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Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre April—June 2018 between the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre and our Community ... What’s happened at The Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre!! Our newest program Intensive Family Support (IFS) started in January 2018. This program helps families to care for their children safely at home. The IFS program is now running a Parent Group and Fathers with Futures group. Please see page 9 for more information. It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to a long serving Volunteer Bob Cole who sadly passed away on 25th March 2018. Bob founded our Vision Impaired Support Group over 3 years ago,. Bob also volunteered with Innovation Action Group and Wide Bay Sexual Assault. Bob was always happy and willing to lend a hand with events and fundraisers for the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre. Bob will be sadly missed. Dinner in the Dark was Bob’s inspiration. (page 5) We have had quite a number of new staff this year due to expanding Programs and we would like to welcome: Lauren Loumeau (Bay Families), Amanda Bluck (Psychologist in Counselling Clinic), Lyn Bell (Project Officer for Food 4 Seasons), Farzina Khan (Support Officer for Migrant Settlement), Nicole Harding, Anna Murray & Jayn Earle (Case Managers for IFS), Jenny Ries (Casual Respite Worker), Leigh Scheltinga, (Client Support Services Coordinator) and Charlotte Court (Support Officer for CVS) We recently celebrated a number of events at Congratulations to our HBNC. Harmony Day (page 7), International CEO Tanya Stevenson Day of Happiness and Neighbour Day. Rob who proudly carried the Garland is pictured Queens Baton for the right and the 2018 Commonwealth Games Neighbour of the Year 2018!!! winner Brian Bourke! 22 Charles Street Pialba, Hervey Bay QLD 4655 I Phone: 4194 3000 info@hbnc.com.au I www.hbnc.com.au
Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre April—June 2018 Family, Children & Youth Services ....... 1 What’s happened at the HBNC ..... ................. 8 .................. 3 Bay Families ................................... Summary of our programs .......... ................. 8 Reconnect Youth Centre ............... .................... 8 Play With Your Kids .................... Client Support Services ................ 9 Intensive Family Support ............... ................ 4 Urangan Community Centre .......... Vision Impaired Support Group ..... ................ 5 Legal & Professional Services ................. 10 Conversations Creating Change ................... 5 Taylor St Community Legal .......... ................. 10 Seniors Legal .................................. ................... 10 Tenancy Advice Service ............... Aged & Disability Services .................. 6 Networks & Contacts Multicultural Respite .................... tre ............ 11 ............... 6 What’s on at the Community Cen Community Visitors Scheme .......... Volunteers ................ 12 Guide to Volunteering .................... Multicultural Services ............... 12 ............... 7 Volunteer Profile .............................. CAMS ................................................. ............... 14 ............... 7 Puzzles & Activities ......................... Culture Caf ........................................ ....... 17 Easy Winter Recipes ......................... ....... 18 Venue Hire............................................. 2
Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre April—June 2018 Bay Connect Provides computer training and internet access at both Urangan Community Visitors Scheme Community Centre and the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre. Volunteers provide companionship to people who are socially isolated Urangan Centre and live in an aged care home or receive a home care package in their Located at the Botanic Gardens on Elizabeth Street. The centre own home. provides social support services , venue hire and activities to the local Urangan Community. Phone: 41255 499 Multicultural Respite Forms Assist Respite is provided for the frail, the aged, and the people with a disability A free service to help assist people with completing and from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds in need of culturally understanding forms. Wednesday 9.00am-11.00am specific attention. Comfort Kitchen Free hot dinner and refreshments for those who are doing it tough TransComCare in our community Door to door transport is provided for the frail aged or younger people Conversations Creating Change with a disability and their Carers who are eligible to access the service. A professional development, planning and networking program to Ph: 1800 781 773 facilitate change in our community. Food for Seasons A free breakfast program on Tuesdays and Lunch on Thursdays. Located at the Urangan Community Centre. Taylor Street Community Legal Service Provides free legal advice and education to the community with the aim of addressing disadvantage across the Fraser Coast, Gympie, Bundaberg and North Burnett regions. Phone: 4194 2663 Seniors Legal & Support Service Provides legal and support services to clients aged 60 and over Bay Families experiencing, or at risk of, elder abuse. Phone: 4124 6863 Supports families with children 0-18 yrs in Hervey Bay and Tenancy Advisory Service surrounds who are experiencing personal, social, emotional or Advice and assistance for tenants to understand their rights and financial difficulties impacting on the child and family wellbeing. responsibilities according to the Residential Tenancies Act, which also Play With Your Kids includes advocacy, help and referral. Phone: 1300 744 263 Helping parents and children build healthy relationships through play. Reconnect Youth Centre Support for young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Phone 4325 4431 Youth Mentoring Community Action for a Multicultural Society (CAMS) A school-based positive support program for youth 7-17 years old supports the multicultural community with events and activities that at risk of disengaging with the education system. encourage social connectedness. CAMS ensures that all community Phone: 4124 1262 members, regardless of cultural, linguistic or religious background have Intensive Family Support equitable access to services that respond appropriately to their needs. Helping families to care for their children safely at home. Migrant Settlement Service Phone: 1300 208 469 Assisting refugees or migrants with low levels of English. (Visa and other Counselling Clinic eligibility criteria may apply) Provides a counselling service by clinical psychologists. Doctor Culture Caf referrals are required. Encouraging harmony on the Fraser Coast with a different culture on the first Thursday of each month. 3
Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre April—June 2018 The Urangan Community Centre is located in the tranquil We are excited to announce a 10 year lease surrounds of the Botanical Gardens. It is available for hire for with the Fraser Coast Regional Council!!! functions and weddings and provides an internet access site. Crafty Ladies 1st and 3rd Wed, 9am—12pm Focus on Friendship 2nd Wed of the month, 10-11.30am Food 4 Seasons Every Thurs, 10am-1.30pm Food 4 Seasons Breakfast Every Tues, 6.30am-8.30am Venue Hire seats up to 100 lecture style and 80 seated, small meeting room available Located in the tranquil surrounds of the Botanical Gardens P: 07 4125 5499 I E: ucentre@hbnc.com.au The crafty ladies group is held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Urangan Community Centre from 9-12pm. April 4th: BYO Craft. April 18th: Dream Catchers with Julie and Barb. May 2nd: Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea May 16th: BYO Craft. May 30th: Social Coffee Morning. BYO Craft @ Tinana Further details to be advised June 6th: Basic Smocking Techniques with Elaine. June 20th: BYO Craft NB: Members & guests may BYO craft to any morning. Participation in workshops is voluntary. ay of Includes te : 2 n d Wednesd morning tea & Da lucky do the Month or ticket Raffle tic eil Wenck kets ava 11 April: N Chorus ilable ser Coast 9 Map: Fra .30am e : 1 0 .0 0am to 11 Booking s Essent Tim rson ial .00 per pe Phone: 4 Cost: $5 Members 1255499 $4.00 UCC Enjoy delicious homemade food and a friendly atmosphere with the Food 4 Seasons crew. 4
Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre April—June 2018 GOALS To support all vision impaired people. To identify barriers to participation. To actively seek opportunities for the vision impaired to participate fully in the community. Support, mentor and assist the vision impaired to take an active role in the community. MISSION A world where every person is living and working to their full potential. We will help to do this by being a supportive network that encourages and facilitates the vision impaired to be an active member of the community. Fraser Coast Interagency Meetings The next Interagency Network Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 11th July 2018 Fraser Coast Interagency Network Interagency Meeting Dates for 2018 Ideal for finding information, collaborating on projects, getting your message out or just introducing yourself, the interagency meetings are a great way to swap information and build networks. 5
Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre April—June 2018 Brainasize classes held in the new playground funded by the Department of Education and Training! As the program continues to grow, we are looking to recruit more volunteers to join us. Our volunteers help improve the quality of life of socially isolated elderly people in the community by visiting and socialising with them on either a weekly or fortnightly basis. They chat and reminisce, share hobbies and interests, play board games, go for a walk and go on outings for a cuppa and change of scenery. There are many older people in the community who are either in aged care facilities or are still living at home but receiving in home care who are isolated and do not have family and friends living close by. As a result they are largely cut off from the wider community which puts them at risk of loneliness and depression. The CVS is a purely social program that aims to benefit both the volunteer visitor and the resident. If you are interested to volunteer with us, please contact the Community Visitors Scheme on 4194 3000. 6
Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre April—June 2018 Community Action Multicultural Service It’s all About all of Us Cassie Cohen and Jackson Bursill, two young endurance runners with a passion for using athletic feats to make the world a better place sprinted into Hervey Bay in mid-January. Their latest challenge ‘Bounding Plains to Share’ has seen them running from Cooktown in northern Queensland with the hope of making it around Australia. The aim of this project is to raise funds and awareness about the plight of new arrivals. Any funds raised will go to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre as these young people recognised the important work they do to support new Australians. “It was also because of the symbolic nature of demonstrating exactly how much space – boundless plains – Australia has to support people in need,” Cassie said. Cathy Bohanna-Martin (Fraser Coast Multicultural Respite Service), with some help regarding who to contact from Robyn Edward (Community Action for a Multicultural Society) were able to get a group of young migrants to meet with the young runners. Each migrant spoke about their journey in a recorded interview, which later featured on ‘Bounding Plains to Share’s’ Facebook page. Celebrating Harmony Day in March! 7
Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre April—June 2018 Homework Club Currently seeking Mentors/Teachers The teachers are given an idea of what each student needs help with by the parents and provide support to them in those areas using a variety of resources and Early Year Family Hub learning styles. The students are given afternoon tea Support for families with children from birth to 8 and opportunity to improve their social skills as well. years Share ideas and experiences Make friends Meet other parents Open Group When: Monday 9.30am—11.30am Where: HBNC childcare room, open to all 0-8 years, $3 per family, tea & coffee provided, bring own morning tea Great News! The Reconnect Fraser Coast program has Parenting Program received just over $1 million in funding for the When: Tuesday 9.30am—11.30am next 5 years! Where: HBNC Child Care Room, limited spaces so please phone to book This funding allows Reconnect to continue supporting homeless youths and provide the Mobile Playgroup support they need to get their lives back on track. When: Wednesday 9.30am—11.30am Where: 1st & 3rd Wed at Toogoom Community Park Reconnect has worked with over 100 young 2nd Wed at Tricare Pt Vernon people in troubling circumstances in 2017 alone! 4th Wed at Urangan Community Centre Coffee and Chat More information and resources on the Reconnect When: Monday 9.30am-11.30am Youth Centre are available on our website: Where: Location alternates between coffee www.hbnc.net.au or by phoning the Centre on shops and the Urangan Community 4325 4431 (reception). Centre Bookings: Please contact the Centre on 4194 3000 8
Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre April—June 2018 Parenting Tip When kids achieve something, whether it's brushing their own teeth or riding a bike, they get a sense of themselves as able and capable, and tap into that high-octane fuel of confidence. Building self-confidence can begin very early. When babies learn to turn the pages of a book or toddlers learn to walk, they are getting the idea "I can do it!" With each new skill and milestone, kids can develop increasing confidence. Sourced: http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/nine-steps.html 9
Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre April—June 2018 The Taylor Street Community Legal Service is an independent, non- profit community organisation which aims to address disadvantaged across the Fraser Coast, Gympie, Bundaberg and North Burnett regions through the provision of a free quality legal advice service. Consultations are provided by local solicitors who volunteer their time to assist the community. Divorce Workshops are also run monthly. Please phone for more information and upcoming dates. Bookings are essential, please call 4194 2663. Toni Law and Laura Archer of the Seniors Legal and Support Service delivering an education session on elder abuse and protections to students completing Certificate III in Aged Care through Strive International. Anyone with any concerns about elder abuse is encouraged to contact the service on: 4124 6863 for free, confidential legal assistance and social support. All referrals welcome. The service also welcomes requests to provide general public seminars and tailored information sessions to organisations and groups on any topics relating to elder abuse and protections including enduring powers of attorneys. Next Elder Abuse Peer Support Group: meeting at Halcro Street Community Centre 9th April, 10-12pm. The Tenancy Advice Service is part of the QSTARS Program funded by the Department of Housing and Public Works, administered by Tenants' Queensland in partnership with the Hervey Bay Community Centre. It is a free information and advice service, offering assistance with understanding tenancy rights and responsibilities. The advice line number is 1300744263 10
Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre April—June 2018 JUST IN CASE Hervey Bay Homel essness Alliance ha Just in Case card co ve release a ntaining important SUPPORT SERVICES for homelessness contact details services, emergenc accommodation se y relief and Bay Connect ............................................... 4194 3000 rvices. To obtain on contact Fraser Co e please ast Regional Coun Bay Families .............................................. 4194 3000 (Phone: 4124 0913 cil or We Care 2 ). CAMS .......................................................... 4194 3000 Community Health Centre ........................ 4122 8733 Door of Hope .............................................. 4121 6822 HB Courthouse .......................................... 4125 9300 CENTRELINK 0 .............. 132 85 ploy m en t ... ........................... HB Bus Service........................................... 4121 3719 Em ...... 132 717 lit y, Si ck ne ss & Carers ............ Migrant Settlement Program ................... 4194 3000 Disabi ......... 132 490 h & St ud en ts ........................... Multicultural Respite ................................ 4194 3000 Yout .... 136 150 & Pa re nt s ... ........................... Play With Your Kids! ................................. 4194 3000 Famili es Reconnect Youth Centre: ……………………...4325 4431 Seniors in Focus ........................................ 4325 4046 EMERGENCY SERVICES Seniors Legal & Support Service .............. 4124 6863 Fire, Police, Ambulance ............................ 000 Taylor St Community Legal Service.......... 4194 2663 HB Hospital .............................................. 4120 6666 Tenancy Advice Service ............................. 4194 3090 HB Police Station ..................................... 4128 5333 TransComCare ........................................... 4194 3080 Lifeline Crisis ............................................ 131 114 Urangan Community Centre ..................... 4125 5499 Wide Bay Sexual Assault .......................... 4121 5999 RE SERVICES Women’s Domestic Violence Service ....... 4122 2218 HOUSING & WELFA 0172 y Housing ............ 4194 Women’s Health Centre ............................ 4125 5788 Centacare Emergenc 23 1845 s Centre .............. 41 Youth Homelessness Services: ……………..4128 1647 Coolooloa Men’s Crisi 94 3091 ce ......................... 41 Youth Mentoring Program: .…………………. 4124 1262 Tenancy Advice Servi 642 123 na l Ho us ing .... .... .......................... 1300 Regio 25 5845 .............................. 41 Salvation Army ........ 28 1389 ............................. 41 St Vincent de Paul .... ............................... We Care 2 ................ 94 3000 Centre.................... 41 HB Neighbourhood 11
Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre April—June 2018 es Regular Programs and Activiti Alcoholics Anonymous Australian Labo r Party Bird Club Centacare Centrelink Conversationa l English Class Coordinated Su pport Services Fraser Coast Hy droponic Group Hervey Bay Ga rden Club Hot Showers Mansong Choi r National Federa tion of Healers Older Men Un limited On Track - Men tal health support QUAC - sexual health clinic Rag Bag Doll Cl ub Regional Hous ing Rent Connect Reiki Respite Craft Gr oup Relay for Life Rotary Club of Hervey Bay Sunrise Soundwaves A’ cappella Tai Chi Vision Impaire d Weight Watch ers 12
Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre April—June 2018 Volunteer Profile We are looking for volunteers for these positions: Name: Lee Vernon Teachers Community Visitors Current Role: Youth Mentor Aged Visitors Why are you Volunteering?: To give back to the community. I had a difficult childhood and want to help other youth who are having a hard time at school. Something about yourself: I enjoy volunteering, going to church, the men’s shed and time with my 5 kids! Experience you bring to Volunteering: Previous youth work, lived experiences and compassion. What is a Volunteer ? What you would like to get from your Volunteering: Volunteering is an ac tivity which takes pl It is rewarding helping others by seeing the not-for-profit and co ace through mmunity organisatio projects or your local ns and happiness and positive changes in the kids I work community and is un to be of benefit to th dertaken: with. e community and th of the volunteer’s ow e volunteer n free will and withou and t coercion for no financial paym ent. Why Volun teer? Volunteering can de liver a wealth of bene A means of building fits including: self-esteem and/or A great way to learn confidence or develop skills and A pathway to enha interests nce work experience Enhance your heal th and get active A way to meet new people or broaden yo circle ur social As an expression of your gratitude for he have received in the lp you may past An opportunity to su pport a cause you fe about and el strongly Making a real differe nce to your commun ity. Source: www.voluntee rin g.com.au 13
Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre April—June 2018 Four neighbours decided one summer to improve their homes. Each couple planned on an outside home improvement to take advantage of the good summer weather. However, once they got started, they got carried away and worked on an inside home improvement too. Using the clues, determine the full name of each couple and the two home improvements each couple made. Logic Puzzle 1. George, who wasn't married to Kim, didn't remodel the kitchen. 2. Ted Manor and his wife had the roof replaced. 3. Larry and Alice didn't add a bathroom or landscape their yard 4. Burt, who wasn't married to Mary Wells, installed new carpeting in the bedrooms but didn't add a swimming pool. 5. Tara, whose last name wasn't Fischer, added a new garage. 6. The Parkers didn't remodel the kitchen. The couple 14
Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre April—June 2018 Crossword Sudoku Medium Riddles 1. A cowboy rides in a town on Friday stays for three days and leaves on Friday. How is that possible? 2. What has a bed but doesn’t sleep and a mouth but never eats? Across 40. Conceit Down 31. Duos 1. Wrestling pads 41. Grant's rival 1. Motor inn 32. Bath powder 5. Actress ____ Davis 42. Withdraw 2. ____ acid (protein 33. Copier 10. Play divisions 44. ____ Plaines component) 34. Handling 14. Harbinger 45. Moon feature 3. Portable shelters 36. Understood! (2 wds.) 15. Zodiac sign 47. Kindled again 4. Traps 42. Hollow stalk 16. Horn blast 49. Those folks 5. Hayloft locale 43. Clock info 17. Singer ____ Turner 50. Newswoman ____ Shriver 6. Musician ____ Clapton 46. "____ Something About 18. Carnival attractions 54. Carrying a weapon 7. Ocean movement Mary" 19. Large food fish 56. Most sore 8. Casual tops 48. Plaid 20. Ways in 60. Sly glance 9. Double curve 51. ____ Witherspoon of 22. Dogma 61. CB ____ 10. Go to "Sweet Home Alabama" 23. Defeated candidate 62. Narrate 11. Offered in response 52. Tiny landmass 24. Talk wildly 63. Of sound mind 12. Quality of sound 53. Motorist's aid 25. Short distances 64. Serving perfectly 13. EMT's word 21. Skills 54. Furthermore 29. Most senior 65. Adrift 22. "A ____ of Two Cities" 55. Cut grain 32. Make a doily 66. Picks 24. Leased car 56. Mexican meal 35. Soup cracker 67. Short letters 26. Diner 57. Rewrite 37. Inexperienced 68. Court dividers 27. Conspire 58. On cloud ____ 38. Spring mo. 28. Beatle Ringo ____ 59. Pooches 39. French ____ 30. Wise 61. Rushed 15
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Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre April—June 2018 Cauliflower Pasta Bake Spicy Prawn Spaghetti INGREDIENTS It only takes 20 minutes INGREDIENTS 300 g rigatoni pasta 1 head cauliflower (1.4 kg), cut into medium 400g spaghetti florets 1/4 cup vegetable oil 250 g piece sourdough bread, torn into 2cm 6 spring onions, cut into pieces 3cm lengths ½ cup finely grated parmesan 2 cloves garlic, sliced ½ cup finely chopped d 400g raw peeled prawns, thawe fresh parsley 1 teaspoon crushed chi lli 250g punnet cherry tomatoes Cheese sauce chopped 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, 75 g butter, chopped 1/4 cup coriander leaves 2 tbsp plain flour 1/4 cup mint leaves 3 cups milk Lime cheeks, to serve 1 cup coarsely grated Tasty cheese METHOD ½ tsp ground nutmeg cepan of salted boiling Step 1: Cook spaghetti in a sau Salt and pepper, to taste ons. Drain. water following packet directi ing pan over medium-high Step 2: Heat oil in a large fry METHOD k for 2-3 mins or heat. Add spring onion and coo for 30 secs. Add until soft. Add garlic and cook 1. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted or until opaque. prawns and cook for 3-4 mins water until almost tender. Drain. Transfer to a aragus, spaghetti, large, greased ovenproof dish (15-cup capacity). Step 3: Add chilli, tomatoes, asp mins or until coriander and mint. Toss for 2 2. Boil, steam or microwave cauliflower until tender. e cheeks. heated through. Serve with lim te.com.au Drain. Add to pasta in dish. Sourced from : http://www.tas 3. Meanwhile, combine bread, parmesan and parsley in a large bowl. 4. To make sauce, melt butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add flour. Cook, stirring, for How to become a smart shopper 1 minute, until bubbling. Remove from heat. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Return to Plan your meals and snacks for the week medium heat. Whisk until sauce boils and Prepare your shopping list thickens. Remove from heat. Whisk in cheese and Shop around - become familiar with your local food stores and the foods they offer nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Pay attention to weekly specials and additional mark 5. Pour sauce over pasta and cauliflower to evenly downs found later in the day coat. Top with bread mixture. Buy in bulk foods that you eat a lot of and those that can 6. Cook in a hot oven (200C) for 25 minutes, or until be stored for later use e.g. rice, oil, sugar, meat, golden. Stand for 10 minutes before serving. vegetables, canned food, bread, pasta, tomato sauce Sourced from : http://www.foodiful.com.au 17
Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre April—June 2018 The Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre is available for room hire. We have a range of rooms available including Hall, Childcare, Meeting rooms and Kitchen. The rates are based on community, commercial and weekend rates. Please contact the office to discuss availability, costs and further information regarding room bookings. Weddings, birthdays, presentation dinners or meetings, whatever the function, contact the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre: Phone: 4194 3000 Email: bookings@hbnc.com.au part by: Our services are funded in s DISCLAIMER Department of Social Service The Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre has made every Child Safety and Department of Communities, effort to ensure the information contained within this Disability Services newsletter is accurate at the time of printing. partment of Health Queensland and Australian De and Aging cil Fraser Coast Regional Coun Fund Gambling Community Benefit The Mission of the Hervey Bay l Support Program Legal Aid—Community Lega Neighbourhood Centre is to build Attorney General’s Office a strong, cohesive and healthy d Citizenship Department of Immigration an community by developing and ining providing programs and services Queensland Education and Tra that respond to the needs of the Wilson Foundation most disadvantaged and isolated people in the community. Building a stronger community 18
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