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The Top Job recruitment evening is set to kick off again for its sixth year. Despite the challenges for many businesses across Australia, local employers are ensuring the future success of their operations by investing time to consider employing the young people of Toowoomba. Pro-active employers are coming along to Top Job to talk to young people about vacant positions within their company  to help these potential employees get a ‘kick start’ on their careers.

DISCO CEO Mike Paton said; Toowoomba and the region is fighting back against uncertainty and it’s is important for companies to look to their future and ensure the prosperity of their organisations,  by continuing to develop their workforce and attract entry level staff. Top Job is a great way for employers to meet motivated young people who are looking to begin their employment and career journey”.

Employment Assistance Officer at DISCO Andrew Spradbrow also commented; We would really love to break some records this year and have in place more than 220 vacancies,  and get at least 120 graduating students into jobs before Christmas. This would probably represent a local record ”. Remember this event is for vacancies commencing in late 2011 or early 2012 so young people can still have a break before commencing work”. Mr Spradbrow said.

This year’s event will be at the City Golf Club on the 27th of October from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. The event is open to young people under the age of 24. Registrations are currently being taken for both young people and employers who are wishing to attend.

The event is completely free so if you wish to take part please contact Andrew Spradbrow or Carissa Kennedy at DISCO on 4638 3088.

Submitted by:
Carissa Kennedy
Administration Officer
Downs Industry Schools Co-Op (DISCO)
8 Station Street
PO Box 1353
Toowoomba Qld 4350
Ph: (07) 4638 3088

Across Toowoomba this weekend, 29 churches have joined together to conduct special family services in each of their churches to coincide with the first weekend of Family Week.

Each church participating has endeavoured to plan their Saturday or Sunday morning services on and around the theme of family.

This event is jointly supported by Toowoomba’s Christian Leaders Network, Toowoomba Ministers Association and Toowoomba Churches Together.

Due to unforseen reasons Dawn Fraser who was to be guest speaker at the Toowoomba Hospices’ Charity Dinner can’t make it, however after a few agonising hours the organisers have confirmed Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1980s and 90s, Steve Walters has saved the night by jumping in and offering to be the after dinner guest speaker.

Promotions and Fundraising Manager Mr Mark Munro said when he was told about Dawn he was disappointed “I was so disappointed when I was informed Dawn was unable to attend the dinner,  but I must say Dawn was even more disappointed as she was really looking forward to coming back to Toowoomba for our Charity Dinner and supporting the Toowoomba Hospice”

It was the O’Neill family (who organised our charity golf day and dinner last year in memory of their mother June O’Neill who died at the Hospice late 2009) who was able to secure Steve Walters. “I am a true believer of the old saying ‘Its who you know not what you know’ especially in the fundraising profession” said Mr Munro

Toowoomba Hospice Chairman Mr Graham Barron said the Hospice is privileged to have Steve Walters stepping in for Dawn Fraser “Steve is a former professional rugby league footballer of the 1980s and 90s, who at the peak of his career, was considered the best hooker in the game. He was also an Australian Kangaroos and a Queensland Maroons representative which is fantastic, as I am a passionate Queenslander”

Steve Walters also he played in the Canberra Raiders’ 1st, 2nd and 3rd grand final victories. Steve is the eldest of the three Walters brothers, but was the last of them to gain Australian Test selection honours.

The Hospice hopes to raise $8,000 – $10,000 from the Golf Day that started at 11am this morning, followed by the dinner at 6.30pm for a 7pm start!

The Charity Dinner is at the City Gold Club in South Street, Toowoomba.

Mark R Munro
Promotions & Fundraising Manager
Toowoomba Hospice
Po Box 6463
Toowoomba West Qld 4350
Ph: 07 4659 8500

The Toowoomba Hospice has arranged a bus to take in the Granite Belt wineries the first weekend in November, Sunday 6th, 2011). Winery Tour organiser Mrs. Christine Siebuhr said this year’s tour is taking in wineries from Stanthorpe, Castle Glen, Old Caves Winery, Heritage Winery and Granite Belt Dairy – Farmhouse Cheese. Ticket price is $60 per head and includes morning tea, lunch at Vincenzo’s at the Big Apple, coach travel and wine tasting”.

Book your tickets today on 4633 3014.  The Bus will be leaving the Hospice at about 7.00am and back approximately 6.30pm. There will be a pick up from K-mart. Tickets are limited!

Promotions and Fundraising Manager Mr. Mark Munro said this is Christine’s’ 9th year in organising our annual Hospice Winery tour Christine does a fantastic job in running and co-ordinating this fundraiser for the Hospice, Christine has raised just over $11,200.00 for the Hospice with these trips and that’s a wonderful effort from someone who does it on their own!”

Toowoomba Hospice is a not-for-profit, community facility, caring for people with a terminal illness and their families, at no cost. The Hospice is located in O’Quinn Street and needs to raise valuable funds to keep the service running.

Mark Munro
Toowoomba Hospice Association
Ph 4659 8500

Some of the region’s most talented young singers & dancers will join together in a Family Fun Day on Saturday 22nd October in Toowoomba to officially launch the 2011 Toowoomba Hospital Children’s Appeal at Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre.

The Toowoomba School of Dance (TSD) will join talented singer/song-writer Josh Arnold & local primary school children in a morning that will feature dancing, singing, face painters, balloon artists and much more for lots of fun for families and their children. The TSD will perform a sneak preview of their major dance spectacular ‘A Christmas Wish’ which is scheduled for the 26th November. Josh Arnold has been working with young primary school children in the region and produced a CD with the Newtown State School kids and is in the midst of another CD with kids from other state schools. Cleo the Clown & Sparkles the Clown will also provide free face painting & balloon artistry.

Toowoomba Hospital Foundation CEO Peter Rookas said the local young talent adds a special touch to launch this year’s appeal. We have so many talented young people, so why not showcase them on a special day that launches one of the most recognised charity fund raising events in our region. We hope families flock to Clifford Gardens for a great family fun day.”

Mr Rookas said this year’s appeal is targeting $60,000 for much needed vital equipment for Children’s Health. Following careful consideration, we have identified needs within the Special Care Nursery & Children’s Ward at Toowoomba Hospital. Our ongoing success with previous appeals gives us great optimism that we can achieve our goal this year.”

The Appeal will run from the 22nd October to 27th November with a number of major events including the wonderful production of A Christmas Wish” at the Empire Theatre, the USQ Works Biggest Loser, the USQ Student Guild Ride, Run, Walk and a The Chronicle Tropical Shirt Friday. There’ll also be a special family movie screening at Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinemas.

Peter Rookas
CEO
Toowoomba Hospital Foundation
peter_rookas@health.qld.gov.au
Ph. (07) 46166166