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www.burdekincommunityassociation.org.au A GOLD COIN DONATION
www.facebook.com/bca1975
WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
See inside—pages 8-9
Check out our online edtion of the Community Connections APRIL-MAY
Magazine on our newly redesigned website
www.burdekincommunityassociation.org.au 2020
- Online edition -
To request a printed copy please call the Burdekin Community
Association on (07)4783 3744
Contents
1 Poppies in a field Cover Photo
2 Funded by
3 Profile-Burdekin Community Association Inc
4 Reader Contributions
5 What’s on Burdekin Delta Cinemas & Advertising
6 How to stay Healthy whilst ‘Social Distancing’
7 How to stay Healthy whilst ‘Social Distancing’ pg2
8 Ways to Commemorate Anzac Day at Home
9 Ways to Commemorate Anzac Day at Home pg 2
10 By George—George Christensen Editorial
11 Covid-19 DFV support
12 BSC Update by Mayor Lyn McLaughlin
13 Meet your Councillors
14 Burdekin Woodcraft Association
15 Puzzle Page Debra Cochran
16 Feb/March Edition 177 Puzzle Page Answers Chief Executive Officer
17 Medical Care Guide & Pharmacy Roster Burdekin Community Association Inc (BCA)
18 Burdekin Facility closures, BCA Moneyboard winners Telephone: (07) 4783 3744
19 Coming soon to the Burdekin Theatre
Mobile: 0407 637 421
20 Easy Baking Recipes
21 Don’t Strain your Drain
Facsimile: 4783 3990
22 Word Search Email: Debra.Cochran@bcaburdekin.org.au
23 Burdekin Centre for Rural Health Lifesyle Tips Website:
24 Burdekin Men’s Shed Association Inc www.burdekincommunityassociation.org.au
25 Burdekin Men’s Shed Association Inc p2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/bca1975
26 Last iMP—”Last Impression”
27 Last IMP—”Last Impression” p2
28 BCA Home Care Service
29 BCA Home Care Service p2 Contact details for all editorial or
30 Burdekin District History advertising
31 Burdekin District History p2 Magazine Editor: Rebecca Grogan
32 Staying connected while being physically apart pg 1 Telephone: (07) 4783 3744
33 Staying connected while being physically apart pg 2
Mobile : 0427 753 899
34 Eathorne’s Tide Times
35
Email:
#BuyinTheBurdekin and Emergency Dashboard
36 COVID-19 changes to BCA
Rebecca.Grogan@bcaburdekin.org.au
The Community Connections The Community Connections
magazine is proudly supported magazine is proudly supported
by the Burdekin Shire Council by the Ayr Rotary Club
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Burdekin Community Association Inc.
BCA has been established since 1975 “Assisting the aged, families, children &
individuals who are suffering hardship & distress & improving the health &
wellbeing of people in the region.” BCA Is a registered charity & the largest NFP
community organization in the shire.
BCA’S main Services/Programs include :
The Support Centre Home Care Service
Burdekin Community Directory Commonwealth Home Support Program
Information Hub Home Care Packages Program
Support Groups & Network Groups National Disability Insurance Scheme
Office & Meeting Room Hire Queensland Community Care Program
Visiting Community Services Queensland Community Support Scheme
Community Recovery Centre Veterans’ Home Care Program
Brokered Services
Housing & Community Support Service
Community Support Services Program Burdekin Centre for Rural Health &
Crisis Accommodation Program Burdekin Community Rehabilitation Centre
Dignity Program Chronic Conditions Program
Domestic & Family Violence Support Service Psychological Therapies Program
Older People’s Action Program Schools Life Skills Program
Community Connection Magazine Suicide Prevention Program
Safe Connections Program Telehealth Hub
SecondBite Community Connect Program Support Groups & Network Groups
Specialist Homelessness Service Office & Meeting Room Hire
State Emergency Relief Program Visiting Health Professionals
Community Recovery Centre
Volunteer Service
Be Connected Program
Community Information Centre
Community Visitors Scheme
Health My Way Program
Volunteer Program
Work for the Dole Hosting Program
Office Locations
The Support Centre ( Head Office) : 130 Queen St, Ayr 4783 3744
Community Information Centre: 119 Queen St, Ayr 4783 7633
Burdekin Centre for Rural Health (The Homestead) & 4783 2711
Burdekin Community Rehabilitation Centre: 12a Chippendale St, Ayr
Website: www.burdekincommunityassociation.org.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bca1975
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READER CONTRIBUTIONS
Have something that you would love to share? We are giving you the
opportunity contribute to our Magazine. Please send us your funny jokes,
stories and pictures and you could see them featured in a future edition of the
Community Connections Magazine. Email:
Rebecca.Grogan@bcaburdekin.org.au or call the office on (07)4783 3744.
Anonymous contribution, March 2020
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Are you feeling isolated and
alone? Please call our friendly
staff at the Burdekin Community
Association. We are here to
support and assist you.
Phone
(07)4783 3744
Ph: 4783 5459
New Vehicles, Quality Used Vehicles
Servicing & Genuine Parts
*** CINEMA CLOSED UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE ***
In line with the new national COVID-19
lockdown measures announced by the
Australian Government on March 22, we
(and all cinemas) will be closed until further
notice. We look forward to your continued
support when the lockdown is over and we
can reopen.
Come and meet our team at:
102 Edwards Street, Ayr.
Daytime Phone: (07) 4783 2911
After Hours Phone: (07) 4783 2911
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HOW TO STAY PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY
HEALTHY WHILST ‘SOCIAL DISTANCING’
Most health advice can be boiled down goods, choose those low in saturated
to simple behaviors, like eating a fat, salt and added sugars. Look for
balanced diet, exercising and getting foods with less than less than five
good sleep. During a pandemic like grams of added sugar per serving, less
COVID-19, these actions are especially than 200 milligrams of salt per serving
crucial for maintaining your physical and less than 1.5 grams of saturated fat
and mental well-being. But social per serving. Boredom and stress eating
distancing complicates things. How are is a common reaction right now. Your
you supposed to eat right when you’re best defense against it, is to admit that
living on non-perishables? How can you it’s happening, and try to productively
work out when you’re cooped up at channel those feeling elsewhere,
home? How can you sleep when you’re whether by venting to a good friend,
anxious about, well, everything? This writing down your feelings or diving into
expert-backed guide is a good place to a good book.
start. Here’s how to stay healthy (and
calm) while social distancing during the
COVID-19 outbreak. Fitness
You may not be able to go to the gym,
Nutrition but it’s okay to walk, run or bike
outside, so long as you keep a safe
It’s key to have a plan before you stock distance — ideally about six feet —
up on groceries — both to ensure you from other people. Many gyms and
pick up the right things, and to avoid fitness instructors are also offering
panic-buying and wiping out community virtual classes right now. If you’re
supplies. (Remember: it’s good to have working out at home, get creative with
a robust supply at home, but stores are things you already own. Use wine
still open.) Take inventory of what’s bottles for weights, dish towels for
already in your pantry, and then plan sliders (for exercises like lunges and
around these items to create meals mountain climbers) or a sturdy chair for
consisting of a starch, a protein and step-ups. There are also plenty of no-
produce. While most people are going equipment-required exercises — like
straight for grains and canned goods squats, burpees, sit-ups, planks, push-
right now, it’s actually a good time to ups and mountain climbers — you can
buy fresh produce. Buy those fruits and do in even a small space. Choose five
vegetables, cut them up and put them in exercises, doing each for a minute,
your freezer, because they can be used then repeating the circuit three to five
for months to come. Sturdy veggies and times. And take comfort in the fact that
starches — like broccoli, Brussels physical activity doesn’t have to mean
sprouts and sweet potatoes — also a gym-style workout. Plenty of
keep for a long time outside the freezer. research shows that everyday activities
If you do buy canned, dried or frozen like walking, gardening and cleaning
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slash your risk of premature death and contamination doesn’t seem to be the
improve your overall health—so any primary way the virus spreads
amount of movement you can squeeze in (instead, it’s through respiratory
counts. droplets expelled by a sick person), it
can’t hurt to wipe down high-touch
objects like door knobs, railings and
Stress and Sleep faucets, in addition to regular
household upkeep. Most household
Managing stress and anxiety is crucial for cleaners haven’t been specifically
getting enough sleep—and getting tested against SARS-CoV-2, but they
enough sleep is crucial for just about work against other coronaviruses and
every other aspect of your health. Yoga are presumed to be effective against
and meditation are great tools for this one, experts say. Also consider
managing stress, and they can be done in washing your hand towels frequently,
a small space; check to see if your local and removing your shoes and coats as
studio is streaming guided classes. You soon as you return from any trips
can also turn to apps like Headspace and outside. But unless somebody in your
Talkspace for virtual mindfulness training household is actively sick, there’s no
and therapy, respectively. Set aside a need to clean obsessively—especially
specific area in your home that’s free of if you’re practicing social distancing
technology, except maybe a speaker for and washing your hands regularly.
music. Stock this area with things that Decluttering is crucial, especially if
calm you, like your favorite blankets and you live in a small space. Decluttering
pillows, a scented candle and house is going to make your space feel
plants. (The research isn’t conclusive, but larger and more comfortable, and
some studies suggest plants can help you’re going to have fewer things to
purify indoor air—if nothing else, they can touch and transmit germs.
help boost your mood.)
Over-exposure to news, over-exposure Health care
to chaos, creates a lot of anxiety. If you
can create a quiet space to reflect, to
journal, it helps to calm you. Where It might be worth considering
possible, designate specific areas for postponing non-essential medical
work and fitness, to mentally separate appointments, such as annual
the parts of your day. Balance that quiet physicals and dental cleanings, and
time with responsible social interaction, using telemedicine for pre-scheduled
since loneliness can compound mental appointments that need to happen
and physical health issues. Using now. If you have a pressing medical
FaceTime and the phone and video need, you can and should still seek
chats can help you feel not quite so care. But if you think you may have
alone when you’re at home. COVID-19, call your doctor’s office or
hospital before arriving, as they may
direct you to follow certain
Cleaning containment procedures. The more
people that can call ahead to pre-
Research suggests SARS-CoV-2, the complete that triage protocol, the safer
virus that causes COVID-19, can live everyone is going to be.
on plastic and stainless steel surfaces
for 72 hours, cardboard for 24 hours
and copper for four hours. While Referenced from online content accessed 1/4/2020 From
https://time.com/5804130/covid-19-social-distancing-wellness/
authorities say that surface
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WAYS TO COMMEMORATE ANZAC DAY AT HOME
As we approach Anzac Day on April 25, you may commemorate Anzac Day by creating your own
be wondering how to commemorate this important paper Poppies. The Australian War Memorial has
day with your family. While the a DIY Poppy Template you can
current restrictions mean that we download and print at home. Or
are unable to gather for dawn make a wreath. Floral wreaths
service, there are still plenty of are traditionally laid down to
ways you can reflect on the remember those who have given
sacrifices made by those brave their lives for us. Usually, the
men and women who served to wreaths laid down on Anzac Day
protect us all. We’ve pulled include Laurel (also known as
together ten ways to honour Bay Leaf), Rosemary or Poppies,
Anzac Day within the confines of which symbolise honour and
your own household. remembrance. You can make
your own wreath using egg cartons and paint.
Hold a dawn service from your driveway (You can follow all the steps on the next page).
While we are unable to gather for a traditional Alternatively, if you have a Rosemary bush or a
dawn service as a community, that doesn’t mean Bay Leaf tree in your garden, you could try creating
you can’t partake in a dawn service from home. your own rosemary or laurel wreath.
You could watch the live stream of the dawn
service on TV or online—or better yet, you could Hold your own gunfire breakfast at home
host your own service out the front of your home. After dawn service has finished, it is customary to
This year, RSL Clubs from across the country are follow with a traditional ‘gunfire breakfast’. This
calling Australians to host a dawn service at home. tradition comes from the soldier’s early cup of tea,
At 5.55 am on 25 April, light a candle and stand at which they drank before going on their first parade
the end of your driveway or balcony. Then, at 6 am, for the day—often with a dash of rum for some
have a minute’s silence to reflect on the dedication, ‘liquid courage’. Today, the gunfire breakfast has
commitment and sacrifice of the brave service men evolved to entail a traditional breakfast of bacon,
and women, both past and present. Not only is this eggs, sausages and baked beans. Why not host
an easy way to commemorate Anzac Day as a your own gunfire breakfast at home?
family, but as a community, this sends a powerful
message of solidarity to members of the Australian Read a kids’ book about Anzac Day
Defence Force. If you have a musician in the A book provides an easy way to communicate the
family, you could also consider playing ‘The Last meaning of Anzac Day to little ones through the
Post’. You can download sheet music and rehearse power of storytelling. There are a number of free e-
with information provided at MusicforMateship.org. books available for download on the Australian War
Memorial website. If you’d prefer a hard copy
Decorate your letterbox or windows book, Dymocks offers a range of Anzac-themed
This time at home provides the perfect excuse to kids’ books on their online store, such as ‘Anzac
dive into a craft activity with the family. So, why not Ted’—an unforgettable story of a teddy bear who
consider decorating your letterbox or front went to war and returned an unsung hero, as well
windows? You could use handcrafted poppies or as ‘The Anzac Puppy’—a story about the reality of
paintings stuck in the front window for people war, hardship, friendship and love.
passing by to enjoy. You could also consider using
chalk to draw pictures of poppies on the front Listen to Anzac-inspired songs
footpath. People walking past will love seeing the Reflect on Anzac Day by listening to music inspired
Anzac spirit coming to life in their neighbourhood. by the wartime and the sacrifices made by the
Not only is this a great way to keep the family incredible soldiers who fought in the war. These
occupied, but it’s also a fantastic opportunity to talk songs tell stories of our heroes and embody the
to the kids about the meaning of Anzac Day as we courageous spirit of the Anzacs. Songs to take a
approach April 25. listen to include:
I Was Only 19 by Redgum
Make Crepe Paper Poppies or a wreath Spirit of the Anzacs by Lee Kernaghan
The Red Poppy is an international symbol of war To my Fellow Man by Lugh Damen
remembrance, so it’s only appropriate to The Anzac by Adam Brand
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I am Australian by The Seekers Bake Anzac Biscuits
On Every Anzac Day by John Schumann Anzac Day just wouldn’t be Anzac Day without a
freshly baked batch of Anzac biscuits.
Practice writing an Anzac-inspired poem
Poems have been used to tell the stories of Anzac Explore Your Local War Memorials Online
heroes for decades. Perhaps the most famous Did you know you can explore your local war
poem of all is ‘For the Fallen’ by English poet and memorials without leaving your home? ‘Places of
writer, Laurence Binyon. In the fourth stanza you’ll Pride’ is a website created by the Australian War
find the ‘The Ode’, a section of the poem used to Memorial, which aims to record the location and
commemorate Anzac soldiers in Australia; “They photos of every war memorial across the country.
shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; You can head to the website to browse war
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. memorials near you at:
At the going down of the sun and in the morning https://placesofpride.awm.gov.au/
we will remember them.” If you need a little You can also take a peek into sections of the
inspiration, you could take a look at the poems Australian War Memorial. Simply visit their website
other people have written by visiting the showcase for all the details.
page on Australian War Memorial’s website. Sourced online, 15th April 2020 from https://pacificwerribee.com.au/whats-
on/10-ways-to-commemorate-anzac-day-at-home-in-2020/
Anzac Day Craft Start but cutting your egg carton into flowers. This
is harder than it looks and took a few steps. First I
cut the cups off the carton, then made four cuts
Remembrance Wreath and then trimmed the edges to make it more
poppy like.
Paint—red first, then black.
Cut the middle of the paper plate out—attach the
strip of paper with staples as shown.
Gather your materials.
You will need an egg
carton, scissors, red
and black paint ( we
used acrylic so it
would dry faster – but
they are not washable
so choose wisely! ), a
paper plate, a strip of
paper or other card Let the poppies dry at least part way before adding
stock, a stapler, a glue to the paper plate and glueing them on. Let
marker, some paint dry and hang up.
brushes, ribbon for hanging and lots of white glue.
Sourced 15th April 2020 from https://
www.notimeforflashcards.com/2013/11/veterans-day-craft.html
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Stay informed more. Visit www.georgechristensen.com.au. You
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important to stay healthy, safe, and well your say on what’s important to you by completing
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difficult, we know it is an effective and vital select ‘Survey’. There’s lots of information to
means of stopping the spread of the virus, explore, so take a look when you get a moment.
flattening the curve, and helping keep
Australians safe. Anzac at home
You can access links to the latest updates This year, Anzac Day is going to be very different
and apps by visiting my new website, without dawn services or parades. However, no
www.georgechristensen.com.au/ virus can impact how our community thanks and
coronavirus, or by visiting australia.gov.au. commemorates its veterans. To mark the day, I
The Government is also expanding Medicare- encourage you to get involved in the
subsidised telehealth services for all Australians. #AnzacAtHome campaign. Share a video about
These are challenging times, but we will do all how you will be commemorating Anzac Day or
that is necessary to support Australians. your Anzac Day experience using the hashtag
#AnzacAtHome. I’m looking forward to watching
Intersection upgrade your stories and reading your messages and
putting together an Anzac Day that will make our
Drivers who have regularly have to negotiate a veterans proud.
hazardous intersection in Ayr will be happy to
hear it’s getting a $195,000 safety upgrade
through the Government's Black Spot Program. Authorised by Federal Member for Dawson
The intersection at Bower and Drysdale streets George Christensen, 2/21 Milton St, Mackay
will receive a realignment of the eastern Qld 4740. PH: 4944 0662
approach along with the addition of a painted www.georgechristensen.com.au
median, stop sign and re-direction of pedestrian
traffic.
New website
Take a look at my new website for links to the
latest information on the coronavirus, and much
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with Mayor Lyn McLaughlin
Happy April readers, The second initiative, Happy Healthy Home,
Where do I start?! The seeks to provide a range of information,
first few months of inspiration and resources to keep our community
2020 have been non- physically and mentally healthy while we are in
stop for the Burdekin isolation. We will be posting inspirational videos
Local Disaster and images on Burdekin Shire Council’s
Management Group Facebook and Instagram channels over the
(LDMG) with COVID- coming months which will include advice ranging
19 spreading to from how to keep your children calm during the
Australia not long pandemic through to easy at-home workouts and
after our January opportunities to volunteer. Find more information
localised flooding online at bit.ly/HappyHealthyBDK
event – our LDMG
remains in Lean In March, the Burdekin also welcomed $10 million
Forward as I write in funding from the Queensland Government
this. However I want accelerating stage 2 of the Ayr/ Brandon Water
to assure you that as long as we all continue to Supply. This will supply new bores, a new
follow the direction of the National Cabinet and reservoir, associated pumps and connecting water
Queensland Health, we will get through this as a main to ensure water security for the reticulation.
community. Under a separate grant, work is also underway to
design and construct a five megalitre water
Queensland Health has confirmed the Burdekin reservoir for the Home Hill water supply,
recorded its first case of COVID-19 at the start of guaranteeing greater water resilience across our
April. The person had recently returned from Shire. I thank the Queensland Government for
overseas however quarantined themselves their contribution.
immediately on returning home until they had
fully recovered. I commend them for their quick I want to also take this opportunity to thank you for
action to ensure they posed no risk to our putting your faith in me and re-electing me for
community. I encourage everyone to continue to another term as your Mayor. The past week has
follow all hygiene measures in place: wash and consisted of all Councillors and I being sworn in
sanitise your hands regularly, keep 1.5m away and inducted – I am sure you will see them out
from other people, stay at your place of and about in the coming term and I look forward to
residence unless requiring essential services, but the work we do together for our bountiful Burdekin
keep exercising to keep your body and mind Shire.
healthy.
Over the page, you will find an introduction to your
Council has launched several campaigns in newly-elected Councillors. Please feel free to give
response to the increasing impact COVID-19 is any of us a phone call or email to introduce
having on all Australian communities. The first of yourself – we would love to hear from you.
these encourages us all to Buy in The Burdekin
and support our local businesses wherever
possible. Many of the businesses that are still Until next time,
open usually rely on visitors to keep their doors Lyn McLaughlin
open, so while we aren’t welcoming any new Mayor
visitors to the region, now is our chance to show
our appreciation for these businesses in our
Shire.
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BURDEKIN
WOODCRAFT
ASSOCIATION
Isn’t it amazing how small things can change our
lives? At my last report we were a thriving and active
organisation, busily crafting beautiful creations from
timber, helping community members with their
woodworking needs, and having good social interaction
while doing so. Then along comes a tiny little bug called
Corona, and everything has changed. As with many
clubs, we have had to suspend our normal operations
and “socially isolate”. We can only do what we have
been asked to do, and hope that our usually Silky Oak bedside table made for a
undervalued scientists are able to find that “magic customer.
bullet” we all so desperately need. Maybe then we can
resume where we were when the “pause” button was
pushed. In the meantime, though, our members are not
idle. Many of us have reasonably well equipped
workshops at home so we can continue our passion. As
well, our Club workshop is available for members to use
as they need, with the requirement to suit insurance
conditions that they do not attend on their own. Bearing
in mind social distancing needs, of course.
Before we went into hiatus we were able to have a huge
Burdekin Plum tree slabbed and stored in our workshop
for future use. We also crafted a Silky Oak bedside
table for a customer, and among other projects Cheese board from Rose Gum and Blackwood,
completely renovated two small occasional tables which with accents of Jacaranda and Gidgee.
had been made many years ago from some beautiful,
though unnamed, African timbers. It is a pity that the
photos accompanying this article are black and white,
and cannot show how lovely the timber is. As well, one
of our members has crafted a large storage box from
Rose Gum and Blackwood for his daughter. The
original plan was to complete the box, then deliver it to
her on the Tablelands over Easter. That plan had to be
put on hold, so the box is flat packed in the member’s
garage for the foreseeable future, until it can be
delivered and assembled on site. Ah, frustration. Keep
in mind that we are still available to help you with your
woodworking needs. Some members are always keen
to find new projects, and are happy to produce what you
need. You can contact Mindi on 0418 986869, Phillip
on 0409 615559, or find us on Facebook.
Until next time, stay safe and keep washing your hands.
Phillip Scuderi
Occasional table from an African timber,
Burdekin Woodcraft Association Inc. renovated for a customer.
Edition 178 Page 14 BCA Inc. Community ConnectionsPUZZLE PAGE
Each edition we will be publishing our puzzles without solutions
(these will be available in the next edition of the Roundabout).
ACROSS
1 Clairvoyant is to support the nuts in charge (9)
6 One with the hump caught male out (5)
9 Wife perhaps is inactive business associate (8,7)
10 Split reported initially by one newspaper (4)
11 Dance follows live jazz (5)
12 Song for that man on the radio (4)
15 Warm review read out (7)
16 Betray one’s principles in very popular show (4-3)
17 Completely finished with a Latin paramour (3,4)
19 Old king hugs wayward son for comfort (7)
20 Part of azalea, for example (4)
21 Vietnamese perhaps is like Scot (5)
22 Oddly ignored fondness for poetry (4)
26 Quick excursion to see small railway stations? (7-4,4)
27 Act on desire to find most senior member (5)
28 Evil bank acquires church, honestly! (9)
DOWN
1 Awkard question for affected sort (5)
2 Poor formality, I aver, involves one showing this? (4-11)
3 Writer’s optimism (4)
4 Hide treatment from the workers here? (7)
5 Generous policeman promises to pay (7)
6 Low-life needs time with brief (4)
7 Fed poorly, no more, somehow getting easy cash (5,3,3,4)
8 Left regent to change spectacles (9)
13 Start court proceedings? (5)
14 Criticism involving northern side (5)
15 Drank with heads of state when permitted (9)
18 More reckless son provides the bacon (7)
19 Punish devious cheats to a point (7)
23 Sprinkle water on some flowers (5)
24 Most put up with this chap (4)
25 Sword turns up in Dundee perhaps (4)
Free Crosswords Online. (2019, February 25th).
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1=5, 2=15, 3=215, 4=3215, 5=_?
Riddles (2020, April 14th). Retrieved from https://www.riddles.com/
Generated by http://opensky.ca/sudoku on Mon Feb 25th
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PUZZLE PAGE ANSWERS
A PIANO
(What has many keys, but can’t even open a single door?)
For All Your Accounting Needs Including:
Edition 178 Page 16 BCA Inc. Community ConnectionsCOUNSELLING
Medical Care Guide
Ayr Hospital—Community Mental Health Service (07) 4783 0890
Ayr Medical Group: 4783 9100
Beyond Blue—Anxiety and depression information 1300 224 636 2a Chippendale Street, Ayr
and support—Available 24/7
Dr. D. Oats Dr. W. R. Taylor
Burdekin Centre for Rural Health - Free psycholo- (07) 4783 2711 Dr. R. Martinez Dr. S. Wijaya
gy service for adults and children—Gp referral required Dr. S. Agilan Dr. E. Moody
Dr. S. Mukkamala Dr. M. R. Enrile
Centacare NQ—Individual and family counselling 1300 672 273
Self referral Outback Family Medicine: 4783 7999
Headspace—Free health services for young people (07) 4799 1799 140 MacKenzie Street, Ayr
aged 12-25 Dr. Margaret Culpan, Dr. W. Aung
Home Hill Women’s Clinic: 4782 2200
Kids Helpline—Free and confidential support for 5-25 1800 551 800
years old—Available 24/7
Home Hill Hospital, 42 Eighth Street
Dr. Narelle Martin
Lifeline—Crisis support and suicide prevention 13 11 14 Home Hill Surgery: 4782 1479
Available 24/7
67-69 Eighth Avenue, Home Hill
Mental Health Access Line 1300 642 255 Dr. S. Tata, Dr R. Yandra, Dr V. Pulavarthy
Confidential mental health triage service that provides The Family Practice At Ayr: 4783 3888
the first point of contact to public mental health services
10 Cameron Street, Ayr
to Queenslanders—Available 24/7
Dr. B. Susic, Dr K. Snook
Northern Australia Primary Health Ltd (07) 4799 1799
Free counselling services for people 14 years & over—
GP referral required Renewing your Queensland Drivers Licence
Ayr QGAP: Fees: (New Smart Card)
NQ Connect 1300 059 625
(Phone 4761 2050) 1 Year $80.70*
Free telephone and online counselling and support—
Monday, Tuesday, 2 Years $112.50*
Available 24/7
Wednesday & Friday 3 Years $139.20*
This list has been prepared by Burdekin Community Association Inc. and is current as at Feb 2019. 8.30 am to 4.30 pm 4 Years $161.05*
For more information please contact (07) 4783 3744. Thursday: 9.30 am to 4.30 pm 5 Years $180.70*
(Subject to change)
Food Relief Assistance Local Radio Home Hill Police Station: Replacement Licence:
A joint Community Response by Burdekin Community Stations (Phone 47821 300) $77.35*
Association Inc. and St. Vincent De Paul Society. Triple M 92.3FM Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
9 am-12 o’clock. Photo ID Card: $70.55*
The Support Centre, 130 Queen Street, Ayr
Hit FM 93.1FM
Food Relief Clinic Every Monday 1:00pm-1:30pm Giru Police Station:
Marine Licence:$112.85*
Or through consultation with BCA Support Staff Sweet FM 97.1FM (Phone 47829 180)
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Monday, Tuesday,
ABC Radio Wednesday & Friday *as at 1st July 2019
(Centrelink Income Statement required) Townsville
101.5FM
9am-2pm.
Queensland Health-Ayr Hospital
St Andrews Lower Burdekin
MEALS ON WHEELS
Ayr Health Service can provide financial assistance through the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme to
eligible patients who need to travel away to other health services for procedures and tests not available 109 McMillan St AYR
locally. Application Forms/Claims can be lodged, Open for Claims—Monday to Friday 9 am to 1 pm Phone 4783 2659
Courtesy Buggy Service LOCAL PHARMACIES AFTER HOURS PHARMACY ROSTER
Townsville Hospital
Courtesy buggy service - A free buggy Julie’s Pharmacy, APRIL
service is available for patients, their 144 Edwards Street, Ayr
families and hospital visitors. Phone: 4783 1719. A/H: 0417 613 625 Sunday 5th Ayr Amcal Pharmacy
Courtesy buggies are available between Ayr Amcal Pharmacy
8am and 4 pm each weekday and provide 82 Queen Street, Ayr 10th-14th Julie’s Pharmacy
transport to paid car parks, Palliative Care, Phone: 4783 1203 A/H: 4783 1203 (Easter)
the Birth Centre, Ronald McDonald House
and Red Cross. Burdekin Plaza Pharmacy Sunday 19th Burdekin Plaza
Buggies can be found at the main entrance 118-120 Edwards Street, Ayr Pharmacy
of the hospital or call 4433 3174 to arrange Phone: 4783 5277
pick up. 26th/27th Terry White Chemmart
Terry White Chemmart
109 Queen Street, Ayr
Justice of the Peace Phone: 4783 1235 MAY
Services
Ayr Friendly Care Pharmacy 3rd/4th Julie’s Pharmacy
The Burdekin Library, 2a Chippendale Street, Ayr
Phone: 4783 1356
108 Graham Street, Ayr Sunday 10th Ayr Amcal Pharmacy
Hours of operation: Home Hill Pharmacy
Every Tuesday 129-141 Eighth Ave, Home Hill Sunday 17th Burdekin Plaza
10 am to 2 pm. Phone: 4782 1084 Pharmacy
Mark Watson, Corner Pharmacy Sunday 24th Terry White Chemmart
Phone: 1300 301147
101 Eighth Ave, Home Hill
www.qld.gov.au/jps Phone: 4782 1228 Sunday 31st Julie’s Pharmacy
Edition 178 Page 17 BCA Inc. Community ConnectionsBCA MONEYBOARD Burdekin facilities close to
slow the spread of COVID-19
Burdekin Shire Council has closed further venues and facilities,
including playgrounds and public BBQ amenities, following the
Kerry Payne latest National Cabinet directions to slow the spread of COVID-
Ticket # D050 (Drawn 9/3/2020) 19. Burdekin Shire Council has closed further venues and
facilities, including playgrounds and public BBQ amenities,
following the latest National Cabinet directions to slow the
spread of COVID-19. A list of Council spaces and facilities
now closed until further notice includes:
All Comfort Stop facilities (including road access and
toilets);
Ayr, Clare, Home Hill and Millaroo Swimming Pools;
Ayr Showgrounds;
POSITION VACANT Boat ramp camping;
Support Worker (Casual) Burdekin Library and Home Hill branch;
Burdekin Community Association Inc. Burdekin Memorial Hall;
is a not-for-profit registered charity Burdekin Theatre;
which strives to fulfil the unmet social, Dog off-leash parks;
welfare and health needs of the Funny Dunny Park;
Burdekin community. Outdoor gym equipment;
BCA Home Care Service is seeking a Plantation Park Nature-Based Play Space;
number of Support Workers to join our Public BBQ facilities;
team. Do you have a warm and caring
Public playgrounds, and;
nature and a positive attitude toward
client wellbeing? Support Workers Public skateparks.
assist clients to remain in the Residents are reminded that walking trails, parkland and
community by providing domestic beaches remain open, including the Plantation Park Be Active
assistance, social support, respite
Trail, to keep active and healthy while in isolation. Residents
care and personal care.
are also reminded to never gather in groups of more than two
Certificate III in Individual Support people, adhering to social distancing guidelines at all times. A
(Ageing, Home and Community)
large number of local businesses also remain open offering
desirable but not essential. BCA
provides on the job training and essential services, however have limits on the number of
coaching. patrons in their venue at any one time - call ahead to see if you
Please contact The Support Centre for can buy what you need over the phone to save time and the
an application package, 130 Queen handling of cash. Queensland Health remains the lead agent
Street, Ayr, by telephoning 47833744 in slowing the spread of COVID-19 - visit health.qld.gov.au for
or emailing bca@bcaburdekin.org.au the latest information and advice. For information on Council
facilities, contact Customer Service on 4783 9800.
www.burdekincommunityassociation.org.au
Current as at: 30/03/2020
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EASY BAKING RECIPES
GOT NO BREAD? MAKE PIKELETS
SOME SCONES – IT’S EASY
Great for the kids to make after school for
snacks. 1 Egg; 1 cup Self Raising Flour; 1-
Place 2 cups of Self Raising Flour in a mixing bowl. 1½ cups Milk; Dash Vanilla (if available) and
If you want sweet scones, add 2 tablespoons of 1 tablespoon Sugar if you like it sweet. Beat
sugar. If you want savoury scones, add some salt the egg & milk together with the vanilla &
& pepper, & maybe some dry mustard or dried sugar if using. Slowly beat in the flour. It
herbs & grated cheese. If you only have powdered should be thick enough to hold on a spoon,
milk, add it with the dry ingredients & use water but not so runny that it spreads too much
instead of milk. Add 3 tablespoons of butter or when dropped into pan. Grease a hot
margarine & rub it with your fingers until the butter frypan with a little butter or oil, not too much.
all disappears & the mix looks like breadcrumbs. 3 Drop tablespoons of mixture in the pan.
tablespoons of oil can be added to the milk/water if Allow for them to spread a little, before
there is no butter. Pour in about 1 cup of milk, but adding the next one. When bubbles form on
not all at once. You may need a little more or a top, flip them over & cook the other side.
little less of the milk. Mix until it is all together, but Serve hot or warm with butter and/or jam &
still a bit sticky. Just add the milk a bit at a time cream. They are also very nice cold. You
until it feels right. Pat it out onto a greased & can make them savoury by adding salt,
floured baking tray until 2.5 cm thick. Cut into pepper, & flavour of choice, but leave out
squares or cut in rounds with a cutter & bake in a the sugar & vanilla. .
hot oven, 200deg. for 12 – 15 minutes until risen &
browned on top
DAMPER
Place 2 or 3 cups of Self-raising flour into a mixing
bowl. Add 2 teaspoons of salt. Mix with milk or water
until it comes together, but is still a little sticky.
Sprinkle a little flour on to a board, & form the dough
into a loaf shape. Dampen the top with water & place
in the oven on a baking tray at 180 deg for 20-30
minutes or until browned on top, & a skewer in the
middle comes out clean. Slice & enjoy with butter,
syrup or other spreads of your choice.
Edition 178 Page 20 BCA Inc. Community Connections Carpets Steam Cleaned, including Upholstery/
Lounge/Dining Suites & Vehicles.
High Pressure Tile Grout Cleaning Floor Polishing.
Full Interior & Exterior Cleaning (Walls, Windows
etc.)
Discounts for Pensioners may Apply
For your free quote call:
Mobile—0419 733 091
Phone—4783 2946
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Hearing tests for adults and children over 3 years
Hearing aids—FREE for eligible Pensioners
Freecall 1800 008 308
Visiting 3 days per month at Burdekin Centre for Rural
Health, 12a Chippendale St, Ayr
Sarah Logen—Audiometrist
Edition 178 Page 22 BCA Inc. Community Connections‘The Many Faces of the Thyroid’: Why Aussies person has. Symptoms can Lifestyle
are being urged to “check your neck” this May. include weight loss/gain,
sweating, dry skin, Tips
Month of May is ‘Thyroid Awareness Month’ and diarrhoea or constipation
the Australian Thyroid Foundation Ltd (ATF) is and fatigue or depression.
calling on all Australians to be more aware of their
thyroid health and to see their doctor for thyroid The different types of thyroid conditions include an
testing. “This is particularly important as thyroid overactive thyroid (known as hyperthyroidism or
disorders can be difficult to diagnose, due to the Graves’ disease), an underactive thyroid (known
common nature of the symptoms, which can often as hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s disease),
be associated with other medical conditions”, said thyroid cancer, congenital hypothyroidism, thyroid
Ms Garside (Chief Executive Officer of the ATF). nodules and iodine deficiency.
Statistics “At the same time, it is critical that doctors listen to
Approximately 60,000 new cases of thyroid their patients and use thyroid testing to eliminate a
disease are diagnosed each year in Australia. possible thyroid disorder, rather than diagnosing
The most recent their symptoms as mental health
research in Australia issues, advancing age or
has shown that menopause”, Ms Garside
around 14% of older continued.
Australians suffer
from a clinically “Women are ten times more likely
relevant thyroid than men to develop a thyroid
disorder with 4% condition. For pregnant women or
having an those who are trying to conceive, it
undiagnosed thyroid is vital that thyroid testing and
disorder. adequate levels of iodine
More recent smaller supplementation are taken to avoid
studies have shown that approximately 10% of complications such as infertility or diminished
pregnant women in Australia suffer from mild foetal growth and development.”
hypothyroidism (subclinical) secondary to
autoimmune thyroid disease. “Thyroid disease doesn’t discriminate and can
affect people of all ages and in different ways. It’s
About thyroid disease likely there are more than one million Australians
The thyroid gland is a soft, small bow-shaped who are living with an undiagnosed thyroid
gland, located in the front of the neck, below the condition” Ms Garside said.
voice box or larynx (Adam’s Apple) on either side
of the trachea (windpipe). Thyroid disease is It’s important that Australians don’t ignore their
usually caused by an autoimmune disease. Iodine symptoms and see their doctor for a full thyroid
deficiency is the most common worldwide cause of work up, including blood tests and a thyroid
thyroid disorders. Along with auto-immune thyroid ultrasound, so they get a correct diagnosis.
disease, a low iodine diet can cause
hypothyroidism, an enlarged thyroid gland (goitre) For more information phone: +61298908533
and can affect fertility, pregnancy outcomes and ‘The Australian Thyroid Foundation Ltd’
foetal brain development.
Reference- https://thyroidfoundation.org.au/
A healthy thyroid gland uses ingested iodine from
iodine enriched foods to produce thyroid hormones Rural Health Nurse
which regulate body and brain growth and Jeanie Zonta
development, body temperature, energy levels and
metabolic functions. BCA Burdekin Centre
For Rural Health
Thyroid disorders have a large range of symptoms, Phone: 47832711
depending on the type of thyroid condition a
Edition 178 Page 23 BCA Inc. Community ConnectionsCoronavirus Covid-19
Unfortunately due to the Coronavirus Covid-19
Federal and State Government restrictions the
Burdekin Men’s Shed Association Inc. went into
temporary shut down on 25.03.2020. Essential
visits from nominated members have visited the
Men’s Shed to maintain the lawns and gardens, Dr Sarat Tata accepts a gift from BMSA President Rob
feeding the chickens and checking on the security Ritchie at the March General Meeting
of the buildings.
GCBF Successful Grant $32,460.00
Our members were very disappointed with the The BMSA has been awarded a funding grant
temporary shutdown however they realise that from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund
they are in the age group which is the most (GCBF) of $32,460.00. During January and
vulnerable of catching the virus. In the meantime February all roofs on the Meeting room building,
members are asked to contact each other by Workshop No 1 and 3 were replaced. The Solar
phone or email to alleviate the boredom of being electricity panels on the Meeting room building
locked up in their homes. The BMSA management were also replaced with a warranty claim.
sends out bi-weekly emails to members advising
them what is happening at the Shed Management
level, general news and also 2 past BMSA
Newsletters which outlines the history of the
Burdekin Men Shed development.
The Australian Men’s Shed Association who is our
national service provider supporting more than
1000 Men’s Shed is providing AMSA Shed Online
which during the temporary shutdown of all Men’s
Sheds gives registered Men’s Sheds an online
platform to share information, projects and engage Workshop No 3 having the roof replaced.
in general discussion. Common topics include
general discussion, health and wellbeing John Furnell elected as Councillor in the recent
information, latest Men’s Shed and Community Burdekin Shire local election.
News, Shed projects and Shed operations and Our Men’s Shed member John Furnell is certainly
FAQs and troubleshooting. Before the temporary enjoying personal success in 2020.
shutdown, members practiced proper health John was awarded 2020 Citizen of the Year in the
precautions such as keeping a safe distance from Burdekin Australia Day Awards and recently was
each other, disinfecting tables and counter tops, elected as incoming Councillor in the 2020
washing hands, wearing gloves and they also had Burdekin Shire local elections.
some fun with different face masks. Congratulations John and we wish you every
success in the important job in front of you.
General Meeting Guest Speaker
Before the temporary shutdown, our guest Invitation to visit or join the Men’s Shed when we
speaker at the March monthly general meeting reopen.
was Dr Sarat Tata. Dr Tata gave a very interesting The BMSA addresses the issues of men’s health
and informative session on Coronavirus Covid 19. (physical, emotional and social well- being) within
Dr Tata has addressed members on other Men’s the community. It engages the elderly, differently-
Health Issues on other occasions and he is abled, youth, veterans, indigenous and other
always well received and members are thankful groups of men in the Burdekin and surrounding
for his enthusiastic sessions. communities and to especially address any issues
of isolation, loneliness and depression. It also
Edition 178 Page 24 BCA Inc. Community Connectionssupports the social interaction of men in transitional
periods (for example, redundancy, bereavement,
retirement, ill health, relocation and respite care.) It
works in collaboration with Government agencies
dealing with men’s health issues and advocates the
benefits of partnerships between the Men Shed and
the Community. The BMSA provides a safe and
friendly environment where men of all ages can come
and have a chat, a cupper, make new friends, share
and learn new skills, contribute again to the community
and avail themselves to men’s health information and
the medical resources within the Burdekin Community.
Membership details Built-in Furniture
At present the Men’s Shed has 57 members. Windows & Doors
Membership fees are a once only $10.00 new
Glass & Aluminium
membership fee and a $40.00 annual membership fee.
Annual Membership fees are due on 01.07.2020. A pro Keys, Locks & Keysafes
rata membership fee applies from April-June each All Glass Replacement
year. The new membership fee covers a name badge
Home Assist & Blue Care
for the new member and partner, a shed cap, a pen
and digital copies of the constitution, member’s manual Requirements
and workshop manuals. The annual membership fee Internal & External Shutters
contributes to the Member’s insurance cover and Shed & Blinds
building and contents insurance. Men’s Shed polo
shirts in stock only are available at $20.00. Morning tea Crimsafe Security Screens &
at the shed commences at 9.00am and costs $1.00. Doors
Soft drinks are on sale for $1.00. Fresh eggs are
available for $4.00 per doz. Members also enjoy the
vegetables from the raised garden beds and fruit from Phone: (07) 4783 2300
the citrus trees.
165 Drysdale St, Ayr Q 4807
The opening hours are Monday, Wednesday, Email: sales@bobgouldfab.com.au
Friday and Saturday 8.30am-11.30am.
www.bobgouldfabrications.com.au
New members and interested persons are most
welcome.
Merv Milburn Painters & Decorators
Phone: 47 837 870
Mobile: 0428779825
QBCC 57013
Our new Burdekin Shire Councillor. John Furnell
Phone 0418 478 495
Email: Councillor.Furnell@burdekin.qld.gov.au
Edition 178 Page 25 BCA Inc. Community ConnectionsLAST iMPression
DALE LAST MP - MEMBER FOR BURDEKIN
Shop 30 Centrepoint, Ayr Qld 4807
Tel: (07) 4767 0500 Fax: (07) 4767 0509
Freecall: 1800 817 594 Email: burdekin@parliament.qld.gov.au
We live in uncertain times… I am also preparing regular “News Flashes” with
updates as they come to hand. If you, or anyone
you know, would like to receive these updates, all
of the information is on my Facebook page or
you can call or email my office.
Speaking of my office, my staff and I will be
available to help wherever we can during the
pandemic. Due to advice from the Clerk of the
Parliament and the relevant health authorities,
public access to my office is not currently
available. However, my staff and I are definitely
available to help by phone or email. As your
local member, my job is to represent and to
assist you whenever I can. During these difficult
times, you have my commitment that I will do
Sometimes we all need a little help. The COVID- everything I can to help.
19 Pandemic is no different. Help is available At the time of writing, we have already taken
and even a simple smile can make all the many calls, and responded to emails, from
difference. So much has changed since the last people just like you. It has been busy but it is
edition of Community Connections. The situation reassuring to know that people know that my
surrounding the pandemic is extremely fluid staff and I are here to help. Because the
because, unfortunately, decisions need to be situation is evolving so rapidly, I cannot provide
made and implemented very quickly. These anything other than basic information here;
decisions are, I can assure you, being made with mainly because it may be out of date by the time
the absolute best intentions and, as some people you read it. My suggestion for obtaining the
have said, the restrictions are somewhat similar latest information on the pandemic and the
to what would happen in the event of a global support that is available for individuals, families
conflict. My role during the pandemic is really and businesses is to head to
quite simple in words. It is to support our www.australia.gov.au. If you have health related
community and do everything I can to help questions, such as concerns over symptoms or
people achieve the best possible outcome. pre-existing conditions, please call 13 HEALTH
One thing that is very obvious is that there a lot (13 432 584).
of people with similar, and different, worries when
it comes to the pandemic. I think we are all COVID-19 – The facts
aware of the health implications, especially for “at I wanted to include some information on the
risk” people, but many have economic concerns, symptoms of COVID-19. This is important
are worried about their jobs, wonder what will because the earlier we identify people with the
happen with the children’s or grandchildren’s virus, the better the outcome for them and the
education and the list goes on. Unfortunately, lower the chance that the virus is spread through
some of those fears are fuelled by out of date or the community. Please take this virus seriously
completely unfounded information and that is one and follow the directions given. If we all play our
way in which I can definitely help. part then, as a community, this is a fight we can
As you most likely know, I regularly send out a win! Especially now…
newsletter by email and I also have my website, Until next time, stay safe and well.
social media and access to traditional media.
Throughout this pandemic, and during the Dale.
recovery, I will be supplying the most up to date,
reliable information that I possibly can.
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BCA Home Care Service
COVID-19 Update Home Care Packages
(02 April 2020) The BCA Home Care Service is an approved
provider for Home Care Packages level 1, 2, 3
Our office may be closed to the Public but our and 4.
staff are working from offices and continuing to
deliver services. Support Workers and Bus Home Care Packages enable recipients to
Drivers will provide services as scheduled with a access a much higher level of services than the
number of WHS measures in place. Commonwealth Home Support Service.
Local and Townsville bus services will continue at
Services available under a package include but
this stage with passenger numbers limited to
are not limited to:
ensure social distancing. Social Support will now
occur over the phone unless you need to access Domestic Assistance, Social Support, Respite
medical and other vital appointments. Shopping Care, Personal Care, Home Maintenance,
will be conducted unassisted to reduce your Transport, Allied Health Services, Continence
exposure to risk. Aids and much, much more.
Additional Safety Measures Home Care Packages are delivered as
Staff have completed a number of infection consumer directed care (CDC), this means you
control and COVID-19 specific training are able to choose which services you would
sessions. like to receive within the available funds
Staff are required to check their temperature allocated by the government.
each morning before work and are not
permitted to work if they are unwell in general The Home Care Service team are qualified,
or show symptoms of COVID-19. experienced, dedicated and ready to help you.
Staff are required to wear gloves and sanitize/
wash hands regularly. If you have been approved for or allocated a
Staff are required to maintain social distancing Home Care Package, please don’t hesitate to
unless this is not possible (providing personal contact us on 4783 3744 for more information—
care etc.). we will happily come to your home to
Staff will ask a number of questions before provide you with more information.
entering a residence to ensure the occupants
are well, preventing the spread of sickness If you are waiting on the National Queue to be
including COVID-19. allocated a Home Care Package, please call us
for more information regarding the process once
We acknowledge that the uncertainty around the you have been assigned a package.
future impacts of COVID-19 may cause concern.
However, we will always put your safety and
comfort first. As always feel free to discuss any
concerns about continuity of services, care and
support with our Service Coordinator Amber
Betteridge: Phone: (07) 4783 3744
Email: bca@bcaburdekin.org.au
Providing quality Home Care Services in the Burdekin since 1978
Edition 178 Page 28 BCA Inc. Community ConnectionsBCA Home Care Service
In– Home Services Transport Schedule
The Home Care Service can provide the Burdekin Community Association Inc.
following basic maintenance and support Home Care Service
services to eligible members of the community Transport Service bookings phone: 4783 7015
through the Commonwealth Home Support Monday to Friday—9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Program and the Queensland Community Schedules and fares effective July 2016
Support Scheme. Bookings are essential with at least
24 hours notice
Domestic Assistance—basic house cleaning, Local Schedule and Fares
clothes washing, bed making, assisted meal
preparation and unassisted shopping. DAY PICK UP LOCATION FARE
Monday Ayr $8.00
Social Support—friendly visiting, shopping, bill Tuesday Home Hill
Wednesday Brandon
paying, banking, taking people to appointments Thursday
or social outings, letter writing and telephone Friday Carers only $5.00
based monitoring.
Thursday Giru $8.00
(Fortnightly
Personal Care—bathing or showering, only) Carers only $5.00
dressing, grooming, toileting, getting in and out
of bed and moving about the house and Townsville Schedule and Fares
medication monitoring.
DAY PICK UP LOCATION FARES
Respite Care (in-home) - care recipient Monday Ayr $5.00 with
Tuesday Home Hill PTSS*
supervision, assisted personal care, Wednesday Brandon
accompaniment on social outings, assistance Friday Giru
with meal preparation.
Ayr $60
Brandon
Home Maintenance—lawn mowing and Giru
rubbish removal Home Hill $66.00
Transport—Locally and to Townsville—’door to Carers only $5.00
door’ transport to appointments, shopping,
social activities and venues in our bus which *Clients who do not
has disability access including a wheelchair provide the Driver with a
hoist. completed and
approved PTSS Form
on the day of travel are
not eligible for the
subsidised fare and will
NDIS be required to pay the
full fare.
Refer to the Transport
BCA Home Care Service is NDIS Approved and
Brochure for
does not have a waiting list in place! Conditions of Travel
Call The Support Centre - 4783 3744
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