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Promoting a Healthier Community

Personally Speaking with Susannah Friis I’m sure I’m not alone in getting halfway to a destination and then wondering if I’d locked the front door/turned the stove off/shut the windows etc etc etc. My husband and I will say to each other in response to one of us stressing about something like that “But you always do <insert daily task here>, so why wouldn’t you have today?” And that is usually correct! Because then you get home after intermittently worrying about it through the hours you’ve been away from the house, only to see that you did, in fact, lock the front door or turn the stove off or shut the windows.

So much of our daily routines become automatic to us, don’t they? Things that are ingrained through many repetitions over a sustained period of time. I love how good ‘ole wikipedia puts it, doing things automatically is “the ability to do things without occupying the mind with the low-level details required”. That really says it, doesn’t it?

And then there’s the other things that become automatic - our words, our actions, even our thoughts. We can easily react in a certain way without actually thinking about it. As a parent, I remember learning the lesson, and downfall, of an automatic reply to a child’s question. When our first child was still young, there was a parent I knew who automatically said ‘no’ to any question of permission, before thinking about it. The consequence was that the parent would then think about it and, quite often, change their mind and go back to the child with a ‘yes’. Now, it’s easy to see the confusion this would cause a child, not to mention the fact that they were being encouraged to not believe a ‘no’ answer when it was given. And we all know that parent who says ‘yes’ without thinking (or listening to the question properly!) and that can have disastrous consequences!

Most cars these days have cruise control and the later models are now coming out with adaptive cruise, which causes the car to brake if you’re too close to the car in front etc. When I’m driving and I’m feeling a bit tired, I make a point to not engage the cruise option. The more automatic things the car does for me, the greater my tendency to not concentrate. And for me, I’m a bit like that in life, if I’m tired or stressed, my reactions and responses become more automatic and it’s harder to override that and, often, my automatic response isn’t the best one. I need to concentrate to make a better choice in my response.

Just as we need to train our brain via practice for any new task we’d like to become routine, we need to practice the types of responses we want to be automatic or our default. And this requires intentionality and concentration.

It can be hard to change those ‘tracks’ in our brain and our emotions but it’s worth the effort. If we make that effort and our automatic responses, internally and externally, become ones of kindness, patience and tolerance, it will make for better relationships, better home lives and generally a better community. We owe it to ourselves and those around us to reset our default and be thoughtful and considered in all our dealings with people, don’t you think?

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Able Australia is pleased to announce its inaugural art show Springfield Art Connect. Springfield Art Connect is an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the dynamic artistic environment active in the Springfield and surrounding areas.

The aim of the show is to unite individuals and groups who have an interest in art across the Springfield region to celebrate community art in a socially inclusive environment. The show offers the local community a unique opportunity to display and sell their work in a non-threatening but professional setting where budding local artists can connect with established artists.

This event is supported by Able Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Active Living Program for Seniors and The Springfield Lakes Community Enterprise Foundation Small Grants Program and is inclusive of all members of the Springfield Community including seniors, people with disabilities, young people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from diverse multicultural backgrounds.

The show will be held on Friday 10 November from 1.30pm to 5.30pm (Preview) with the Gala Opening set for 6.00pm to 8.30pm. The show will also be open on Saturday 11 November from 10am to 6.00pm and again on Sunday 12 November from 10am to 3.30pm at the Springfield Tavern, Springfield Parkway, Springfield.

Artists can enter the art show at a cost of $8 per artwork. All artwork must be original and for sale.

Any and all proceeds of the event will be returned to the Springfield art community by way of mentorship programs and workshops. A cash prize of $200 will be awarded to the piece chosen as the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice, voted on by the viewing public for the duration of the show.

Applications for entry are open now until Sunday 22 October. For more information or an application form please contact Annette Dowling or Penny Lester at Able Australia via phone 3812 3437 or email ALPS@ableaustralia.org.au.

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Mayor Andrew Antoniolli

A new era has begun for Ipswich City Council, based on principles of transparency and good governance. Since being sworn in as Mayor, I have moved quickly to address community concerns about how Council had been operating.

In September, Council endorsed the recommendations of a governance review. It was carried out by respected local government administrator Gary Kellar and made 19 recommendations for how Council could improve its governance and be more open. I am pleased to report all 19 recommendations were unanimously supported by the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Councillors.

Mr Kellar has subsequently commenced the role of acting CEO with Council. Some of the measures to be implemented in the coming months include: a new Code of Conduct for Councillors; a higher degree of accountability between Council officers and elected representatives; open publication of Registers of Interest for Councillors, reports considered by Council committees and all current policies; more detailed recording of potential conflicts of interest; tighter policies around procurement, allowances and planning; improved guidelines around reporting procedure, training and committee procedure.

I will continue to work hard to rebuild community trust in Council with the help of new Deputy Mayor Wayne Wendt, my fellow Councillor colleagues and the 1,200 staff who give their all day in, day out for our great city.

It was great to see State Government Ministers, led by Acting Premier Curtis Pitt, in Ipswich recently for a Working Queensland Cabinet Committee meeting focussed on jobs and growth in our region.

Mr Pitt, Ministers Grace Grace and Dr Anthony Lynham, and local Government MPs Jennifer Howard and Jim Madden came to Council chambers to meet me, plus employer, employee and business groups to work through potential new projects for job creation.

The Palaszczuk Government is committed to doing everything it can to help connect people with job opportunities in the region. The Acting Premier was on the mark when he said there were a lot of â&#x20AC;&#x153;great opportunitiesâ&#x20AC;? for Ipswich.

There are definitely challenges, with the closure of two local meatworks, but also the potential for jobs and growth with CostCo and possibly Rheinmetall and a massive Defence contract coming here soon.

I am encouraged by the faith everyone is showing in our proud city and hopefully we can deliver on the jobs front.

The Ipswich Film Festival for Youth is on again. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect opportunity for aspiring film makers aged seven to 25 years to let their creative talent show. The theme for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;growâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Entries only have to be one to three minutes long and must be submitted by 28 January, 2018. There are great prizes to be won. For more information visit www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/IFFY Do you know someone who goes that extra mile for our community? Now is the time to recognise them by nominating them in the Ipswich Australia Day Awards.

Nominations are encouraged from all areas including charitable community service, education, environment, arts, entertainment, science, technology and business.

Entries close 17 November. To nominate a community champion visit www.ipswich.qld.gov.au.

Special work of St Vincent de Paul needs more local volunteers Volunteer Refugee Tutoring and Community Support (VoRTCS), a special works of St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland, is calling for volunteers to help with English tutoring and community support for recently arrived refugee families settling in the greater Brisbane area.

Often the horrors of war can seem a world away from Australia but for VoRTCS volunteers, helping refugees who have fled their homeland and helping them settle into their new community is all part of the role.

The VoRTCS program supports refugee families to take up the educational, vocational and social opportunities that exist in Australian society by pairing them with volunteer tutor groups for weekly in-home visits.

VoRTCS volunteers provide assistance around overcoming language barriers, developing independence within the community and decreasing social isolation.

VoRTCS was created to ensure refugees had support available to them after the initial period of settlement into their new community. Currently, the VoRTCS program is supporting over 600 refugees in the greater Brisbane region through the work of 360 volunteers.

For Sally Stubbington, VoRTCS Committee President, the program is the epitome of the Vinnies vision to offer a ‘hand up’ and not just a hand out to people in need.

“It is such a privilege to assist members of our community to fulfil their potential. Our volunteers make such a difference to the lives of the families they work with, and I like to think it goes both ways – our volunteers experience and learn about different cultures and can take these experiences and knowledge back to their own communities,” said Sally.

Having been involved with the program for over 10 years, Sally can attest to the difference the program makes to the refugees it supports.

VoRTCS does not require volunteers to be experienced tutors or qualified teachers. Individuals who feel strongly about helping others, have cultural awareness and sensitivity and are able to dedicate approximately 90 minutes per week to their tutoring team and family would be the perfect fit for this unique opportunity.

VoRTCS provide all the training necessary at a Family Tutor Information and Training Session, with refresher training held throughout the year. Volunteer intakes are held monthly with the next session scheduled on Saturday, 14 October. If you would like to support newly settled refugee families, make a positive impact to their lives and build lasting cultural community connections, please contact VoRTCS to find out how to become a VoRTCS Family Tutor.

For more information, or to express an interest in volunteering contact: Sandy Hang - VoRTCS Program Coordinator on 3010 1069 or info.vortcs@svdpqld.org.au. More information is available at www.refugeetutoring.org.

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Let us hope, now that the beautiful Spring weather is here, that many of us will be able to leave behind the winter ills and woes that have plagued us over the past few months.

This has not stopped many of our members travelling far and wide from Australia to Europe and the United States on cruises, bus trips and road trips.

The group who attended the outing at the Workshops Rail Museum in Ipswich had a most informative guided tour through the workshops including viewing the old steam trains, the red rattler and aluminium trains. There was a mock-up of a new train for our rail system which is in production in India. The outing was rounded out by lunch, coffee and conversation at Queens Park.

Members met for our August lunch at the Hotel Monier in Darra and took advantage of the 20% seniors discount offer. As usual there was plenty of choice and, in spite of the venue being very busy, the meals arrived hot and all together.

At each of our meetings we have a short presentation by one of our members which we call the 5-10 spot. This month we learned about one member’s various boat trips on the canals of Britain. Our guest speaker, Tamara Bambrick who is the General Manager of Wacol Correctional Centre gave a very interesting presentation about Corrective Services.

Coffee and conversation were the order of the day for our Coffee Morning at the Brookwater Golf Club. A great social outing and get together.

It was a beautiful spring day for our outing to the Adventure and Picnic Park at Lake Apex, Gatton. Coffee at the restaurant was a great way to start the day after carpooling for the journey. Then we settled ourselves in comfy chairs beside the lake to take in the scenery and birdlife. A group of geese and goslings that waddled around the area was a good topic of conversation. There was an optional leisurely walk to explore the surrounds of the lake and its abundant plant and animal life with a return to enjoy a picnic lunch.

It was certainly a pleasure to see nature at work. Some members chose to detour via Laidley for the return journey.

A lovely relaxing day!

Are you looking for a social club for retired or semiretired 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.

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With his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s encouragement, Josh joined a rifle club and after trying the more popular full bore shooting with a riflescope, changed over to the more traditional discipline of Target Rifle after a prominent target rifle shooter suggested with age and opportunity on his side, Target Rifle was where he could represent Australia on a world stage.

Proud parents, Vicki and Craig say Josh enjoys the challenges involved in the sport. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much more than just picking up a rifle and aiming for the target,â&#x20AC;? said Craig. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to be able to read the wind and adjust accordingly based on its strength and direction, fire a perfect shot and after making necessary adjustments, do it exactly the same time after time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The recent State Championship he won in August saw extremely blustery conditions and he was able to accurately recognize the wind changes and adjust accordingly to defeat many highly skilled and more experienced riflemen. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all concentration and challenge, he really loves the camaraderie amongst his fellow members at the Natives Rifle Club.â&#x20AC;?

This year alone, Josh has won both state and national championships and thanks to his recent win in August, now holds the record for the youngest person in Australia to win B Grade at a Queens State Championship.

There is no age categories in Target Rifle Shooting which means Josh shoots against an open age field, often against those who have been shooting since before he was born. He is currently in B Grade and will quickly progress to A Grade after a few more competitions. This will then see him competing in the same categories as World Champions including those attending the Commonwealth Games in April.

The grade 9 Westside Christian College student isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to do once he finishes grade 12 but target shooting will always be a hobby he enjoys and will continue to compete in, with his future sights set on the Commonwealth Games.

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Veterinary News

by Dr Ian Gorrie BVSc

Bladder Stones Urinary calculi or bladder stones are aggregations of various crystals that form in the bladder. They may be in the form of large single stones or multiple small stones, like sand or gravel. When discovered, they may still be in the bladder but often they have moved into the urethra when symptoms appear.

The stones may cause a partial or a complete obstruction to the outflow of urine, making your pet strain when trying to pass urine. A complete obstruction is an emergency which happens most frequently in male cats. They can also cause trauma to the lining of the bladder or urethra due to their rough surface which results in production of bloody urine and severe discomfort when urine is passed.

Infection is often present, making your pet sick as well.

How are they diagnosed?

Some bladder stones can be palpated through the abdominal wall, however not all are found this way. Most bladder stones are visible on x-ray or ultrasound. Stones not visible this way may require a contrast to be placed in the bladder before taking an x-ray. Small stones and crystals can be collected in a urine sample and diagnosed by microscope examination How are they treated?

There are two ways to remove bladder stones. The fastest is via surgery. The bladder is opened and the offending bladder stones are removed and/or the urethra is flushed if smaller stones have lodged there. Surgery is indicated immediately if there is an outflow obstruction from the bladder. Some stones can be dissolved, though this may take many weeks or months of treatment.

How are they prevented?

There are many causes of bladder stone formation.

When the stones or crystals are removed and identified, a management program is started. This will be a combination of diet and medication and will involve regular checks of the urine.

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Health and wellness a strong focus at Aveo Springfield

Leading retirement developer Aveo is hosting a unique and interactive event at its Aveo Springfield community later this month, giving locals an opportunity to learn more about the importance of ageing, health and exercise.

The Live Well event will commence from midday on Thursday, October 19 and feature appearances from a range of health professionals.

Held within the country’s largest age-friendly retirement community, the event includes an engaging session by Mobile Rehab, free* bone density scan from the MeasureUp team, presentations by specialists from Springfield’s Mater Private Hospital and a nutritious lunch from Aveo’s very own Nutrition Select menu. Guests will also be invited to tour the community.

Former world champion marathon runner and wellness advocate Robert de Castella will be the special guest speaker on the day and believes age is no excuse for maintaining a healthy body and mind.

“You can’t blame how old you are for not looking after yourself,” Mr Castella said. “Indeed it should be the opposite – as we grow older, we need to make our health a higher priority and undertake regular and varied physical activity, eat nutritious foods and have good friends who make you smile and laugh.

“It’s also about minimising those things we know that aren’t so good, like smoking, excessive alcohol, over eating and stress – investing in good health is the best investment you can make, and you can have fun while doing it.”

Set in Greater Springfield’s 52-hectare Health City precinct, Aveo’s development is within the largest health and wellness region nationwide, which features world-class healthcare, medical education, innovation and research, as well as specialist suites, apartments, a childcare center and retail outlets.

Aveo Springfield welcomed its first residents into the community from June this year and is part of a 15+ year project offering a variety of living options to meet the long term needs of residents including independent living units and a worldclass aged care centre.

Once complete, the 10-hectare full-service retirement village will boast more than 2,500 residences.

The Live Well event will be held on Thursday, 19 October from 12pm – 3pm at Aveo Springfield located at 7004 Health Care Drive, Springfield Central.

For more information, visit www.aveo.com.au/event/livewell-event or call 1800 316 933 today. *The scan is free if you have a GP referral and are 70+ years.

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Here in Greater Springfield we are fortunate to have a wide variety of native birds that live in our urban areas and visit from the surrounding reserves.

From October 23 to 29, the Aussie Backyard Bird Count will be running. Each year, people from all over Australia count the birds they see in their backyards and submit their lists to this survey. You can find more information and register to take part at aussiebirdcount.org.au.

In this article we’ll identify some native bird species you might see in your yard and also suggest plants that you can plant in your garden to attract birds.

Small birds such as the Superb Fairy-wren and the Double-barred Finch seek out thick hedges and shrubs such as Acacia (Wattles), Lomandra or Tea-trees. The thick foliage gives them a place to hide from predators. Finches eat seeds, so native grasses such as Poa and sedges may attract them to feed. Meanwhile, fairy-wrens and the very common Willie Wagtail will target the insects in your yard.

Nectar feeders include the Rainbow Lorikeet, and honeyeaters such as Brown Honeyeaters, Superb Fairy-wren and Noisy Miners love a wide variety of flowering plants such as Grevillea, Banksia, Correa and Eucalyptus flowers. Pale-headed Rosellas are drawn to eat the seed pods produced after the flowers fade.

Larger birds such as Magpies, Butcherbirds, Kookaburras and Owls nest in tall trees nearby but may be attracted to suburban yards by small creatures like lizards, frogs and insects. Wildlife groups recommend not feeding human food such as meat or cheese to these birds, even though they may love it. Also, by encouraging some of these birds to hang around you may be discouraging smaller birds that are sometimes their prey.

Birds are just like any animal - they need shelter, food and water for survival. A bird-bath off the ground can help provide water, especially in the drier winter months. Keeping cats inside will Double-barred Finch also encourage wildlife into the garden.

More information on bird-friendly gardening can be found at birdsinbackyards.net.

The Springfield Lakes Nature Care Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6.30pm at Cr Ireland’s Meeting Room, Level 2, Main Street, Orion Town Centre (near the Post Office). You’re welcome to come along to help us plan environmental activities and projects for our community.

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All photos in this article are © Glenn Wilson 2017

South West Brisbane Stamp Club Update What is this stamp collection worth?

by Marius, South West Brisbane Stamp Club

This is one of the most often asked questions and usually by a person who has come into a stamp collection as part of a deceased estate or maybe something found at a garage sale.

As someone who has been involved in this hobby for over 50 years, I have lost count of the number of collections which people have brought to me hoping they are sitting on a fortune.

Unfortunately, 95% of the time, these collections turn out to be childhood collections where not much expense or effort was put into building it. I usually ask these people if there would be anyone in the family who might like to have it, particularly youngsters, as stamps are also a great learning tool and better than having their eyes glued to a games monitor all day.

For better collections, I would ask if they know how much money has gone into building it. Do they have receipts from auction houses or stamp dealers? Many quality stamps hold their value well or even increase in value, so a careful examination is required, taking condition into account as well.

As president of the South West Brisbane Stamp Club, I can offer a mentorship for anyone wishing to start a collection or offer advice on the best solutions for disposing of unwanted collections. Feel free to contact me, Marius, on 0410 366 685.

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What’s on at Ipswich Civic Centre?

Forever Everly Thursday 2 November | 10.00 am All Tickets $15.00 A tribute to the music and harmonies of the Everly Brothers Hailed as the best Everly Brothers tribute show in the world, this slick performance has audiences re-living a morning of nostalgia, with the wonderful music and soaring harmonies that made The Everly Brothers so famous.

The show recreates the atmosphere, looks and soaring harmonies of The Everly Brothers and features just some of the 750 songs that they recorded. You will also hear some of their country recordings, rock and roll songs, and of course, their beautiful ballads.

Audiences throughout the world have loved this show, and are always surprised that they knew almost all of the songs – they just didn’t always realise that they were The Everly Brother’s songs!

Don’t miss this show full of wonderful music, soaring harmonies, and pure nostalgia.

Ticket price includes complimentary tea and coffee – Stars Café will not be open for this performance.

Midnight In Montparnasse Saturday 4 November | 8.00 pm Ticket $25.00 | Table (of 4) $72.00 Studio 188 Part of Studio 188’s Saturday Cabaret Series From the team who brought you the sell-out Roaring 20s, get ready for a night of fabulous Frenchy chic cabaret!

Join singer-actor Melissa Western and her suave backing band on a night of extravagance transforming Studio 188 into a back alley Montparnasse salon with velvety jazz, passionate vocals and cheeky banter. A night of classy cabaret will wind around some of the best French music icons. Expect oscillating French and English lyrics, a tongue-in-cheek irreverence for continental authenticity lots of feathers and an onstage sip, or seventeen, of French bubbles!

Melbourne Cup Luncheon Tuesday 7 November | 11.30 am to 3.00 pm Tickets $99 | Table (of 10) $900 There’s only one place to be this November. When the nation stops, make sure you’re here for this premier, all-inclusive horse racing, dining, and entertainment experience.

Celebrate Australia’s most iconic racing event of the year in style at Ipswich Civic Centre’s Melbourne Cup Luncheon promising gourmet food, drinks, raffles, thrills and excitement, and of course live coverage of the action at Flemington on our larger-than-life screen – better than trackside.

A ticket to the Melbourne Cup Luncheon includes sparkling wine on arrival, a 3-course meal accompanied by a variety of beer, wine and soft drinks, entertainment, sweeps, raffles, auction, prizes, fashion parade, and live coverage of the big race.

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Air Force gives young women a chance to chase their dreams Chasing their dreams of becoming members of the Air Force, local young women Sapphire Hamill from Springfield Central State High School, Jessica Anson from St Augustine’s College and Nyagach Rambang from Goodna were able to get a taste of the Air Force life at the Technical Camp for Young Women, held at RAAF Base Amberley recently.

Along with 14 other young women, the three experienced a week in the Air Force, undertaking a diverse range of activities from experiencing technical trade roles, physical training and leadership challenges. As well as observing the Military Working Dogs and a demonstration of the RAAF Fire Fighters.

“I came to the camp to experience life in the RAAF to be able to get a feel for what life as a technician would be like. My favourite activity was watching the Fast Jets take off, eating in the mess and also learning how to march!

I also enjoyed doing the rivets in the Metal Basher area and simulator,” said Sapphire.

Jessica said, “I have grown up in a defence family and having a dad as an Aircraft technician influenced my decision to join. I enjoyed all the activities on the camp but one of them that I found really interesting was the C-17A Globemaster simulator and also being shown how the metal bashers work.”

In addition to experiencing technical trade roles, the participants were also introduced to the day to day running of an Air Force base and had several opportunities to engage with serving members of the Air Force and Defence Force Recruiting specialists to discuss potential future careers within the Australian Defence Force.

“Through the camp, I have achieved a broader understanding of the Air Force and more about my ambition to become an Aviator, a role that I believe will give me a lot of variety and challenge in my work. I also enjoyed learning how the Air Force team is run as well as making new friends,” said Nyagach.

The Technical Camp for Young Women is a good way for young females to discover all the career possibilities that the Australian Defence Force has to offer.

Open to young women aged between 16 and 24 years, the camp gives them an insight into what a future career in the Air Force would be like.

The Technical Camp for Young Women is part of the Air Force Work Experience Program, further information can be found at www. defence.gov.au/WorkExperience/Default.asp.

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a message from the desk of

Milton Dick

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Recently I had the pleasure of joining almost 200 seniors and pensioners from Springfield with local State candidate for Jordan, Charis Mullen, and Durack to celebrate National Seniors Week.

It was a pleasure to be joined by representatives from the Stroke Foundation and Centrelink at the Springfield morning tea, which also featured a special performance from the St Peters Lutheran Grade 2 and 3 choir.

Seniors make an incredible contribution to our local community.

On a national scale it is estimated that grandparents contribute over $15 billion dollars to the national economy, just by providing care to their grandchildren. On top of this, volunteering efforts by seniors contribute a further $16 billion dollars to the national economy. Often referred to as the ‘silent army’, seniors and pensioners are well known for just getting on with it and deserve greater recognition for their efforts.

However I know that times are tough lately with the cost of living rising and having a big impact.

That is why I voted in the Parliament against scrapping the energy supplement payment to pensioners. Currently singles receive $14.10 per fortnight and couples receive $10.60 each for this payment. At a time of rising energy prices and coming into summer, I know this just isn’t fair on pensioners. We need to stand up and protect those who have already given so much to the community.

I’m also aware of how the failed NBN rollout is affecting seniors and pensioners. Every day my office receives phone calls from older residents who are frustrated with their lack of connection. Especially for people who require a reliable internet and phone connection for medical reasons, the failed rollout is simply unacceptable.

I’ll be continuing to work hard and see these problems fixed without hesitation. If you or anyone you know has NBN troubles, please contact my office on 3879 6440.

Complimentary consultation when you mention this publication.

Complimentary records at start of treatment.

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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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The Greater Springfield Branch of the Queensland Justice Association is looking for new people to become Justices of the Peace (Qualified) or Commissioners for Declarations (C.Dec) in Queensland.

Do you have both the time and enthusiasm to engage in a very important service to the Queensland Community, if so you’re encouraged to become a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) or a Commissioner for Declarations (C.Dec) in Queensland.

To be appointed as a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) or Commissioner for Declarations you must first complete and have a Statement of Attainment in 10276NAT Course in Providing Community Justice Services, appointment is through the Department of Justice and Attorney General, Queensland Government.

JP (Qualified) and C.Dec courses are available through the Queensland Justice Association either by attending classrooms or online, which can be commenced at any time or by attending a Registered Training Organisation.

A Commissioner for Declarations can perform the administrative duties namely: • Statutory Declarations • Affidavits • Certify Copies • Wills • Powers of Attorney • Land Title Documents • Other documents where prescribed A Justice of the Peace (Qualified) can perform the above and judicial duties such as: • Issuing Summonses • Issuing Arrest and Search Warrants • Attending Records of Interview • Hearing Bail Applications The course cost for Justice of the Peace (Qualified) is $350 and the course cost for Commissioner for Declarations is $270.

Fees through the QJA are inclusive of all materials and include complimentary membership of the Queensland Justice Association for 12 months and are the same for both classroom and online learning.

There are also existing opportunities for qualified JP’s and Commissioners of Declaration to join the ranks of volunteers who carry out the signing of documents at the Orion Shopping Center at various times during the week.

If you’re interested in either opportunity, please contact Community Engagement Officer, Brian Shaw JP (Qual) on 0412 598 157 or send an email to bhshaw@optusnet.com.au.

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by Jolanta Szymczyk

THE CREATIVE heART Wellness through Art Most would be aware of the variety of benefits of art and art therapy on health and well-being, in particular how it can have a positive effect on autism, PTSD or cancer.

Have you ever wondered about what the benefits of just looking at art?

Beyond any doubt, there is a strong association with attending cultural activities and good health, satisfaction, low anxiety, and depression.

Researchers demonstrated that looking solely at art stimulates our brains which creates the same chemical response as when we are in love. This is further evidence that art may prove beneficial for those who are feeling down or depressed. And subsequently, active participation can, under certain conditions, turn the experience of ill health into a source of inspiration, exploration, personal strength and growth and a motor for health improving actions.

Felicity Clarke, Brisbane based textile artist is sharing her insights into her latest work My Beautiful Broken Brain - PTSD. This piece was conceived after viewing thermal imaging of her father’s brain cancer. Initially she was drawn to the vivid colours and beauty of the images, contrasted by the reality of such a deadly disease. It also prompted her to look at other mental disorders and syndromes in thermal imaging, CT scanning and technology advanced Image courtesy of Felicity Clarke. brain mapping.

The medical testing images became the sources of inspiration and personal strength for her to explore the impact of stress and post-traumatic stress disorders on a brain and the visual representation of these conditions. Her own health history also fuelled her latest work – extreme PTSD and thermal imaging of a brain exhibiting PTSD symptoms. The work is not only inspiring and reflective but also educational and a true pathway to improved health and wellbeing of the artist herself.

Whether it is an old x-ray, or the most current medical technology, the images might become a source of inspiration and a profound understanding of fragility of life while at the same time a source of inspiration for the inner-beauty of human body.

To keep in touch please check www.facebook.com/GSCreativeHub/.

Make Great Strides this month LJ Hooker Forest Lake will once again host the Great Strides charity event to raise funds for families living with cystic fibrosis.

With tens of thousands of dollars raised over the last ten years, LJ Hooker are urging everyone to register to walk and make a real difference in the lives of families living with this devastating condition.

Cystic fibrosis is Australia’s most common life threatening genetic condition – and there is no cure. A child is born with it every four days, yet many people have never heard of it or do not know what the condition really is. It is degenerative chronic illness that primarily affects the lungs and digestive systems.

The walkathon will this year be held on 15 October with participants meeting at 8.30am to register ready to start the 4.4km route from the corner of Forest Lake Boulevard and The Esplanade at LJ Hooker Forest Lake at 9.30am.

There will be a special visit from Mr. Hooker Bear, a sausage sizzle, raffles and much, much more, so come and join in the fun. Whilst registration is available on the day, early bird registrations are open now with prices of $15 for an individual or the family cost of $35 for two adults and three children, with children under five years of age free. Prices increase by $5 for on the day registration.

To take advantage of the early bird registration prices, go to www.everydayhero.com.au/event/GreatStridesFL/.

Any queries can be directed to Lisa Moore at LJ Hooker Forest Lake by calling 3877 4000 or mobile 0403 347 527.

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Lakes Swimming Club dives into another season of family fun Lake’s Swimming Inc. is a non profit local swimming club run by a parent committee and volunteers. Club nights are held every Friday night from 6pm during Terms 4 and 1 of the school year (approximately October – March) at Carole Park Aquatic Centre.

The club aims to help facilitate the development of young swimmers in the area by providing them with a fun, safe and challenging environment, with a focus on individual and team achievements with a friendly family atmosphere. The club strives to foster an environment of friendship, respect, inclusiveness, tolerance, loyalty, discipline, commitment, perseverance, safety and enjoyment.

The club welcomes swimmers from the age of four years to 18 years who are able to swim 25m of any stroke unaided.

Parents and carers are encouraged to be actively involved and to enjoy the experience along with their child, whether participating with time-keeping, fundraising or other club activities.

The most improved swimmers for the season are awarded the highest achievement of Club Champions (based on attendance and personal best times). Stroke champions are also awarded to the most improved swimmers in each stroke and the Individual Medley event. Swimmers are able to compete on Friday nights at the club and also against other clubs from time to time or at outside meets throughout the season.

All new and existing members can register/renew now via the club’s website. New members are welcome to have two trial swims before paying the season membership fees (online registration as a casual swimmer is still required for new members before they can attend their first trial night).

Councillor’s Comments

by Cr Sheila Ireland (Division 9) Ph: 3470 0077 or Div9Office@ipswich.qld.gov.au Season Of Love Spring is in the air and that is often the time couples get married. The weather in South East Queensland is usually perfect around September/October which makes it the ideal time to say “I do”.

I have seen couples tie the knot in and around the beautiful Robelle Domain and a grassy area off Lakeside Ave at Springfield Lakes. With more and more people moving to the area, it might be time to think about a permanent outdoor wedding venue. One located near our lakes would be a romantic spot for wedding ceremonies and the all-important photos. I would love to get some community feedback on this idea and potential sites, so I can take it to Council.

Fishy Tales The warmer weather also brings out the fishermen in our community. Several residents have asked in the past about fishing in Springfield Lakes. While not illegal, fishing in our lakes has not been encouraged. Council has noted the interest and has been in discussions about how best to manage fishing, including allowing fishing in some circumstances.

We are continuing talks with Lend Lease about the possibility of allowing fishing on Spring Lake. Council is working on the detail of what an agreement might look like for transfer of the management of the lake to Council.

Public Transport I hear from a lot of ratepayers about traffic congestion across the region. While road upgrades will play a role in managing traffic congestion, Council has been advocating to the State Government for improved public transport services in the area, in particular for the extension of the rail line from Springfield Central to Redbank Plains, which will provide an alternate transport option for residents in the area.

I would like to get some community feedback on what is needed in terms of better public transport and people’s experiences riding the buses and trains. Personally, I would like to see more bus services in the Redbank Plains area.

Other residents have expressed their desire for more buses to and from Springfield Central Station.

Community Hubs Five Ipswich schools, including Staines Memorial College, Redbank Plains and Fernbrook, have been selected as a Community Hub under a Federal Government-funded program. It is a wonderful chance to strengthen communities as they are available to the school and people from the local area. The intention of the Community Hub is to develop a strong and inclusive community for parents, especially parents with children aged 0-5 years. Through these hubs, young children will become engaged in learning and their early needs will be identified.

And for our refugee and migrant families, English classes will be available through the hubs. I am looking forward to seeing the hubs up and running in term four and our community taking advantage of the programs on offer.

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a look back at Greater Springfield with Cr David Morrison

Springfield Central Sports Complex I had the opportunity to look over the Springfield Central Sports Complex as it is being constructed. This exciting Sports Complex will include four ovals, eight rectangular fields, eight tennis courts, 16 netball courts, three club houses and over 600 car parks.

As in many projects there is often as much work underground that you never see as there is above the ground.

The Springfield Central Sports Complex is situated opposite St Peters Lutheran College and Springfield Central State High and should be completed by the end of 2018.

Most major sports codes are catered for in the Greater Springfield area. As our amazing community grows, so does the need for sports infrastructure.

I have no doubt Springfield Central Sports Complex will attract many local, regional, state and national championships to our area.

Pictured above: Cr David Morrison is given a tour of the Springfield Central Sports Complex while under construction.

Pictured left: Conceptual layout of the Springfield Central Sports Complex.

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Update by Suzanne Jessen

Our bus trip on 23 August was to The Australian Wild Camel Corp, Harrisville. Director, Paul Martin delivered a interesting talk on the camels. This is a huge complex, with baby camels through to adults. Various samples were available, the milk pleasant to taste, but at $18 a litre not for everyone. The queue was long for ice cream samples...I think it was given an A1 rating.

Lunch followed at the Royal Hotel, Harrisville where we enjoyed good country fare, which left most of us fully sated.

Tea and toast was on the menu for our evening meal after such a repast. Gordon, our driver, gave us an interesting and informative tour of the area around Harrisville, Warrill View, Coleyville.

Our next bus trip will be on 11 October to Twin Towns Services Club, for Back to the Tivoli. Please contact Val on 3288 2689 if you wish to join us.

It was our Hoy day on 30th August and Joe and Jackie O’Dowd worked hard to get all the prizes together - many thanks for your help. It is always an enjoyable morning and our callers for the day were Colin Harvey and Trevor Malynn.

Our monthly meeting day was 6 September and our guest speaker/demonstrator was Katrina Rankin with her essential oils. All were interested in oils to help aid our old bones! There was certainly a nice fragrance in the room with the oil infuser. Katrina donated a bottle of oil for one of our lucky door prizes, which Irene won.

Various members are working on their outfits for our Café Night, themed Back to the 50/60s however, clothes that were saved from those years have shrunk! Maybe they needed shrink proof wrapping!

On 13 September, Life Stories was the theme of the morning. Pam Kelly spoke of her time working in Canberra.

Joe spoke of his early days in the Forces, Andessa spoke on her arrival in Australia as a very young bride, Jan French followed up with early working days in Glasgow. Apologies to any I have missed.

20th of the month was our International Day, when the morning tea table groaned under the weight of foods from around the world. What a wonderful spread there was and many, many thanks to those who put so much effort into making it a great morning. Lots of jokes told, Irish ones to the fore. All in all a enjoyable morning was had by all.

We also celebrated the 80th birthdays of two of our members, Colin and Wolfgang. Their birthday cake added to the wealth of food already on the table.

If you would like to come and join our group on Wednesday mornings at our hall in Bruce Lane, Camira, you would be most welcome. Every Wednesday is a different theme, just the morning alone is worth a visit. Please contact me on 0408 068 305 or 3818 2875 (no messages please).

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