Loving Nundah August - September 2015

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Musical Minors

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New Café is a Family Affair At Como Espresso, Nundah’s newest café and patisserie, you’ll be welcomed by all four family members of the Little family – Andrew, Michelle, Daniel and Lachlan.

About 18 months ago, Andrew was looking for a new direction after 30 years of working with the government. The family decided to team up and open a cafe.

Michelle Little says that their eldest son, Daniel, was the driving force behind the project, thanks to his knowledge and experience within the hospitality industry.

“Over a year ago, we started looking for a café that would tick all the boxes.

“We immediately fell in love with this site – its location, size, the Italian feel, outdoor seating and its red interior.

“Over the past few years, Nundah has experienced a surge in new development and we wanted to be a part of this thriving community.”

Como Espresso offers a wide selection of delicious cakes and patisseries from Brisbane’s best local suppliers, as well as light breakfasts, savoury delights, rolls and more.

Michelle says that the family wants to provide a relaxing atmosphere with great customer service, high-quality food and beverages, great music and free Wi-Fi.

Como Espresso is a place where you can unwind and catch up with friends, enjoy a Toby’s Estate coffee, and indulge in something decadent from the cake cabinet.

In the coming months, Como Espresso is hoping to start a high-tea menu on weekends and will be introducing a ‘flip for free’ special for set days during the week.

Like Como Espresso on Facebook to stay up to date with their latest offers.

Como Espresso | 3 Aspinall St, Nundah Ph. 0422 289 018 | comoespresso.com.au Facebook.com/comoespresso

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The Joys of Good Vision As a high-school student, Nicole Stimson did a week of work experience at an optometrist – and she was hooked. Nicole is now the new owner of Eyecare Plus Nundah and has more than 25 years of optometry behind her.

Nicole says that she has always dreamed of owning her own independent optometrist in the local area.

“I live in this area, and I know it well. I love seeing the vibrancy and change that is happening to my old stomping ground.”

Nicole says that optometry is a unique profession that combines professional eye health and vision checks along with the retail side of beautiful eyewear and contact lenses.

“The best part of the job is seeing the change you can make to a person’s life by giving them clear, comfortable vision.”

“Many patients are surprised how clear their vision can be when we can show them the difference – whether it’s for distance or looking at a computer screen.”

Nicole says regular eye and vision checks are vitally important, but people often take eye health for granted.

“Just as we get our teeth regularly checked, we need to do the same thing for our eyes and vision.

“For children, so much of their learning is done via their visual system, so we recommend the first vision check at the age of 3 to 4 years, and then at least every two years after that.”

Nicole and her team, Irene and Pamela, look forward to helping Nundah locals with all their eye care and eyewear needs. You can count on professional friendly service and a smile!

Eyecare Plus Nundah 1190 Sandgate Rd Nundah QLD 4012 Ph: (07) 3266 6444 to make an appointment Words by Fiona Heyman

National Indoor Cricket Championships Held Locally

Australia’s dominance as indoor cricket champions was put to the test at Action Indoor Sports Toombul recently. Our local sports venue hosted the Australian Junior Championship as part of the 2015 National Indoor Cricket Championships in July.

The Junior Championships showcased the skills of more than 350 young indoor cricket competitors from around Australia, over more than 50 matches. Ninety-six boys and girls from this tournament were selected to represent Australia in the World Junior Series, which will be held in late September.

Internationally, Australia has a worldwide reputation as ‘the team to beat’ in indoor cricket – Australia’s 19-and-under boys’ and girls’ teams are undefeated in the World Cup Series to date. We’ve also won every men’s and women’s senior World Cup since the tournaments were established.

Indoor cricket is a very popular format of the game, currently boasting 165,000 participants nationally. Many of Australia’s greatest cricketers played indoor cricket as part of their career development.

Action Indoor Sports Toombul | 137 Bage St, Nundah | Ph. 3266 5699 Facebook.com/toombulindoorsportscentre

Action Indoor Sports Toombul Toombul Indoor Sports has rebranded and is now part of the Action Indoor Sports Group. The centre will now be known as Action Indoor Sports Toombul, which is an exciting change for the centre and the indoor sports industry.

Action Indoor Sports Toombul offers three action-packed indoor sports including cricket, netball and soccer.

They also have a fully licensed bar and a cafe/canteen equipped to host the largest events.

The centre has held national tournaments for Indoor Cricket in the past and looks forward to hosting the Junior World Series in the September/October School Holidays, featuring teams from New Zealand, South Africa and Australia in the Under 13, 15 and 17 Boys and Under 17 Girls divisions.

Action Indoor Sports Toombul has 5 indoor courts that can be easily converted to accommodate a variety of sports such as double-court soccer.

Indoor Netball offers mixed, women’s and men’s competitions. These are usually played on a Monday and Thursday night from 6pm.

Indoor Cricket offers men’s and mixed competitions, launching Action 6’s Indoor Cricket in the new upcoming season. This is a fun, six-a-side competition for players of all abilities. Cricket is played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 6.00pm.

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Indoor Soccer can be played on 1, 2 or 3 courts with both men’s, mixed and open competitions. Indoor Soccer is the centre’s largest sport, offering competitions on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights.

Spectators and players can enjoy a cold drink and hot food while watching Foxsports on one of three big screens, and keeping an eye on the games being played on the courts below. New teams and individual players are welcome at all times during the season so don’t be afraid to call one of the sports co-ordinators who will be able to assist you further.

Venue Hire: The centre is available for social, school and corporate bookings. Just call 3266 5699 to enquire about their competitive rates and to discuss your requirements.

Inflatable World is open every Weekend from 9am - 4pm every Saturday and Sundays and every day of the school holidays. Inflatable World specialises in children’s birthday parties, as well as private bookings and vacation care groups. Check out your local Inflatable World at www.inflatableworldoz.com.au/stadiums/toombul or find them on Facebook.

For more information about Action Indoor Sports Toombul, head to www.toombul. actionindoorsportsqld.com.au or find them on Facebook.

Action Indoor Sports Toombul 137 Bage St, Nundah | Ph. 3266 5699

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About to Lose Your Licence?

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Impact the Property Market?

What is a work licence? A work licence is a licence that allows you to continue driving, provided that it is for work purposes, even though you are suspended or disqualified from driving.

Am I eligible? You may be eligible if you meet the following criteria: 1 Y ou have been charged with drink driving offence, where the reading was less than 0.15 percent;

2 At the time of the offence you held an open Qld Drivers Licence, and were not driving for work purposes; 3 You are going to plead guilty and are going to lose your licence; 4 You have not been found guilty of a similar offence in the last five years; 5 and you need your driver’s licence to continue working.

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1 Apply to the Court before a disqualification is recorded; 2 You must show that you are a ‘fit and proper person’; and 3 You must show that without your licence you will lose your job or income.

If you meet the above criteria and need help, call us on 07 3733 0901.

KLM Solicitors / 5A/1192 Sandgate Road, Nundah.

In coming years, the lifestyle choices of our Baby Boomers will have a ripple effect through-out the whole economy.

Baby Boomers make up a significant 43% of the working population with approximately 2.3 million Australians currently aged between 53-68 heading towards retirement.

The challenge for property investors is to ensure they make smart decisions and purchase properties that are popular for our changing demographic.

Traditionally retirees downsize and opt for a quieter life; however, many Baby Boomers are starting to move closer to the city due to convenient transport and amenities, rather than the coasts and retirement villages in outer suburban areas.

The design and layout of new property development needs to be reconsidered if it’s going to appeal to Baby Boomers. Smaller buildings or elevator access, split level or main bedroom plus living arrangements on the ground floor will increase enquiry.

If you’re armed with insight into the Baby Boomers mentality and have awareness of their impact on the property market, investors will be uniquely positioned to meet a huge need in the market.

Northside First National | 1229 Sandgate Rd, Nundah Phone Clint on 0431 043 556 email: clintdevereaux@northsidefn.com.au

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Smash Your Social Media Targets If you want to stay in the friend zone with your followers, these handy tips will help you build your audience and more importantly keep them engaged.

1 Show, don’t tell A picture says a thousand words. The easier it is to read the ‘message’, the easier it is to click like. If a description is required, keep it short and sweet.

2 Time it to a tee Use Facebook’s handy ‘insights’ tab to your advantage and find out when your followers are online. This allows you to schedule posts at the right time.

3 Let’s talk Get clever with your captions and ask a question to create a conversation with your customer. Don’t be afraid to interact with likes and comments.

4 Keep it fresh Try mixing it up by sharing links, videos or better yet – run a competition.

There’s just something exciting about the word ‘win’.

5 Don’t over share Keep it relevant and consistent. Clogging up the newsfeed will only lead to your future posts being ‘hidden’ or a click of the un-like button.

Want to find out more? Call 3162 0802 or email: ben@mozmo.com.au Mozmo Creative. 82 Buckland Road, Nundah www.mozmo.com.au.

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The Value of Good Financial Advice The right kind of financial advice can make a considerable difference to your financial position – both now and in the future.

A quality financial adviser will tailor your financial strategy to your needs and personal financial goals. They will also establish an ongoing relationship with you to help you achieve these objectives over time.

With close to a decade’s experience, I love what I do. I thrive on providing clarity and helping my clients get their finances on track to secure their future.

We don’t charge percentage-based fees, instead charging flat fees that change depending on scope and complexity. This is in line with the work we do and the value we provide.

Working together, we can put a strategy in place to help you spend less than you earn, pay down debt, invest in growth assets and protect what you have.

MLC Advice Nundah | 1297 Sandgate Road, Nundah.

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Countdown to Nundah Festival Begins The annual celebration of Nundah Village Street Festival is expected to draw a huge crowd on Sunday September 13.

Nundah Village Street Festival is the perfect mix of live music, entertainment, stallholders, mouth-watering food on Eat Street, rides and more!

In the lead up to the festival don’t forget to come along to Movie Night held in Boyd Park on Friday September 11, thanks to Brisbane City Council and Northgate Ward. The year the movie is Despicable Me 2 - under the stars and you can enjoy a complimentary sausage sizzle and firework spectacular.

The Festival Art Show will be held over the weekend, opening with the Saturday evening soiree event and running all day of the festival. The winner of the Norris Motor Group Prize will be announced at the soiree at 6:30pm September 12, at the Norris Honda Workshop, cnr Sandgate & Wood St. Join in the festivities to celebrate our thriving community! Bring the whole family along to Nundah Village Street for a guaranteed fun day out.

Nundah Farmers Market will also be open, as always, from 6am – 12pm.

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Skin Candy Spray Tanning Jodi Jones’ passion for makeup and tanning started at a very early age, inspired by a makeup loving mum who was always impeccably groomed and presented. This early fascination turned into a career and over the years, this passion has seen Jodi tan celebrities, models and had her whisked away for destination weddings.

Nundah Village is now home to Skin Candy, Jodi’s specialised spray tanning and beauty studio. It’s the salon of choice when brands like City Beach and Jet Pilot want to prepare their models for photo shoots.

Jodi has conducted thousands of spray tans for editorial, fashion shoots and brides, and she’s created a specialised technique that she now trains other salons in.

“I’ve been in the industry a long time and have worked hard to establish a reputation – and now I’m being requested for events,” Jodi says.

Jodi says that spray tanning is the fastest, easiest and safest way to get that sun-kissed look.

“Tanning is like makeup. The solution has to be perfectly selected for your skin type and then expertly applied and blended for flawless results.”

“Exfoliated, well-hydrated skin lets the tan glide on smoothly. Once it’s developed, your tan will last longer if you moisturise daily and drink lots of water.”

Jodi loves having a job where she’s able to boost women’s confidence.

“I feel extremely lucky that I get to make people look and feel amazing, while having fun and meeting great people in the process.”

Skin Candy isn’t a traditional full-service salon, instead concentrating on feel-good services that use the latest on-trend techniques and products for the best results and benefits.

Along with Skin Candy’s signature spray tan service, the salon also offers lash extensions, express facials, body sugaring and make-up applications.

Jodi says that the Nundah Village Skin Candy is the first of many studios planned across Brisbane.

Find the most glamorous, self-confident version of yourself at Skin Candy.

3 Chapel St, Nundah | Ph. 0488 826 633 www.skincandyspraytanning.com

Is it time for you to visit the Dentist?

The team at Nundah Village Dental aims to provide every patient with the highest standard of dental care as we know what a healthy smile can mean.

Great dentists, caring staff and a purpose built practice.

Over 30 years in Nundah Professional, gentle, caring Latest technology & techniques Early appointments available Centrally located Family oriented care

General Dental Cosmetic procedures Tooth Coloured fillings Tooth Whitening - Bleaching Invisalign Orthodontics Crowns and Bridges Dentures Veneers Implants Mouthguards Treatment of jaw pain

Phone: 3260 6200

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The power of music enhancing children’s development When Nundah local Vicky Abad started taking her guitar to her daughter’s playgroup she recognised the opportunity for an early learning program based on the joy of music.

Vicky is the Founder and Director of Boppin’ Babies, providing parents and their children with music early learning programs (MELP) that support the foundations for learning.

Making music engages all areas of the brain, especially when children are playing an instrument. Beat and rhythm help children to count and singing teaches them new words and sounds - skills that are the building blocks for literacy and numeracy. They’re also fun!

“As music therapists and early childhood education specialists we understand the power of music,” Vicky says.

“We run personalised, child-centred programs with all music played live. We believe children learn through making music with their bodies, voices and a range of beautiful instruments.

“We don’t ‘teach music’, we scaffold music learning and child development through a fun and stimulating program that is engaging, educational and therapeutic.”

Vicky says research has found that music education grows, hones and permanently improves neural networks like no other activity.

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“This education begins at home with the parent, she said.

“A music early learning program should focus on including the parent and empowering them to feel confident to use music in the home every day.

“This is a core focus at Boppin’ Babies, and why we include parents in all our community programs, including the pre-prep groups.”

Vicky is a Registered Music Therapist and a world-leading researcher and clinician in parent-child music therapy and music early learning. In addition to her music and music therapy qualifications, she holds a Masters Degree in Education and is currently completing her PhD in music early learning.

Boppin’ Babies music early learning groups are held weekly at Chermside, Paddington, Morningside, Tarragindi, Wynnum and North Lakes.

Sessions are 45 minutes long and all music is played live and centred around the children. The cost is $175 for a 10 week term.

You can join any time during the term and casual spots are also available.

Spaces are limited and bookings are essential, however families are very welcome to book a free trial to get a feel for how the groups run.

For further information, locations, times and bookings visit www.boppinbabies.com.au

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Local Finds Manscaping at its finest, for the lightest of stubble to fully-grown beard!

Jimmy Rods barbershop Cnr sandgate & buckland rd, nundah PH. 3256 7580

Sadie Navy Blouse | $59.95 Eb & Ive Navy leather boots | $295 Mary Grace Jewellery wood-cut peacock earrings | $16

Ideology 2/17 Royal pde, banyo | PH. 3267 7345

Add a splash of summer to your living space with a bright metal flamingo!

Slightly Twisted & Interesting Things 1/1180 Sandgate rd, nundah | PH. 3162 1013

Vintage jewellery boxes with a story to tell.

What treasures & trinkets will you find?

Virginia Antiques Cake in a jar – need we say more?

Berry trifle, caramel apple pie & nougat!

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A Splash of Colour for Nundah Train passengers and pedestrians are admiring the new, street art mural decorating Nundah Train Station as part of a beautification project.

Dan Brock, Queensland Rail’s Arts Project Manager, designed the mural in conjunction with contemporary ‘G20 Pillar Project’ artist, Simon Degroot.

Simon created an abstract representation of Nundah relying on drawings and photographs that Dan had taken of the area.

Dan says that while the artwork may seem random, Simon’s sense of balance and colour is remarkable and very specific.

“There aren’t many people who can get away with putting the colours ‘goblin green’ and ‘hot pink’ next to each other and somehow make it work.”

Dan says that an important part of his job is community engagement and, as a Nundah local, he had wanted

to do something in the area for a long time.

“We worked with kids at headspace Nundah to get a feel for what they wanted”.

“The vibe in Nundah is fantastic and I think it’s very well suited to quality contemporary street art. At Queensland Rail we are seeing a growing respect for what we do in creating opportunities for young people to have a realistic chance at pursuing a career in this industry.”

Brisbane City Council (BCC) and Queensland Rail (QR) co-funded the Nundah Train Station artwork as part of the ‘City Colours’ project that will see more street art around Brisbane.

Above: Dan Brock, Queensland Rail’s Arts Project Manager

Words by Fiona Heyman

Market Fresh Update Head on down to Nundah Farmers Markets this Sunday and you’ll notice a couple of changes that will maximise your market experience!

You’ll be greeted by a crowd of smiling stallholders with the freshest of in-season produce at great market prices.

Come down and meet Suzie – the Nundah Market’s florist. Suzie will provide you with a wide array of flowers, all sourced from local farms around Brisbane.

After you stroll through the stalls, enjoy the regular entertainment. Extra seating has been added so you can relax and enjoy the show – after you decide what’s for breakfast. There are more choices than ever before! Rösti, Dutch pancakes or avocado on toast – you decide!

There’s no doubt you’ll be going home happy after supporting local farmers and stallholders with a bag full of fresh produce, a bunch of flowers to a full belly.

Visit the Nundah Farmer’s Markets every Sunday, 6am – 12pm at the bottom of Station St, Nundah.

• Open Monday-Saturday, Tuesday evenings • On-site parking • Owner operators • Established 2004 in Nundah

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A Local Treasure Amanda Stein from Panda Pearls tells us why the world may be her oyster, but Nundah is her home.

Tell us about Sidewalk Sunday?

It’s a community charity event held in the carpark adjoining Panda Pearls.

What do you love about Nundah?

It’s ever evolving. There has been a change of the guard and it’s now a destinational shopping and eating experience.

The next Sidewalk Sunday is being held in conjunction with the annual Nundah Festival. We are supporting Women’s Legal Services who help Queensland women with domestic violence and family law issues.

Why did you choose Nundah to set up your business 10 years ago?

The Village atmosphere reminds me of Newtown, Sydney meets St Kilda, Melbourne. With all the exciting changes to Nundah over the years it’s potential was obvious and the reason I invested here.

What changes have you seen to the area?

Nundah was actually the first free settlement in Brisbane and has changed dramatically! My beautiful shop was built in 1924 and was the original telephone exchange.

The entire Village has moved into the 21st century with wonderful new retail shops and gourmet food outlets. Check out the new revamped Royal Hotel!

Until I had the privilege of meeting Rosie Batty at the last Sidewalk Sunday, I had no idea just how much an endemic problem this is. The charity event kicks off on Sunday 13 September from 8am.

What is your favourite piece in store at the moment?

The gorgeous pure silk opera swing coats and extensive shell collection.

The jumbo Baroque pearls are magnificent too!

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3 million Australians are living with depression or anxiety We all feel low or sad sometimes, but depression is more than that. It’s a serious illness that impacts on our physical and mental health.

There’s a growing conversation about depression, but it can still be an isolating illness.

If you or someone you know has the following symptoms, they should seek help from their GP and a Psychologist: loss of energy and interest in things, low mood, feelings of hopelessness and low worth, thoughts of hurting themselves, changes in appetite and sleep patterns.

Get lost at the library Imagine being surrounded by adventure, romance and sci-fi without having to leave the room. Imagine nestling in the corner of the room and losing yourself in a world of literature.

Imagine if you had access to a huge collection of books to suit every mood, interest and age group. Imagine turning pages as you research an assignment, and discovering surprising new ideas and facts on the way.

This magical place exists right here in Nundah – welcome to your local library. It offers a huge range of books that you can take home and return at your leisure. And not only books – you can borrow DVDs and CDs too!

There’s even an Xbox!

Don’t you think it’s time for a trip to the library?

The library is open Tuesday (10am – 6pm), Wednesday (1pm – 7pm), Thursday (10am – 5pm), Friday ( 10am – 5pm) and Saturday (9am – 1pm).

Anxiety is another common illness that affects many people. This may include panic attacks, phobias or distressing thoughts. The sufferer may find that they can’t stop worrying about things or they may have a sick feeling in their stomach that won’t go away. Others may become particularly anxious when interacting with other people.

The good news is that depression and anxiety are treatable conditions.

Carolyn Vickers is a Clinical Psychologist at Cadogan House Specialist Suites, Nundah. She specialises in treating depression and anxiety, as well as sleeping problems. Carolyn has over 15 years experience and is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia. She is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Carolyn uses cognitive behavioural therapy and is also able to offer therapy from a Christian perspective if clients believe that this would be helpful.

Carolyn Vickers | Clinical Psychologist Cadogan House Specialist Suites | 1382 Sandgate Rd, Nundah

Nundah Library also runs a series of activities held on site, run by Brisbane City Council. You can find out what’s on by visiting www.brisbane.qld.gov.au.

Ph. 3266 7444 | M. 0422 877 480

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Community Events August/September 2015 Movie Night A fireworks display followed by a screening of Despicable Me 2 under the stars!

WHEN: Friday, 11th September @ 6pm for a 6:15pm start WHERE: Boyd Park, Nundah CONTACT: northgate.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au

Live Music Sunday Sessions WHEN: Sundays from 3pm – 5pm WHERE: Retroespresso 194 Edinburgh Castle Rd, Wavell Heights CONTACT: 0405 134 860

N.S.S. 150th Birthday Celebrations Nundah Village Street Festival WHEN: Sunday, 13th September 9am – 3pm WHERE: Nundah Village

Festival Art Show WHEN: Sunday 13th September 10am – 3pm WHERE: Honda Workshop, Wood St, Nundah

Sidewalk Sunday PandaPearls famous sidewalk sale is on again!

WHEN: During the Nundah Festival (13th Sep) WHERE: 99 Buckland Rd, Nundah

Trivia Night WHEN: Saturday, 22nd August from 7pm THEME: Black and white | $10 WHERE: Nundah State School hall, 41 Bage St, Nundah Bush Dance WHEN: Friday, 16th October @ 7pm – 11pm WHERE: Nundah State School, 41 Bage St, Nundah Spring Fair WHEN: Sunday, 18th October @ 11am – 4pm WHERE: Nundah State School, 41 Bage St, Nundah To get involved with the celebrations or to find out more contact the school on 07 3635 5888 or email jimzoom1@optusnet.com.au

Northern Districts Horticultural Society

B re a k fa st B e a t s WHEN: First Sunday of the month, 8am – 12pm WHERE: Ultra Café, 83 York St, Nundah CONTACT: 0431 030 783

Increase your knowledge of gardening, with guest speakers, displays and judging.

WHEN: Last Monday of every month @ 7:30pm WHERE: Wavell Heights Community Hall, Edinburgh Castle Road, Wavell Heights CONTACT: Noel 3359 3457 or Elizabeth 3266 5010

Zillmere Festival

CHILLIsphere Village Originals WHEN: First Thursday of the month from 5pm till late. BYO UPCOMING: Saturday 3 Sep & 1 Oct WHERE: Chica Cino 3/1192 Sandgate Rd, Nundah CONTACT: 0411 649 299

MDA Nundah is supporting Zillmere Festival, a weeklong program of events and activities as part of Queensland Multicultural Week!

WHEN: 29th August – 5th September WHERE: Locations across Zillmere (visit mdaltd.org.au for details)

Nundah Farmers Market

Toombul Walking Group

Head on down for breakfast, browse stalls and stock up on fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables.

WHEN: Every Sunday, 6:00am – 12:00pm WHERE: End of Station St, Nundah Train Station car park.

Walk 1.2km with the Toombul Heart Foundation walking group.

WHEN: 7am Monday, Tuesday and Friday WHERE: Meet @ Centre Stage, Toombul Shopping Centre CONTACT: The customer service desk

WHEN: Saturday mornings from 10am – 12pm WHERE: Kunara Organic Café 1279 Sandgate Rd, Nundah CONTACT: 07 3266 6632

Organic Blues & Roots Sessions

Northern Suburbs Bowls Club We invite the community of all ages to try bowls with FREE coaching! Represent at the Commonwealth Games. Barefoot and social bowls.

Function venue and hall hire available.

WHERE: 175 Edinburgh Castle Rd, Wavell Heights CONTACT: The club 3359 2142 or email bowls@nsbc.com.au. For events email events@nsbc.com.au | www.nsbc.com.au

Ro t a r y C l u b o f N u n d a h New members and volunteers welcome!

When: Every Wednesday night @ 5:45pm for 6:15pm start.

WHERE: Upstairs at the Prince of Wales Hotel.

Enquiries: Terry 0488 698 983 or Bill 0423 799 156.

Nundah Lions Help make a difference. New members welcome!

When: First and third Tuesday of the month @ 6:30 for a 7:00pm start.

Where: Prince of Wales Hotel, 1154 Sandgate Rd, Nundah Contact: 3266 6486 or 0433 346 529

Nundah Croquet Centre ‘SWING BY’ ON SUNDAY Drop by for garage sale goodness with a sausage sizzle & after a game or 2 on the lawns!

WHEN: 20th Sep from 7am -1pm GOLF CROQUET: ASSN CROQUET: Wed 9am – 12pm Wed 9am – 12pm Sun 1pm – 4pm Sat 9am – 12pm CONTACT: Call the club on 07 3266 1460 for further details. /NundahCroquetCentre www.nundahcroquetcentre.net New Members Welcome!

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The Nundah Spirit THE Nundah Neighbourhood Centre JUNE/JULY 2015 The Nundah Neighbourhood Centre contact details Phone: 3260 6820 Fax: 3260 7127 Address: 14 Station Street, Nundah | Postal Address: PO Box 386, Nundah 4012 Email: admin1@nundahcc.org.au | Website: www.nundahcc.org.au

What’s Happening at the Nundah Neighbourhood Centre

Northgate Spring Hill Local Ambulance Committee

Playgroup THE Nundah Neighbourhood Centre’s playgroup is in full swing with many bright ideas planned for the future. Alongside other organisations, Nundah Neighbourhood Centre is currently looking at ways in which the playgroup can be improved to provide the best services possible to families living in Nundah and surrounding suburbs. This includes better access to services and referral services, embracing cultural diversity, introducing a more structured schedule of fun activities for both parents and children, and building a strong sense of community and connection.

Nundah Neighbourhood Centres playgroup runs every Tuesday from 9:30am – 11:30am and requires a gold coin donation. All families with young children are very much welcome to join.

The Northgate Spring Hill Local Ambulance Committee (LAC) will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Nundah Activity Centre at 15 Jenner Street Nundah at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start on Thursday 13th August 2015.

The Northgate Spring Hill Local Ambulance Committee is looking for new members and supporters to assist them in their valuable community work.

Involving the Community

Helping the Community

As a local resident you have an opportunity to play an important role in your community’s ambulance service.

Local Ambulance Committees can have a direct bearing on the promotion, enhancement and expansion of ambulance services in their local community by:

Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) has a network of 178 Local Ambulance Committees throughout the state.

Local Ambulance Committees work with their local community and Queensland Ambulance Service to ensure their community receives the best possible ambulance service.

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• Promoting community preparedness for an emergency • Providing advice to the QAS Commissioner and the Assistant Commissioner of each region through reports, meetings and conferences • Fundraising to directly benefit their local ambulance station

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Who Can Join?

Computer Classes

Local Ambulance Committees are made up of people interested in taking an active role in the provision of ambulance services in their local area. Committees meet a minimum of six times a year.

The Nundah Neighbourhood Centre will once again be running beginner computer classes.

If you are interested in finding out more please feel free to come along to the AGM or contact Dea Weston on dyweston@ hotmail.com.

This time the classes will be open to people of all ages.

The classes will cover the basics such as emails, using online services such as internet banking and using Microsoft programs and more. The course will be run weekly for 5 weeks commencing Tuesday, September 1, from 10am to 12noon at the Nundah Neighbourhood Centre Computer Lab.

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Grants and Funding The Nundah Neighbourhood Centre and Community Legal Service has been very fortunate in receiving recent grants that help us serve the community.

Thank you to Kedron-Wavell Services Club’s Community Grants Program 2015 who have given the Nundah Neighbourhood Centre $1,000 towards Computer Classes, $1,000 for Childcare so that parents can attend appts at the Centre, and $1,000 towards finishing the upgrade of the community garden area.

Over the past 10 years Kedron-Wavell Services Club has contributed more than 12 million dollars to the local community. We greatly appreciate their support.

Victim Assist Queensland, Victim Services Building Capacity Funding (Qld Government) has also made a grant of $50,000 to train generalist workers on the northside of Brisbane to provide better responses to victims of sexual violence.

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Volunteer Breakfast We recently held our annual volunteer breakfast, which is an opportunity for staff and Management to show our appreciation for all the hard work and dedication of our wonderful volunteers.

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At the Centre we have more than 50 volunteers who offer their time and skills to assist us in providing services to the local community.

This year we celebrated with a catered breakfast and a gift voucher for coffee and cake at Espresso Train.

Room Hire Available The Nundah Neighbourhood Centre has a fantastic space for hire that would be perfect for for ongoing bookings like workshops or conferences, or for special events like a baby shower, children’s party or family reunion.

Building work at the Centre

The Nundah Neighbourhood Centre is centrally located in Nundah close to public transport, cafes and restaurants. The space is on the ground floor with full disabled access.

The Nundah Neighbourhood Centre is undergoing some repairs and construction work. We have two projects happening at present:

Hire includes:

1. Construction of a new outdoor seating area at the back of the car park

• Seating for up to 55 people • Fully fenced playground for your private use

2. Minor repairs to the front reception and office areas of the building It is hoped that these projects cause minimal disruption to the services we offer and we will keep people posted via our Facebook page of any changes to our usual program.

• Off-street parking • Stackable chairs and trestle tables • Access to a fully catered kitchen

All hire proceeds go directly towards providing services for the local community.

To make an enquiry, please phone, fax or drop into the Centre.

The Centre’s office hours are 9:30am-2:45pm, Monday to Friday | Ph: 07 32606820 Email: admin1@nundahcc.org.au | Website: www.ncsgi.com.au

Donations of materials for sewing group The sewing group continues to grow in popularity with participants making very good use of the donated materials to make clothes, pillow cases, doona covers and many other wonderful items for themselves and their families.

If you have any old material at home that you no longer need and you are happy to donate, we would greatly appreciate this. Just drop any donations down to the Centre between 9.30 and 2.30 Monday to Friday.

Information and Referral Information and referral services are provided either over the phone, in person or via our website. We can assist with a wide range of issues including: • Emergency relief • Housing • Family and parenting issues • Legal • Local Nundah services This is a referral/information service only, we do not provide housing or emergency relief.

English as a Second Language Classes

10.00am - 12.00 pm Monday & Thursday Conversational English Classes are held twice a week on Monday and Thursday mornings. These classes are free and open to anyone in the community wanting to improve their English language skills. No need to book, just turn up and join in.

Cost: Gold coin donation.

Computer Lab

We offer individual counselling and support to assist people experiencing difficult life circumstances. Cost is $10 per appointment depending on your financial circumstances.

9.30am - 2.30pm Monday to Friday Our computer lab is open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2.30pm. Services include internet access, Microsoft Office Programs, photocopying and printing. If you require printing, you will be required to give a small donation for the cost of supplies.

Playgroup

Community Garden

Family Support and Counselling

9.30am - 11.30am Tuesday Playgroup is for families with children under the age of 5. Cost: Gold coin donation.

8.30am - 9.45am You can join in the garden group to weed, water and harvest all the vegetables.

Sewing Group This is a multicultural group that anyone can join. We provide sewing machines and materials for families to make clothing. We welcome any donations of materials, cotton, buttons, zips etc. These can be donated from Monday to Friday 9.30am - 2.30pm.

Community Lunch

9.30am - 12.30pm (every Friday) It is a vegetarian lunch that is made by volunteers. You can either participate with cooking or setting up for the lunch, or just join in to enjoy eating it and to meet new people.

Cost: Gold coin donation.

Nundah Community Legal Service Drop-in Service Wednesday 6.15pm (No appointment is necessary) Appointment Only Service Tuesday - Friday 9.45 - 2.45pm Call 3260 6820.

FUNDING ACKNOWLEDGMENT: The Nundah Community Support Group Inc [NCSGI] which administers the Nundah Neighbourhood Centre and the Nundah Community Legal Service acknowledges its funding from Queensland’s Attorney-General’s Department and the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services; project grants from Gambling Community Benefit Fund, Brisbane City Council and others, plus donations from clients and the community.

DISCLAIMER: This publication contains general information only. Readers should not act on the basis of any material in this publication and obtain specific expert professional advice about their own particular situation. The NCSGI expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever caused to any persons with respect to any action taken in reliance in the contents of this publication.

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*Valid as of 31st July 2015. Subject to change.