Alderley Verterans Op Shop and Lounge

The Veteran’s OP Shop

The Veteran’s Op Shop at 29 Samford Road, Alderley opened in December 2020 and has successfully navigated through this pandemic to remain open and provide a valuable service not only to the veteran community, but to the community at large.

Proceeds from the Veteran’s Op Shop go to help Wounded Heroes provide vital financial and housing support to veterans and their families in crisis.

People have come from far and wide to seek out that special item they have been looking for. Our shop motto is “We have a treasure for all - your job is simply to find it!”

We have been wonderfully surprised by the generosity shown by our community with the constant donations they have provided to our shop. We are delighted to be the conduit to find these donations new homes.

We provide immediate clothing packages for those in

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Volunteers Peter Thatcher (Op Shop Manager) with fellow Op Shop colleague, Mrs. Jocelyn Slater OAM crisis – no forms to fill out, just a unique understanding from our staff who have seen the hard times and know what it is like to go with-out – just ask and we can help.

Our shop is open Tues-Fri: 9am – 4pm and Saturday 9am – 1pm. Donations can be dropped off at these times or you can call Op Shop Manager, Peter Thatcher, on 0401 625 353 to arrange an out of hours pickup or drop off. Visit our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/WHOpShopAlderley to check out our sales or upcoming events.

Please drop by to snap up a bargain there is plenty of free parking is available at the rear of the building.

The Veterans Loungewelcomes veterans and their families to come together with our Gaythorne Legacy Care Group Volunteers over a brew - a combined 17,500 years of lived military experience to share.

We have created a relaxing new space, without alcohol or pokies, to allow veterans and spouses to draw on the experience of others who have navigated the challenges of contemporary military life.

The Veterans Lounge aims to address the alarming high rate of mental illness, homelessness and suicide amongst the veteran community.

The Lounge, co-located with the Veteran’s OP Shop at 29 Samford Road Alderley, opened on 16 March 2021 and is open Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm and Saturday 9am – 1pm.

The Veterans Lounge reflects Wounded Heroes current objectives to assist our Veterans and their families in immediate financial crisis. Wounded Heroes are first responders to provide veterans and their families’ with critical financial and housing assistance. We can navigate to the other community services that are readily available, without duplication.

Since our opening in March, the Veteran’s Lounge has provided a safe environment for veterans and their families (with plenty of room for children) to relax with a hot cuppa or cold drink, read the paper, watch TV, use the computers or just rest and recuperate. All we ask in return is a gold coin donation for tea or coffee.

We have recently conducted an eight week Art Class – this was an introduction to Pottery Making. We are planning another Art Class to commence on Thursday 13th October this year. For more info call the Manager Peter on 0401 625 353.

We are now conducting regular community activities at the Veteran’s Lounge: Board Game Days, Card Club Days, Weekly Morning Teas, Craft Days, Book Club, Tell “Your Story” day and a Monthly Sausage Sizzle. Veterans and their families are welcome to join us. To register for these activities call 0401 625 353.

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Our bigger and well equipped pilates studio offers custom programs for individuals or small group classes, with all sessions run by a highly qualified physiotherapist. See you there!

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At The Gap Health & Racquet Club 200 Settlement Rd, The Gap

The Physiologix Corner Running injuries in adolescents

Running is ranked as one of the top 3 activities that adolescents (10-19 year olds) partake in. There is a lot known about running related injuries in adults, but unfortunately often this research is then applied to adolescents. Yet they are very different to adults and need to be treated as a specialist subgroup.

One of the problems is that “maturation” needs to be considered rather than age. You can have two 14 year old’s whose bodies are at two very different points of development – specific questioning will help your professional gauge where they are at in this maturation process - the outcome of this can mean quite different management.

Overuse injuries rank highly, particularly to the bone and soft tissues (eg tendinopathies) in this age group. Boys and girls can differ slightly. Girls can be more prone to bone stress related injuries – image and weight can put external pressures on girls and increased training loads in an undernutritioned state can cause major issues.

A key issue in this age-group can be growth. Growth spurts mean bigger, heavier, longer bones. The strength in the muscles can take a long time to catch up to the new bone structure. The tendons that attach the muscle to bone take time to adjust to the new forces going through them – in adults this takes time, but in adolescents this time is much greater. Recovery, rest, sleep, good nutrition, careful increases in levels of exercise are so essential.

Single sport involvement has risks – mixing things up is important, it allows kids to develop all round better coordination, strength, balance, endurance etc. Research on strength in runners and its benefits in injury prevention is mixed, but neuromuscular control appears important. This puts a focus on how the person runs, their technique etc. A careful assessment of how a person runs, their step rate and so on is extremely important. Running related drills would then also seem to be helpful rather than just strength, although hip and knee strength does have some evidence for helping if indicated on some functional tests.

At Physiologix, we have had a long interest in running related injuries and working with adolescents as a specialist group. When you book an appointment, make sure to bring runners with you. We will look at shoe wear as well as run technique. Your physio will run over all aspects from how much, how often, recovery, technique changes, to other components you need to integrate –a multi-factor approach is often what is needed not just to ensure recovery this time but prevention long term.

And one last thing, trying to keep an adolescent this age involved with their sport is essential: it is not only a physical health but also a mental health need, as well as often being an important part of their social network. Beware of stopping this age group totally from their chosen activities!!!

Physiologix is based upstairs at the Gap Health and Racquet Club. Call us on (07) 3511 1112 or email from the webpage physiologix.com.au

Yin and yang – One Body Studio bridges the gap between fitness and mindfulness

One Body Studio in The Gap is a boutique fitness and wellness space that makes exercise easy to integrate into our busy lives. Founded by local interior stylist and ex-Ashgrove State School mum of three, Vanessa Cribb had a dream to create a space that made exercise enjoyable and non-intimidating. This stunning studio looks as good as you’ll feel, even after just one class.

Using a small, group fitness model with highly-trained and inspiring instructors, One Body Studio focuses on all-over body balance and strength with two purpose-built workout spaces. The Yin room holds classes in Reformer Pilates, Yoga and Barre, and the Yang room is for high-energy workouts like HIIT, boxing and functional training. With access to both, you’ll get a balanced exercise program, helping you feel fitter and stronger, physically and mentally, in the room and out.

An exciting recent addition to the studio is The Gap Wellness Hub which provides specialised wellness practitioners to further support the community. You can now book sessions with PT and accredited dietitian Odette Raiti, naturopath Trudy Cadoo from Wellness for Women Clinic, and kinesiologist, Healing with Cherie from nearby Ferny Hills.

One Body Studio is the first fusion fitness gym in Brisbane’s West dedicated to making exercise fun, beautiful and transformational – for everyone – no matter their age or ability. Even when launching during the toughest of years in early 2020, Vanessa and her team have managed to create a space with a thriving, diverse community – from the extremely fit to the very beginner.

“Whether you’re wanting to increase your strength, lose or maintain your weight, work on injury rehab, or are just looking to start out with slow movement and mindfulness – we can’t wait for you to feel amazing with us.” - Vanessa Cribb, Founder.

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Fitness Instructor, Ashley Christmas of The Gap (left) and Vanessa Cribb, Ashgrove (right)) founder of One Body Studio. Waterworks Road, corner of Payne and Waterworks Road, The Gap.

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Judy Celebrates 30 Years at The Gap Village

Judy Dewar is an iconic presence of The Gap Village Shopping Centre and has recently commemorated 30 years of dedicated service – in her role as manager of the centre - to the Village’s many and varied shopkeepers over the three decades.

The mother of 2 children and grandmother to 6 grandchildren, started her career in retail in 1973, owning Balmoral Drapery for 10 years, selling everything from pins to an evening gown.

Judy’s career in Shopping Centre Management began in late 1980’s at the Sunnybank Plaza Shopping Centre.

When Sunnybank Plaza sold Judy then became the Centre Manager at Oasis at Broadbeach, on the Gold Coast.

Moving back to Brisbane to manage a portfolio of Shopping Centres for King and Co. Property Consultants was Judy’s introduction to The Gap Village Shopping Centre. She then commenced managing The Gap Village during due diligence period starting August 1991.

Highlights during her many years at The Gap Village include working for long term owners of the Centre, Village Fair Shopping Centre Pty Ltd. The directors of this company, Rick Abrahams and Harold Marshbaum, are exceptional landlords and are extremely aware of the difficulties retailers face, never more-so than at the present, particularly with the pandemic during the past year or so.

Over the 30 years The Gap Village Shopping Centre has built McDonald’s and Blind Tiger Building (originally built for the Coffee Club. The

Centre Manager Judy Dewar celebrated 30 years at The Gap Village Shopping Centre Centre extended to include Little Hoi-an tenancy. Then extended the Centre to include Financial Planner, Sport First, Podiatrist, Post Office and Nail Bar precinct. Bringing together other businesses nearby, the Centre then purchased 970 Waterworks Road. And the Bank of Qld Building, then purchased the C.B.A building.

Judy says other highlights of the last 30 years have been working with many long and shorter term excellent retailers. These businesses include many long term tenants. Among the memories Denise Falsay – Started as Harvey World Travel now Discover Travel for over 29 years, Stewart and Alison Patterson – South Family Jewellers for 20 years, Ziad Habchi - Frescos Fruit for 20 years and the Gallagher Family - NewsXpress. For 23 years. Congratulations Judy on achieving such a milestone and for adding to the wonderful Gap community and facilities as well as encouraging new retailers to make The Gap their home.

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The Gap State High School

Our Year 12s have just completed two weeks of mock exams. We tried to simulate the external exams process that they would experience in November. The purpose of these exams is to show the students how they are progressing and what they can do in order to improve.

In recent weeks our Head of Year team and Headspace hosted two free online sessions aimed at helping parents build their mental health toolkit to help support their young people. With the changing landscape of Covid19 restrictions we were unable to invite parents to our school so we gave parents a zoom link so they could participate.

In September our Executive Leadership Team put on a morning tea for staff to acknowledge R U OK day. There was a sausage sizzle, homemade brownies and cupcakes all decorated in yellow. The staff really enjoyed chatting and checking in with colleagues.

Our sports department held a Volleyball Gala Day for primary school students from our local area. We had five schools visit and they played volleyball all day, it was such a fun day, the students played with great sportsmanship and competed until the very end. There was lots of cheering and excitement in the final matches. Our Year 10 students from our Specialist Volleyball Program helped out with refereeing and timekeeping which was much appreciated.

Two students from The Gap SHS were recently announced as winners in the 2021 Chinese Online Speech Competition organised by Chinese Language Teachers’ Association of QLD. Both students are the top performers in their year levels and have demonstrated excellent speaking skills and amazing pronunciation of Chinese.

In August our school celebrated the diverse groups across our school with Wear it Purple Day. We strive to foster a supportive, safe and inclusive environment and to acknowledge this our students and staff were encouraged to wear purple accessories such as a tie, ribbons or socks. It was a very colourful day.

Anne McLauchlan – Principal The Gap State School

As term 3 concludes, our school has once again enjoyed exciting learning challenges across a wide range of school community experiences and activities.

At the end of July, our school’s Track & Field team competed at the North West District trials, with many great results and personal bests achieved on the day. Well done to all the students involved. A special mention to our Girls 11 years and 12 years relay teams who finished first and second, respectively,in the finals. Congratulations also, to Charlotte H, Erin S, Josie, Isabel E and William on qualifying for a place in the district team.

Congratulations also to Year 6 student Josh W recently who represented our school at the North West District Cricket trials. Josh was selected in the North West District team and will now compete at the Metropolitan North Regionals trials.

Over recent weeks we have also consulted with an Indigenous artist who will be responsible for the creation of a mural that will be a significant feature of our Year 6 legacy project area. School leaders and our Indigenous students had the opportunity to meet the artist and share ideas regarding what symbols and designs could be painted on the mural. It was a pleasure to facilitate a process that allowed for collaboration between students. The sharing of ideas and creative process was impactful for all who attended. Allowing our Indigenous students to have a voice was a priority in this project and I am thankful for the contribution they made. We are all looking forward to the continued development of this project.

During September, students of the Sustainability Club were proud to showcase all of their hard work over the past 12 months by holding the Grand Opening of The Market Garden. Each Wednesday, students work together to propagate plants, recycle pots and give our plants a drink. With the goal of making the school more sustainable, students care for the environment as they consider optimum conditions to grow and care for plants. Additionally, the Market Garden project provides students with the opportunity to analyse which items sell and make decisions based on patterns and trends. What an opportunity! Our Market Garden was a success as our wonderful community came down to purchase gifts for friends and family! The Market Garden will be open on the first Friday of each month, next to the school café!

September also brought the return of our Musical Soiree. Our hard-working Music Supporters’ Group, a sub-committee of the P & C once again brought to fruition a memorable evening of quality entertainment and refreshments, held in the MPB. With support from sponsors including the Lord Mayor’s Community Fund the MSG hosted local talents The Vocalise Duo, Brisbane Folk Quartet, Duo Key, Slade Gibson & Melissa Gill, Tessitura Acapella and MINT. It was a fabulous night and an event that will now be on our annual calendar of events. In addition to providing a community musical highlight, all proceeds will be used to support our high quality instrumental and choral music program for which our school is well known and justifiably proud.

In September 20 students from our school participated in the 2021 Maths Tournament at Albany Hills State School. This event aims to foster an interest in mathematics and creative problem solving by providing intellectual fun in a scholarly environment. Four teams of our Year 5 and 6 studentscompeted against 44 other teams from across the North West District. All of our students worked very hard to solve these highly challenging problems and showed great determination and resilience. A huge congratulations to all the students for their fantastic efforts! Year 5 team members were Ayil G, Rafael G, Lachlan S, Alex, Sebastian C, Olivia, Ava C, Alexander P, Emma and Bethan W. Year 6 team members were Samuel L, Adalita, Rachel, Ridhima M, Cooper, Loughlan P, Elliott, Joshua W, Reiss H, Tej N.

Celebrating children’s literature was once again a highlight of term 3 as our library was transformed with colourful displays for Book Week. Students shared and voted for their favourite titles from the Children’s Book Council of Australia shortlisted titles for 2021. Two book character dress up assemblies were held

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