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Do You Know An Inspirational Young Achiever?

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Do You Know An Inspirational Young Achiever?


Nominations for the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards are now open and the search has begun for incredible young people under 29 from Queensland.

Everybody knows an inspiring young individual;
• Who we all wonder where they find the time to help others
• Paving the way for our future through innovative thinking
• Who is a leader and role model for their peers

We need to give thanks, and now you can by nominating them into one of these categories:
• LGIAsuper Community Volunteer Award
• iFly Online Achievement Award
• BB Print Regional Achiever Award
• Kennelly Constructions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Achievement Award
• First National Real Estate Leadership Award
• The University of Queensland Create Change Award
• Soroptimist Women Empowering Others Award
• Awards Australia Small Business Achiever Award

One of the category winners will be named the 2020 Queensland Young Achiever of the Year.

Great prizes are up for grabs, plus every person nominated receives a certificate of achievement.
To submit a nomination, simply go online to www.youngachieverawards.com select ‘QLD’ and then click the gold ‘Nominate Now’. Alternatively, make the process that much easier by calling us on 1300 055 096 and passing on their details and we will take it from there.

Nominations close Thursday 12th December 2019. For assistance please feel free to call the Awards Office or email qldyaa@awardsaustralia.com

New Program Improves Health Of Indigenous Babies

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New Program Improves Health Of Indigenous Babies

Darling Downs Health has launched an innovative new program aimed at improving the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander babies.

The Bridging Antenatal Care, Indigenous Babies and Smoking Cessation (BAIBS) program encourages pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, or those women pregnant with an Indigenous baby, to attend antenatal appointments and quit smoking.

The BAIBS program is being headed up by Indigenous Health Programs Manager, Hope McMillan. “This project has seen a collaboration between Darling Downs Health, Aboriginal Medical Services and GPs in our health service area to improve the health and wellbeing of expecting mums and their babies,” Mrs McMillan said. “It aims to get babies off to the best start in life.”

Rewards and incentives are available to eligible women who successfully take part in the program.
There are also incentives for people who live in the woman’s household to complete the program.
“I encourage eligible women to ask their GP or other health care provider about BAIBS so they can
improve the health of themselves and their families,” Mrs McMillan said.

To find out more contact 0436 914 968 or email BAIBS@health.qld.gov.au

Submitted by:
Anthea Holborn
Senior Media Officer
Media, Communication and Engagemen
e: anthea.holborn@health.qld.gov.au  | w: Darling Downs Health

Local Fire Ban For Toowoomba & Southern Downs Council Areas

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Local Fire Ban For Toowoomba & Southern Downs Council Areas


Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) has imposed a local fire ban for South West Region residents. The local fire ban has now been extended until 11.59pm on Sunday 15th September 2019. 

This extended Local Fire Ban is imposed over all parts of the following Local Government Areas: Toowoomba Regional Council & Southern Downs Regional Council areas.

Conditions are perfect for bushfires to ignite and spread quickly. Under a local fire ban all open fires are prohibited and all Permits to Light Fire which have been issued in the designated areas have been cancelled.

Power tools may be used during a local fire ban however QFES encourages people to use these with extreme care and ensure adequate equipment is available to extinguish any fire which may start. This may include having a person available to watch out for any ignitions that occur.

The ban is expected to remain in place until to 23:59 hours on on Sunday 15 September 2019. Information on fire bans and the exemptions that can apply can be found on the RFS website, www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au.

NEXUS Final TSRC Update

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NEXUS Final TSRC Update

Nexus is excited to confirm the entire Toowoomba Second Range Crossing will open to motorists late on Sunday 8 September 2019.

The TSRC’s twin arch bridges and the viaduct (NEXUS photo)

The construction of the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing has been an amazing journey for the team at Nexus and we are especially thankful for the patience from the Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley regions. Since 2015 your support has been essential to see us through to completion.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads has announced the entire TSRC will be known as the Toowoomba Bypass when it opens to motorists late in the afternoon of Sunday 8 September 2019. Use of the TSRC will be toll free for a period of 3 months after opening.

There are a number of community events happening over the weekend of the 7 and 8 September to celebrate the opening of the TSRC. For more information on how to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the views and get up close to the engineering masterpiece that has transformed the Toowoomba landscape, visit https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/T/Toowoomba-Second-Range-Crossing/Toowoomba-Second-Range-Crossing-opening  or for general TSRC questions contact (07) 4639 0777 or email DSW_Communication@tmr.qld.gov.au .
 
Please see the following contact details for specific enquiries going forward:

  • For any enquiries relating to Nexus Delivery construction activities, please email info@nexusTSRC.com.au. Please note in the coming weeks the Community Relations 24/7 number 1800 198 878 will no longer be permanently staffed. 
  • Broadspectrum is the operations and maintenance sub-contractor for Nexus Infrastructure and will operate at the Broadspectrum operations centre 24 hours, seven days a week to monitor weather and road conditions.
  • After 8 September 2019, if you require information on the TSRC or need to report an issue, please contact QLD Traffic on 13 19 40, visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au/TSRC or visit the Department of Transport and Main Roads (Queensland) Facebook page.
  • For tolling payments, contact Linkt at www.linkt.com.au.

Thank you for your patience while these works have been conducted. We have had a massive journey together over the past three years and we hope you all enjoy driving on the new road after the official opening this weekend.

Exciting News! RockStock 2019 Is Just Over A Week Away.

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Exciting News! RockStock 2019 Is Just Over A Week Away.

“Sending an invite out to YOU, your family and friends, and maybe even your Classic Car, to come and join us for a day of  Rock n Roll Live Music, Dance. Fun, Great Food, Craft, Kids Games, and other stalls.”

Submitted by:
The RockStock Team

Travelling Film Festival In Toowoomba

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Travelling Film Festival In Toowoomba

The Travelling Film Festival is heading to Queensland, next stop Toowoomba from 6 to 8th September, where the best of Sydney Film Festival will screen at BCC Toowoomba Strand Cinemas. Don’t forget to join us for the opening night reception and film STANDING UP FOR SUNNY.
TRAVELLING FILM FESTIVAL TOOWOOMBA PROGRAM (PDF Version)

Think FAST And Save A Life

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Think FAST And Save A Life

Darling Downs Health is marking National Stroke Week by raising awareness of the risk factors and signs of stroke and encouraging all staff and community members to be a FAST hero.

FAST stands for Face, Arms, Speech and Time. These are the important signs to look for in a person having a stroke.

A stroke is a serious medical emergency that occurs when blood cannot supply oxygen and important nutrients to cells in the brain. A stroke can happen when a blood clot or cholesterol plaque blocks a blood vessel, or a blood vessel leaks or breaks.

National Stroke Week is held annually from 2 to 8 September to raise awareness of the signs and prevention of stroke. This year the theme is “FAST heroes”. “

Pictured is Darling Downs Health FAST heroes from left Anthony Bragg, Tim Richardson, James
Carlyle, Arun Raju and Shannon King.

This theme is recognising the people who have spotted the signs of stroke early and called an ambulance straight away, potentially saving a life,” Nurse Navigator Stroke Unit Mr Tim Richardson said.

“It is very important you call an ambulance at the first sign of a stroke as the longer a stroke remains untreated, the greater chance of brain damage.”

Using the FAST test involves asking these questions:

• FACE: has their mouth drooped?

• ARMS: Can they lift both arms?

• SPEECH: Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?

• TIME: If you see any of these signs call an ambulance straight away. Time is critical.

The Stroke Unit at Toowoomba Hospital is displaying educational resources in the foyer of the Emma Web Building during stroke week. “We are also focusing on raising awareness for leading a healthy lifestyle to reduce your risk of having a stroke,” Mr Richardson said.

“Alarmingly more than 80 per cent of strokes can be prevented, and it can happen at any age. You can reduce your risk of having a stroke by making time for a health check, eating well, staying active, consuming alcohol in moderation and quit smoking.

“By having regular health checks your doctor can monitor your blood pressure, cholesterol, manage your type 2 diabetes and check your atrial fibrillation and your pulse.”

For more information about stroke visit www.strokefoundation.org.au

Submitted by:
Shannon Petersen
Acting Senior Media Officer
Media, Communication and Engagement
e: shannon.petersen@health.qld.gov.au  

Toowoomba Second Range Crossing Community Open Day

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Toowoomba Second Range Crossing Community Open Day
(Nexus Photo)

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) invites the region to celebrate the upcoming opening of the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing at the Community Open Day on Saturday 7th September 2019.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the views and get up close to the engineering masterpiece that has transformed the Toowoomba landscape.

The public is invited to walk a 2km section of the newly completed TSRC, between Mort Street interchange and the viaduct, before it opens to traffic.

The TSRC FREE Community Open Day will open from 11.00 am and run through to 5.00 pm.

Visitors will be able to walk to the viaduct enjoying a variety of community food and information stalls, as well as a selection of vintage cars from local clubs on display.

From there they can choose to experience the 800m viaduct, taking in the incredible outlook over the Lockyer Valley.

There is no parking at the event and all access is via FREE TransLink park ‘n’ ride buses.

All visitors must pre-register through Eventbrite – Google TSRC Open Day or head to the TMR Facebook page for more information.

NEXUS Toowoomba Second Range Crossing project – latest fly through

About the Toowoomba Bypass: Free for the first 3 months
Once the free period has finished, the tolls for the crossing will be:

• Motorcycles: $1.15
• Cars: $2.30
• Light Commercial Vehicles: $5.70 
• Heavy Commercial Vehicles: $22.85You can find out more about the tolling arrangements on our website: https://bit.ly/2ZfDSnXThe project is jointly funded by the Queensland and Australian governments, via the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development.Submitted by:
Katie Unipan
Senior Advisor Communications,
Downs South West Region (Mon – Thurs)
Program Delivery And Operations Branch,
Infrastructure Management and Delivery Division
Qld Department of Transport and Main Roads

 

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