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Lifeline Darling Downs & S W Queensland Turns 39

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Lifeline Darling Downs & S W Queensland Turns 39

Sunday 20th of July was Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Qld’s 39th Birthday! Over the years Lifeline has grown and expanded from the Call Centre at Matilda House established by Mr Vic Davis, a retired bank manager who was also a founding member of Lifeline Brisbane. The centre that was established received on average 600 †700 calls per year.

Queensland flood disaster 2011
Queensland flood disaster 2011

As Lifeline Toowoomba started to grow, so did its services, establishing the Family Support Service in 1979, the Material Aid service (now Emergency Relief), and other future services and programs such as Lifeline Farmline, the Break-even Program, Partners in Recovery and many more to name.

It also started to expand on a geographic basis, with sub-committees in Dalby and Warwick formed in 1982 to help fund the first landline connection to Toowoomba. It has expended now to the far reaches of southern Queensland with establishments located in Toowoomba, Warwick, Dalby, Oakey, Stanthorpe, Mitchell, St George, Cunnamulla, Charleville, Roma, Wandoan, Tara and Chinchilla providing services to over 10,000 people.

Now with an annual turnover of over $10 million dollars, Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland Ltd has 130 Employees and over 400 volunteers across the region. Our mission in the region is to Build Communities and Empower People. Lifeline Darling Downs has had many changes in location over the 39 years of service to the community finally settling the Head Office in Russell Street, Toowoomba and the Distribution Centre in Stephen Street and also many support centres and shops in the region.

Lifeline Darling Downs wants to thank the community for their continued support and as Jim Black, 2012/2013 Board Chairmen, praised in the 2012/2013 Annual report ‘Derek and the staff at Lifeline are always ready to help whenever the need arises’.

Every dollar you give helps us save lives. Make a donation today.
Visit lifelinedarlingdowns.org.au or phone 1300 991 443.
lifeline image001Submitted by:
Suzie Washington
Manager Marketing and Fundraising
Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Queensland Ltd
192a Stephen Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350
Email: swashington@lifelinedarlingdowns.org.au

Ergon Energy Retail To Comply With Carbon Price Repeal Legislation

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Ergon Energy Retail To Comply With Carbon Price Repeal Legislation

Ergon Energy Retail will comply with legislation passed by the Australian Senate on 17 July 2014 to repeal the carbon price . The electricity tariffs available through Ergon Energy Retail are set by the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA), and have included the Australian Government’s carbon price since it was introduced in July 2012.

In preparation for the removal of the tax this year, the QCA prepared a set of prices for retail tariffs without the carbon price at the time of updating prices for 2014-15. Once Ergon Energy Retail has received formal notification of new tariff prices from the Queensland Government, we’ll begin work to switch over to new regulated retail tariffs that do not include the carbon price effective 1 July 2014.

Customers with bills already issued after 1 July 2014 and before the new tariffs are introduced will receive an adjustment on their next bill.

Ergon Energy Retail is committed to passing on reduced electricity prices to customers from the repeal of the carbon price as quickly and cost effectively as possible.

Submitted by:
Rod Rehbein
Corporate Communications Manager
Ergon Energy

Camellias Raising Funds For Toowoomba Hospice

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Camellias Raising Funds For Toowoomba Hospice

The 11th Camellia Show and Winter Market Festival is taking place at the TAFE Horticulture Campus at the Southern Queensland Institute of  TAFE in Toowoomba on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July.

Hear inspirational Guest Speakers on camellias and associated gardening topics, be amazed at the beautiful camellia blooms in the Heritage Bank Camellia Hall, there will be many displays, food and entertainment through the day.

Also, visit the Winter Garden at 161 Perth Street, Toowoomba.

Admission to the Camellia Show is $5 per person and Winter Garden also $5 per person.

All proceeds to the Toowoomba Hospice.

A Night Of Laughs On Sunday Afternoon

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A Night Of Laughs On Sunday Afternoon
Toowoomba PhilharmonicThe Toowoomba Philharmonic Society will be presenting a “Night* of Laughs!” (*late hour not included) on Sunday afternoon, 20th July.

A Night of Laughs is a collection of humorous choral pieces designed to delight everyone!
With works from as early as the 1600’s, and jokes that will outlast time itself, it is sure to be a concert enjoyed by all. 

Time: Sunday 20th July, 2pm.
Tickets: Adults $18, Concession $15 and children under 12, $10.
The concert will be held at the Toowoomba Philharmonic Society, 7 Matthews Street, Toowoomba.

The concert will be followed by a lovely afternoon tea and a raffle. What is not to love!

Enquiries to Rosalie Venz, Phone 07 4636 3072


Grant Opportunities For Toowoomba Regional Initiatives

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Grant Opportunities For Toowoomba Regional Initiatives

Residents and organisations seeking funding and assistance for their not-for-profit ventures are encouraged to apply now for Toowoomba Regional Council’s Community Grant Programs. These programs provide opportunities to gain funding or in-kind support for various initiatives.

New for this year is the Sports Tourism Event Grant Program, which supports eligible organisations to develop and deliver successful sport tourism events that make a positive and ongoing contribution to the region’s economic prosperity, community wellbeing and diverse lifestyle.

The Cultural and Arts Support Grant (CAS) supports aspiring artists, regional grassroots community arts and cultural activities. Applications will be accepted until August 1.

The Community Support Grant Program seeks to achieve a safe, healthy and equitable community, enjoying a quality lifestyle by providing support for projects that:

  • demonstrate collaboration and partnerships between community organisations,
  • encourage and assist community interaction and inclusiveness,
  • foster indigenous, multicultural and inter-generational understanding and equity,
  • support innovation, forward thinking and learning opportunities,
  • upgrade facilities to meet standards, regulations and community expectations,meet changing community needs and/or increase facility usage.

Applications close on August 1.

Other available programs include Events, Environmental and Sport and Recreation. Further details on each of these programs can be found here.

 

USQ’s McGregor Winter School 2014 An Unqualified Success

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USQ’s McGregor Winter School 2014 An Unqualified Success

The 2014 McGregor Winter School winter program wrapped up on Thursday 12 July,  and Flagstone Creek resident Martin Stemmler said he learnt a lot in just a single week. There was rarely a dull moment Mr Stemmler said.

“This was my first McGregor School experience and I had a great time. There was a lot of work involved but it meant there was always something to do. I would definitely consider coming back.”
Martin Stemmler-McGregor Winter School

Mr Stemmler said he learnt a lot of new skills in the Introduction to Precious Metal Jewellery class. “I’ve always had an interest in sculpting and craft but I’ve never made jewellery before,” he said. “I thought I’d give it a go and this week I’ve crafted rings, necklaces, pendants and earrings. He wnt on to say “I could even see myself doing it as a career, although if that doesn’t happen at least it’s a fun way to make gifts for people.”

Program administrator for USQ Artsworx Christine Matthews said the McGregor Schools were a greatly received part of the USQ calendar. “We’ve had another great week at the McGregor Winter School, everyone is in very good spirits,” she said. “We’ve had a lot of compliments this week and people have really seemed to enjoy the program.

“Our next McGregor School program will be the Spring Schools which will start at the end of September this year.

The 2014 McGregor Winter School has seen more than 150 students taking part in 16 different classes, honing their skills in painting, photography, millinery, upholstery, jewellery, hand-forging, marquetry and more.

For more information about the McGregor Schools, visit www.usq.edu.au/artsworx/mcgregor-schools or call 4631 2755.

Submitted by:
Callum Johnson
USQ Toowoomba
emaill: callum.johnson@usq.edu.au

 

$10m Bum Bum Creek Bridge Completion & Official Opening

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$10m Bum Bum Creek Bridge Completion & Official Opening
Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, says motorists travelling on the New England Highway north of Toowoomba are now benefiting from extra safety thanks to the completion of a new $10 million concrete bridge at Bum Bum Creek.
 
“Safety has been improved for more than 1000 motorists who use this section of the highway daily and has increased the standards of the road network in the region,” Mrs Frecklington said. “The new two-lane concrete bridge is located 25km north of Crows Nest and provides improved economic efficiency and effectiveness for the region.
 
“Replacing the old timber bridge, the new bridge is positioned on a straighter alignment for improved safety.The bridge includes two 3.5m lanes and two 1m shoulders.”
Bum Bum Creek Bridge Map
Mrs Frecklington said the bridge building included the road realignment, 1250m of pavement works, linemarking and traffic installation. “By keeping the old timber bridge in use during the building phase, we were able to minimise disruption to the local community and motorists as much as possible,” Mrs Frecklington said.
 
“The old bridge will be demolished at a later date and materials will be re-used as much as possible on other important projects. We thank the public for their patience during the building of this important project.”
 
Building commenced at the worksite in October last year with work undertaken by FK Gardner & Sons, The new Bum Bum Creek Bridge will be officially commissioned in a plaque unveiling event at the Bridge on Thursday 10th July at 9am.
Submitted by:

Belinda Pennell
Electorate Officer for
Deb Frecklington MP †Member for Nanango
T: 07 4162 1381    Freecall: 1800 816 261     Fax: 4162 4774

 

NAIDOC Week Flag Raising At Toowoomba Police Station

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NAIDOC Week Flag Raising At Toowoomba Police Station

Queensland Police Service, Toowoomba will be holding a Naidoc recognition flag raising at the station at 10.00am on Wednesday 9th July.

In keeping with this year’s theme of recognising Indigenous people who have served in the military, there will be a serving Aboriginal officer from 7 Signals section, a Cadet from 13 Army Cadet Unit and Police Liaison Officer Glen Waters, a former full time and now reservist Army officer.

This will be followed by a morning tea with a display of artefacts both of Aboriginal Culture and some local Aboriginal people who served meritoriously in both WW1 & WW2.

So come and join us.

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

 

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