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Inclusion Advisory Committee

We’re looking for people living with a disability to share their perspectives as part of our Inclusion Advisory Committee.

The committee advises us on access and inclusion, and provides oversight and input into the Inclusion Advisory Committee Action Plan. See the terms of reference and apply online by Friday 31 March at trc.qld.gov.au/committees

Travelling Exhibition From Badu Art Centre

Don’t miss the exciting travelling exhibition on show at the Tableland Regional Gallery. ‘Sageraw Thonar — Stories from the Southeasterly Season: Contemporary Expressions of Cultural Knowledge from Badu Art Centre’ examines cultural traditions and knowledge through largescale linocut prints. The works visually respond to the season of Sageraw Thonar, in which the southeast winds blow.

The exhibition is on display until Saturday 13 May. Entry is free.

‘Sageraw Thonar’ is a NorthSite Contemporary Arts and Badu Art Centre touring exhibition.

Calling All Clubs & Groups

We are offering a free half-day, face-to-face capacity-building session for volunteers in community and sport and recreation clubs in the TRC Local Government Area.

The session will build on skills in:

• volunteer engagement and management

• membership recruitment

• not-for-profit legal requirements

• governance basics and committee structures.

10.30am–3.00pm Sunday 30 April at the Coordination Centre, 15 Vernon Street in Atherton. Register by Wednesday 26 April at trc.qld.gov.au/club-development

Next Council Meetings

9am Thursday 13 April (Planning Committee)

9am Thursday 27 April (ordinary meeting) Coordination Centre, 15 Vernon Street, Atherton. The meetings are live streamed and recorded. See socials and trc.qld.gov.au/meetings for agendas, minutes, recordings and live stream links.

Exercise Programs For Our Senior Ladies Get Lively In Your Libraries

We have partnered with Zumba Gold Atherton to deliver free Lively Library programs in three libraries across the region. These programs aim to increase the participation of older women in physical activity, and influence positive behaviour change and healthy exercise habits.

• Atherton Library — 9.00–10.00am Tuesdays between 9 and 30 May.

• Herberton Library — 1.00–2.00pm Wednesdays between 7 and 28 June

• Ravenshoe Library — 11.00–12noon Wednesdays between 7 and 28 June Register at trc.qld.gov.au/lively-libraries by Friday 28 April. Open to all abilities.

Rural Active Women

We are extending our free Rural Active Women program to Atherton! The program focuses on muscle groups, cardiovascular fitness, joint movement, resistance-based exercises and falls prevention. Sessions are for women aged 60+, and are open to all health, ability, experience, skill, social and economic levels.

Find out more and register for the different sessions at trc.qld.gov.au/rural-active-women before Friday 21 April.

Exhibit In Our Galleries

We are accepting expressions of interest to exhibit in one of our three galleries in 2024. Groups and individuals can apply until Sunday 30 April at trc.qld.gov.au/exhibit-local-gallery.

More Road Safety Sessions For Seniors

We’ve teamed up again with Transport and Main Roads and Queensland Police to host additional Seniors On The Road sessions.

• 9.30–11.30am Monday 15 May at Atherton International Club.

• 9.30–11.30am Friday 19 May at Ravenshoe Mountain Institute.

Book at trc.qld.gov.au/seniors-road by Monday 8 May.

Know someone aged 12 to 25 who would have a great voice for issues that matter most to youth? Then suggest they become a member of our Youth Advisory Committee. See