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Toowoomba Hospital Participating In Palliative Care Week

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Toowoomba Hospital Participating In Palliative Care Week

From 22 to 28 May, Toowoomba Hospital palliative care staff are highlighting the ways in which palliative care can help to provide a better quality of life.

“This week is National Palliative Care Week and the theme is ‘Living Well with Chronic Illness’,” Dr Patty Lee-Apostol, palliative care physician at Toowoomba Hospital, said. “We want to let people know that early access to palliative care for patients in the advanced stages of their chronic illnesses can help improve their quality of life. “There is a common misconception that palliative care is only available to cancer patients.”

“We want to encourage people to talk with their family about end-of-life care. While 82 per cent of Australians agree that it’s an important thing to discuss, only 28 per cent have actually taken the step to formalise these discussions. It can be a difficult thing to talk about, but doing so means patients can have an active input into how they would like to receive end-of-life treatment, which helps us to provide the best level of care possible, in accordance with the patient’s wishes.”

Andrea Barber, nurse unit manager of the Regional Cancer Centre at Toowoomba Hospital, said a dedicated team was on hand to help patients and their families with end-of-life care. “Palliative care is a specialised area of treatment, so we are very proud of the team we have to provide help and support,” Ms Barber said.

Staff from across the Toowoomba Hospital including (from left) Sue McLevie, Alistair Stronach, Andrea Barber, Tracey Roberts, Annette Hodgkinson, Betty Hobson, Karen McKellar, Dr Patty Lee-Apostol, Donna Byrne, Dr Ashleigh Herron and Liz Palmer work to provide the best palliative care outcomes for patients.
Staff from across the Toowoomba Hospital including (from left) Sue McLevie, Alistair
Stronach, Andrea Barber, Tracey Roberts, Annette Hodgkinson, Betty Hobson, Karen McKellar, Dr Patty Lee-Apostol, Donna Byrne, Dr Ashleigh Herron and Liz Palmer work to provide the best palliative care outcomes for patients.

“In addition to our palliative care physician, Dr Patty Lee-Apostol, we have a palliative care clinical nurse consultant, specialised clinical nurses and a dedicated allied health team comprised of social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dieticians and speech pathologists.

“Our nurses need a particular skill set so we also have a clinical facilitator to provide training which equips our nurses to give the best possible evidence-based, end-of-life care. This means when a person comes to Toowoomba Hospital they not only get expert medical and nursing care they also get expert care right across the multidisciplinary spectrum.”

As part of the palliative care week, staff are also taking part in lectures with other doctors, GPs and community health providers with a focus on advanced health care planning and related palliative care topics.

Submitted by:
Media, Communication and Engagement team
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service

 

 

 

Police Officers And Hospital Workers Pitch In To Raise Funds for DV

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Police Officers And Hospital Workers Pitch In To Raise Funds for DV

Toowoomba Hospital representatives will meet local police officers on the cricket pitch on Saturday 28 May in an effort to raise awareness and funds for domestic and family violence prevention.

Last year, two cricket matches were played, and organiser Toowoomba Hospital’s Indigenous Liaison Officer Tony Saunders hopes the events will become regular fixtures on the local sporting calendar. “When we first started the cricket games we wanted to open up the conversation about domestic and family violence and say that it is never okay,” Mr Saunders said.

“By involving local police officers and representatives from the hospital we saw it as a way to introduce community members, in an informal setting, to people who can help and provide advice regarding domestic and family violence issues. “Domestic and family violence is an issue that is on the state and national agenda. This is one way we can contribute to that conversation, at a local level.
The cricket games have also been an opportunity to foster a bit of friendly rivalry across the two organisations. “We played two games last year, with each team winning one each,” Mr Saunders said.

Preparing for this weekend’s charity cricket match to raise funds and awareness about domestic violence are (from left) Senior Constable Jim McHugh, Registered Nurse Bev Feste, Sergeant Ian Reimers, Toowoomba Hospital Indigenous Liaison Officer Tony Saunders, Senior Constable Peter Reimers, Clinical Nurse Frankie Stock, Toowoomba Hospital Indigenous Liaison Officer Candice Renouf, Constable Hannah Wild and Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Chief Executive Alison Kennedy.
Preparing for this weekend’s charity cricket match to raise funds and awareness about domestic violence are (from left) Senior Constable Jim McHugh, Registered Nurse Bev Feste, Sergeant Ian Reimers, Toowoomba Hospital Indigenous Liaison Officer Tony Saunders, Senior Constable Peter Reimers, Clinical Nurse Frankie Stock, Toowoomba Hospital Indigenous Liaison Officer Candice Renouf, Constable Hannah Wild and Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Chief Executive Alison Kennedy.

The domestic violence awareness cricket game will be played at Darling Heights State School on Saturday 28 May from 9.30am. The event will also feature a jumping castle, face painting, petting zoo and activities for children and free pancakes from 9am. A fundraising barbecue lunch will be held from 11.30am. “Everybody is welcome to come along and enjoy a fun, family day out,” Mr Saunders said.
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Proceeds from the barbecue will go to the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation to continue their support of local domestic and family violence prevention initiatives. The cricket match will be held during the Queensland Government’s Domestic and Family Violence
Prevention Month and is in support of the Not Now, Not Ever campaign.

Submitted by:
Anthea Holborn
Senior Media Officer |  Media, Communication and Engagement
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service

 

Better Business Through A Better Website

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Is your website outdated? Is it generating business? Do you need a website?

Toowoomba Regional Council is delivering a series of FREE website workshops from May 31st – June 2nd, in Toowoomba, Pittsworth and Crow’s Nest. Delivered by Tim Gentle, who has built over 1000 websites for businesses.
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Limited seats, register now www.thinkdigitalcampus.com.au/toowoomba

Royal Australian Mint In Toowoomba

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Royal Australian Mint In Toowoomba

the changeover tourThe Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) is celebrating 50 years of decimal currency with The Changeover Tour, visiting Toowoomba.

For the first time ever, the Mint, normally located in Canberra, will be setting up a pop-up shop for one day only in the Library Park Precinct, bringing the minting experience to the people and providing the opportunity for collectors to shop the latest products, swap for fresh change and stamp a special coin.

Following huge interest with Australia’s latest commemorative circulating coins, we will be bringing these coins to the people.

Four commemorative circulating coins will be available to swap at face value, including the latest circulating coins celebrating the 50th anniversary of decimal currency.

With the mobile press in tow, The Changeover Tour will mark the occasion with an Australian map counterstamped onto the 2016 $1 Circulating 100 Years of Anzac Coin -only available at the tour destinations.

Date:               Sunday 22 May 2016

Time:              Booth opens 10.00 am †4.00 pm

Where:            Library Park Precinct, Toowoomba QLD

  • The first task of the Mint was to produce new coins for the introduction of decimal currency on 14 February 1966. Since then it has produced more than fifteen billion circulating coins. It now has the capacity to produce two million coins per day.

For more information about the event please visit: http://www.ramint.gov.au/news-media/news/changeover-tour-part-4

Submitted by:
Elyse Moore,
Royal Australian Mint

Grand Central Partners First Coat Festival With Free Art Workshops

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Grand Central Partners First Coat Festival With Free Art Workshops

Grand Central is inviting Toowoomba residents to let their inner artist shine during this year’s First Coat Festival, with free art workshops available at the centre for everyone to enjoy.

Grand Central Marketing Manager Marieke McIntyre said Grand Central are excited to partner with First Coat to bring four renowned artists to run workshops in Centre Court. “People can learn unique art applications and take home their own special creation. Everyone
is encouraged to join in, no experience necessary and there are no age restrictions,” Ms McIntyre said.

In its third year, First Coat has already left a remarkable legacy in Toowoomba and willcontinue to do so over the ten day festival on 20-29 May 2016. The amazing murals, street art and artistic installations are creating a must-see outdoor gallery that is fast garnering a
legion of fans, both locally and beyond.

First Coast Festival organizer Grace Dewar said the homegrown festival will continue to showcase live mural painting around the town, targeting key infrastructure in prominent CBD locations. “The Grand Central workshops will provide the perfect opportunity to have a more intimate look at the creative expertise of four unique artists, also participating in the greater festival activities,” Ms Dewar said.

Attendees at a Spencer Harrison workshop
Attendees at a Spencer Harrison workshop

“The first workshop will be held on the opening weekend of the festival on 21 May, and will see Georgia Hill lead aspiring artists through ‘Hand Lettering’ †a type of illustrative typography that shows you how to create your own unique letter forms.

“Workshop two will be led by Toowoomba born artist Noke, who will take participants on a journey of Mark Making & Mixed Media. Experimenting with different approaches to mark making will be encouraged, to give hands-on skills across many different mediums.”

First Coat’s closing weekend will see the final two workshops, with Spencer Harrison, who is cheekily referred to as Spenceroni. The inventive Spenceroni will guide participants through a ‘Plant Pattern Play’ Collage Workshop which will see surreal, abstract illustrations of plants and still life scenes.

Wrapping up the festival workshops, Grand Central will host Billie Justice Thomson, presenting the colourful and quirky-named ‘Hotdogs & Hamburgers’ Sticker Making Workshop on Sunday 29 May. “Food illustration has never been this fun…with custom made stickers creating a playful view of food and providing participants with take home sticker art,” Ms Dewar said.

All workshops are free, with all materials supplied. There is no need to make a booking, with places being rotated on a first-in best-dressed scenario. Toowoomba residents are able to drop in to Grand Central at any time over the two hour sessions and create their own artwork.

For more information on the activities at Grand Central, visit www.grandcentralshopping.com.au or
https://www.facebook.com/GrandCentralShoppingCentre/events

‘Zero Deaths On Australian Roads For Just One Day?’

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‘Zero Deaths On Australian Roads For Just One Day?’

Friday May 27th is Fatality Free Friday (FFF) for 2016 and Toowoomba is standing up as a community with an event to raise Road Safety Awareness at St Luke’s Church, cnr Herries & Ruthven St.

This is a partnership event between Dept. Transport & Main Roads, Toowoomba Regional Council, St Luke’s Parish and the Queensland Police Service. St Luke’s was chosen as a high visibility site for the event with a free BBQ, displays by emergency services and road safety support agencies

The event will start at 12 midday and run till 2pm. Mayor Antonio will make a formal dedication at 1215, possibly followed by other dignitaries.

FFF started with a vision for road safety awareness in 2007 and is beyond one day, being now recognised as Australia’s only national community based road safety program.

For general information and history of the program see: http://www.fatalityfreefriday.com/

Come along and help us show the rest of Australia that Toowoomba and the Darling Downs cares about its people.

Submitted by:
Tony Rehn
Crime Prevention Officer
Darling Downs District
Queensland Police Service
Ph 07 4631 6755 Fax 07 4615 3200

Rainbow Flag To Fly At USQ

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Rainbow Flag To Fly At USQ

For the first time, the rainbow flag will be raised at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) to mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) this week.

 The flags will fly proudly at USQ Toowoomba (May 17) and USQ Springfield and USQ Ipswich (May 18) to show the University’s support of the LGBTQI community and the Ally Network.

 The USQ Ally Network aims to provide a safe-zone and a visible support network for students and employees who identify as lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual or intersex.

USQ Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Jan Thomas with members of the Ally Network (from left) Dr Jeremy Patrick, Josh Schonfeld, Kate Young, Trae Davidson, Theresa Thicthener and Dr Geoffrey Parkes
USQ Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Jan Thomas with members of the Ally Network (from left) Dr Jeremy Patrick, Josh Schonfeld, Kate Young, Trae Davidson, Theresa Thicthener and Dr Geoffrey Parkes

The program is a collaboration between USQ Human Resources and Student Services.

The Ally Network is conducting training sessions for all USQ students and staff to become ‘Allies’ †acknowledging the importance of a community free from discrimination and harassment.

 Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Jan Thomas said this was an important occasion for the USQ community. “The flag will fly in recognition of a day that celebrates all people who contribute to USQ, and take a stand against prejudice towards those of different sexual identity and orientation,” Professor Thomas said.

 USQ Associate Lecturer and Ally Network member Dr Geoffrey Parkes said flying the symbolic flag showed the University was a safe and welcoming environment. “It is also a recognition of the fifty years of LGBTQI students and staff who have contributed to enriching USQ with their talent and skills and dedication, and their bravery in the face of discrimination,” Dr Parkes said.

“It is a great day to say I work at USQ because USQ is standing up in opposition to homophobia and transphobia. IDAHOT also reminds us that we are not alone in Australia †the struggle for equality and justice is an international one.”

For more information on USQ’s Ally Network visit: www.usq.edu.au/current-students/support/ally.
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Food, Wine, Arts, Entertainment and More

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Food, Wine, Arts, Entertainment and More

Hampton Festival 2016 has arrived!  We hope to see you this Sunday, May 15 from 9.30am as we celebrate all that makes our region so very special.  From live cooking demonstrations and music to food, wine and art – this Sunday will have something of appeal for all.
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Chapman Park, Hampton 9.30am to 4.00pm
Entry – $10 per person Children – U12 are free
  • COACH PICK UP AND DROP OFF TIMES
    From Toowoomba and Highfields with Stonestreet’s Coaches:
    Outbound – 9am and 10.30am
    (departing Neil Street Bus Interchange, Toowoomba, with a pick up at Lauder Dr bus stop Highfields)

    Return – 12.30pm and 2.00pm
    (back to Neil Street Bus Interchange with a drop off at Highfields along the way)

    From Crows Nest with Range Charter Coaches:
    Outbound     – 10am
    (departing Crows Nest Post Office)

    Return – 3pm
    (back to Crows Nest Post Office)

     

  • Our mailing address is:

    Hampton Festival

    8623 New England Highway

    Hampton, Queensland 4352

    Australia
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