. They help to boost community pride and encourage a sense of belonging.

Ipswich is home to thousands of volunteers providing the manpower that keeps a wide range of the city’s sporting and community groups and services going.

The significant contribution that volunteers make to the social and economic development of our community is highly valued and this month we are paying recognition to just some of Ipswich’s volunteers.

Firstly we acknowledged the work of the Ipswich State Emergency Units or our orange army as we call them.

Ipswich is home to four State Emergency Services (SES) groups at Ipswich, Marburg, Rosewood and Goodna which are staffed by a dedicated band of volunteers who respond to all sorts of disaster situations in the community.

The work they perform varies from providing emergency lighting and assisting with police crime scenes, traffic accidents and fires to assisting with traffic control services for community events and parades such as the recent Ipswich Festival and helping conduct land searches.

They are best known for the work they do during severe weather events and there has been a number of those in recent years to test them and they have passed with flying colours.

The units are always on the lookout for new members so if you are interested call 3810 7839 or visit them online at www.ipswichses.net.au/.

Recognition was also given this month to council volunteers through the 2015 Celebration and Volunteer Recognition Awards.

This special morning officially recognised the 273 volunteers within council who work within a wide range of areas and programs.

These volunteers can be found working as gallery assistants at the Ipswich Art Gallery, spending time at the Ipswich Nature Centre as animal care volunteers or supporting Ipswich Libraries as a member of the Friends of the Ipswich Libraries Service better known as FOILS. For more information on volunteering opportunities call 3810 6666 or www.ipswich. qld.gov.au/community/volunteering.

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Orion Springfield Central 2005 and 2015 In 2005, before one brick was laid at Orion Springfield Central I remember very clearly looking over the site at the official sod turning with Springfield Land Corporation’s Deputy Chairman Mr Bob Sharpless.

Ten years later Orion Springfield Central is a thriving Town Centre.

Stage One was opened in 2007 and consists of retail, commercial and professional space along with 2094 car parks.

Stage two will provide 1200 additional car parks and will include Event Cinemas, Coles, Target, JB Hi-Fi, Hotel, and approximately 80 more specialty shops.

There is an air of excitement and anticipation within the community as we all look forward to Stage Two opening later this year.

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Veterinary News

by Dr Ian Gorrie BVSc

Parvo virus in dogs

With its symptoms of severe blood-stained diarrhoea, vomiting, dehydration, parvo virus is one of the worst of the canine group of preventable diseases. This is particularly worrying for new dog owners as parvo virus is most severe in puppies with mortality rates of up to 80% in untreated cases.

Veterinarians around Brisbane have reported more than the normal number of cases this year. Although Canine Parvovirus is not a reportable disease, in the last 12 months alone 1088 cases of Canine Parvovirus were recorded with Disease Watchdog from throughout Australia.

There are a number of possible reasons for this.

Like a lot of viral diseases, parvovirus has been well contained by an aggressive vaccination program since it began to spread in the 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. We only see parvo virus now in dogs that have no immunity due to not being vaccinated or inadequate vaccinations.

The wetter weather recently may also be a factor.

Parvo virus is passed in dog faeces then lives in the ground and is hard to kill. When it rains and the ground gets muddy, people can take it home with them on their shoes or car tyres.

Treatment has improved since the initial worldwide outbreaks 30 years ago. Once suspected, patients are admitted into hospital for tests and gastroenteritis treatment based around IV fluid therapy. There are many complications of the disease and patients are monitored for these. In house pathology, particularly to monitor serum electrolytes has improved treatment and survival rates. The current use of plasma products to supply protein and antibodies to these deficient patients has also improved survival rates.

There is no doubt prevention by vaccination is the best treatment. Puppies should be first vaccinated from six weeks of age and receive three boosters a month apart. Adults are then best vaccinated every year with a combination of Distemper, Hepatitis and Kennel Cough vaccines commonly called a C5.

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